She felt the warmth of his breath upon her head. Anne brought her hands to his and brought them down slightly until they were around her neck. Gilbert kissed her cheek then made his way to her side on the bench. Anne leaned against him and he wrapped his arms around her. "How was your morning."

"Not too bad. My parents came home really early this morning, so of course, our gift exchange was early as well. How about you?"

"Well, the twins let me sleep in today, they had already been up for an hour when I got up." Gilbert then hugged Anne closer and whispered into her ear. " So how about our own little private gift giving?" he felt her smile. "I think that the lady should receive her's first, don't you?"

"Well, if you insist Gil," she said with a little laugh. He turned her to face him and handed her a medium shaped gift. She carefully unwrapped it and found a little music box. "Oh, its so beautiful." She squealed while hugging him. "Thankyou, my love." They pulled away and Gilbert's smile widened, "Open it, Anne." She opened the box not only to hear a pleasant tune, but also a necklace. Anne's eyes sparkled at the sight of it. she carefully took it out of its resting place and held it in her hand. Gilbert eagerly took it, unclasped it and put it around Anne's neck. It was a simple gold chain with a small golden, plain-hearted pendant. When Anne looked closely at the heart's back, she saw three words thoughtfully engraved.

Love

Always

Gilbert

She had no words to thank him, so she showed her gratitude by pressing her lips against his. "Well, I guess its your turn to get a present." She turned to where the present was lying. She handed it to him and bit her lip. He looked at her while opening it, then looked at the gift. He read out what he saw out loud. "Avonlea Vignettes," he paused and looked at Anne curiously, then continued, "By Anne Shirley." She nodded with a smile.

"I've been published Gil. Can you believe it? I'd been putting off the idea ever since Mr Harrison gave me the idea, then I just sat down one night a started writing."

Gilbert laughed with happiness for his fiancee, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't want to ruin the surprise. You have to admit, Gil, you were surprised."

"Yes I was surprised, but I did expect something like this to happen one of these days." Anne frowned.

"You did."

"I kind of figured something was going on when you kept running off to the post office, every time you got a letter slip"

"Well, can you blame my anticipation?"

"No, of course not. I'm so happy for you Anne. I can't wait to start reading it tonight." Anne blushed before they both stood up to make their way back to Green Gables, where Diana was waiting for them. They weren't in a rush and walked casually along the way discussing their wedding some more.

"What time should it be? Morning or afternoon?"

"Morning, I think. I quite like morning sun. then again, it might be nicer in the afternoon, with the reception during dusk, I always did like dusk. I really don't know, I'll think about it tonight."

"Okay then. Where are we going to have our reception?"

"I don't know. What do you think?"

"Well, since we decided to have the wedding at Green Gables, why don't we have it there as well."

"Great idea. To tell the truth, I actually did think the same thing, but you seem to asking me about my opinions, rather than comparing both of ours. Gil, it is our wedding, I think that we should have equal say on what happens on the happiest day on our lives."

"I believe that too. I just think that if you have more input, then the wedding would be even more beautiful." Anne smiled and kissed his cheek before turning into the frontyard of Green Gables.

"Well, why don't we let Diana ask the questions and we can answer them together. Besides, she's organised a wedding before, so she knows what she talking about." They went inside and found Diana in the kitchen. She got up and hugged them as they both walked in. "Oh I'm so glad you asked me to help you plan your wedding," she exclaimed excitedly. "And about time too," she added quietly. Diana grabbed Anne's hand pulling her and Gilbert, who was hanging onto Anne's other hand, into the parlour. The couple sat on the couch together, and Diana sat in the armchair. She picked up a notepad and pencil and started jotting something down. "Alright, lets start with the basics. When will it be held?"

"August 6," Anne replied promptly.

"Where?"

"Green Gables backyard."

"Oh, lovely. Time?"

"Umm, what would you suggest Diana?"

"Well, it all depends on where you plan to go for your wedding tour. If you have to leave early, I suggest morning, but, if you don't have to leave until the next day, then I'd suggest afternoon. Where are you going for your wedding, tour by the way?"

"Uhh, we haven't decided yet."

"Okay then, next question. Flowers?"

Gilbert surprisingly spoke in reply, "Lilies of the valley, pink roses and red roses."

"Somebody's been doing some research, why did you decide to pick those flowers?" Anne asked with a curious smile.

"Lilies of the valley, in recognition of our graduation day and the flowers I gave you; pink roses in remembrance of the pink tissue rose that fell out of your hair during that concert Miss Stacy held; and red roses simply because everyone know they represent love."

"Oh that is so romantic," Diana said as she heaved a sigh. "I can see that you've already organised most things without me. Oh well, who is invited?" And so it went on until Gilbert felt that he had to go home. He picked up his gift and made his way to the door, Anne trailing behind. They said their goodbyes in their usual way, and even though they knew they had to, they were separated against their will again.