Screams of a Silent Soul
Chapter 2 ½
Oliver stood in the doorway, shell-shocked. All he could hear was the gentle whirring of the ceiling fan and the echo of Tori's words. How was he going to explain? What was she going to say? How could be so careless? He ignored the pounding questions and stepped over to Tori.
"Tori, sweetie, I was saving that for.a later date. Don't you think its somewhat soon for this?" he said searching her deep, soulful eyes imploringly. He hoped, wished, prayed that this wouldn't change anything. His very insides nearly exploded when Tori opened her mouth to speak.
She looked away, eyes brimming with tears, and hopes hopelessly dashed. She prayed, too, for a last effort to make it true. She so wanted to be with him for the rest of their lives; why can't he just change his plans?
"Well, I suppose I was somewhat...scared when I found it. I mean, its only been, what, four, maybe five months." She twisted the ring off her finger and allowed one tear to fall. Through watery vision she placed the ring in the velvety slot and handed the small box to Oliver with a weak smile.
Oliver reached for the velvet box, then stopped. He removed the ring again and placed it on Tori's ring finger. He looked down at her (she was only 5'3'') and whispered. "I want you to hang onto this for me. I might lose it."
It was worth all the confusion to Oliver just to see Tori smile that special smile that she only gave to him. It was the sweetest, warmest smile, and it made him feel like the luckiest guy in the world. Or at least Scotland.
A/N: I think I might stop the chapter for now and wait until I get some reviews to continue. I need some ideas, so wherever you think this story should go, tell me in a review or something. IM (instant message) me if you want, too. The screen-name is DucTapeGoose and I'm ALWAYS online. Thanks oodles and doodles! ~DreamerRoni~
Chapter 2 ½
Oliver stood in the doorway, shell-shocked. All he could hear was the gentle whirring of the ceiling fan and the echo of Tori's words. How was he going to explain? What was she going to say? How could be so careless? He ignored the pounding questions and stepped over to Tori.
"Tori, sweetie, I was saving that for.a later date. Don't you think its somewhat soon for this?" he said searching her deep, soulful eyes imploringly. He hoped, wished, prayed that this wouldn't change anything. His very insides nearly exploded when Tori opened her mouth to speak.
She looked away, eyes brimming with tears, and hopes hopelessly dashed. She prayed, too, for a last effort to make it true. She so wanted to be with him for the rest of their lives; why can't he just change his plans?
"Well, I suppose I was somewhat...scared when I found it. I mean, its only been, what, four, maybe five months." She twisted the ring off her finger and allowed one tear to fall. Through watery vision she placed the ring in the velvety slot and handed the small box to Oliver with a weak smile.
Oliver reached for the velvet box, then stopped. He removed the ring again and placed it on Tori's ring finger. He looked down at her (she was only 5'3'') and whispered. "I want you to hang onto this for me. I might lose it."
It was worth all the confusion to Oliver just to see Tori smile that special smile that she only gave to him. It was the sweetest, warmest smile, and it made him feel like the luckiest guy in the world. Or at least Scotland.
A/N: I think I might stop the chapter for now and wait until I get some reviews to continue. I need some ideas, so wherever you think this story should go, tell me in a review or something. IM (instant message) me if you want, too. The screen-name is DucTapeGoose and I'm ALWAYS online. Thanks oodles and doodles! ~DreamerRoni~
