A/N: I read the reviews for the last chapter, and after reading Ms.
Birdman's, I was blessed with an idea. So here is " Thank God I Found You"
a Carter/Dana one-shot. By the way, 98 Degrees and Mariah Carey, featuring
Joe, sing the song.
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Thank God I found you
I was lost without you
My every wish and every dream
Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight
Completed my whole life
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
'Cause baby I'm so thankful I found you
~*~
' I hope this night is perfect...' thought Dana, as she tossed her thick blond hair off her shoulder. It was she and Carter's third anniversary of being a couple, and he had promised her the night of her dreams. Already she was dressed in a pale pink evening gown that she'd bought just for the occasion, and was getting nervous.
" Hey Dana... wow. You look amazing. Now how come I always look like a frump in a dress while you look like Miss USA?" Sighed Kelsey, admiring the outfit.
" Thanks for the compliment, but it's just because you don't try to look good in a dress. You just complain a lot, and then change into sweatpants as soon as we get back. Why are you here anyways?"
" Can't a friend wish you good luck on your date?" Dana raised an eyebrow.
" Well then, fine. Carter wanted me to tell you to meet him at the Mariner Bay Observatory at 8:30, and he's sure you look gorgeous... which you do. I only wish Chad would do these types of things. I mean he's a great date guy, but he thinks a perfect date consists of a couple of katas and a pizza. Not that I mind."
" Hey. You're lucky he's versatile. Not all guys will parachute out of a plane without praying ahead of time."
" Yeah. Anyways, it's almost 7:30, and the Observatory is 45 minutes away, so we better get going." Kelsey had offered a ride, and Dana had gladly accepted.
" Okay. Hey Kels? What's the average amount of years a couple dates before one of them proposes?"
" Beats me. You could ask Chad, but he'd probably think you're asking from me."
" Talking about which, when are you going to just come out and say you two are an item? I mean, you've been dating for almost as long as Carter and I have been, and yet you still say he's just a good person to go out with. I was just saying-"
" Say later. Let's go."
~*~
Carter tapped his foot impatiently. It was 8:42. Where was she?
" Hey there. Sorry I'm late, but we hit traffic." He turned around and was met by the lovely smile of his girlfriend. With a quick scan, he knew Dana took his breath away.
" It's fine. You are amazing-looking, as always."
" You look very handsome yourself. I don't think I've ever seen you in a tux before..." He smiled and swept her into a sensual kiss, which left both breathless.
" Thanks for the compliment. Ready to go?"
" I never knew you were interested in stars," she whispered into his ear, and it took a moment for him to realize that she was talking about the observatory.
" Well, I wanted to go to the telescope platform, because I hear it's wonderful. And to add to that, I thought maybe you'd like a view of Mars since it's close."
" Great. Let's go!" With a sweet smile and a tug, the two walked off to the building.
~*~
" Wow... the closest the planet has been in 60,000 years! You should see Carter, it's the most wonderful thing you've ever seen!" Dana said in awe, as she looked into the huge telescope.
" I've seen someone who's even better to look at."
" That was corny Grayson." But she still blushed in spite of herself. When would she get used to her boyfriend's tender words?
'Never. And I don't want to...' She was pulled away from the view and was swept onto the outside balcony.
" What's going on Carter?" he smiled and turned on a nearby boom box.
" A dance perhaps?" She laughed as he did an exaggerated bow, before accepting his hand.
" To all the people inside, we must look dumb."
" So they let's just concentrate on each other." They met eyes and swayed to the tranquil beat. As the song ended, they held each other in their arms.
" I love you Dana, and ever since we've met, you've made me complete. Everyday I thank my lucky stars that we crossed paths..."
" Me too. To think, that in all the times we could have lived, that we happened to have gotten to know each other and have fallen in love."
" You've always been everything to me. If you weren't there for me, I would have lost all my memories, and everything important to me. You know ever since Lightspeed disbanded, I thought I was lost, but you were right there by my side." He softly traced her brow with kisses.
" You're generous, and kind, and very sexy. You put others before you, and you say you love me. Which is why I asked you here on our anniversary." He dropped one last kiss on her knuckle before staring into her big blue eyes.
" I want to ask for your hand in marriage."
" What??" He grinned at her startled expression and bent to one knee.
" Please Dana Kennice Mitchell. Marry me?" Just as he drew out a simple diamond ring, Dana misted up.
" I-I would love to!" She threw herself at him, which made him fall to the ground.
" I love you... but I won't say yes until you do one thing for me..." She murmured, repeatedly kissing his mouth.
" Oh? And that is?"
" You have to ask permission from Dad and Ryan. I want their blessing."
" If that's what you want, I'd do it for you."
" So you're not worried in any way that Dad'll say no?" she teased, tapping his nose.
" Well..." He was interrupted by another passionate kiss, as he thought of the many more to come in the future.
~*~
I will give you everything
There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do
To ensure your happiness
I'll cherish every part of you
'Cause without you beside me I can't survive
Don't wanna try
If you keeping me warm each and every night
I'll be all right
'Cause I need you in my life
~*~
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A/N: Argh. Another proposal sequence. Well, hopefully Dana got the proposal she wanted. So far, I have the beginnings of a Wes/Jen, Trini/Billy, and an Aisha/Zack, but I don't know yet when they'll be posted. I hoped y'all enjoyed this, and I'd like to reply to some of the reviews:
Ms. Birdman: I live up to my vow and have written you your Dana/Carter scene
Redwolf & rain: You're too kind in your praise. Redwolf, I promise to look into the songs you've mentioned, and as for Leo/Kendrix, there are a couple reasons why I won't be doing them. One is that I've never really liked Lost Galaxy, and have no idea what it's about. Second is that I personally like Kendrix/Kai *don't hurt me!* But even so, I hope you'll keep reading this. You never know... I may change my mind...
Pam Marks: Hey. I warned you in the summary. You can't press charges. *grins*
Lindsey: Both your suggestions are being pondered over, but the Jen/Wes is a definite chapter.
*Sigh* Now back off to the dangers of the Real World... Oh. Mindless plug. Anyone who reads this, please check out 'Carpe Diem' afterwards, and if you like Zhane/Karone, they have a fic all to themselves: 'To Be Whole Again.' Tack så mycket!~Alli
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~*~
Thank God I found you
I was lost without you
My every wish and every dream
Somehow became reality
When you brought the sunlight
Completed my whole life
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude
'Cause baby I'm so thankful I found you
~*~
' I hope this night is perfect...' thought Dana, as she tossed her thick blond hair off her shoulder. It was she and Carter's third anniversary of being a couple, and he had promised her the night of her dreams. Already she was dressed in a pale pink evening gown that she'd bought just for the occasion, and was getting nervous.
" Hey Dana... wow. You look amazing. Now how come I always look like a frump in a dress while you look like Miss USA?" Sighed Kelsey, admiring the outfit.
" Thanks for the compliment, but it's just because you don't try to look good in a dress. You just complain a lot, and then change into sweatpants as soon as we get back. Why are you here anyways?"
" Can't a friend wish you good luck on your date?" Dana raised an eyebrow.
" Well then, fine. Carter wanted me to tell you to meet him at the Mariner Bay Observatory at 8:30, and he's sure you look gorgeous... which you do. I only wish Chad would do these types of things. I mean he's a great date guy, but he thinks a perfect date consists of a couple of katas and a pizza. Not that I mind."
" Hey. You're lucky he's versatile. Not all guys will parachute out of a plane without praying ahead of time."
" Yeah. Anyways, it's almost 7:30, and the Observatory is 45 minutes away, so we better get going." Kelsey had offered a ride, and Dana had gladly accepted.
" Okay. Hey Kels? What's the average amount of years a couple dates before one of them proposes?"
" Beats me. You could ask Chad, but he'd probably think you're asking from me."
" Talking about which, when are you going to just come out and say you two are an item? I mean, you've been dating for almost as long as Carter and I have been, and yet you still say he's just a good person to go out with. I was just saying-"
" Say later. Let's go."
~*~
Carter tapped his foot impatiently. It was 8:42. Where was she?
" Hey there. Sorry I'm late, but we hit traffic." He turned around and was met by the lovely smile of his girlfriend. With a quick scan, he knew Dana took his breath away.
" It's fine. You are amazing-looking, as always."
" You look very handsome yourself. I don't think I've ever seen you in a tux before..." He smiled and swept her into a sensual kiss, which left both breathless.
" Thanks for the compliment. Ready to go?"
" I never knew you were interested in stars," she whispered into his ear, and it took a moment for him to realize that she was talking about the observatory.
" Well, I wanted to go to the telescope platform, because I hear it's wonderful. And to add to that, I thought maybe you'd like a view of Mars since it's close."
" Great. Let's go!" With a sweet smile and a tug, the two walked off to the building.
~*~
" Wow... the closest the planet has been in 60,000 years! You should see Carter, it's the most wonderful thing you've ever seen!" Dana said in awe, as she looked into the huge telescope.
" I've seen someone who's even better to look at."
" That was corny Grayson." But she still blushed in spite of herself. When would she get used to her boyfriend's tender words?
'Never. And I don't want to...' She was pulled away from the view and was swept onto the outside balcony.
" What's going on Carter?" he smiled and turned on a nearby boom box.
" A dance perhaps?" She laughed as he did an exaggerated bow, before accepting his hand.
" To all the people inside, we must look dumb."
" So they let's just concentrate on each other." They met eyes and swayed to the tranquil beat. As the song ended, they held each other in their arms.
" I love you Dana, and ever since we've met, you've made me complete. Everyday I thank my lucky stars that we crossed paths..."
" Me too. To think, that in all the times we could have lived, that we happened to have gotten to know each other and have fallen in love."
" You've always been everything to me. If you weren't there for me, I would have lost all my memories, and everything important to me. You know ever since Lightspeed disbanded, I thought I was lost, but you were right there by my side." He softly traced her brow with kisses.
" You're generous, and kind, and very sexy. You put others before you, and you say you love me. Which is why I asked you here on our anniversary." He dropped one last kiss on her knuckle before staring into her big blue eyes.
" I want to ask for your hand in marriage."
" What??" He grinned at her startled expression and bent to one knee.
" Please Dana Kennice Mitchell. Marry me?" Just as he drew out a simple diamond ring, Dana misted up.
" I-I would love to!" She threw herself at him, which made him fall to the ground.
" I love you... but I won't say yes until you do one thing for me..." She murmured, repeatedly kissing his mouth.
" Oh? And that is?"
" You have to ask permission from Dad and Ryan. I want their blessing."
" If that's what you want, I'd do it for you."
" So you're not worried in any way that Dad'll say no?" she teased, tapping his nose.
" Well..." He was interrupted by another passionate kiss, as he thought of the many more to come in the future.
~*~
I will give you everything
There's nothing in this world I wouldn't do
To ensure your happiness
I'll cherish every part of you
'Cause without you beside me I can't survive
Don't wanna try
If you keeping me warm each and every night
I'll be all right
'Cause I need you in my life
~*~
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A/N: Argh. Another proposal sequence. Well, hopefully Dana got the proposal she wanted. So far, I have the beginnings of a Wes/Jen, Trini/Billy, and an Aisha/Zack, but I don't know yet when they'll be posted. I hoped y'all enjoyed this, and I'd like to reply to some of the reviews:
Ms. Birdman: I live up to my vow and have written you your Dana/Carter scene
Redwolf & rain: You're too kind in your praise. Redwolf, I promise to look into the songs you've mentioned, and as for Leo/Kendrix, there are a couple reasons why I won't be doing them. One is that I've never really liked Lost Galaxy, and have no idea what it's about. Second is that I personally like Kendrix/Kai *don't hurt me!* But even so, I hope you'll keep reading this. You never know... I may change my mind...
Pam Marks: Hey. I warned you in the summary. You can't press charges. *grins*
Lindsey: Both your suggestions are being pondered over, but the Jen/Wes is a definite chapter.
*Sigh* Now back off to the dangers of the Real World... Oh. Mindless plug. Anyone who reads this, please check out 'Carpe Diem' afterwards, and if you like Zhane/Karone, they have a fic all to themselves: 'To Be Whole Again.' Tack så mycket!~Alli