Hey, hey! Sorry its been realllly long. I'm sorry, this story just kept getting pushed to the back of my list. Thanks though, to everyone who has been extremely patient, kind, and supportive…even when it took me forever to post!! 3 You guys rock!

I know this chapter isn't much, and its short. I actually had found it written and I forgot if there was something that was supposed to be added to it. :- So I figured I'd leave it. Also, I know it's soon, but to speed things up, their wedding should be around the fifth or sixth chapter. Heck, maybe even the seventh. Once again, this story is only going to be 10 chapters!!

Once again, sorry in advance for such a short chapter, and sorry for taking so long, you guys deserve better. :- But guess what! My horoscope said I was going to be in a creative mood so I should write, draw, etc. and I ended up typing for just about all my stories (Including this one!!) LoL so yeah, next chapter should be up hopefully sooner than last time!! :-D

A long authors note is prolly the last thing you guys wanna listen to, especially from someone as terrible as I am. :-P

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Number Three: I Love How You're Patient

I am moody and messy
I get restless and senseless
and you never seem to care
when I'm angry you listen
make me happy it's a mission
and I won't stop till I'm there

-Pieces of Me, Ashlee Simpson

"Okay, Lily," James said, parking the car and turning it off, "This is our eighth store and I'm getting tired. So, if you could please look at all your options with an open mind that would be wonderful."

"What if I don't like any of them?" Lily asked, sounding annoyed, "It's not an easy choice!"

"Then we'll go next week." James said, leaning in to kiss his girlfriend.

"Fine," Lily said getting out of the car and ignoring James.

"Lil, wait!" James said, jumping out of the car and rushing towards his girlfriend.

Lily stopped in the middle of the parking lot. When he caught up they continued towards the entrance of the jewelry store. (A/N: James only got her an engagement ring so they are getting the official wedding ring.)

They passed a police officer as they entered the store. They were immediately greeted by an employee.

"Hello," she smiled, "I'm Bethany, and how can I help you?"

"We'd like to look at wedding rings." Lily smiled as James slipped his hand into hers.

"Right this way." She said leading the way towards a large glass case. Bethany went behind the counter and motioned for them to sit down in two comfy chairs.

"Here is our selection of wedding and engagement rings." Bethany pointed to the large case, "All rings are different and unique."

"I can see that." James laughed, "No two are alike."

"Indeed." Bethany replied, "Would you like to try on a few?"

"Yes," Lily said, her eyes scanning every ring, "I just can't decide! What do you think, James?"

James shrugged, "Whatever you want, Lil."

"Can I try that one on?" Lily asked pointing to a white gold ring.

"Of course," Bethany smiled, taking the ring out and handed it to Lily, who slipped it onto her finger.

"Hmmm," Lily said looking at the ring, "I don't think so."

"Alright," Bethany said taking the ring back and putting it away, "How about this one?"

"No," Lily wrinkled her nose, "Let's try that one instead."

James sighed, This is going to be a long day. He thought to himself as Lily tried on another ring.

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"This one is lovely." Bethany pulled out another ring.

James sighed as he stared at his shoelaces. They had been here for well over an hour and they've gone through just about every ring. James, who doesn't have a very long attention span, had already walked around the whole store three times, went to the bathroom five times, and had a long conversation with the security guard.

James had found his ring a long time ago, just a simple white-gold band.

"This is the perfect ring!" Lily gasped , holding her hand in front of her to admire it, "Isn't it lovely, James?"

"What?" James asked, tearing his eyes away from an annoying fly.

"The ring, Jamie." Lily repeated, "Isn't it lovely?"

"It's beautiful, Lil." James replied, "Let's get it and go."

"Wait a minute," Lily said, pulling James back into his seat.

"I really do like it." Lily said, looking at the ring, "Are you sure you like it, James? Because you're going to have to live with it too."

"Yes, let's check out." He replied.

"Okay, I'll get it." Lily smiled as Bethany took hers and James' rings to a cash register, where they followed her over to pay.

"Please sign here," Bethany said, handing James the receipt.

Lily glanced over James; shoulder as he signed the paper.

"Wait a minute," she said reaching for the paper.

James knew Lily was looking at the price, and quickly snatched it away.

"James, let me see that." She demanded.

"No," he replied, "Why don't you go wait in the car?"

"Let me see that price." Lily repeated, angrily.

"Can we have a moment alone, Bethany?" James asked, dragging Lily away where they could be alone.

"James, we can't afford that ring." Lily stated.

"Lil, I'm not going to another jewelry store. Plus, you love this ring and if we don't get it you'll regret it." James explained, holding Lily's hand.

"Not with that price!" She snapped.

"I can afford that." James shrugged.

"That and the house?" she questioned, "I don't think so."

"I think so." James ended the conversation as he headed back towards Bethany and handed her the signed paper.

"Thank you, and congratulations!" Bethany smiled handing James a bag with the rings in it.

"Bye," James said grabbing Lily's hand and rushing out of the store before she changed her mind.

"What are you smiling at?" James asked as they drove down the street.

"You're so sweet." She smiled as they turned into Lily's apartment parking lot.

"Why?" James asked confused, "I'm just driving."

"No, it's just how you want me to be happy no matter what," Lily blushed as he parked the car.

James smiled as he kissed his girlfriend, "I'll see you tomorrow at work."

"Bye." She replied before James apparated back to his apartment.

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