Sorry I haven't updated in so long. I've been sick and really busy with school. This will be the next to the last chapter of 'In Some Other Life'. I know, I don't want it to end either. Hope you will enjoy it!

Chapter Fifteen: My Forever Love A month later

Everyone was so surprised when Charlie brought Claire home later that day. Kate hugged her best friend in a huge hug and told her never to leave again. The others gave her a huge group hug.

Claire was happy that everything was better again. She hated seeing everyone upset. She was mad at herself for ever doing that to her friends. But they forgave her and everything went back to normal. Except for a few things.

Claire moved in with Charlie leaving Kate to decide what she wanted to do. Kate eventually moved out of the apartment and they left it empty. Kate moved in with Jack. Sawyer and Shannon moved out of the guy's apartment and into their own. Sophia came back a week after they had all moved out. She was upset to say the least and fully let the girls and even Boone know. Did they care? Of course not.

Charlie was still trying to get his shop up and running. Claire quit the diner and worked with Charlie helping to get his shop together. The girls were all in their last year of college and doing great so far.

At Charlie and Claire's

Claire rolled over sleepily in their bed. Charlie wasn't lying next to her so Claire knew he was in the shower. Claire sat up and got dressed and looked at the calendar. She smiled; it was her and Charlie's four-month anniversary. Claire walked to the bathroom and went inside.

"Oh Charlie," Claire said. Charlie poked his wet head out from behind the curtain.

"Yes?" he asked. Claire smiled and kissed him.

"Do you know what today is?" Claire asked.

"Nope, not a clue," Charlie said and went back into the shower. Claire looked at him and then turned on the water in the sink. Charlie screamed when the cold water hit him. Claire turned the water off and Charlie poked his head out again.

"Okay, it's our anniversary," Charlie said. Claire smiled and kissed him again. "You coming with me today?"

"I have two classes this morning, but afterward I'll be there," Claire said. "Which reminds me, I have to finish getting ready." She started to leave when Charlie cleared his throat. She turned back and kissed him.

"I love you Claire," Charlie said.

"I love you too," Claire said. "But I got to go, I'll see you later." Charlie nodded and went back into the shower.

Claire finished getting ready and was out of the door before Charlie got out of the shower. She drove to the college and parked next to Kate's car. Kate had just gotten out and was waiting for Claire and Shannon.

"Hey!" Kate said.

"Hey," Claire replied smiling.

"Happy Anniversary!" Kate said hugging Claire.

"Thanks, I'm surprised you remembered," Claire said.

"Why wouldn't I? I was there when you two got together," Kate said. Claire laughed. A horn honked and they saw Sawyer dropping Shannon off.

"Hey Shan!" Claire said. Shannon walked up and they all waved bye to Sawyer. The girls walked up to the college and went inside for their first class.

Later that day

Charlie was painting with Jack's help while Claire was at her class. Jack rolled the roller in the paint.

"You two doing anything special for your anniversary tonight?" Jack asked.

"Well, I know that I'm making a picnic dinner and then who knows, maybe some lovin'," Charlie said. Jack laughed.

"Just have fun, whatever you do," Jack replied.

"I think we will Jack, I really love her," Charlie replied. Jack looked at him.

"Thinking about taking it to the next level?" Jack asked.

"I don't know, I mean I thought about it. I'm not sure she's ready for that yet," Charlie replied. "I'm not sure I'm ready for that."

"Why not? If you guys are in love, go for it," Jack replied.

"But Jack, she's had a lot of problems to deal with," Charlie replied. "Her dad was a junkie, her mum and her had problems and finally her mum left her. Then her jack ass of a boyfriend had to leave her because he wanted sex."

"But Charlie, you aren't leaving her," Jack pointed out.

"I know, but what if she thinks I will?" Charlie asked. "I'm scared she'll panic and eventually break up with me because she'll think I'll leave her."

Jack looked at him and touched his shoulder. "I think you need to talk to Claire about that." Charlie looked at him understanding. Charlie nodded.

Later that day

Claire opened the door to the music shop. Charlie was painting a wall. Claire smiled and walked over to him.

"You need any help?" Claire asked. Charlie put the brush down and turned to her smiling.

"Yeah, I could use some," Charlie said kissing her softly. Claire smiled and put her backpack and stuff down. She grabbed a brush and started painting. Charlie looked over at her.

"I need to talk to you," Charlie replied. Claire stopped painting and looked at him. Those words were very familiar to her.

"About what?" Claire asked cautiously. Charlie stopped painting and looked over at her. He dropped his brush and took Claire's from her.

"Don't worry, I'm not breaking up with you," Charlie said. Claire let go of a breath and smiled.

"Good, you had me freaked out for a second," Claire said wrapping her arms around Charlie. Charlie looked into her eyes.

"Love, I wanted to ask you something. Something important," Charlie said. "You'll know I'll never leave you right?" Claire looked at him.

"What do you mean?" Claire asked.

"I'm not going to leave you," Charlie said. "I promise. I won't let you get hurt anymore." Claire smiled.

"Oh Charlie, I love you," she said softly kissing him.

"I love you too," he replied back. He felt satisfied with himself. They went back to painting for a little bit. Claire then had to go to the bathroom so Charlie dropped his paintbrush into the bucket.

He stretched and looked around the shop. They only had one more wall to paint before the shop was done. Charlie reflected on the little talk he had with Claire and decided to do something about it.

Charlie picked up the paintbrush and wrote something on the blank wall with it. He then took a painter's sheet and put it over the wall. Claire came back in as soon as he turned around.

"What are you doing?" Claire asked curiously. Charlie shook his head.

"Nothing, nothing. Why would you think I was doing something?" Charlie asked putting his hands behind his head. Claire smiled at him and started painting again. "Actually, I wanted to ask you something." Claire turned back towards him.

"What?" she asked. Charlie sighed and then got down on one knee. Claire looked at him quizzically. "What are you doing?"

"Claire, I promise you that I will take care of you for as long as you live. And if you will do the same with me then we'll be set for life. I told you I would never leave you because I've thought about this for awhile now. I never want to leave you because I never want to see you be hurt anymore. I love you Claire. And I guess what I'm trying to say is," Charlie said. He stood and pulled the sheet down really quickly. He then got back down on his knee.

Claire read the wall. 'Claire, will you marry me?' She sniffed and looked down at Charlie.

"Will you marry me Claire Littleton? And we can have a big family and have a great life. If you will marry me, you will make me the happiest man in the world. And I know I don't say the right things or do the right things half the time, and this is totally spontaneous, but will you?" Charlie asked holding her hand.

Claire sniffed back her tears and wiped the one falling down her cheek. Charlie stood and looked at her. "Well?" he asked.

Claire laughed. "Yes," she said. Charlie smiled and kissed her hard on the lips. He spun her around in his arms. She kissed him passionately and then he placed her down on the floor.

"I don't have a ring to give you," Charlie said. Claire smiled.

"Charlie, that's okay. I don't need a ring to prove this engagement was real," Claire said. Charlie smiled and kissed her softly. While they were kissing, Kate, Jack, Sawyer, and Shannon popped out and clapped and whistled.

Claire and Charlie pulled apart. "What's all this?" Claire asked.

"What are you guys doing here?" Charlie asked.

"Oh come on, when you and I had that talk today I knew you were going to propose to her. So I invited everyone," Jack said.

"You sneaky bastard," Charlie said laughing.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Sawyer said.

"Let's go celebrate!" Kate said grabbing Jack's hand. The six friends walked out to the parking lot and into their cars to go celebrate.

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Sorry to inform everyone that the next chapter is the last. I hate for the story to end but it must. I'm so sorry. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter!

Until next time,

Bloomy Angel