A/N: The much needed new chapter:) If anyone has any ideas for this story let me know because I'm starting to run out of them. Also, check out my Palex story and look out for a new one that'll be VERY different from the rest of mine.

So it had been a couple of a days, and Ellie was still staying with Paige. She wasn't sure how long she'd end up staying, but the Michalchuk family was making her feel very welcome. Especially Dylan. She'd never really gotten the chance to talk to him or get to know him before. Now she was starting to realize why Marco liked him so much. He was adorable in a protective big brotherly kind of way, though Ellie figured Marco didn't see him as anything like a big brother.

While Paige was in the shower, Ellie decided to go talk to Dylan. She had something to ask him anyway. For advice. Walking into his room, Ellie stared in awe. The walls were LINED with hockey memorabilia.

"Get lost?" Dylan asked with a smile, his dimples showing.

"No, I wanted to ask you something. Obviously you know something's going on between Paige and I. I was thinking of asking her to be my girlfriend. I'm just not exactly sure how to go about it. What do you think?" She asked, biting her lip thoughtfully.
"Well. Paige likes to be spoiled. I bet you know that. Just do something really romantic, spur of the moment. Serenade her. She loves the attention and if you ask her like that, there's no way she won't say yes."

Ellie threw her arms around Dylan in a friendly hug. "Aw, I owe you."

"What can I say? I have to be nice to my future sister in law."

They shared a smile and Ellie left his room, returning to Paige's. She was feeling very fidgety, and she kept thinking of ways to ask Paige. It had to be special.

As if on cue, the blond walked into her room wearing only a towel and a smirk.

"Ellie dear, I heard you talking to my brother. What on earth were you talking about?" Paige asked curiously, sitting down on the bed.
Ellie's eyes sparkled. "You'll have to find out."

Paige nodded, shutting the door and shedding her towel. Ellie couldn't look away, and Paige loved it. Getting dressed slowly, the blond gazed at the redhead every chance she got, and each time she did she caught her staring. Once dressed, Paige climbed up on the bed. She pressed her lips to Ellie's, letting her hands wander a little. Ellie didn't resist.

When Paige got Ellie's shirt off, her heavy breathing became evident.
"I think I need to take another shower," she said breathlessly.
"I think I need to join you." Ellie replied, following Paige into the bathroom.

Dylan was in his room. He saw the two girls go into the bathroom. With a laugh, he leaned back in his chair. "How cute is that."

Ellie had never enjoyed a shower so much in her life. It was all fairly innocent, aside from the being naked part. But it wasn't like they had sex or anything. She wasn't willing to lose her virginity in a shower. That was just a bit too out of the ordinary for her.
Ellie smiled, toweling off her hair and putting on some clothes. Paige wrapped her arms around the girl. "Mmm. I love you, Ellie."

She was pleasantly surprised, turning to Paige and kissing her lightly on the nose.
"I love you, too."

Tonight. I'm going to do something extravagant.

Ellie gave Paige one last peck. Grabbing her bag, she walked out the door.
"I'll be back later! Don't follow me!" She threw over her shoulder.

Paige knew Ellie was up to something. And she was dying to know what.

Ellie headed to the store, buying strings of lights. Lots of them. Then she bought roses, and Paige's favorite, white chocolate. Satisfied, she went to the park and set up the lights. She took some candles out of her bag and lit them. Then she ordered some Italian food to be delivered. While it was on its way; she managed to set up a CD player with some nice music. Picking up her cell phone, Ellie dialed Paige's number.

"Hello?" she heard the girl answer.
"Paige. Ellie. Meet me at the park. Right now. I have a surprise for you."

"Ooooh. I love surprises." Paige exclaimed.

They chatted for a couple of minutes, then Paige was on her way.

When Paige got there, she stared up at the gazebo in surprise. There were lights, spelling out, "Will u be my girl?" She figured Ellie would have spelled it all out if she had the money to buy that many lights. Paige chuckled, and approached the redhead with a smile.
"Of course I'll be your girlfriend." She gave Ellie a brief kiss. "I can't believe you did all this for me." She turned, seeing the candles, hearing the music. She felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Ellie. Of course.

"May I have this dance?" asked Ellie, trying desperately to keep a straight face, but not very good at the mushy thing.

"Oh yes." She took Paige's hand, and they danced closely until the Italian arrived. Paige was in awe. She went to so much trouble for me!

It made her wonder about the cost. She questioned Ellie about this, and she refused to tell.

"You're worth it," she said.

Though we've both been through some rough things...Rape, tears, blood, alcoholism. We've fallen down countless times. We've sobbed until we can't cry anymore. We're still special, and we can still love. That is what's truly amazing.

Paige thought. She was so happy right now. Who would've imagined?