One and a half months later:

The summer is fading fast and soon I will be going to college. This all sounds so strange even though I have said these words probably a hundred times in the last month. It is the end of July and things are starting to get crazy; including Ryan. He has been asking a lot of questions about me and what I plan to do with my life.

Flashback

It was two in the morning and I thought everyone was asleep. I was just getting home from Squid's house when I saw Ryan sitting at the kitchen table drinking a cup of tea.

"It's late…" I looked at Ryan and saw he had dark circles under his eyes. I knew he had been waiting up for me but why was he waiting this time? Normally he just went to bed.

"Yah I guess so…how come you're still up?"

"Kelly, you're getting really friendly with Alan. I know you say you love him and I don't know but you might, but you're going to college. You're starting a new life. What are you guys planning to do?" Was this really happening? Ryan always liked Squid I don't know why he is acting so weird all of a sudden.

"Well, we're going to the same college. I guess we are gonna keep dating."

"Dating?"

"Yah."

"You're a big girl Kelly, you have really grown up since the first time I met you. Are you sure you want to be doing this?"

"Doing what…" I knew what he meant. I do love Squid and I am going to spend my life with him. I don't know why he is questioning it right now though.

"You know what I mean Kelly. You're nineteen and you already love someone. I just don't want to see you get hurt. Maybe it just wasn't meant to be. If you look back it seems like you guys are always being forced apart. Maybe you just weren't meant to be together."

"If you also look back you can see that we always find a way back to each other! That's what you do when you love someone!" I turned around and walked away. "I'm going to bed!"

End of Flashback

Tonight me and Squid are going out to dinner. I don't know why but he seemed extra nervous and that was making me nervous too. Did Ryan hear Squid say something? Was Squid going to break up with me? I kept thinking about this since that night. It didn't seem likely because Squid continued to tell me that he loved me and that was never going to change, but then why was everyone acting to strange? We're going out to The Ritz-Carlton in St. Louis. It is a little bit of a drive but who cares. It took extra long tonight to get ready. I bought a new dress and got my make-up done. My dress was a black halter with a deep-v neckline that had an A-symmetrical hemline falling just above my knees, and I looked damn good in it. I don't know why but I had a feeling that I should look extra special.

Once Squid got out of the car to come and pick me up my heart began to beat faster. He looked so nice. He was wearing a black suit with a sapphire blue shirt and a gold tie. I have never seen him look so nice! Once we got into the car I knew he was up to something. He was nervous and kept biting his nails which mean he is either thinking or scared. Seeing him so nervous was making me nervous too. Was he really going to break up with me?

We got out of the car and walked up two flights of stairs and ended up on a balcony. There was only one table set for two sitting in the middle. It was almost nine o'clock and the stars were out. We were shown to our table and given champagne.

"Squid this is so nice! But how come everything is so fancy? What's the occasion?"

Squid looked at his hands and then looked back at me.

"I dunno just letting you know how much I love you I guess."

He blushed and drank more champagne. I reached over and took his hand. He jumped slightly but then took my hand into his and kissed me. We ate dinner without anything really exciting happening.

"Kandy lets go for a walk!"

Squid motioned to the garden that was behind the restaurant. It was beautiful there were flowers everywhere and a few lanterns lighting the way. There was a pond and a few fountains. It looked like something out of a fairytale.

"Alright!"

We walked around for a while until we got to a small bench that was surrounded by flowers, a small waterfall, and a large weeping willow tree that was behind it. We sat down neither one of us said a word.

I could feel my heart beating out of my chest. It felt like it was going to jump right out of me and onto the ground. I took a few deep breaths and tried not to look nervous. I still didn't know what was going on, but I knew Squid and I knew that was he was planning something. He kept shooting glances at me and then looking away. This was no helping my nerves at all.

Squid's P.O.V

Alright Squid come on you can do it! you love her and you know that there is nothing that is going to change that so you might as well just ask her… but what is she says no? She looked nervous like she doesn't want me to ask her…but maybe she just doesn't know and maybe she is getting the feeling that I'm nervous and that is making her nervous. Just try not to worry about it and just…just start a conversation!

"So…are you having a nice time?"

Squid's voice seemed a little higher than usual.

"Yes! I am having so much fun tonight! Thanks for taking me here!"

I leaned over and kissed him. He kissed back.

Squid's P.O.V

She is having a good time. When she kissed me it felt like something inside of me let go. I was still full of butterflies, but I suddenly had the courage I had been searching for all night. It's alright Squid just take a deep breath and go for it!

"Umm…Kandy, there is something I want to tell you."

Oh no here we go! It's ok I'm taking that's good!

"Kandy you are the most beautiful girl I have ever met. When I saw you I knew that I wanted to be with you, but I had no idea that a crush could turn into the love that I feel for you now. You bring out something inside of me that nobody else could see. I know I haven't always been perfect, but I always try, and if you will be with me forever I promise that I will try my hardest to be the best husband I can be! Kandy, will you marry me?"

The words shot out of my mouth. Short to the point but I think I got what I wanted across. Oh my God I hope she says yes!

Kandy's P.O.V

Is this happening? Oh My God! I can't believe this! I looked down at Squid on his knee with a small box opened in his hand. There was a beautiful three-stone two carat diamond engagement ring inside. Once I looked at him I knew what I was going to say…

"Yes!"

Squid jumped up and looked at me in shock.

"Yes?"

"Yes!"

I threw my arms around him and held him close. I never thought he would be asking me to marry him. I kissed him and he kissed back until suddenly he broke us apart.

"Are you sure you want to marry me? I mean I'm not exactly rich…and I'm studying to be a marine biologist… not exactly a super powerful job…I…"

"I don't care if we live in a box as long as we are together!"

The rest of the night was a wonder blur but let just say I didn't get back home until late afternoon the next day, but when I got there I was not greeted with the warmest of welcomes.

Yay they're getting married! Please review then I will update soon!