Chapter 19: One Request
At least six months had passed since he had met her. And every minute they spent together had been the best experience out of the 4000 years that he had lived. The morning after their day at the lake, Kratos sat on his bed at the break of dawn, watching her. A small half-smile creeping over his lips, he stood and left.
The market was just opening when he got there. Looking around, he saw his prize. 4, 250 Gald later, he headed back to the hotel. He fixed breakfast and walked into the room.
"Anna…" he whispered, "Are you up yet?"
"Yes." She yawned and smiled at him.
"Breakfast is ready outside." He turned and went back outside to finish setting up.
A few moments later, Anna was outside and they were enjoying the cool morning breeze.
"I got you something this morning at the market." Kratos said casually.
"What were you doing there this early?"
"I had to get more eggs." He shrugged and then handed her a Lapis Bracelet.
"Oh! It's beautiful!" Anna put the bracelet on and kissed him. "Thank you!"
"You're welcome. I thought you would like it."
The rest of the morning passed with no other event.
"Can we go back to the lake? Please, Kratos?" Anna asked.
"If you want to."
So they went back to Lake Umacy. Kratos didn't complain; it fit perfectly into his plan. They sat on the bank and ate lunch.
"What's wrong? You've been awful quiet today." Anna cocked her head and looked at him.
"Huh? No. Just thinking." Kratos smiled at her.
"About what?" She moved closer to him.
"About you…and me…and us…"
"Oh, really? That's so sweet!" She sat on his lap and put her arms around his neck. "That's really sweet, Kratos." She kissed him.
"I know. Do you know what would be really, really awesome right now?" he asked, looking at her thoughtfully.
"No. What?" She laughed. Kratos leaned in extra-close and whispered into her ear as he took her arms from around his neck.
"It would be really, really awesome if you would marry me." He kissed her cheek and raised her hand. She looked at it and gasped.
"Oh…" her eyes went wide as she stared at the Fairy Ring. "Kratos…"
"Well?" he moved her so that they were face to face. She threw all of her weight forward when he had her in a straddled position so that they both fell backwards. She kissed him deeply, their tongues tangling. When they broke the kiss for air, Anna smiled at Kratos. "Is that a yes?"
"You bet." They kissed again, briefly this time, then set about disentangling their limbs as they stood up. "This has got to be the happiest day of my entire life."
"I know what you mean." Kratos laced their fingers together and smiled. "How about we camp out here tonight?"
"Sounds like a plan."
I'm so good at romance...:) (kicks vain side) Sorry about that...