Chapter 7

It was wonderful. Jimmywas going topropose to Cindy that day when she and Johnathon had come to visit. And hewas going topropose with the ring he had two years ago.

They sat on the bed, holding hands, confessing all they had done while seperated.

"Well, after I had Johnathon, I stayed at home. Of course, I finished high school before I had him, so I can still go to college if I want to."

Jimmy smiled at her, still in awe of her beauty.

"You're so beautiful," he whispered.

Cindy blushed and looked down at her hands, studying her fingernails with newfound interest.

"Cindy?" asked Jimmy timidly, "I can't believe I'm doing this so early, but..."

Shivering with anticipation, Cindy nodded, urging him on.

"Will...W-Will you marry me?"

Cindy squealed, so excited at the thought of finally getting married after two years. Jimmy took the velvet box out of his pocket and opened it. Inside, there sat three rings. The pearl-inlaid ring, the 2-carat diamond engagement ring, and an unknown 5-carat emerald diamond.

While holding his breath, Jimmy slid all three rings on Cindy's left ring finger. Sealed with a kiss, Jimmy hugged Cindy lightly.

"I'm sorry I couldn't take you to the park again," whispered Jimmy into Cindy's ear.

She giggled and rubbed his back, noticing that Johnathon had fallen asleep. Cindy glanced at the clock and was surprised to see that it was 11:59.

"Hey, Jimmy?" she asked, "Isn't today New Years Eve?"

He nodded and also glanced at the clock. "Oh shit, we better check the T.V."

Hurrying, Cindy grabbed the remote and switched on the T.V. Coincidentally, the channel was already on the news.

"In about 50 seconds, the giant silver ball will signal the beginning of 2008."

Jimmy grabbed Cindy's hand eagerly and squeezed.

"We're going to start of the New Year's together," he whispered, "And I can't wait till I get to kiss you."

Cindy smiled back and stared into his eyes. They were shimmering, as if he was crying.

"Jimmy?"

He smiled at her and gestured toward the screen. "Only 30 seconds left."

"Jimmy?" she repeated.

"Not now, look!" he said while pointing to the T.V.

"5...4...3...2...1!"

Jimmy pulled Cindy into a deep kiss, not realizing this would cause his tears to spill over and onto her hair. Finally, when they pulled apart, Cindy got to ask her question.

"Why are you crying?"

He sniffed and laughed slightly.

"I'm just so happy, Cindy. Aren't you?"

'Wow, I never realized I picked such an emotional guy... Lucky me!'

Cindy smiled at him and pulled him into a hug. In the beginning, he was tense, but as time passed, he loosened his muscles and collapsed in her arms.

"I love you so much, Cindy."

"I love you too, James."

"Well then, Cynthia. I didn't know we were going to be so formal."

"We aren't."

"Really?"

"Really."

"So... Ready to get married?"

"W-What?"

"I want us to get married as soon as possible."

"How soon?"

"Next week."

"That's quick... Do you think we can arrange a wedding that fast?"

"Sure..."

"Well then... Okay."

Jimmy smiled and pulled Cindy into a kiss, deepening it every second. Johnathon woke up to the sound of the T.V. blaring, and to the sight of his parents kissing like there was no tomorrow. He smiled to himself and laid back down, ignoring the sound of noisemakers and people shouting.

'They need their private time.'

A/N: So what'd yah think? I don't think I'm going to write a wedding chapter though... Unless I get MANY MANY MANY MANY reviews saying you guys really want it.