Honey- POV
"Mitsukuni?"
"Yeah?"
"Could you set the table? Haruhi and Kyoya will be here soon."
"Sure" I walk around Ryoji to grab some plates. Lightly kissing his cheek as I pull them out of the cupboard. I smile as he blushes.
"Thank you."
"No problem" I set the table, checking my pocket for the 10th time that afternoon. Today was the day.
"I think they are here!" Ryoji runs to open the door.
I laugh setting down a plate. God I love him.
"Haruhi!" Ryoji yells as he opens the door.
"Hey dad," she laughs. "Good to see you too."
"Hello Mitsukuni."
I jump at my name, turning around I notice Kyoya standing behind me. "You scared me. What did you do? Make a beeline for the kitchen?"
"Haruhi wanted me to check on you while she kept her dad distracted."
"Ah. Well, I'm as good as I'll get until after supper."
He smiles at me. "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
I sure hope so.
Just then the oven's timer started to ring.
"Supper is ready! Come and sit! I'll serve everyone." Ryoji moved towards the kitchen.
"I'll help you." I move to follow him to the stove.
"No, you can put the drinks on the table. That's all I'll allow."
I roll my eyes. "Fine." Setting the drinks on the table I notice Haruhi's smile. "Yes Haruhi?"
"Nothing."
I give her a look.
"You two are just cute, that's all." She shrugs.
"Thanks."
Dinner was relatively normal. Haruhi talked about classes, along with Kyoya. Ryoji talked about the bar he was working at, and I just listened and commented when appropriate. I was too busy worrying about the proposal to really participate in the conversation. Eventually everyone had finished their food and it was time for desert.
"Time for desert!"
"No, I've got this Ryoji, you cooked and served us supper. I can at least give out desert."
He smiles at me. "That is acceptable."
I laugh and brush his shoulder with my hand as I walk past. I pull the apple pie from the fridge and cut out 4 slices. Plating them I take two back to the table and go back to the kitchen. I pull the box from my pocket and take a deep breath. Well, here goes nothing. I walk back to the dining room and move to Ryoji's side. He turns when I stand beside him.
"Hey, where's my pie?"
I smile. "You can have it later."
"What?"
I slowly kneel down. I watch as his eyes widen and his hand shoots to cover a gasp.
"Ryoji, I know we haven't been together for very long. But I love you with every part of my being. I want to spend the rest of my life trying to make you as happy as I am. I know I won't ever be able to take Kotoko's place in your heart, and I don't want to. I want to help you cherish those memories while creating new ones. Ryoji, will do me the honor and make me the happiest man on earth and marry me?" I watch as tears slowly fall from his eyes.
"I… I…" He darts a look towards Haruhi who is also crying with a smile on her face. He takes a deep breath and moves onto his knees to be face to face with me. Cupping my cheek he smiles. "I never thought I would ever find love after Kotoko, really I didn't want to. I was content with giving my daughter all my love. I didn't know how much I was missing until you came into my life…" He takes another deep breath and moves in to kiss me. Before he does, he whispers. "So my answer is yes." Our lips lock.
"I love you."
He smiles. "I love you too." He wipes the tears from my eyes. "Now," he looks at my hands. "Let me see this ring!"
I laugh and kiss him again while slipping on his ring.
"It's beautiful."
"It's nothing special, I knew you wouldn't want anything too flashy."
He laughs. "You are a gift."
"Congratulations!"
I jump when I hear Haruhi speak. "Goodness, I forgot you guys were here for a minute there."
"I'm not surprised! That was the cutest thing I've ever seen!"
Ryoji looked at Haruhi with a sad smile, "You sure you're okay with this?"
She looked confused for a second, then a look of understanding crossed her face. She stood and made her way across the table to us as we stood up holding hands.
"Dad. I love you both. I could not be happier for you. I also know mom feels the same. She would be so proud of you for finding someone who loves you as much as she did."
Tears once again falling down his face, Ryoji hugged his daughter. "I love you Haruhi."
"I love you too dad."
"Congratulations." I turn and smile at Kyoya.
"Thanks." We stand and watch them hug for a while longer. I lean over and whisper as they break apart. "Soon this will be you two."
He looks over with fear flashing in his eyes, but It's quickly gone as he runs his hands through his hair. "I hope it turns out as well."
I laugh. "I don't think you have anything to worry about."
"What are you two whispering about?" Haruhi questions as she walks up and kisses Kyoya on the cheek.
"Just asked if they were going to have seperate bachelor parties."
"Sure," She rolls her eyes. "I believe you."
Ryoji grabs my hand and squeezes it.
"Well, we hate to run out. But I think we will give the happy couple some alone time." Kyoya says pulling Haruhi to the door.
"We literally just got here an hour ago!"
"Yes, and they obviously want to be alone. You can have girl talk another day. Let them have their time."
She sighs. "Fine." she turns to me. "You better take care of him. I'll cut you if you don't."
I reply with "I don't doubt it."
As Ryoji yells. "Haruhi!"
She laughs and hugs her dad one last time before running out the door.
"Congratulations once again. Enjoy your evening." Kyoya waved as he walked out.
Before the door could shut, Ryoji was standing in front me me.
"You, are the most amazing thing on this planet."
"No, that's you."
"Shut up."
I smile as he drags me to our bedroom.