Prompt: Party
Fandom: The Boys
Pairing: Soldier Boy x OFC
It was New Year's Eve and everyone was excited about the party that Vought American had decided to throw. It was also the end of the second year as an established company. But for Alina, it also marked the first anniversary of being with Soldier Boy. They had begun dating a year and a half ago to the day as a publicity stunt and it had been one hell of a rollercoaster.
Alina was finishing getting ready when there was a knock on her door. She knew exactly who it was and when she opened the door, she was greeted by a smiling Soldier Boy. Telling him to come in, she quickly felt Soldier Boy's arms around her waist, turning her to him, and kissing her deeply. When they broke the kiss, he whispered a "happy anniversary", followed by an "I love you. She answered and kissed him again.
They broke free from each other's arms and Alina went to get her purse, the only thing left that she was missing before leaving her house, her hand in his. Driving through town on their way to Vought's new HQ, they started talking and reminiscing on all the good times they have had since they started dating: the trips upstate for a picnic; the little gifts he would bring her when he would go on missions; when they told his teammates about them, amongst others.
Soon, they were walking into the room where the party was being held. Looking around, they were impressed with Vought's commitment to throw a memorable party. There was food and drinks being served by impeccable dressed staff, tables and chairs spread around near the walls and decorations all around the room. They could hear music and spotted a couple of musicians in a corner, setting the mood for the party.
Alina saw Black Noir and the rest of his team near one of the tables and, after pointing them out to Soldier Boy, made their way towards them. They greeted the team and stood there for a few minutes, just catching up. Eventually, Soldier Boy asked her if she wanted something to drink and, after she had said yes, left with Crimson Countess and Gunpowder to get their drinks, leaving her with Black Noir, Swatto, Mindstorm and the TNT Twins.
Alina commented on the amazing job Vought did with the party and they spent the next few minutes talking about it, everyone else giving their opinion as well. The conversation flowed between them fairly easily, since they've all known each other almost since the beginning.
Meanwhile, Soldier Boy was back at the tables, nerves starting to consume him, something unusual for him. Countess and Gunpowder were trying their best to keep him calm and to help him relax, telling him that everything was going to be okay and that nothing was gonna go wrong. Soldier Boy tried his best to believe his teammates, but he was just too nervous.
Going back to where the group was, carrying their drinks, Soldier Boy handed Alina her drink and wrapped an arm around her waist, kissing the side of her head in the process. He tried to keep up with the conversations that were going on between them, but he just couldn't focus. He suddenly saw Frederick Vought through the corner of his eye and excused himself.
He approached Vought and after congratulating him on the idea for the party, he asked if he could talk to him. He agreed, seeing that he was slightly nervous, thinking that something might have happened before he got there. Moving to a more secluded corner where Alina couldn't see them, Soldier Boy told Vought why he was so nervous and he understood, telling him that everything was going to be okay and that he knew for a fact that he was gonna be fine.
After talking to him, he felt a little bit better. Walking back to where everyone was, they joined in on the laughter and spent the rest of the time just talking and laughing. After a while, everyone needed another round so the group moved closer to the bar.
Eventually, it was midnight. The traditional countdown was made and the celebratory toasts began, everyone cheering and wishing a "happy new year" all around. Soldier Boy pulled Alina close and kissed her, telling her that his only wish was to be with her. That's when he took her hand and led her out of the room and to the closest open balcony.
Once on the balcony, he took her as close to the opening as possible, so they could have the stars just above them, and told her to just stand there, because he had something to tell her. She looked confused, but agreed nonetheless. Soldier Boy told her how much he loved her and how his life wasn't the same without her in it, even if they started off as a fake couple. He said that he couldn't imagine living the rest of his life without her and that's when he dropped down to one knee, pulling a small box from his pocket. Opening it, inside was a simple engagement ring. He got choked up, looking up at her and seeing tears in her eyes and a huge smile on her lips, but he pushed through and asked her.
- "Alina Ward, would you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?"
She could barely speak, but she managed to say yes, before leaning down and kissing him deeply. Soldier Boy stood up and placed the ring on her finger. Pulling her close, he kissed her and felt her kissing him back. When they broke the kiss, they couldn't help but laugh from happiness. "This is going to be one happy new year, for sure.", he thought, before pulling her close and kissing her again.