Oh. This is my third Macie/Hoodsey. I never meant to get this attached to the pairing, but I just can't help it. It seems like I'm the only one. I haven't seen a Macie/Hoodsey fic on here. But, then again, there aren't many fic about As Told By Ginger on here anyways, though I do appreciate what I have to read. :) Thank you guys for uploading all 114 stories on here~ It keeps me entertained.

This is called 'Perfect' because, well, you're just going to have to read to find out. But, let me just warn you now, this is all over the place at first. I sort of get into a 'fic' type thing towards the end, even though it's supposed to be a drabble.

And if you wanna know what Carl's ring is for, you're just going to have to wait for one of his drabbles. ;D Let me just tell you, his drabble is going to cross over into this one.

Enjoy~!

Macie Lightfoot was always stuck on her 'mystery man'. If she went on dates, she would compare her dates to him.

None of them ever lived up to her expectations. None of them could replace the way he made her feel.

It was only fate that she decided to give it a go with Hoodsey Bishop. And it was only fate that months into dating, he admitted that he was, in fact, her mystery man. Granted, Macie hadn't expected Hoodsey Bishop, the boy she had overlooked when she was younger, to be Earl Forkenshtock. She didn't see anything wrong with him, but she was unsure how to take in the information. Should she be elated? Overjoyed? Or should she feel deceived and upset that he kept this from her for so long?

But the only thing she could do was smile and bring up frogs.

They always knew how to make one another laugh. Macie's sarcastic snaps meshed with Hoodsey's almost identical sense of humor was perfect. Sometimes she would catch Hoodsey just staring at her, a smitten smile stretched across his face. That's when she would remember that she didn't deserve Hoodsey.

He would do things for her, as often as she would allow. Taking her out for dinner, getting her nasal medication for her, giving her little gifts, and even pretending like he enjoyed it when he hung out with her when Ginger and Dodie were around. They didn't mind either; Hoodsey was a nice addition when it came to the group.

Macie had never really grown out of her childish ways. Sometimes she would laugh at a crude joke or pull mediocre pranks, but Hoodsey was always right there, laughing with her. They mostly played pranks on Ginger, or even each other, but once, they had pulled one on Carl. He saw it coming, sure, but at the last second, he decided to play along. Macie and Hoodsey watched from the edge of the doorway, trying to contain their laughter. They weren't doing a good job. Carl turned the other way, smirking. He was glad his best friend could find someone to love.

Ah, yes. Love.

Hoodsey most definitely loved Macie. He loved her with his entire being. She enjoyed romance novels, she liked frogs, she could play a nice prank, she was perfect. Though a little squeamish, she allowed him to be gross sometimes. When they were both around Carl and she was notified that something gross was going to happen, she politely excused herself from the room. It didn't bother her; it was just apart of what made up Hoodsey.

Macie loved Hoodsey. Sure, she might not be able to admit it, but deep down, she really did love him. Though she felt like he deserved better, a dark though that held her back from loving him completely. Hoodsey was perfect; he was caring, sweet, nice, funny, and actually enjoyed spending time with her. He even condoned her childish ways and didn't mind her allergies and nasal problems. She didn't think she could offer him anything of importance. One day he would realize that and probably move on. It hurt Macie to think that way, but it kept her from being disappointed when that time would come.

But she didn't expect it when he proposed. She was wondering why he was fidgeting and acting all shy at dinner; she had thought he was going to break up with her or something. Instead, he got on his knee and pulled out a velvet box which contained the most beautiful, yet simple, ring she had ever laid her eyes on. She could barely contain her excitement when she screamed her answer. Though, she knew they would have to talk somethings over later.

When Hoodsey found out that she constantly put herself down, telling herself that she wasn't good enough, his heart broke. If he had known that was how she felt the whole time, he would've already done something to ease her doubts. It hurt when she asked in an especially soft voice 'Are you...sure?'. If he wasn't sure, he wouldn't have had Carl accompany him to the jewelers and watch the poor owner get harassed about 'low-quality jewels'. Turns out, Carl also wanted to buy a ring. He wouldn't tell Hoodsey the reason why, but something in his face told Hoodsey that he would find out soon enough.

So he told Macie all of the things he found perfect about her. He told her that he loved her and the reason behind those words. He told her that he thought their kids would be really cute and they would make the sweetest old couple. He told her everything; every thought that had entered his head. She caved and ended up telling him how she felt as well. She told him that she thought the same thing about them being a sweet old couple, but that she disagreed about the children. She thought their children would be beautiful, nothing less than that. She also told him she loved him, not for the first time, but the first time without any doubt that he would ever replace her.

No one could replace his Macie, just like no one could replace her mystery man.

GOSH THIS IS CHEESY. Just like I like it~