Chapter 8

M.P.O.V

Moze was so giddy she smiled the whole way to the movies. She was finally with Ned, and she felt like she was on top of the world! She looked over at him and he was smiling just as much as she was. Why they hadn't exposed their feelings for each other sooner, she would never know. This was the most exhilarating feeling ever.

They finally pulled into the theater's parking lot and got out of the car. They walked hand in hand to the entrance of the movies.

"What movie did you want to see?" Ned asked Moze.

"I'm in the mood for something scary, if that's okay with you."

"Yeah that sounds great."

Ned purchased the tickets for the movie and they then walked to the concession stand. He bought one bag of popcorn for them to share, a box of Mike and Ikes, and two waters.

The man at the ticket stub booth told them it was theater 5 on the left. Once again they walked hand in hand to the theater. They were excited to see the movie.

N.P.O.V

About half way through, Moze got really freaked out. This was very unusual for her. She was the rock. He was pretty sure she was playing him so she could get an excuse for him to cuddle with her and hold her hand. Ned didn't mind though, he was more then happy to cuddle up as close to her as possible. Even though the movie chairs were not exactly comfortable, or close together.

It seemed like the movie ended too soon in Ned's opinion. Every one was leaving the theater so Moze and Ned got up and left. They walked out to the parking lot and Ned stopped Moze before she could get in the car.

"Don't you want your birthday present?" Ned asked Moze.

"I got the best birthday present I could ever want."

"Oh and what's that?" Ned asked her teasingly.

"You."

"Well I'm glad you feel that way, but I do have an actual present."

"You didn't have to get me anything." Moze said in a matter of fact tone.

"I did, and you're just going to have to except it." Ned said laughing some more.

Before he could pull the small box out of his pants pocket, Moze snaked her arms around his neck and kissed him so hard and so deep he practically fell over. He wrapped his arms around her waist and the kiss continued for a few heavenly minutes. They pulled apart staring at each other longingly. They just couldn't get enough.

"Well that was a pleasant surprise." Ned said afterwords.

She was about to pull him in for another kiss when Ned stopped her.

"You don't want another kiss?" Moze said hurt in her voice.

"Of course I do, but I want to give you your present now. You are very good at distracting me."

Ned began to pull the small box out once again. This time there were no distractions. He handed it over to Moze.

M.P.O.V.

She looked at the carefully wrapped box with the bright red bow on top. (Her favorite color.) Moze untied the bow and peeled off the paper carefully. Inside was the most beautiful necklace she had ever seen. It was shaped like a heart and was reversible. One side was made of what looked like real diamonds and the other side had red ruby's. It was engraved as well. It read:

To Moze:

The most

Wonderful

Girl I

Have ever

Known.

Love Ned

Moze couldn't believe her eyes. The necklace must have cost him a fortune, she was stunned. He really was going to tell her how he felt tonight. This necklace said it all, she couldn't speak she actually started crying. No one had ever done anything like this for her ever before. Ned hugged her tightly and gazed into her eyes. Moze couldn't believe Ned had done all this for her.

"Don't cry Moze." Ned said wiping away a few tears running down her face.

"Ned," Moze said so softly he could barley here her. "You really didn't have to do all this."

"I know Moze, but I wanted to. You deserve it."

"I love you." Moze whispered.

"I love you too!"