One Year Later…

Jack's POV

They were 18 and seniors. They graduated next month and Jack had the biggest surprise in Kim's life. He had a plan and he was sure he would say yes. Jacked pulled into the Crawford's driveway and Kim came running out to him. "Good morning beautiful," Jack said.

"Good morning handsome," Kim said back as they kissed.

"Hey can you jump in the car for a minute I need to have a word with your parents." Jack said pleadingly.

"Ok Jack, but don't take forever please."

Jack helped Kim in his car and then went to the front door. He knocked and it immediately opened to Mr. Crawford. "I've been expecting this Jack. Come in and talk son."

Jack went in with Mr. Crawford and closed the door. They sat down in the living room like they had the year before when Jack and Kim had first started dating. "Mr. Crawford-" Jack started but was cut off by Mr. Crawford.

"Jack, please just call me Jim."

"Ok, Jim, you know that Kim and I have been dating for a year now and I really love your daughter sir. I have remembered what you said to me the day that we sat here and talked. You said that I didn't have to ask your permission to date Kim but that I did if I wanted to marry her. Well, Jim that is what I am here to do today. I am asking for your blessing if you would have me as your son in law."

Jim's eyes started to tear up a bit as he said, "Jack, son, I have always thought of you as one of the family because you take care of my Kimmy and I know that you would take care of her. I want you to know this as I tell you that I give you my blessing. You can marry my daughter. But first you have to show me the ring."

Jack went over to where Jim was sitting and he pulled a box out of his pocket. He opened it to reveal a white gold ring with a diamond inset into the middle with an emerald and a sapphire on either side. "Son, she will love it. Now when are you planning on proposing to her?"

"I was planning to do it at our graduation"

"Ok, well Jack you better get going to school."

Kim's POV

I was sitting in Jack's car waiting and when he finally came out of my house, I saw that my dad was crying. I wonder what that is about. I will have to question him later but right now Jack is beaming and I want to know why. As he climbed in I asked, "So what was that about?"

He replied, "Nothing to worry your pretty little head about Kimmy."

OK, something is totally going on. He hardly ever calls me Kimmy unless he has something planned. "What is it that you have planned?" I asked.

"Kimmy, why do you think that I always have something planned? Can't I just have a casual conversation with your dad without my beautiful girlfriend questioning me?"

"Ok whatever Jack but I will find out and you know it," Kim smirked as they pulled out of the driveway.

Kim's POV

The rest of that day flew by until Jack dropped Kim off at home. He kissed her goodbye for like the eighth time, "I love you, Kimmy."

"I love you too, Jack. I will text you later, ok?"

"Ok gorgeous I'll be waiting." Jack said as he climbed back into his car with a smirk.

I walked in my house, "Dad where are you? I need to talk to you."

"I'm in the kitchen sweety." I heard back.

I walked into the kitchen to find my dad cooking spaghetti and not looking at me. "So dad what did you and Jack talk about this morning?"

"We just exchanged a few words, you know just checking how each of us was doing. Guy stuff."

I could tell he was hiding something as he always gets defensive when he is hiding something. "Ok dad, whatever, if neither you nor Jack will tell me then I guess I will have to wait and see what it is."

Jack's POV

I was so excited. I got permission to marry the girl I love and I have the perfect way to do it. Now I just have to keep from telling anyone cause if I do then everyone will know.