Okay, I lied to you guys last chapter, the ring wasn't up, I forgot to save it when I updated my profile. *slaps self* but it is up now! Okay, anywayz, new chap, what I call the memory chapter! don't own hoa or mine.

Do you remember all the city lights on the water?

You saw me start to believe for the first time

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

Nina's POV

Okay, so I'm engaged! What else is there for me to say? I'm finally getting the happy ending I always dreamed of.

Well, until I was thirteen. Then that dream was gone for a while. I didn't want to fall in love and go crazy. So crazy that I would kill myself.

Fabian and I are at the wedding reception now, for Amber and Mick. Taylor and Austin's wedding had been great, and they are now on their honeymoon in the Bahamas.

"Amber looks great." I sighed.

"What was that?" Fabian asked. He was talking to Joy and couldn't hear me.

"I said Amber looks great." I told him.

"Yeah, yeah I love you too, what was that Joy?" wow that was pathetic. I got up and talked to Patricia

"Hey, Patricia." I said sitting next to her.

"Hey Nins." She said, "So how's Fabian?"

"I don't know why do you ask Joy, their right over-" I looked back to the table, but they were gone. I gazed to the dance floor where they were dancing. TO A SLOW SONG! Ugh, whatever I don't care. He's with me now, not her.

It was 2:00 in the morning the next thing I knew. I was reminiscing over the times I spent with Fabian.

"Good Afternoon." A male voice said making me jump.

"Sorry," he said smiling.

"It's no problem, I jump at everything." I replied causing him to smile wider.

"I'm Fabian, I'll be your server this night, I mean evening, I mean afternoon." He said very nervous.

"First day?" I asked.

"First costumer." He replied with a smile.

"I was a waitress when I was a freshman." I told him, "I spilled soda on my very first costumer."

"Well, I haven't done that yet, thank the lord." Fabian said laughing at my klutzy-ness.

"We'll see, I'll have a lemonade please." I smiled.

"Limeonade, I mean lemonade, okay. That'll be right out." He said.

I laughed to myself at the extremely cute waiter that seemed nervous.

It's funny how the first time I met him he was shy and I'm the shy one.

We sat on the blanket and just talked, about our likes, our interests.

"Okay favorite… star?" he asked me.

"Whatever star is the first star I see at night." I replied.

"Why's that?" he asked.

"Because I get a wish." I smiled. He smiled too, I like his smile.

"Okay," I said, "Favorite god?"

"Anubis." He said.

"Me too." I told him.

"Ever have a pet?" he asked.

"Yeah," I smiled, "I had a dog once. But, he got ran over by a car last year."

"Oh," he said, "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." I said, "Have you ever had a pet?"

"I have a horse." He said.

"Oh wow!" I laughed, "And you keep it in your dorm?"

"No!" he laughed, "I keep it a ranch about a half hour away."

"Sounds like a lot of fun." I said, "What's its name?"

"His name is Strum." He replied.

"Well," I said, "Never heard that one before."

"Yeah, I know." He sighed, "It's a stupid name."

"No, it's original." I told him, "I love it."

I had to stop this I was falling for him! Love doesn't last! Ever! Why ever bother?

So, now I make a pledge, I, Nina Martin, swear I will never fall in love with Fabian Rutter.

That pledge broke fast. I'm engaged to the man for god's sake! Then there was the time…

"Well, you're my best friend too." He said, "Besides Mick. What about your parents?"

My parents. I knew this topic would come up eventually, but I never thought it would be so soon. So, I lied to him for the first time. I sat up and said, "They died in a car crash when I was 13."

"Oh, Nina. I'm so sorry." Fabian babbled.

"No, Fabian its fine." I told him.

He hugged me anyway.

Because maybe he loved me back.

He pulled out of the hug. I was still upset and he read me like a book.

He lifted my chin and kissed me. It was gentle, yet passionate. I couldn't have asked for a first kiss more perfect. I had kissed guys before, but this was just so perfect. That moment, I loved him even more.

He pulled away and looked at me. I smiled and looked back at the TV, Rachel and Finn had just pulled apart as well.

Ah, our first kiss. Two years ago, somehow I knew I would marry him someday. Maybe it was the sparks that were there that almost seemed visible.

I crossed my arms, "That was not the kiss I was looking for."

"Later," he whispered in my ear causing me to giggle.

"Why do you always giggle when I do that?" he asked.

"Because it tickles." I laughed.

"Really?" he whispered in my ear, making my laugh yet again.

"Stop it!" I laughed.

"No, I don't want to." He continued.

"Fabian, stop!" I giggle scooting away from him.

"Fine, but we can do this later." He said.

"I love you." I told him.

"I love you more." He replied.

"Not possible."

I did get the kiss I wanted, if you know what I mean…

"Fabian where are we going?" I asked.

"It's a surprise." he smiled.

"Okay." I said. We walked for another 10 minutes when we came to the edge of a lake. It was so beautiful. It was rather warm for October and the water wasn't ice. It was so picturesque.

"Wow." Was all I could say.

"I know." He said.

We sat down by the water and stared at the night sky. I could hear crickets in the distance. I looked at the sky, it was full of stars.

That was one of my favorite memories. But then again…

"You do realize, that when we get back I'm gonna get you back for tickling me." I smiled tightening the strap.

"I kind of figured." I laughed.

"Okay, just hold on to me and you're gonna be fine." He said patting me on the head.

So, I mounted the horse and hung on to Fabian's waist for dear life.

I closed my eyes tight and we started to move. Soon, I opened an eye and realized it wasn't so bad.

"You okay?" Fabian asked.

"I'm good." I promised.

When it was over Fabian lifted me down.

"We can't go longer?" I asked.

"Nina, it's getting late. By the time we get back it will be almost ten." He said.

"So?" I asked yawning.

"You should get to bed." He told me.

"I'm not tired." I said yawning again.

"Of course you're not." He laughed, "That's why you're yawning right?"

"Right!" I said, "I mean no, I mean… ugh!"

"Come on." He laughed.

He got me back, and he got me back hard. I tickled me for like ten minutes straight.

The elevator back up to our place was quiet. Fabian noticed.

"Someone's quiet." He commented.

"Did you and Joy ever date." I asked, to him out of nowhere.

"No." he answered.

"Oh really," I asked, "Are you sure?"

"Positive." He answered.

The elevator open and I stepped out as I said, "Liar."

"Nina!" he yelled.

"I told you everything Fabian!" I yelled as I unlocked the door to the apartment, "Everything about my past and my parents, but you don't even have the decency to tell you me that you dated Joy for six months in high school."

"But Nina." He said as we walked into the apartment.

"Don't but Nina me, Fabian." I shouted, "Not telling me is one thing, but lying to my face about it is another."

"I'm sorry." He said looking at the ground. He knew I was right.

"I'm going to bed." I told him. I slammed the door to my room and locked it.

That fight was not fun. Not to mention I couldn't fall asleep because he wasn't next to me like always.

"Oh my god, Fabian." I said, "Thank you." I hugged his waist and buried my face into his chest. I felt tears well in my eyes.

I sniffled, "You really do love me."

"Yes, Nina I do what would make you think-"

I cut him off, "You didn't let me finish. You really do love me, as much as I love you."

"Yes, I do." He said wiping my tears of joy.

That was so sweet. I even I can't help but smile at the memories.

He smiled at me, "You love me, right?"

"Yes, of course." I said, "Is that what you're afraid of?"

"No," he told me, "After I met you Nina, everything worked out. You made me happy and that time we had our first date, we had so much in common. And when we had our first kiss, I felt so happy. And when we came here and every moment we spent together made my life that much better. And when you were angry with me, my heart hurt Nina. My point is Nina, I will never ever expect what comes next with you. You are jumpy and shy and you make me so happy and unpredictable. But I hope you will let me spend the rest of my life trying to predict you. So, Nina Martin, will you marry me?"

He opened the box and looked up at me. (A/N: ring on my profile)

I looked up at him, with my jaw dropped. I tried to speak but know word came out, so instead I nodded.

He slid the ring on my finger and I finally found my voice, "Fabian, if it makes you feel any better."

He looked up.

"I'm scared too." I finished.

Whenever I think about that day it makes me want to cry. But, then I snapped back into reality. I realized it was 2:15 and I looked around for Fabian. He was still on the dance floor with Joy. I felt the anger bubble in the pit of my stomach.

"Fabian," I said to him, "It's time to go."

"Oh," he said, "Right. Bye Joy." He hugged her for a good 10 seconds and we said goodbye to everyone.

Once we were in the car, everything fell

SILENT

Okay, chapter 8 spoilers!
"Why do turn everything into a problem?"

"I'm done."

Okay, chapter nine will not have lyrics because it will be a special in Fabian's POV. Yes, I already have a plan for chapter 9.