Chapter Nineteen - The Ring

Noel watched Aria's face as the fire played light onto her face, she was beautiful. Aria's dark hair shined from the light and so did her eye's, then Noel became nervous seeing such a girl. It was obvious Noel was attractive too and he knew, because the Rosewood girls wouldn't let him forget it even if he wanted too. It was different thought because Aria's beauty was real beauty, not hair color in a bottle to make her blonde or a ton of make up to hide any imperfection on her face and that set her apart from all the other girl Noel had ever talked to or came in contact with. Noel heart beat faster as he realized why he had brought her here, he wanted to make her a promise and he didn't wanna be rejected. I can't take rejection from her Noel thought, he had never really been rejected before his money and looks usually insured that. This was different, Aria wasn't going to agree to be with him forever just because he was born into a wealthy family and could probably be a model. Aria was real, not a fake girl who would jump on the offer just to brag about it. Noel wanted to say something to her, tell her about how he loved her, how he wanted to be with her forever and then give him the gift but his nerves wouldn't let him. To tell truth Noel had never felt this way before.

Aria looked up at Noel to see him watching her, she smiled at him. Who wouldn't? Noel was attractive and kind and it made Aria weak for him. It was something she never thought would happen, she had always wanted to be with Noel but the possibility was so far away for a long time and now it was right here in her hands. Aria reached for Noel's hand and took it, he was here with her and nothing else mattered. Noel was tense and she wondered what was wrong, he seemed a little nervous and that wasn't like a Kahn.

"Is everything okay?" Aria asked Noel.

"Everything is great" Noel smiled back to her, but it wasn't his usually smile. The smile gave away that something was going on.

"I can tell by the look on your face there's something wrong. Noel, you can talk to me" she said squeezing his hand.

"I just wanna talk to you about something" he said quietly looking down at the fire.

Aria's heart skipped a beat. What did he wanna talk about that made him so nervous? Did he wanna break up? What did she do that changed his mind about her. Aria's head was starting to hurt and she felt like crying. This isn't happening she kept telling herself but it wasn't quite working out that well.

"Okay" she said her voice cracking "What is it?'

"I don't really know how to say it though" he said making her feel even more sure that he was gonna break up with her. Why did he bring her all the way out here to just break up with her though she thought. Maybe he isn't breaking up with me she decided.

"You can tell me" she assured, she want to know what was wrong and what he wanted to tell her but at the same time she was scared it would be bad news.

"I really like you Aria..." was all he said for a moment.

"But?" Aria asked wanting to yell at him for being so... weird? This was not Noel Kahn talking, Noel was not lost for words... ever.

"No, there isn't a but Aria. I just ugh... I got you something" Noel said quickly and pulled the box out of his pocket. Aria stared, he was nervous because he got me something she thought to herself.

"What is it?" she asked looking him in the eyes, he didn't look away. Noel's nerves were calming down, he was calming down. Aria's gaze slowed his fast beating heart and he took a breath. Aria was happy to know that Noel hadn't lost interest in her, he had just gotten her a present. What kind of present would make him so nervous? Usually guys only get nervous when proposing, then Aria noticed the box, how small it was and her eyes widen. Noel was proposing?

"It's a ring" he said pulling it out of the box "I got it today, for you"

"Oh" Aria said starring at it, now she was nervous again. What did this mean? There was no proposal but he was still given her a ring? for what meaning?

"Aria... I love you" Noel finally said to her. All she saw was Noel sitting in front of her holding a ring, the fire''s light made it shine under the dark sky. Noel was watching her, waiting for a response. All Aria could see was the emotion in his face, his eyes proved his statement, he did love her and she could see it and she loved him too. Aria looked at the ring, it was simple but beautiful. It was a band and in the band were a few small diamonds, beautiful diamonds.

"I love you too" Aria said back smiling. Noel smiled and grabbed her hand, for a moments he just stared at it.

"I want to give you this as a promise Aria" Noel told her holding up the ring "I promise I'll love you and no one else and one day after we figure out our lives, after your done with school and we go to college I wanna marry you Aria" Noel said and looked up at Aria.

"I promise too" she smiled back at him. It wasn't possible anymore, she had to kiss him. Everything was great Aria loved Noel and she would love to stay with him and be with him forever to eventually be give his last name. Aria leaned forward placing her hand on the back of Noel's neck pulling him to her. Their lips met and she never wanted it to end. Aria felt Noel slide the ring onto her finger and she smiled. Could life be any better? Noel stood up pulling away from their kiss and picking her up, he carried her toward the the house. Yes, she decided it could get better, a lot better!