Hey guys! I know I said I'd stop doing notes at the start but I want to say- THIS IS THE END! Oh lord, it's been a wild ride! Thanks so much for reading! I decided to do a week time skip for this chapter-in Ali's view- to wrap everything up. Much luv to everyone reading this!
Ali POV
Time skip one week after ArcadiaCon
We're back home in Montreal- finally. It's been almost a month since I left and it feels ridiculous. We came home last night and Mitch told me some damage had been done to the apartment while right after I left for Georgia and I was really upset to see all my paint dried on the floor. Those things aren't cheap, you know!
Mitch told me a few minutes ago that I should get dressed because we're going to eat. I really don't want to. We just got home and now we're going out for dinner. I wanted to relax! Just a little. Oh, well. It better be good because I am starving!
"Ali! Hurry up and get a shower! Our reservations are at eight and it's already six." Mitch called, poking his head through the door. I paused in taking off my shirt to turn and look at him, my eyebrows raised in surprise.
"Whoa! Hey there. Sorry." He laughed, closing the door.
I snickered and continued to undress before making my way through the door to our bathroom. It was a really nice bathroom- a huge mirror, two sinks, glass shower. Yeah, that big image! I had turned the shower on before I got undressed so the steam was sending smokey tendrils down the wall and the mirror was fogged up.
Small time skip to after shower
"Ali! It's almost seven! Hurry up, I'd like to leave at eight thirty, please."
"Yeah, yeah! I'll be out soon, love!" I called as I pulled out my hair dryer and curling iron.
I want to look nice tonight. I don't really want to go, but that doesn't mean I can't look nice. And thus, after about thirty minutes of fussing over my hair I had soft ringlets falling around my face! Thank god for hair supplies that make your hair soft and stay in place.
I had picked out a small blue dress that fit me perfectly. It was a sweetheart neckline that poofed out at the waist and stopped at my knees. It was so beautiful and I had just fallen in love with it as soon as I saw it. I slid it over my head and did a small dance to zip it up.
"Mitch?" I called, sliding on a pair of heels. "I'm done. Are you ready?"
I entered the living room to see him waiting with a small boquet of roses. My hand darted up to my mouth and I gasped lightly.
"A gift for you," Mitch smiled. "I just wanted you to see. I'll go put them in a vase and we can leave." He turned and dissapeared into the kitchen, before returning empty handed.
I grabbed on to his hand, squeezing it tightly as we made our way to the car. Mitch has been so sweet this last week. Over the years, we got so used to each other that the sweet just kind of vanished. We were still in love and such, but doing little things for each other just weren't as important.
The thoughts ran through my head as Mitch drove, keeping one hand on the steering wheel and the other clutched around my hand. Before I knew it, we were pulling into the parking lot. I glanced up and my heart almost stopped.
"Mitch," I whispered, covering my mouth. "Isn't this where we had our first date?"
"I didn't think you'd remember. It is actually." He replied, smiling down at me. I could feel the tears welling up and I blinked to make them go away. Mitch opened my door for me and we made our way inside.
"Uh, hi. I had a reservation? For Hughes?" He asked, holding me to his side. The hostess looked at him kind of funny with a sweet smile playing on her lips.
"Of course! This way, please."
She lead us to a small two seat table right in the middle of the restuarant. It was a little awkward being seated right smack in the middle of the crowd, but oh well. We took our seats and I quietly unfolded my napkin and placed it in my lap. Mitch kept fidgeting and looking around so I just kept quiet.
"Uh, Ali, I've got to go to the.. bathroom. Yeah, bathroom. I'll be back okay?" Mitch asked. I opened my mouth to reply but he was gone before I could say anything.
I huffed and sat back in my seat. He got me roses and took us here and now he's acting all shady! I don't understand. It's making me mad.
After a few minutes, he returned and he looked a lot calmer. His eyes were still glancing to the side every so often and I could see him patting his pockets. What is this man up to? I don't like it.
"Champagne?"
I nodded, but kept my eyes on the table cloth. I heard Mitch's intake of breath as the waiter set the glass in front of me but I didn't look up. Only after the waiter had left did I look up. In front of me sat a small glass of champagne and inside the glass there was a small ring floating.
Did he just...?
I heard Mitch's chair scrape back and I felt him take my hand in his as he knelt down on one knee.
"Ali. I know this is ridiculously cheesy," He started, laughing quietly. "But, we've been through so much. From the first time we talked I knew you were someone important. The last month alone has been ridiculously stressful and we got through it together. Would you marry me?"
I looked over at him and Mitch's eyes were sparkling. The people around us were deathly quiet as they waited for my answer. I raised my eyes and looked Mitch straight in the eyes.
"Yes, I will."
Hey guys! Slushy here. How are all my beautiful readers on thie fine day? I hope you've had a great week! I've had a bit of a crappy weekend but yesterday and today have been pretty kick-ass! :D What do you guys think of Adam, Ty and Quentin leaving TC? I'm pretty happy for them and while a few stories I have planned for the future may be affected but oh well. I wish them all well and good luck in their future endeavours c:
How did you guys like the ending? I really liked ending it like that! I hope you guys all enjoyed the story! Much love to everyone. I'll have a one-shot out soon c:
Crazy4AMBG: Thank you! I'm glad people like it. You sneaky thing from tumblr xD Haha.
IceAurora: I'm sorry! D:! I don't have a march break :( My spring break is next month. (UGH WHY NOT FAIR) and I'm not sure what my plans are for that week. I may go somewhere with my boyfriend for the week or his family. I may just sit at home and write xD I mean, Ali and Mitch had been dating for three years so I'd guess fangirls would be quiet by then. I really don't like when fangirls freak out over someone getting a girlfriend. I mean, yeah, I dream of dating Mitch (please don't let my boyfriend find this oh god xD!) but I know the possibility is ridiculously low. And I should be happy for someone that does get to date him; not bash her. It isn't cool and it gives the- or any- fandom a horrible name.
