Glimpses of Forever

by april-avery

"And I need you now tonight, and I need you more than ever. Forever's gonna start tonight." This is what comes later and some other stuff, too. A collection of Japril Drabbles from Tumblr prompts. They are not sequential just whatever felt right for each prompt. Most occur after Jackson and April are back together. Some are from the past. Other characters show up too.

12. Drabble 12

Drabble #12 - Could you please write a Japril proposal scene? :)

"Jackson, why did you want to come back here," April asked as Jackson pulled her by the hand into the familiar San Francisco hotel, "I don't exactly have the fondest memories of this place."

He gave her a slightly sad look, "Just come on." He led her into the lobby, up the elevator, and down the hall to his desired destination.

"What's going on? What are we standing in the hall?" April asked again, still very confused.

"You really don't remember?" Jackson chuckled at her confusion.

"I apologize for having blocked out the worst weekend in my professional career. I remember what happened, but I'm not sure why you would want to come back here."

"The last time we stood here, everything changed between us," Jackson began, grabbing her hands, "You kissed me and changed my life. You told me I changed you, and you should know you changed me too. Before that moment I didn't really know what I wanted in life."

He paused as he got lost in her eyes for a moment, watching her bite her lip as she often did around him.

"But ever since then," he continued, "I've known exactly what I want. I didn't show it well and I was an idiot, but I knew. I want you." His last phrase made her laugh as she once said it to him.

"I want you to be the only one I ever kiss. I want you to be the one I wake up next to every morning. I want to fall asleep every night with you in my arms. I want you for the rest of my life."

Jackson pulled a small box from his pocket. "I want you…to be my wife." Jackson opened the box to reveal a diamond set in a platinum band.

April smiled, "And I want you to be my husband," He pulled the ring out and slid it on her ring finger. April wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.

"So do we have the room, too or just the hallway?" April asked him with a laugh after pulling away slightly.

"Take a look," Jackson answered, handing her the room key. April opened the door to see the room lit with candles, a bouquet of flowers and bottle of Champagne on the table, and a room service cart with their dinner.

"How did you do all of this?" April asked blown away by all of the details.

"I made a few calls," Jackson answered with a devilish grin.

"San Francisco is definitely my favorite place," April said before kissing him again. The newly engaged couple entered their room to celebrate.