Chapter 7: The Special Day
Kayla finished work one day. A special day. Not only was it her 21st birthday, but it had been 6 months since her and Isaac started dating. At 4:30pm Kayla picked up her jacket, and left the building, expecting to drive home. She was pleasantly surprised when she saw Isaac parked outside the building, dressed in the fanciest clothes he could get his hands on.
"Where are we going." Asked Kayla.
"Wherever you want." Said Isaac smiling.
Eventually Kayla picked a restaurant, and they stopped at her apartment on the way so she could get changed. An hour later they found themselves in Atelier eating dinner.
"How are you enjoying your birthday so far?" asked Isaac.
"Honestly, this is the best birthday I have ever had. Something simple like this, with you. It's all I could ask for." Said Kayla smiling.
"You think this is it?" laughed Isaac. "Trust me there is more to come."
They finished eating their dinner and talked for hours.
"Have you figured out how to get out of your leash with the cops?" laughed Kayla.
"I think that the only way is to just run away." Said Isaac.
"Please don't I enjoy having you around." Said Kayla still smiling.
"Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere."
They continued to talk and eat, until the clock struck 11, and Isaac decided to move on with his plans. They left Atelier, stomachs full and Isaac's wallet empty, and got into Isaac's car. They left the restaurant, and drove until they arrived at the forest on the southern outskirts of the city. They left the car and began to walk in the dark.
"Wait we are walking? I can't walk in heels?" said Kayla.
"Really?" asked Isaac, with a cheeky grin on his face. Before she knew what was happening, Isaac had put his arm around her, and was carrying her towards their destination.
"You are a lot stronger than when I first met you." She laughed.
"Earthbending training tends to do that." He said as he walked. Eventually Isaac found what he was looking for, the 2 scorched trees. He walked between then and entered a clearing. It was pitch black, but Isaac knew what he was doing. He spent all day planning, and finally it was coming into effect. Isaac generated a flame in his left palm, then moved his right arm from his left hand across his body. The flame jumped from his hand, and ignited something on the ground. It was a candle. One of many. A few seconds later, all the candles were lit and a picnic blanket was visible in the middle.
They laid there for hours, looking at the stars, and appreciating every minute they had together.
After a while Kayla heard something break the silence. The sound of music. An acoustic guitar. Kayla stood up, and looked over towards where she could hear it coming from.
"Isaac, did you plan this…" started Kayla as she the music got louder. She stopped talking after seeing a sparkle in the corner of her eye. She turned around and was right. Isaac was kneeling on the ground, holding a small black box above his head. Visible in the candlelight was a ring.
"Kayla, I know we have only been dating 6 months, but I have loved you for the past 4 years. That's why I want to ask. Will you marry me?"
She didn't say anything. Isaac knew her answer when she jumped onto him and put her arms around him.
They laid on the picnic blanket for a few more hours, talking about their plans for the future. At 4am Kayla fell asleep. Isaac took off his jacket, and put it on her, then picked her up and carried her to his car. It was 5am when they arrived at Kayla's apartment. Isaac took her to her room, and put her down on the bed, then went home, concluding the happiest day of both their lives.