Chapter 43

Laura came home around after five that evening. She had an amazing time with Raini and Calum. Those two were amazing and the three of them fictionally call themselves the trio. When Ross would be on tour, it left the three of them to bond, which they did and the bond would last a lifetime. She was really thankful to have them in her life. Laura closed the door and walked into the living room to see if anyone was there. She couldn't find anyone, she walked to the hall and noticed Rocky was out and Ross's door was closed. She had a feeling Ross didn't want to be disturbed, so she walked into her room. She dropped her purse on the bed. She was wondering were Riker was. As Laura made her way to the bathroom, she noticed a note on the dresser mirror. Laura grabbed it.

" Babe,

Wear the red dress, that I love so much and meet me at our spot in about 7:30. I have a surprise for you.

Love you,"

Riker

Laura smiled, it was about 5:20 now, and she had a little over two hours to get ready. Laura smiled and pulled the dress out and hung it out. And Laura went into the bathroom to turn on the water, a bubble bath sounded good and so she could get ready for tonight's surprise from Riker. Laura filled the tube with just the right amount of bubbles and let it fill up. She grabbed some candles and lit them up as she turned off the light. Laura stripped off her clothes and carefully got into the tub. She turned off the water so it wouldn't overflow and she just relaxed. The warm water with bubbles washed over her and she just felt so relaxed. Laura couldn't help but smile at the thought of the surprise. She wondered what Riker had in store.

The two of them have been through so much, but their love was as strong as ever. Laura smiled. As much as she would love to spend the rest of the night in here, she still had to get ready.

Let see what is in store for tonight, Laura thought as she got out of the tub.

Riker could feel the sweat on his palms as he finished touching up on his surprise for Laura. His heart was beating a mile per minute, he was really nervous.

Riker sighed.

Relax Riker everything will go fine. Riker told himself that. He wanted this to go perfect, he didn't want any mistakes. Riker needed something good to happen after this morning and the whole Rydel situation.

He still couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Rydel was the one who sent those pics of Ross and Ratliff out to the press. He knows Rydel is in love with Ratliff and it must have hurt her deeply to see him with Ross, but that was no excuse for what she did. Riker knows that Rydel isn't a bad person; she is just a good person who made a bad decision.

Riker sighed.

Neither he nor Rocky have told anyone else about what Rydel did to Ross. Ross was still too upset to find out, he was having a hell of a time knowing that his sister rejected him. Ross thinking because he was gay, when in fact that it was only due to the fact that his boyfriend was the one guy that Rydel was in love with.

God this was a real mess. This is why he decided to still propose tonight. He was almost tempted to not to after Rydel left, Riker really was upset to do anything. But Laura and he have been through too much not to get to here, and he would think Ross and Ratliff would want this to happen. Even Rydel would still want this to happen.

It was about 7:15 now and Laura would be here any minute now. Riker straightened out his tie, and looked around. Everything looked perfect. He had rented a title floor that is used for outside parties and he had a table placed on the middle of it, with Candles and Roses around. He got a bottle of soda chilled on ice as neither one really drinks. Riker pulled out the ring and looked at it.

Hopefully she will say yes.

Rocky knocked on Laura's door to see if she was ready. He had helped Riker plan everything for tonight and he didn't want anything to go wrong. After this morning, they needed some good news.

Rocky sighed.

He really couldn't afford to think about Rydel at this moment in time or he would get pissed all over again.

Laura opened the door to her bedroom. Rocky whistled.

" Damn girl you clean up good." Rocky said.

Laura smirked " Thanks Rocky , What did you need I am about to go meet Riker."

" I know that is why I am here, you need to put this on." Rocky said as he handed her the blind fold.

" A Blindfold why?" Laura asked.

Rocky rolled his eyes " You do realize that Riker has been working on this surprise right? He doesn't want you to known until you get there duh."

Laura smiled. " Okay I will put it on, let's see how many times I trip."

" That is why I am going to escort you down there so let's do this." Rocky said Laura smiled.

" Let's do this."

Rocky tied the blindfold on to make sure Laura couldn't see, and escorted her down to the beach. Rocky had to give it to Riker, he was a pro at Romance. And if by Laura's reaction to the surprise then they would be planning a wedding soon. Rocky escorted Laura over to the table and Riker.

" Good Luck bro." Rocky mouthed as he handed Laura over to him. Riker just smiled.

" Thanks." Riker mouthed back. Rocky walked back to the apartment.

" Can I take this off now?" Laura asked amused.

Riker smirked. " I guess but let's get you seated. Riker pulled her seat out for her, gently placing Laura in the seat. Riker placed a gentle kiss on her head. He then untied the blindfold taking it off. The sight before her took her breath away. The table was decked out with candles and flowers, roses were everywhere. A small iPod was playing music.

" Riker this is beautiful." Laura whispered in awe.

" I am glad you like." Riker smiled as he took his seat across from her.

" There is nothing to lie, I love it. Riker thank you so much baby I love it." Laura leaned across and placed a kiss on his lips. Laura pulled back.

Riker smiled. " You are welcome baby. Are you hungry?"

" I am starved. Everything looks so good." Laura said. It looked like Riker had prepared all her favorite foods from lasagna to salads and garlic toast.

" Riker this is amazing."

Riker smiled, he was happy to see that she really seemed to like it. He couldn't help but sigh a sigh of relief. They just spent the next hour or so eating and talking and laughing. It was the first time in a long time that it had just been them. As much as they loved their roommates it was nice just being the two of them.

Riker could feel the ring burning in his pocket. It was really now or never. Riker grabbed Laura by the hand.

" Come on I want to go for a walk under the moonlight is that okay?" Riker asked.

Laura nodded " That sounds amazing."

Riker took off his shoes and socks and rolled up his pants bottoms, and Laura took off her heels. They clasped hands and started to walk. They walked right at the edge of the ocean were the water would barely cover their feet.

Riker sighed. He turned and looked at Laura.

" Babe, you know how much I love you right?"

" Yes and I love you." Laura looked at Riker. He leaned and placed a kiss on her lips.

" You are the only one that I want to be with. You have stood by me through so much and even when there were times when I wouldn't blame you for walking away you didn't leave me completely, you came back to me after a time were I thought I lost you forever. And that time in my life made me realize how much I don't want to lose you."

Tears were starting to fill Laura's eyes, to see how much this man loved her was truly amazing and sometimes she was awestruck by it.

" I know we are young and all, but I don't care. What feels right is right and why should I wait."

" Riker.."

Riker pulled out the ring box and Laura gasped. Riker then got down on bended knee and opened the small box.

" Laura Marano, Will You do me the honor of being my wife? Will you marry me?" Riker asked as tears were coming down from Laura's eyes. She was absolutely speechless. So she couldn't talk all she could do was nod.

" I am sorry I couldn't hear you." Riker teased.

" Yes I will marry you." Laura squealed as Riker slide the ring onto her finger. Now both of them had tears coming down as Riker got up and picked Laura up and swung her around. Riker let out a big yell.

" SHE SAID YES! SHE IS GOING TO BE MY WIFE!" riker yelled, Laura laughed as she continued to cry. Riker turned and looked at her, he kissed her as she wrapped her legs around his waist. Riker continued to place kisses on her lips and all over her face. He never felt so complete as in this moment right now. Laura continued to kiss him back, she couldn't stop. Laura removed his jacket. Riker pulled away.

' I didn't bring a blanket." Riker said.

" Who cares, I have always wanted to make love to you in the ocean, let's make tonight the night," Laura slid down Riker. She grabbed the shoulders of her dress and pulled it down.

She wasn't wearing anything underneath. Riker just smiled. He didn't have to be told twice. He pulled his shirt off with such force buttons were coming off, but Laura didn't care, the sight of his muscular chest send shills down her spine. Riker pulled off his pants and boxers all in one swift. They now were both completely naked as they walked and towards the water, they were still on the shore, but down a further so the water could cover their naked bodies. Laura laided down as Riker crawled on top.

" I love you." He whispered.

" I love you too." Laura said. Then in one stroke Riker thrusted himself into her. She would never get tired of the feeling of having him inside her. He felt so good, it was a feeling like no other.

Riker kissed her slowly with each thrust he made. He made his way down her neck to her chest. Laura wrapped her hands into his hair and groaned. He took each nipple in his mouth and slowly plucked each. Laura threw her head back in pleasure.

" Riker…" Laura moaned.

He pulled himself almost out, He looked up at her and smiled. He thrusted harder into her.

" Oh fuck.." Laura cried. Laura normally never swore but when she did and especially in this circumstance, it turned Riker on. Riker then continued to thrust. He could feel her hands on his back. He guided them to his ass.

" Grab my ass." Riker whispered as he continued to thrust. Whenever Laura grabbed his ass, it turned him on immensely. Laura did what she was told to. She squeezed his ass and Riker let out a moan.

Their bodies continued to slap together as the water was washing over them. It wasn't long before each of them reached their orgasm Laura cried out his name as Riker spilled his cum into her willing heat. A few minutes later he collapsed on her. Laura cradled him to her, when she tried to roll over.

' Laura I am heavy, I don't want to crush you."

" I don't fucking care right now, I want to hold you." Laura said as she was coming down from her high. Riker leaned into her neck and sighed.

Just to think they are going to have the rest of their lives to spend together to do this.

Life was perfect in this moment.