Chapter Thirty Four

Time Jump – Jacqueline's Final Run

Tucker POV:

Today was a huge day. Jack had her final run today, and I was going to propose whether she won or not. I was crossing my fingers that she did though. She had poured her heart and soul into wining and I wanted this just as badly, and I couldn't even begin to describe how nervous I was for her.

We all got to the half pipe and waited for it to start. Patrick was so nervous that he couldn't even pick PJ up because he thought he was going to drop him. PJ was less worried, he didn't grasp the intensity of this competition. All he knew was that his mom was snowboarding today. I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves down the best I could. Jace had disappeared a couple minutes ago, and nobody knew where he went. Moments later he reappeared and handed me a piece of paper.

"What's this?" I asked and he laughed.

"Jacqueline asked me the same thing yesterday. I used to board with another judge and I got her to give me the schedule." Jace said and Clary crossed her arms and glared at him. "I didn't date her." He said and Clary raised an eyebrow. I swear, she doesn't even like men."

"That hasn't stopped them before." Clary said. Jace pulled her into him and kissed her forehead. Everyone else laugh and I took a look at the paper. Jack was in the middle of the pack, which was a good place to be. Sammi was unfortunately first, but she had what it took to nail it without seeing the other boarders. There were still a couple minutes before it was supposed to start. I looked around and my eyes landed on Ian, and I rolled my eyes. I don't understand why he wouldn't just leave us alone. He caught my eye and smirked back at me. I looked away in fear that if I kept staring I would punch him in the face.

"Ladies, and gentleman, welcome to the Women's Half Pipe final." The announcer said and everyone cheered. "Lets get right to it. The first boarder is Samantha McAvoy!" He said and we all cheered.

Sammi dropped in beautifully and her run was clean, and I was proud of her. She really bounced back after a=having PJ, and she came off that half pipe with the biggest smile on her face. The minute PJ saw her he went running which in turn made Patrick go running as well. I watched their little family gathering and couldn't wait for the day that Jack and I had that, although she has to say yes first, and than we can start on building our family, but it didn't stop me from getting excited.

The rest of the competition went on and the boarders were good. Besides Sammi, Jack's biggest competition was a girl from Russia, her name was Natasha and she was a beast. She always had one of the most difficult runs, and she maxed out her routine to the point where most boarders could barely touch her. I was pulled out of my mind when the announcer started talking.

"We're going to keep the ball rolling and welcome our next boarder, Jacqueline Herondale!" He said and we all cheered extra loud, and so did my best friend Ian. God I hated that guy.

Jack dropped in and I held my breath. I was scared for her. I knew she had this routine down to a science, but that didn't stop my nerves from getting caught in my throat. I watched her enter every trick, and land them perfectly. She was giving the performance of her life and I couldn't stop the smile on my face every time she nailed another trick. When her run was over I started making my way over to her. She had put her board down and she had her helmet off. I walked over and when she saw me she had the biggest smile on her face. I pulled her into me and gave her the biggest kiss I could.

"How did I do?" She asked when I pulled away.

"Absolutely amazing." I said and she smiled. "You have a real shot today Jack."

"I know, it's nerve wracking. I'm scared though, Natasha still hasn't gone and she's phenomenal."

"And so are you." I said and she smiled again.

"Well, I guess we just have to wait and see. There are only three boarders left." She said.

"Wait, I thought there were four." I said and she shook her head.

"One broke her leg on the practice pipe half an hour ago." She said.

"Yikes. That blows." I said and she nodded. "Come on, lets go watch." I said and she took my hand. I grabbed her board and we went back over to her family. Jack was talking to her family and I looked back to see the standings.

Jack was currently in first but that could change at any time, although I really hope it doesn't. I want her to win so badly, and I know she wants it as well. Sammi was in second, just a couple points behind Jack and she seemed happy with that placement. She over came a lot to get back into the best shape of her life to compete and that within itself is an accomplishment.

"Ladies and gentleman, please welcome, your home town hero, Natasha!" The announcer said and the place went nuts. She stood at the top of the half pipe and waved until it started to settle down. I looked at Jack and she grabbed my hand. I saw her take a deep breath when Natasha dropped in and now we just had to wait and see.

Natasha did a flawless run. I mean, if they found any mistake in that performance would be truly amazing that's how good it was. I looked down at Jack and she still seemed happy, but after failing at the last Olympics, I think she was just really excited to have made it this far. When Natasha was off the half pipe everyone's eyes were glued to the scoreboard. It was an excruciatingly long wait until her names popped up just above Jack's. She had beat her by .13 points, and I had to give it to her, she did spectacular. I looked at Jack who still had a smile on her face.

"Silver medal, not too bad." She said and I leaned down and gave her a kiss.

"I am so proud of you." I said and she smiled. Sammi came running over and gave Jack a hug.

"We made it together!" Sammi said and Jack laughed.

"Wouldn't want to be on that podium with anyone else." Jack said. A moment later someone came up to them and asked them to follow them. They were escorted onto the podium that they just set up at the bottom of the half pipe.

Jack stepped up on that place for the silver medalist and I truly couldn't be any prouder. She accepted her silver medal with a smile and pride and I just couldn't wait for the national anthem to be over and I could go over there and propose. It felt like everything was going so slow. When the music finally came to an end I started walking towards Jack. I saw her eyes widen and I couldn't help but smile.

"What are you doing? You could get in trouble." She said and I laughed. I took her hands and pressed a kiss on her knuckles.

"I love you Jacqueline." I said and she smiled.

"I love you too Tucker." She said back.

"There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not thankful that 7 year old me begged my parents to sign me up for your parents training facility because without it I wouldn't have met you and I wouldn't be standing here with the most beautiful women I've ever had the privilege to knowing smiling at me." I said and she laughed. "You mean everything to me, and I am so happy that I've been able to share this moment, and this experience with you. You push me to be my very best, and you are always there supporting me even when I don't believe in myself." I said and I let go of her one hand and reached into my back pocket. When I pulled the box out I heard Jack gasp. "I love you more than I ever thought was possible, and I don't want to live without you. Jacqueline Isabelle Herondale, will you please do me the honor of becoming my wife?" I said and she started crying. Her hands were over her mouth but I knew she was smiling. After a moment she calmed down and looked at me.

"Of course." She said and she threw herself at me. I caught her in my arms and hugged her back. "Oh my god, I can't believe this." She said as I put her down. I took the ring out and slide it on her finger, and she had the biggest smile on her face. "This ring I gorgeous."

"It was my grandmothers, and the moment I knew I wanted to spend forever with you, I knew it was the perfect ring for you." I said and she smiled.

"I love you so much Tucker." She said and I pressed my lips to hers.

"I love you more than anything." I said and it was in that moment that I heard all the cheering in the background. I totally forgot that there was an audience. Jack blushed and leaned into me. I walked us over to her family where she gave her whole family a hug. When she made her way back over to me I pulled her into my chest and I couldn't help but smile. We were going to be spending the rest of our lives together and I couldn't picture a better way to spend forever.