Popping the Question
late request for ChelseyIrwin17 !
//warning ~ lots of POV's//
«Dan's POV»
Alright Dan. You've got this.
What is there to worry about?
Oh. A lot. Her rejecting me, I mess up, I didn't buy the right kind of ring, maybe it's too small, or big, the diamond is a bit much, and the silver could be a bit overwhelming...
Shut up. You've got this. She'll say yes...hopefully...
I stuffed the black box with a white bow in my bag, holding her favorite type of flowers.
Taking a deep breath, I knocked on her front door.
«Chelsey's POV»
"How much money would it cost to have a dog?" I asked myself aloud, flipped through a PetCo magazine. Suddenly, I heard a knock on the door.
I got up, looking through the peephole. It was Dan. I smiled, opening the door for him.
"Hey," I said, my smile growing wider at the sight of flowers.
"Uh, hey," he replied quickly entering. I was taken back by his sudden need to get inside, but I shook it off.
"You alright?" I asked him closing the door.
"What? Yeah! I'm great. How are you?" he replied quite distressed.
"I'm - confused mainly."
He set the flowers on my kitchen countertop. "Put these in water, I'll be back."
He then hurriedly made his way down the hall. I shrugged, opening a cabinet for a good vase.
«Dan's POV»
What the fück, Dan?
I immediately rushed into the bathroom. Running some cold water, I splashed my face.
"Okay Dan," I began speaking into the overhead mirror. "Calm down. Don't mess this up and don't give it away."
I took a couple breathers, and exited.
"Alright, I'm good," I spoke to her.
"Ah, bathroom. Makes more sense," she replied straightening the flowers. "These are beautiful by the way."
"Your quite welcome. Oh, and after you get those sorted, we're going for a ride."
"To where?"
"It's a surprise."
She groaned. "Just tell me."
"It wouldn't be a surprise then, now would it?" I asked smiling. She smiled as well, beauty radiating from her.
"Well let's go then."
I grabbed my keys and headed outside, she quickly following.
***
«Chelsey's POV»
Dan lead me to the car, opening the door for me.
"Why thank you, good sir," I said ironically.
"My pleasure, madam."
Cringing immensely but this is a couple type of moment so I'm keeping it.
He hopped in, starting the car. I rested my head on the window as soft music played in the background. I noticed a duffle bag under my seat, but I didn't mention it.
***
"We're here," he said, stopping the car in front of a lake. The trees were lined with beautiful lights, the biggest one holding a swing.
"Dan, this is beautiful," I told him opening the car door. He smiled.
"I'm glad you like it."
We got out the car, Dan carrying the mysterious duffel bag with him. I went straight for the swing, sitting on it.
He unloaded his duffel bag, which held picnic contents. I smiled at the effort he placed in this unofficial date.
«Dan's POV»
You've made it this far.
She loves it. Keep going with your plan.
I set up the picnic, which had all her favorite foods and drinks. She got off the swing, sitting across from me.
"You seriously picked all my favorite things," she said smiling. I nodded.
My nerves were kicking in again.
We started eating, talking about the day and the atmosphere. Then, something in my gut told me to do right then, right now.
«Chelsey's POV»
Once he was finished setting up the picnic, I got off the swing and sat down. He seemed tense, worried about something.
I pulled out my absolute favorite food, beginning to eat. He did as well. He kept up with the conversation, but his mind seemed else where.
"Chelsey, I've loved you for forever it seems like," he spoke, changing the subject of the conversation completely. "I love you more than you could imagine."
"I can't imagine a world without you, seriously. We've been dating for what, two years now? I know you more than you know yourself it seems like. You're my partner in crime, my stability in life, everything."
I was speechless. So am I.
"Listen, if you don't want to, I'm comfortable with whatever you're comfortable with, but I want to make us official."
"Would you be the Zelda to my Link?"
I didn't even realize I was crying until a tear landed on my hand.
"Are you asking me, t-to," I asked astonished.
"Yes. Will you marry me?"
My heart was racing. Everything was a blur. Here he was, on one knee, proposing to me.
"Yes. Of course I'll marry you."
A huge smile grew across his face. "Thank God."
I hugged him, his arms around my waist. I never wanted to leave that place. We stayed like that for a while.
"I love you," he whispered to me."
"I love you too."
-*cough*-
-someone high five me for that slightly cringe-worthy reference to the Legend of Zelda-
-hope ya like Chels!-
-i also hope i can call you Chels lmao-
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