Midnight Kisses

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Get excited for this chapter! :] ALSO, HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! I don't really care about America or fireworks, but hey, if y'all do, coolio! And remember, google translate is inaccurate... a lot, but still use it if you're dumb like me and can't spell in other languages.

When we're at the half way mark, Misch begins to talk. This interrupts my thoughts. Maybe I won't be able to propose.

"Noel, I have been meaning to ask something."
"Okay?"
"Even when I was in love with Talia, I knew something was up. I knew that I had attraction towards you."
"Mhm. I had to help you sort it out with yourself."
"Yes. And you annoyed me, but even then, I knew I had to end things with her. I would not be good fit for her."
"She really is very kind." He nods in reply.
"You needed my comfort one night. That night, at midnight, we had our first kiss together." This memory is one of my favorites.
"That moment felt so long, yet so quick."
"You took me in, but not long after, you had to leave. Let me tell you, the prom felt very lonely. Those two years lasted forever. And then I was hurt. I did not want you to know and worry about me."
"Dear, I'd rather be worried than not care at all." He laughs a little at my comment.
"I did not want you to know because when you were to come back home, I was going to ask you the question."
"And when you actually did, I declined."
"Yes." We're right next to the top at this point.
"And for the question?"

"Ah. Yes! You told me you needed more time, and I thought our moving would mean you have moved on from the France incident. I also thought this place would be beautiful for a ceremony." He kneels down onto one knee and pulls out the same velvety box with a beautiful ruby and diamond ring, almost identical to the one I got. He's gonna hate me. I wasted money on something useless. Maybe I should just confess. "My love, will you take my hand in a forever binding engagement?" I kiss him for an answer. He seems shocked at first, but then he gives in. He grabs my head and torso and we stand there in the kiss for a short time. He grabs the ring from the box and slides it on my finger. "Actually, love. Please don't get mad, but I was planning to do the same thing. I have a ring that almost matches mine." I take it out from the satchel and give it to him. "Why would I be mad? It is beautiful!" He smiles with soft tears. Nothing was gonna ruin this moment. I get a text.

The Doll

NOEL! RICKY FELL

WHAT?!

HE FELL DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS! WHAT DO I DO

DEAR, CALM DOWN! GET HIM TO A HOSPITAL

HE'S UNRESPONSIVE!

I'm done with this bitch. I know she did not just make a joke when he's hurt. It's not even funny.

The Doll

NOT THE RIGHT TIME FOR A JOKE PENNY

SORRY!!! I'M STRESSED

BRING HIM TO THE GODDAMN HOSPITAL!!

OKAY! HIS PARENTS ARE GONE, SO I'LL TRY
MY BEST TO BRING HIM TO THE CAR.

GOOD. Now, I have other stress to be dealing with.

Tell me when he's okay.

I will.

"Who is it?" He asks. "Penny. Apparently Ricky fell. He's unconscious." His face shows worry. "That is not nice." I nod. Before we know it, we're back down and we get off. "When are we gonna tell them?" I ask him. He looks over, a little confused until he understands. "Whenever is possible." We smile and take each other's hands. Walking off, I get a notification from the owner from earlier. It's letting me know I only have a little before I have to be there. "Wanna go to the club with me?" I ask, knowing he loves my performances. I think it would also make him more comfortable, but it's up to him. "I have done enough today, love. I will wait for you at home. Stay safe." He kisses my forehead and walks opposite from me. He does deserve to rest.