CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Fabian's POV
"So how are you planning to propose?" Jamie asked.
I shrugged, "I don't know yet."
"Any ideas at least?"
"Just one.."
"Let's hear it."
"Well I was planning on to taking him to the carnival since that was our first date..." I let the sentence hang.
"And then?"
"I'm not giving you all the details that would ruin the whole thing."
"Aw come on Fabes!"
"No, too bad."
"You suck!"
"Why yes, yes I do," I winked.
His brows furrowed and nose scrunched up, "Too much info."
"You said it," I said in defense.
"You didn't have to added to it," He muttered.
I laughed and shook my head, "Let's go."
***
Theo's POV
"Do you know where Fabes is?" I asked Caroline.
She shrugged, "How should I know? I've been with you since you got here. Call him.."
"I did but his phone's off."
"Then call Jamie. They're together aren't they?"
"His phone is off too," I whined.
"You're so whipped."
"Fuck you Kay," I muttered.
She rolled her eyes, "I know you'd like to but I don't do cocks."
"Like hell I'd want to," I said scrunching up my nose.
The door swung open, slamming against the wall and making us both jump. Henry's and Mark's heads popped in.
"You assholes!" Caroline shrieked, "I almost pissed pants!"
They both looked at each other then back at us grinning mischievously. This didn't look good..
"What's that look for," I said flatly.
"Theeeeooooo," Mark said still grinning like an idiot.
"What," I mumbled.
"Why don't you come with us."
"Why don't you tell me what the hell is going on first."
"That would defeat the whole purpose of this being a surprise."
"I don't like surprises."
"You'll love this one."
"I don't think so."
"Oh you will."
"Just come with us," Henry added. "You can trust us."
I groaned and flopped back on my bed, covering my face with my pillow, "I'm not going until you tell me what you're up too," I said, my voice muffled through the pillow.
My pillow was soon snatched away and both Mark and Henry grabbed me pulling me up.
"Let go!" I shouted, "I'm not going!"
"Just come with us!" Mark shouted back.
"Noooooooo!" I whined. "Help me Kay!"
"Hell no, you're on your own. I can't take them both down," she said.
"Batch! Some friend you are!"
Henry rolled his eyes, "Just drag his ass."
And so they did. I kicked and screamed trying to break free.
"Skanks!"
"Hoebags!"
"Bitches!"
"SKITCHES!"
"Stop using my word!" Caroline cried as she followed behind them.
"Shut up traitor!"
I screamed as they dragged my sorry ass down the hall and out of the building. They pulled me up and shoved me forward. I stumbled to the ground but quickly got up. I glared at them but closed my mouth shut when I saw Fabian walking up to me looking devilishly handsome as usual.
He wore a plain long sleeve light gray button up shirt but let the buttons be undone and wore faded light blue jeans. His ashy brown hair was messily styled but he still looked sexy. I noticed his hands were behind him as he got closer. Stopping a few steps away he knelt down on one knee.
"Theo, would you like to go on a date with me?"
I looked at him weirdly, "Uhhh I don't think you even have to ask?"
He rolled his eyes but smiled, "So?"
"I guess so," I breathed out.
"Great."
"And where is this date going to take place?"
"I'll give you a hint." He pulled out a big ball of pink fluffy cotton candy on a stick.
I raised both of my brows knowingly and smiled cheekily. I snatched the cotton candy out of his hands and ferociously bit into it.
"You're welcome," Fabian chuckled as he watched me devour it.
I grinned, "Want some," I said with my mouth full of cotton candy.
He got up and smirked, "Sure thing."
Pulling me to him he kissed me, slipping his tongue in my mouth and tasting me. I moaned and wrapped my arms around his neck.
"Hot damn! Take off them clothes!" Caroline hooted and hollered.
I broke away from the kiss and shot daggers at all three of them.
"This was the surprise!" I cried out, "you could've just told me."
Mark and Henry scratched the back of their heads and pursed their lips, not daring to look at me.
"This wasn't the surprise. There's a bigger one," Fabian replied.
I turned to face him, "I don't like surprises. The last surprise I got was finding out I was into dudes," I mumbled.
Actually no it wasn't, it was seeing his parents but who in their right mind would bring that up.
"I promise you..you'll love it," he smiled genuinely.
"Ugh fiiiiine," I sighed.
****
"I want to eat all the food this time since last time we didn't get any," I pouted.
"And you still want to go on the rides afterwards?"
"Fuck yeah! It's going to be a barf-fest."
"I'm not kissing you then," he stated matter of factly.
"What is a little vomit going to do," I teased.
"Nothing but that's just gross," he said nonchalantly.
I rolled my eyes, "You're no fun."
"I have bigger ideas for fun," he winked.
"Well you're not getting any tonight," I huffed.
He quirked a brow, "We'll see about that," he smirked.
I narrowed my eyes at him and studied his face. What is he up to? Man, why can I never read him!
"How about this, we go on the rides and then eat and I pinky swear that we'll get to this time." He pulled out his pinky finger and wiggled it.
I pouted my lips and glared at his pinky finger, eyeing it like I can kill it just by looking at it. My eyes drifted upwards to meet his face. He wiggled his brows, pouted his lips, and batted his lashes. Fuck me.. Now he just looked adorable doing that.
I groaned and sighed loudly. "I hate you," I muttered latching my pinking finger with his.
He grinned cheekily, "No you love me."
Dropping our hands, he embraced me in his arms and kissed the top of my head.
"We have to save one ride for the very last though," he said.
"What's that?" I looked up at him.
"The ferris wheel."
"That's fine by me."
"Good. Now let's go!" grabbing my hand he dragged me along to the nearest ride.
We continued to go on every single ride except for the ferris wheel and every time we waited in line my mind filled with the memory of our first time here together. Fabian smacking my ass and making me scream like a girl, us holding hands, me thinking about his Godzilla self.. I blushed and burst out laughing.
Everyone in line shifted around and looked at me all funny like. I stifled my laugh and glared at them, "What? Got a problem or something?"
Fabian chuckled, "What the hell was that?"
"Huh?"
He rolled his eyes, "Stop doing that. I hate repeating myself," he groaned.
I shrugged, grinned, and slapped his cheek playfully, "Sorry."
We waited in line for a few more minutes but I started to get annoyed. The line was barely moving and there was a shit load of people still in front.
"I give up. Let's just skip this one and go eat," I complained.
"Positive?"
I nodded, "It's the last one anyway."
His eyes lit up and I can see the nervousness building in them. Why was he getting nervous... What's there to be nervous about..
"Okay," he smiled. I smiled back and took his hand in mine, leading him away from the crowded line.
"What do you want?" he asked.
"You," I snickered.
He rolled his eyes, "You'll get some later."
"Ugh what is wrong with you. You're no fun today," I pouted.
He bit his bottom lip and looked away. "I want some corn dogs," he blurted out all of a sudden and dragged me with him.
"Ooookayyy," I said slowly.
I narrowed my eyes at him and looked at him suspiciously. Glancing back over his shoulder he eyed me but I quickly faked a smiled. He smiled back and turned his head away. I frowned and went back to glaring at him.
As we got near the corn dog stand I stopped him. I couldn't take it anymore. He was acting too strange for me and I didn't like it. I wanted my old Fabbie back.
"You're acting weird today. What's going on with you," I asked sternly.
"Nothing's going on," he replied casually. "Don't you want to eat everything this time?"
"Yes but knowing there's something up with you I don't feel like eating anymore. Tell me what's wrong," I said.
Closing his eyes, he sighed and ran a hand through his hair. Peeking one eye open he looked at me. I watched him carefully, trying so hard to figure out his next move. Stepping closer to him I placed my hands on his chest and tilted my head to left and right examining him.
Opening his eyes he raised a brow, "Hm?"
"You're not going to tell me are you," I pouted. "Come on babe, please tell me."
"It's not the right time yet."
I huffed and blew out a breath, crossing my arms, "Meanie."
He chuckled and tried kissing my lips but I quickly turned my head making him kiss my cheek instead.
He groaned, "Really?"
I smiled internally, two can play at this game. Trailing my index finger across his chest, I leaned in and gently brushed my lips to his. Guiding them away from his lips I brushed them past his cheeks and down to the crook of his neck.
I whispered, "If you won't tell me then don't think you'll be getting even one kiss from me."
"Okay okay okay," he groaned, "I'll show you my big surprise now," he mumbled.
"Promise."
"Promise."
Pulling away from his neck I grinned widely and kissed him hard on the lips. He instantly reacted and wrapped his arms around my waist, bringing me closer to him. Biting my lower lip I opened my mouth for him to explore me. Pulling away I rested my chin on his shoulder, nuzzling it near the crook of his neck.
"I love you," I whispered.
His strong arms wrapped around me even tighter, squeezing me like his life depended on it. "I love you too."
He took my had in his, intertwining our fingers and we walked towards the ferris wheel. When we got there he let go of my hand and quickly ran up to the person in charge of the ride. What they were talking about I had no idea. The person smiled and nodded. Fabian glanced back at me and winked. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. Jogging back to me he stopped and grabbed my arm, dragging me to the front of the line, passing everyone.
"Hey!"
"No budging!"
"What the hell!"
"Get back to the end of the line!"
The angry people shouted. Fabian glared at them but ignored them. He gestured me go into one of the empty booth of the ferris wheel. I did and sat on the opposite side of him. A worker shut the door securely behind us. The ride slowly began running and started up again. We sat there in silence just staring at each other. The ride soon came to a stop when we reached the top of the ride. The screeching sound of the ride roared in my ears making me cringe.
My eyes wandered around.. Okay what's going on. They landed on Fabian who was fidgeting with his fingers.
"Babe," I said sternly, "what's going on?"
He looked up at me and I can see the nervousness building up in them again. Giving me a small smile he cleared his throat and moved to sit near me. "Theo" he began, taking my hands in his, "you know I love you."
I nodded while looking at him in confusion, "I love you so much that I just...I don't know..I don't think I can live without you."
He inhaled a deep breath before exhaling, "I know we don't really know each other that well but to me, it feels as if we've known each other our whole lives."
One of his hands made their way to my cheek and his thumb gently brushed against my skin.
"Tell me you feel the same way," his eyes sparkled expectingly.
"I feel the same way," I said honestly.
He smiled cheekily, showing off those pearly whites of his.
"Look over there," he said pointing to something in the sky.
The sun was setting already making the sky explode with shades of pink and purple.
"What am I suppose to look at?"
"That."
My eyes followed his finger and landed on a blimp. In bright flashing red letters the words 'Theodore Crane Will You Marry Me' displayed on the blimp as it roamed the sky.
My mouth dropped open. My eyes soon burned with unshed tears. Turning to face him I was speechless.
"I.....is...is this for real!" I exclaimed. All kinds of emotions exploded in me; shock, joy, happiness, confusion...you name it.
He nodded and smiled, getting off the seat and kneeling on one knee. He reached behind him and pulled out a black velvet box.
"I know this may seem fast and all..but if you give me a chance I know I'll make you the happiest husband in the world. I can't even begin to explain it myself as to why I feel the way I do around you. How I fell in love with a guy I don't know and I don't care. All I care about is you. When I'm with you, you make me feel so alive. All I'm asking is to give me a chance, a chance to show you how much I love you."
He inhaled deeply and exhaled. Opening the box, two identical rings shined bright and sparkled as the sun beamed on them. He took out one of the rings and placed the box on the seat besides me. Taking my left hand in his he looked at me intently before slowly sliding the ring on my ring finger.
"Theodore Crane, will you marry me?"
Tears of joy consumed my eyes and began streaming down my cheeks. I nodded vigorously and threw myself in his arms.
"Yes Fabian Sparks, I will marry you."
****
Fabian's POV
I was relieved that Theo accepted my proposal. Deep down I knew he would say yes but that didn't stop me from second guessing myself. There was always a chance that he could say no.
Cupping my cheeks in his hands Theo kissed me passionately. He pulled away and examined the ring.
"Like it?" I asked.
"Like it? I love it"
I grabbed the other ring and stared at it. I looked at the engraved words inside the rings, "One Kiss," I whispered.
"One Kiss?"
I looked at him and smiled, "I had it engraved on both rings."
He smiled back and took the ring from my hand to look at the writing. His face lit up knowingly. His eyes soften as his eyes bored deep into me. Picking up my left hand he slipped the ring onto my ring finger.
Leaning in he kissed me again, "I love you so much," he mumbled onto my lips.
"I love you more," I mumbled back.
I didn't notice that we were on the ground until a worker cleared their throats causing us to break away from each other. We stepped out of the ride and was attacked by our friends with paper confetti and silly strings being thrown and sprayed at us.
"Congratulations!" they cheered engulfing us in hugs.
"Thanks," we both replied shyly.
"Whaa...what is that!" Theo cried, "why are you recording this Hunter! Or Mason...! Why do you have two names?" he whined. "It's so confusing!"
"Oh Mah Gods! Because I'm awesome duuuhhh..besides this is a special moment dookie!" he replied matter of factly. His black hair was messily styled to perfection and his mesmerizing brown eyes were captivating. Don't get me wrong, he was a handsome fellow but my Theo was the sexiest man alive.
"Hunter! No..Mason! Gah I'll just call you Hunter. Yeah you look like a Hunter you smexy beast you," Theo teased.
I growled and snapped at Theo, "What the hell!"
Theo rolled his eyes and punched my arm playfully, "Calm down. I can't play around or what?"
"No you can't," I retorted.
He chuckled and pinched my cheek. "Daaaw is someone jealous," he cooed.
I swatted his hand away and pouted, "No."
"He's so jelly!" Hunter exclaimed.
I glared at him trying to look intimidating but he ignored me.
"If Hunter or Mason doesn't work for you then you can always call me Chico," he shrugged casually. "And quit trying to be all mister macho man Fabbies. Everyone knows Theo is yours."
"Yeah Fabes!" Caroline said.
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair, "Whatever," I muttered. "You're lucky you're Mark's roommate or I'll kick your ass."
Hunter rolled his eyes and smirked, "I'd like to see you try Fabbies."
Caroline linked her arms with his and skipped towards us. "Now now boys no time to brawl it out. Group picture!" she exclaimed.
Everyone huddled together. "Say cheese!" Hunter shouted pointing the camera at himself and everyone around us.