Ray and I had a little pact going on that we would have a date night every second Friday. That had been decided pretty early in the relationship when we couldn't find a date and just decided to do it this way to be able to plan better. It was in my opinion the best idea we had so far and it was fun to think of something different each Friday. We took turns on planning it and this week Ray should plan it.
But now, it was seven pm and he still wasn't home. Normally, Ray gave me a hint what I should wear or something like this but today he hadn't even mentioned the upcoming date. What if he forgot it? He didn't say anything about working late and normally, Ray would have been home by now. Oh fuck, could he really forget it? Maybe he was just busy.
At half past seven, I decided that Ray in fact forgot about the date night and was at rehearsal or with one of the boys. Great. I went changing into more comfortable clothes, a hoodie I had stolen from my boyfriend ages ago and some leggings.
I put on some music and distracted myself with it. Closing my eyes, I started to dance to the music, singing along quietly. I was perfectly capable of having fun without Ray, I told myself defiantly. Well, that sounded pathetic but I really was looking forward to our date nights. Goddammit boy, why did you have to forget me?
Suddenly, two arms wrapped themselves around me from behind and squeezed me. I shrieked and jumped.
The person behind me laughed and I recognised the voice as my boyfriend. "It's only me."
I relaxed and leaned against him, still upset that he forgot the date. "Where have you been?"
Ray pulled me closer and kissed my head, swinging us to the music slowly.
"I had to prepare something. Come on, get your jacket, we're going out," he said and stepped away from me and to the door.
I grinned. Ray didn't forget it! Yes! "But I can't go out in this."
"You look beautiful like this, just come," Ray brushed off, looking at me softly and extended his hand to me.
I rolled my eyes at the cheesiness because I for sure could look better but who would say no to such a sweet compliment from the man you loved?
Ray guided me to his car and drove us to the park. The radio was the only thing cutting the comfortable silence, playing quietly in the background.
At our destination, Ray helped me out of the car and held up a blindfold, grinning cutely. "Put this on."
"Why?" I asked, laughing but took it from him anyway.
"Because I don't want you to spoil the surprise, now shush and take my hand," he instructed with his hands on his hips in a fake-stern posture. So I put the blindfold on.
I extended my hand but instead of talking it, Ray pulled me in his side, his arm wrapped around my waist and guided me on a path as I could feel under my shoes. We loved to walk around the park together and I often came here in my lunch breaks to read a book so I knew the way we were walking by heart.
We were on our way to an ancient oak tree with deep branches that almost brushed your head when you walked under them. There was a bench built around it and it was my absolute favourite place of the park.
Ray hummed something as he guided me and I was filled with anticipation on what he had planned. If he hadn't been holding onto me, I would probably have been jumping around and be giddy over all, asking questions. But because he was quiet, I was too. Ray's calmness somehow had jumped over to me.
Finally, we stopped. "You can take off the blindfold now," Ray whispered as if to not disturb the peaceful silence.
I did and my jaw fell to the floor. It was beautiful. The tree was illuminated with more fairy lights you could count what must have made it be visible for miles. The light was a beautiful combination of warm yellow light and the green of the tree, making it look like something straight out of a fantasy novel. Under the branches was a blanket with all kinds of sweets, some more lights, pillows and blankets.
When I could tear my gaze away from the sight in front of me, I turned to my boyfriend who was waiting proudly for my reaction. "Do you like it?"
"I love it! Thank you so much for this!" I whisper shouted and threw my arms around his neck, kissing him passionately.
He chuckled into the kiss but returned it with the same force. Though, he pulled away again far too soon for my liking.
"Let's sit down, darling," Ray said softly, and pulled me down with him on the blankets.
We chatted lightly while feeding each other with the sweets. Ray even brought my favourite sandwiches and tea for me because he knew that I hadn't have something proper to eat yet.
On the bench in front of us stood a tiny Bluetooth speaker, playing some calm music. It was fantastic and the best date we ever had.
Ray had his arm around me, my head on his chest and my hand on his stomach. We were quiet at the moment.
"Today we had a customer come in and I thought that he looked familiar, and guess who it was? That kid in second grade who ripped my art project. I'm still salty about that," I told him randomly.
Ray snorted at the sudden exclamation and my pout. "You can hold a grudge long, huh?"
A bit sheepish, I nodded.
"But you love me so no going back!" I exclaimed, throwing my arms up. Me dramatic? Never.
To that Ray nodded. "I fear. But seriously, Y/N you're the best thing that happened to me."
"I know," I said cockily and kissed his neckline because I was too lazy to get up to kiss him properly.
Grinning, Ray supported himself on his elbows, looking nervous all of the sudden. "That's honestly the reason for this date."
"Babe, I figured that you loved me by now," I joked, now sitting up too.
Ray rolled his eyes. "Could you let me finish?"
There was more? I motioned to zip my mouth shut. Then, Ray took another deep breath.
"The moment you came into my life, you brightened it up. I'm not even joking, times weren't the best, the band just started and I had to look out for all of them and then you came, taking some weight off of my shoulders. You never expected anything from me and just were there for me. Of course, I fell for you and luckily you for me too. I had thought of a thousand things to say to you beforehand but the only one on my mind is right now that I love you more than words can express and that you just make me so fucking happy every day and I do hopefully make you happy too."
And then he got on one knee, pulling out a little box from his pocket. His hands were shaking just the slightest bit but he still had a nervous smile on his face.
Oh my God, this was happening. I already started to smile like an idiot before Ray could even ask the question.
"I want to spend the rest of my life with you and grow old with you by my side. Will you marry me, Y/N?"
Holding back tears, I nodded frantically. "Yes, I will!"
Ray exhaled heavily. "Oh thank God."
Through misty eyes, I laughed and let Ray put the ring on my finger. "Let me kiss you now, you absolute angel! I love you."
Ray connected our lips immediately, cupping my face with his warm hands, laughing into the kiss.
We both got a little emotional and had tears in our eyes but wiped them away and laughed instead.
"So that's what took you so long," I stated as we had settled back down, this time on the bench under the fairy lights but still cuddled as close together as humanly possible.
My fiancé (I loved this word already) hummed in agreement. "I wanted to make it perfect."
"You gave me a heart attack, that's what you did," I huffed playfully, "I thought you forgot our date night."
"I would never, darling," Ray promised snickering at my tone and kissed my head.
"I love you."
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Guys, important question: do you want for Christmas Day
a) four separate scenarios with each boy (so basically just four oneshots in one day)
b)only one with all of them and a friendship between the reader and the boys+plus their wives
c)only one oneshot with one specific boy?
Please let me know what you want because I can't decide what to do