Miracle Twins (Sequel to The Other Twin)

Chapter 19: A New Year

(Will's POV)

It took two days for Willa to wake up from whatever sleep Stanford Pines put her in, but when she awoke, it was the happiest she had been in ages. She told us all what happened and who was behind it, Bill was furious that it was Pyronica behind it all.

It was finally December 31, the last day of this horrible year that was plagued with sadness and anxiety. And unfortunately... that ring still sat in my pocket. It had been for weeks, but I never had the courage to ask Violetta to be mine forever... I just couldn't do it. And the worst part was, is that she was catching on... She kept asking if I was okay right when I was about to ask, and I just couldn't force the words out.

BUT!

Tonight, the Pines are holding a small New Years party at the Mystery Shack, free of charge, which was almost concerning. All of us were getting ready to head over, the box with the ring in it felt like a two-ton weight on my heart.

"Will! Hello?!"

I jumped and let out a small squeak as Bill was suddenly right behind me in the mirror, wearing a sparkly gold suit with a sparkly black eye patch and top hat.

"Y-Yes?" I responded, still wigged out from his sudden appearance.

"I have been standing here trying to get your attention for the past minute, you good?"

Okay... so not so sudden appearance.

"Uhm... no?" I fiddled with my white bow tie and frowned when it ended up crooked again, how many hundreds of years have I been doing this?

Bill let out a low sigh and fixed my bow tie for me, "Is this about the proposal?"

I nodded slowly.

"You'll be fine. Just ask her at midnight or something. Make it romantic."

I looked up at him, "Midnight?"

"That's when couples kiss right?"

"Oh..."

I had completely forgotten that humans had that custom. Bill sensed my anxiety and patted my shoulder.

"You got this, Will. Just don't overthink it."

He walked off and I looked back in the mirror. My soft blue hair was styled nicely because I finally put some effort into it and my baby blue suit complemented my white bow tie and top hat and shoes. I mustered a small smile and took a deep breath.

"GUYS! LET'S GO!" Kill hollered from the living room.

I took one last glance at my reflection and felt the box in my coat pocket and walked out to see Bill with Ashley, both wearing matching gold outfits with black accents. Kill was wearing bright scarlet with a black top hat and bow tie. Willa was last to enter the room wearing a floor length gown that reflected small galaxies with all the glitter; it matched her new galaxy colored hair and bright eyes... or rather eye.

"Willa? Didn't you have both eyes back?" I asked, tilting my head.

She gave me a gentle smile, "Until my brothers all have theirs back, I'm keeping this on. We're all in this together."

I feel the sting of tears in my eye, and I smile.

"W-Willa..."

I feel her embrace me and a wave of relief washed over me. It was nice having our old Willa back. She was even more caring than before, and it was a nice surprise after her bitterness before.

We all left for the Mystery Shack and arrived at the same time that Tamma got there. Kill immediately left us and followed her into the Shack, much to her very visible distaste. The rest of us walked in and I spotted Violetta and went to her side.

"Will!!" She exclaimed happily and hugged me.

I hugged her back and took her hand, looking over her beautiful indigo dress that reached just past her knees. Her hair was done in a side braid and had some silver glitter in it to match her silver heels. In other words, she was breathtaking and suddenly I felt that feeling of nervousness and the ring felt heavy, as did my heart.

"Y-You look great Vi..." I gave a shy smile and her grin widened.

"Awww Will, give yourself credit. You are looking sharp! I wonder if it has anything to do with you being a triangle?" she snorted a little.

It took a second before I joined in with laughing. Her eyes were bright and she practically glowed, she was... so fantastic... and I was... NO! Will, get yourself together. If she wanted someone else, she would be long gone by now.

Violetta took my hand and dragged me to the dancefloor, and we danced for hours, only breaking to grab a drink or a snack.

Finally, it was midnight.

All of us gathered in the center of the floor, the couples near each other and the singles just hanging around, looking for somebody. We all counted down and finally the ball dropped, and I swept Violetta into a kiss, ignoring everyone cheering and celebrating the new year around us.

I broke away and dragged her over to a window away from everyone, adrenaline pumping through my veins.

"Vi... are you truly happy with me?" I asked.

She frowned, "Of course, Will. Why wouldn't I be?"

I gulp and grab the small box and go onto one knee, watching closely as her eyes widened, "Then... will you marry me, Violetta? Will you be mine forever?"