Hearts & Stars (A Paul Stanley X Tommy Thayer Rock & Roll Love Story)

Chapter 18- Time Flies with You (Tommy Thayer POV)

A/N: Oooh, I can't wait to see what you guys think of this chapter!!

The days passed by quickly, full of some band stuff, meetings...but most importantly: Paul & I. Strengthen our bond, our love...just being together. I mean sure we each took time for ourselves and space if needed, but just being together period was/is practically bliss. Currently I am over at Gene & Eric's house, Gene isn't here...All Eric told me was Paul had recruited him for something involving me.

"Where's Helena & Erica? Upstairs? And what do you know Eric that Paul has your husband involved with? And how are you feeling?", I asked rapid fire and Eric chuckled.

"Whoa their Tommy! The girls are upstairs, I can't tell you what Paul Gene has helping him with that involves you, I've already said too much on that as is. Gene would kill me....and gosh I have so much energy! Despite some morning sickness...it's not too bad."

"Awfully quiet.... they must not have sugar", I teased, and Eric flipped me off playfully. As if on cue, Helena & Eric bounded down the stairs and hugged their mother carefully.

"Girls, I'm not made of glass!", Eric chuckled.

"But Mom, that's our brother or sister in there! Dad said we should be careful...and Uncle Tommy, when did you get here?", Helena protests and then turns to me.

"I've been here for a while.", I laugh. "Now where are my hugs, the both of you!" And Both Helena and Erica proceed to squeeze the life out of me.

I couldn't help but laugh, "Now that's what I'm talking about! So how do you girls feel about being big sisters?"

"Ooh we are excited!" Erica claps her hands together with glee, I can tell already that the coming baby will be an excuse for them to play dress up with said baby...not that I'd blame them for that.

"You girls will be great big sisters; your father and I are SO proud of you!" Eric exclaims tearfully.

"Mom, please don't cry...we'll cry!", Helena sniffles. I really do have the best family in the world...someday I hope to have a family...with Paul.

I spend the day with Eric and my nieces and before I know it, I receive a phone call telling me to head home.... guess I'll find out what the surprise is. Oh, I am so curious!
Upon arriving at mine and Paul's house, I find a note on the door in Paul's handwriting...

Dearest Tommy,

Oh, I can't wait for you to see what I have planned for you...for us. Trust me, you will love it! I'm in the backyard. Before you come out, go up to our bedroom...I've left some stuff for you. See you soon!

Love,

Paul

p.s. Hope You Enjoy our Date!

I smile to myself as I read the note, so he's got a romantic date planned then. I open the door and sprint upstairs to our bedroom, heart beating at a 100 mph. On the bed I find a suit along with a blue/purple tinted rose. I sniff the rose & the heady aroma fills my senses and the flower is beyond beautiful and a suit? Looks like it's a formal romantic date.... not that I am complaining...I put on the suit, and I must gape at how good I look in it. Finally, after fixing my hair some, I head downstairs and to the back yard and upon entering said yard...

My Jaw drops...The sun is starting to set, and fairy lights are strung up making the yard look ethereal. And then. I see HIM, MY Starchild...Paul. Paul's jaw drops upon seeing me and his eyes light up upon seeing me and my jaw drops too at seeing him and how good he looks.

Paul immediately pulls me into a sweet & loving kiss and taking me by the hand leads me to the table...which I just now noticed. Candles are everywhere and a vase full of the rose that Paul left in the bedroom, its.... its, well everything is so beautiful! And of course, there is food, which I know for sure will be delicious!

"I can tell from your eyes babe, that you love this. I just really wanted to do something special for our date tonight and God you look good! And I love you so much!" Paul says as he leads me to my seat and pulls out the chair for me, what a gentleman!

"So, this is what you recruited Gene for huh? Paul, I love this! I swear I will remember this night forever!" I grin at my boyfriend, touched beyond words as we share another kiss and dig into the food, which oh my god! Even more delicious than I'd anticipated! This night can't possibly get better! And oh, must have dessert too of course! This is perfect!

Paul takes one of my hands, he seems nervous, but I smile to reassure him which seems to work some, "Tommy, I've been in love with you for what 7 years? Seven years in which I've done some stupid stuff and well have been a huge coward for so long. The point is, I've never felt this way about anyone before...for the first time in my life its true love, it's real. Once I finally told you how I felt, and you told me...that was it. It was like a huge weight off and I can't believe I'd denied this feeling for so long...Anyway, I can honestly say that I can see myself with only you...forever. Tommy, you have changed my life for the better, and for the rest of our lives I want to make sure you know that, know how much I love you...which is why I am asking you, Thomas Cunningham Thayer to be mine for the rest of my life and do me the absolute honor and privilege of marrying me?"

At this point, Paul is down on one knee holding out the most beautiful engagement ring I've ever seen in my life! It's stunning! I am openly weeping at this point and Paul is crying as well...I am stunned, and Paul grows more nervous waiting for me to respond...

"Oh Paul! Nothing would make me happier than to marry you! Yes! Yes! I'll marry you and I would be more than proud to stand by you as your husband, your partner!!", I choke out as Paul puts the ring on my finger and picks me up spinning me around in happiness, making me breathless.

We stop finally, both of still emotional but so incredibly happy and then my now fiancée pulls me into a kiss, and it's like fireworks going off. It's always like this, but this has been the most beautiful and romantic night of my life that I will remember forever. It's forever, there's no doubt in my mind...I can't wait for us to get married! 

A/N: Next chapter will be a wedding and from Gene's POV & then after that the shit will hit the fan, but things will not be as they seem...but we are closer to Ace's very unwanted to return!