End Up Here lh au

Chapter 13

Pres' POV

*Years ago*
"Presleigh, you need to get up. Michael will be here soon." I shoot up out of bed, frantically getting ready before realizing that today is my birthday. My tenth birthday. I open my window to let in the sunlight beaming in. Thank God. It would be a bummer to have a pool party on a cloudy, or worse, rainy day. I slip on my purple and white striped tank top tying the string at the bottom and then adding my denim shorts reaching my mid thigh after putting on my blue tankini.
Before I know it, the doorbell rings and I yell to my mom I got it. Running to the door and fighting with the lock, the door opens to reveal Michael's face. He smiles leaving me blushing and giggling. "Hi Mikey. Come inside!" He steps through the door and gives me a huge hug.
"Happy birthday Presleigh." He says, flashing his smile at me.

*Now*
Luke turns around and his jaw drops, his eyes boring into me. He looks at me from head to toe and all he can manage to say is "Wow.." I smile at him as I walk to meet him in his open arms. He kisses the top of my head as my cheek leans against his tie. We pull away and he looks at me again. "You are so beautiful Presleigh. I can't begin to tell you how good- no..amazing- you look." I smile up at him and he pulls me in for another hug.
"You don't look so bad yourself. In fact you look quite handsome. Very fancy!" I giggle. I mean, he does. He is standing before me wearing a tux, shiny dress shoes, and a tie nearly identical to my dress. I feel as though I am standing in front of a king.
Ashton clears his throat reminding us both that he's standing behind us. "I don't mean to interrupt this special moment but it is my understanding that you have a reservation in a half hour?" Luke looks at the clock hanging on the wall next to the sofa and nods, agreeing with Ash. "Well then let's get the royal Princess to her royal dinner." I look at Luke as if to ask where we're going and he answers by telling me I'll find out eventually.
Luke holds the door open for me and I step outside where Ashton has a camera wrapped around his neck and telling me to stop so we can get a picture taken. Luke stands behind me as he wraps his arms around me, putting his chin on top of my head as we both smile towards the camera held up by Ash. I start to get butterflies. But not your typical butterfly. The kind of butterflies that flutter uncontrollably when you know something magical is going to happen but you just can't place it. I look up at Luke and take in his facial features. He has such sharp facial features with such kissable lips. I can't wait until the moment I get to kiss them, to feel my lips tangled with his. Maybe it'll be tonight, maybe that's what the butterflies are trying to tell me. He notices my eyes and looks down, kissing my forehead before taking my hand and leading me in front of the garage to find a black, shiny limousine waiting for me.

Luke's POV
Ashton is making this night go so much smoother than I would have ever expected. Thank God. I'm a nervous wreck and I just hope that Presleigh doesn't pick up on that. I hold the door open for Presleigh and notice that Ash is already waiting with the camera. As I close her front door, she looks back at me waiting patiently. God, she's sexy. No. No, Luke. You don't call girls sexy. Correction, she is absolutely stunning, drop-dead gorgeous. I hurry behind her sliding my arms around her waist as she places her dainty hands over my crossed ones. As I place my chin down onto her head I notice she lets out a giggle making me smile even bigger towards the camera. Ashton takes a few more but I realize she doesn't notice. She's too busy looking up at me. No, at my lips specifically. Does she want me to kiss her? God, I want to so bad. But then again, maybe she's looking at something in my teeth? Oh god. Do I have something in my teeth? No. There's no way. I havent eaten in hours due to my nerves. Maybe she does want me to kiss her. To be safe, I decide to kiss her forehead and grab her hand, leading her to the next surprise. She sees the limo I rented and her jaw drops, almost as far as mine did when I saw the beauty walking down the stairs. Ashton opens the door and waves his hand like he's directing traffic. "Ms. Cooper. Mr. Hemmings."
She giggles. God, her giggle is so innocent, almost like a child. It's absolutely adorable. "Why thank you, Mr. Irwin." She says with an attempted British accent as we climb in.
Ashton sticks his head into the backseat and says "Now you two behave yourselves back here! And for you Madame, refer to me as Chauffeur Irwin tonight. It makes me feel more fancy!"
She leans her head on my shoulder after rolling her eyes at him and he shuts the door leaving the two of us alone. I poke her sides and she squeals, tapping my nose like she always does when she gets mad at my flirting. Honestly? It makes me want to do it more. It's one of the cutest things I've ever experienced. Her face shrivels up and her finger lightly taps my nose and she giggles. But before I can take in the cuteness of the moment, we pass the place where the big question will be popped tonight and my thoughts turn towards how that moment will play out. Will it be dark enough? Will everything function properly? Will she say yes? Is it enough or should I do more? She must get the nervous vibe off of me because before I know it, she wraps her arms around me whispering in my ear, "Tonight has been perfect and it's just beginning. Thank you so much, Lukey." and she kisses my cheek sending the nerves fleeing.

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Pres' POV
He is amazing. Absolutely amazing. Dinner was perfect. He surprised me and took me to my favorite local Italian cuisine where we sat out on the deck above the water, watching the sunset. We talked over dinner about everything and anything. I loved watching his face light up when we would talk about bands or really anything related to music. His passion for music brings such a smile to my face. Well, really, he brings such a smile to my face. My thoughts are brought back to earth when Ashton opens the window separating the backseat area to the drivers area and yells at us that we need to make a stop. My heart beat speeds up so much I swear you can hear it pounding against my chest.
Luke looks at me and says "Don't panic. Its okay." He kisses my cheek and continues. "Why don't we step outside and get some fresh air?" I take his hand, nodding as I follow him out. The first thing I notice is the billboard off in the distance giving off a great amount of light. I begin to read it when I realize just what it says. Presleigh Mae Cooper, will you be mine? I look over to Luke and notice he is smiling in my direction.