les sequelles - Eric Coulter 1

9. Propose

Drabbles: Eric # 75

(A/N) Here comes the next one. I hope you like it!

Drabbles:

# 75 "Take my hand." – "Why?" – "I'm trying to ask you to marry me! So, take my damned hand!"

Pairing: Eric x Reader

Warning: kissing, fluff, violence, catcalling, swearing

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When I woke up, the bed next to me was empty and cold. Eric was probably out on his morning run, but what do I know? I just enjoyed the time for myself and took a long shower, without any...uhm...interruptions. You understand, right?

After I was done with the most relaxing shower I had since I started dating the ruthless Dauntless leader, I dried my hair and body and put on some clothes. A black tank top and skinny jeans. They went wonderful with my black boots. After I pulled my long brown hair into a ponytail I left the apartment I shared with Eric and walked to the mess hall, to get my well-deserved breakfast. I mean, I didn't do anything to deserve it, but I deserve it.

On the way, I passed a few members. Most of the time we greeted each other, one even stopped to discuss something with me. Well, most of them were women. Men usually reacted differently, either catcalling me or flirting with me directly. At those times, I always remember why I always walk around with Eric. With him by my side, no one bothers me, especially the men. But, sometimes I have to walk alone, and then...well stuff happens...like broken fingers or bloody noses. 

"Looking good today Y/N! How about you and me, my apartment?" Marc, that fucking asshole. He is too afraid to say something when Eric, but as soon as I'm alone, he can't keep his dick in his pants. "Listen asshole, say one more thing and I'll break your fucking arm without any regrets." I stopped and glared at the pathetic excuse for a Dauntless member. But he just smirked. "Oh. You know exactly how to turn me on babe." That was enough. I stalked up to him and grabbed him by the neck. "Listen here-" Before I could finish my threat, Marc tried to get out of grip. Fed up, I grabbed his arm ad with one quick movement broke it. "You fucking bitch!" He held his arm and ran away, towards the infirmary. Just what he deserved.

I continued my way and finally reached the mess hall. Apparently I was lucky today, because barely anyone was there. I got my breakfast and sat down at one of the leaders table. Just then I realized that really barely anyone was there. Not a single leader, only two regular members and a few initiates. That...was unusual. I mean, yes, I was late because I slept in, but at least some patrols should be here, catching food before they go to bed after the night shift. Something was up and I didn't like to be the only one not invited to the party. 

I was relieved when my phone ringed, showing me that the others were still alive at least. "What's up, Max?" "Hey Y/N. Do you have time right now? Someone needs to go to Amity, something's up. One patrol is already there, but they need a leader." Max sounded stressed. "Yeah, I'm on my way." 

I abandoned my breakfast and ran to the garage. There was only one truck left, so I took that one.

On my way to Amity, I tried to reach my boyfriend to inform him where I was. But, no such luck. Well, if he's going to be pissed later, it's not my fault. 

It took me about half an hour to reach the fields and two more minutes, until I parked my truck in front of the main building. "Hey Jo, what's up?" I greeted the leader of the faction with a hug. I wasn't as peaceful as the Amity, but I didn't have anything against them. Speaking of, where were all the Amity's? No one was here!

"It's good to see you. There's been some noise in the barn, but none of us is in there. Could you check it out, please?" "Sure, where is the patrol that's supposed to be here?" We walked towards the barn. "They're in the woods. At first, we thought that whoever is here, is there and they're searching there. But the new noises in the barn got us confused. We just want to be sure there is nothing there."I nodded and told her to go back to the house and call reinforcement if needed. I drew my gun and slowly walked closer to the big doors. 

Upon opening it, I saw nothing. All the windows were closed, and the sun stood on the other side, making it hard to see. But then, the door on the other side was opened too and light streamed into the barn. I couldn't believe the sight in front of me. There they were!

Eric, Max, Four, all the other leaders and Dauntless members. Upstairs, the missing Amity's stood, smiling at me. "Eric? Max? What are you all doing here?" I frowned as I walked closer to my boyfriend. 

Eric didn't answer, neither did anyone else. Instead, he kneeled down, right in front of me, stretching out his hands. After sensing my hesitation, he frowned at me. "Take my hands." Now it was my turn to frown. "Why?" He sighed and rubbed his hands over his face. "I'm trying to ask you to marry me! So, take my damned hands!" My eyes widened and without further thinking I took his hands. 

"Great. Y/N, before I met you, I never really believed in love. I was convinced that my cold personality was the best choice, and foremost the only choice for me. Thanks to you, I saw that there was more to me. Not that I would ever admit that in front of almost the hole faction. See what you're making me do. Anyway. Back to the topic. I love you. You made me a better man and never lost faith and trust in me, no matter what an asshole I was. During initiation, I was read to kill you, but every time I was about to do it, you just smiled at me, completely unimpressed and not scared to take me on. I think that was, what made me fall in love with you. You were never scared of me. Whenever I yelled at you or anything like that, you just smiled. And that smile, it completely disarmed me. I thought about it all the time, it kept me going. So please, Y/N. Do me the honour of marrying me. Make me the happiest man alive." 

My eyes were tearing up during his speech and by the end of it, they were freely running down my face. "So?" I nodded. I nodded and didn't stop. Eric smiled at me, stood up and hugged me. "I love you so fucking much, Y/N. So much." "I love you too, you big fluffy teddy bear!" He laughed and hugged me tighter. From above, rose petals rained down on us. Laughing, I looked up the Amity's and send them a quiet 'thank you'. Then I turned back to my fiancée and kissed him, pouring all my love and adoration into it.

God, as much as he's denying it, he is the romantic type. Proposing in front of not only one, but two factions and We spent the rest of the day in Amity, celebrating with a lot of alcohol and food. Max and the others brought their own food, not wanting to eat Amity's with the peace serum in it. 

 "You know, that was actually a nice day." I sat on Eric's lap, by the fireplace, a drink in hand. "Yeah, I mean, now we have to plan a wedding!" He was already slightly drunk, finding everything rather funny. "Yeah, that and I broke Marc's arm." At this, he immediately sobered up. Next to us, Max spit out his drink, while Four just laughed. "Did he do something? I'm so going to kill that guy!" In the meantime, Max also began laughing.

"Relax. He just catcalled me. Again. And he got what he deserved." I smirked at my fiancée. "God, I love you." He pressed his lips against mine, moving them slowly. When he pulled away, he smiled at me. "Did that ass cry?" "You bet!" Together we laughed, until Max decided it was time for Dauntless to go home. Walking hand in hand with Eric, I decided that my future could definitely start now.  

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