Maria fixed her dress as John got out of the shower. "Can you hand me the towel love?" She nodded and handed him the towel that was laying on the sink. "Thanks."
"Of course John John..." She went silent for a moment as she saw her hand shaking again... she shook her head and continued fixing her hair. John came out of the shower with the towel hanging dangerously low on his waist. "I like this sight," Maria smirked looking at her boyfriend. He blushed and reached for his underwear. Maria grabbed them and handed them to him. "Why don't you just move in with me Johnny? You practically live here." She said.
"I might... I'll pay rent for this month and then move in with you. Deal?" She smiled and caressed his cheek.
"Deal." She spoke. He kissed her softly. She kissed him back. "I'll be in the bedroom."
"Alright, my love." She walked out a smiling idiot. That man could make her smile, blush, or even laugh at any moment. In a way it was dangerous but he used it for good.
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As they both walked into Sherry's home Brian was already there and talking. Freddie wasn't going and Roger had a plus one coming with him. Jack and Mike were coming but they're coming together so. Maria put the egg nog on the counter and went over to the tree. It was bright and welcoming. John came up behind her and put his arms around her waist. She leaned back into the touch and continued looking at the ornaments.
"What's that?" It was a small box with velvet on it. It was stuck up in the tree. John shrugged knowing what it is. On the to it read 'Maria'. "I wonder when we're opening stuff because I want to know what it is." She chuckled. John grew a little nervous. It was an engagement ring, he is going to ask her once everyone opened their presents.
"Go ask." He offered. She nodded and walked off to Sherry who was talking to Jack and Mike, who just got there. He felt himself have a hint of worry the thoughts of her saying no filled his head.
"Hey, Deacy," Brian said walking over to John.
"Hey," John said still staring at that velvet box.
"What's wrong?" Brian asked seeing his friend's facial expression.
"Nothing," John said a bit quickly. He shook those thoughts from his head and planned on focusing on the light of his life.
"Ok, so Sherry said when Roger comes... Hi Bri." Maria said handing John a glass of egg nog. He nodded.
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"Hey sorry I'm late," Roger said walking in with a woman. She had black hair and to Maria, she seemed nice. "This is Dominique." She waved at them all and they waved back.
"Hi, I'm Sherry the lead singer for Believe." Sherry introduced
"I've heard about Believe."
"All good things I hope." Mike stood up and walked to Dominique and Roger. "Mike the guitarist and that's Maria the drummer and Jack the bass player both are extremely silent if you don't know them." She nodded in understanding.
"Well let's open presents."
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They all finished opening and John decided it was time to ask. His stomach did summersaults as he walked to the tree. He took the small box out and walked to Maria who was in mid-conversation with Roger about drumsticks." um Maria?" She turned to him and smiled. He took a deep breath and got on one knee. His heart was racing as he saw the confused look on her face. "Maria Walsh... I've loved you longer than I knew you... and it's unreal... but I think I'm ready to take this step... Maria, will you take this step with me and marry me?" Her eyes filled with tears of joy as she nodded words being caught in her throat. "Yes?"
"Yes." She exclaimed hugging him. Everyone in the room started clapping causing John to blush. He kissed her forehead when she sat up. Her hand laid perfectly in his as the ring went perfectly on her finger.
