Chris and Co. Oneshots

The Luck Of The Irish - Andy Barber x Reader

A/N: This is a follow up to St Paddy  I didn't plan for it to be a whole year later but I'd say it's worked out pretty well! 

Warnings: FLUFF!

It didn't take long for Paddy to fully integrate himself into your lives. Only two months on from bringing him home as a temporary foster, the papers were being signed to permanently adopt him.

He was the perfect addition to the family, even if he did steal Andy's spot on the couch. And while Andy knew he couldn't put it all down to Paddy's presence but he couldn't help but notice an increase in your luck. Your business had boomed to the point you were now looking into getting another permanent member of staff, Andy's case record went through the roof. Andy even found $50 in a jacket you'd picked up from a thrift shop for him.

And it was that luck Andy was counting on more than ever. He had been trying to act casual all morning because as far as you were aware all you were doing today was going on a hike with Paddy. But he'd been jumpy and nervous making you chuckle whenever he would startle after you walked into the room without him noticing.

"I'm not that scary am I?" You teased when he once again jumped when you appeared behind him just after he put Paddy in the car.

"No but I am thinking you're trying to give me heart attack with that silent tread of yours" Andy smirks as he wraps his arm around your shoulders and pressing a kiss on your temple.

You laugh patting him on the chest "you need your hearing tested old man" you chuckle as you stepped away and climbed into the car.

Andy let out a huff of laugh before taking a deep calming breath, patting his pocket for millionth time that morning. Once he felt secure that he had everything he needed he climbed in the car and drove out towards your favourite hiking trail.

The actual hike was nothing out of the ordinary, you would hold Andy's hand whenever you could. Laughing whenever Paddy would run ahead and look back at the pair of exasperatedly before running back and trying to herd you to go faster.

Soon enough you reached your favourite hiking spot, a small stream that flowed over boulders making multiple tiny waterfalls. You loved the babbling noise it made and often said that if tiny mythical creatures were to exist, they would live here.

Like you usually did you dropped Andy hand to go have a closer look, smiling as you watched the water run past. While you were distracted, Andy gestured for Paddy to come over and he slipped something into the treat pouch on Paddy's harness. He then sent Paddy over to you.

"Looks like someone's after a treat" Andy pointed out as Paddy came to a stop in front of you, wagging his tail in excitement.

"Oh well you have been a very good boy haven't you" you grin bending down to give Paddy some fussing.

You then unzipped the pouch to grab a couple of treats but a frown of confusion then formed on your face. You pulled your hand back out and turn it over palm up to reveal the ring that Andy had hid in there.

"Andy I-" you mutter in disbelief, turning to look at him to find him already down on one knee beside you.

"Honey, I am not an easy man to love I know, I have a million and one flaws, a pretty big one being my overly demanding job yet you see all those flaws and love me anyway" Andy start with a small shake of his head, still unable to believe that was he was saying was true "and I love you so so much, I am so so damn lucky to have you and I count my blessings everyday so I hope you don't mind me using Paddy as a good luck charm to ask the most important question I will ever utter..." Andy continues before taking a deep breath "Y/N, Honey, will you marry me?"

Tears were flooding down your face as you grabbed him and crashed your lips down onto his. Andy wrapped his arms around you securing to stop your both from falling over.

When you parted he gently brushed some hair out of your face "can I take that as a yes" he chuckled.

"Yes" you chuckled through the tears, your hands shaking as he took the ring from you and slid it onto your finger.

He then kissed you again deeply, only pulling away when Paddy barked and whined. Paddy then wiggled his way in between you and started licking the tears off your cheeks.

"Thank you sweetie" you chuckled kissing the top of head "do you think we could train him to be the ring bearer" you ask making Andy laugh.

"Dunno but he'll be there either way, we have to have out good luck charm with us" Andy smiles.