~ Shipper's Pain ~ Book 2 ~

Chapter 16 ~ Ceremony

Tul POV:

Mew and I got everyone to sit down while Toptap was on his way. He was just 10 minutes away, right down the road. Everyone was there that was invited, even a few surprises, but everything was going smoothly, so far so good.

Toptap convinced Max to wear a mask covering his eyes so he couldn't see anything. They all knew Max was suspicious of what was happening and was at his limit of distractions.

Toptap pulled up and got out. Drake got up to help him get Max out so we could stay put where we were to scream out surprise and present his commitment ring while showing our rings, too. Both Mew and I were incredibly nervous about how it would all play out but held out hope that Max would accept them and they could quickly celebrate with everyone.

Everyone could hear Max mumbling Toptap, where are you taking me? What is going on? Give it up. I know something is happening, and I am done with the distractions.

As soon as Toptap got him in place in front of us, we used our fingers to countdown 3, 2, 1.

SURPRISE!

Max quickly removed his mask to see everyone, including their friends and family so dear to them. Then, he looked in front of him to see his two favorite guys, one knee presenting three rings to represent the three of them.

I spoke up first, saying, "Max, these are commitment rings or pre-engagement rings to show our love, commitment, honesty to each other, love, communication, trust, and loyalty to each other. This is also our way of officially asking you to be our boyfriend and Valentine. You are already my best friend, so please say yes here in front of all our friends and family. Be our love."

Mew then spoke up, saying, "Max, I know there's nothing like the friendship you and Tul have, nor would I ever want to interfere with that. I always told this to both of you since day one. I was always very honest with that. Once the three of us worked out our problems and issues, I fell for both of you. I couldn't help it. It just happened. To now repeat Tul, Max, these are commitment rings or pre-engagement rings to show our love, commitment, honesty to each other, love, communication, trust, and loyalty to each other. This is also our way of officially asking you to be our boyfriend and Valentine. Please say yes."

To say Max was shocked is an understatement. He wasn't expecting nor prepared for this. He could see the absolute devotion in their eyes and complete honesty.

With sudden tears going down his face from the shock, Max says, "Oh my goodness, I am honestly in so much shock right now. I suspected something was going on, but it certainly wasn't this. Damn, this is a lot. Okay, okay, okay. Huh, mmmm, let us see, Tul, you are my best friend from forever ago, but I hurt you some time ago because I lied to you and to everyone here. So first, before going forward, let me say out loud, that I am bisexual, but apparently, I was the last to know because of long-time dental till Mew came around and knocked sense into me. Ever since that night that we talked, just the three of us, and got rid of all the toxic people around me, misunderstanding, and my big lie, was so willing to be okay with me moving in with them so just I could start healing from all of it. While Tul was gone to school, Mew and I went on many dates, getting to know each other personally just like Tul asked us to."

After taking a few moments to breathe, Max continued, "Mew, my handsome man, and Tul, my forever best friend, I say YES to you both. I can't deny our connection, the love I feel from my heart for both of you or the love I see in both of your eyes not a moment longer. So my answer is, of course, YES, I will be your boyfriend, Valentine, and accept your commitment ring. YES! YES! LET US PARTY AND CELEBRATE EVERYONE!

After many hugs and kisses between the three, everyone got up to congratulate them, and then they cut the cake with cake smashing, all in good fun.