Third Person POV
It's been another month since Sandy left Kasey on Steve's doorstep. She sent the money to Soda and Eleanor like she promised, but that was the last anyone had ever heard from her. Kasey is now two years old, Eleanor is now five months pregnant. The gang has adjusted to Kasey being there with them now.
Soda bought a ring for Eleanor, and he had finally worked up the courage to propose to her. He's taking her on a date tonight. They're going to dinner and then a walk on the banks of the lake. He's going to propose to her at the lake. He hopes she'll say yes.
Soda and Eleanor were able to by a house with the money that Sandy sent them from what she got when she sold her house in Tulsa. They live there with Kasey and still see the gang everyday.
Eleanor's POV
"Ugh, why do I have to wear a fancy dress? It's just one of our usual dinner dates." I say, sitting on my bed as the girls rummage through my closet. "Because, you and Soda haven't been on a date night in a long time. You need to look nice." Elena said, going through my dresses, taking a few out.
"Oooh. I like that one!" Kasey says, pointing to a black, sparkly dress with long sleeves. "Mommy, you have to wear that one." she says, looking up at me from her spot on the floor. I smile down at her. "Okay, that one it is." I say, running my fingers through her hair. "Wear these black flats with it. Get changed and we'll be back do you're hair and makeup. C'mon Kasey." Audrey says, laying the shoes next to the dress and holding her hand out for Kasey.
"Comin aunt Audrey." she says, standing up and taking Audrey's hand. Kasey started calling me mommy about two weeks ago and the others aunt or uncle. I smile to myself before changing into the dress and shoes. I sit at my vanity and Elena knocks on the door, coming back in with Audrey.
"Kasey's eating dinner." Elena said, I nodded as she started brushing my hair. Audrey works on my makeup while Elena does my hair. As soon as they're finished, there's a knock on the bedroom door. Audrey opens it and Soda walks in.
"You look beautiful baby." he says, holding his hands out for me. I take them and he helps me from the chair, pulling me into a hug. "Thanks for helping me get ready girls. Kasey is staying with you and Steve tonight, right?" I ask, turning my attention to Elena. She nods, and Soda and I head out of our room and out of the house.
When we're in the car, Soda leans over and places a soft kiss to my lips before driving down the street. We pull up to a nice restaurant in the square. Soda helps me out of the car and we walk in, Soda telling them that we have a reservation. We're seated at a table in the corned and handed our menus.
We order our food and talk about different things throughout dinner, I can tell Soda is acting off, but I can't figure out why. After dinner, Soda pays the bill and we get back into the car. He drives us to the lake and we get out, walking along the shoreline.
Soda takes my hand in his as we walk. He's really quiet but I can tell something is on his mind. "Soda, are you okay?" I ask as I stop walking. He turns to look at me, biting his bottom lip. He takes both my hands in his, facing me completely now.
"Eleanor, we've been best friends as long as I can remember. You've been there for me through everything. My parents dying, Ponyboy and Johnny running away... Sandy leaving. I don't want to imagine my life without you in it. Not again." he pauses, dropping to one knee and pulling a small velvet box from his pocket.
"Eleanor Emelia Randle, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?" I felt tears brim my eyes as I smiled and nodded my head. "Yes. Yes, I will marry you Soda." I say, holding my hand out for him. He stands up and places the ring on my left finger and pulls me into a long, loving kiss.
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We head back to our house, the lights are out and the door is locked. Elena left a note taped to the front door.
Have fun you two
~Elena
Soda opened the front door and we walked to our bedroom. I'm sure you can imagine what took place after that, so I won't add the details.
A/N: Short chapter, but I didn't feel the need for a long chapter with the proposal and all that. I'm also tired.
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