•MCD One-Shotsᵀᴾᴬ

Dante x Nicole // Dreamcatcher

I can't tell if any of you have noticed based off of all the one-shots I've written in the past, but Dancole is my OTP <3

~Tara

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"Happy birthday, Nicole," Dante said once I opened the door, causing me to smile. His face had the slight look of a blush, as if what he was doing was embarrassing.

I widened the door and beckoned him inside, "Thanks, Dante! Come in in." I led him to my living room, where cards and small packages sat scattered untidily on the coffee table.

"How has your day been so far?" He asked, taking a seat. He already knew to make himself at home, since he had been over many times recently. Since the moment where his visits became more frequent, the two of us grew closer. It was a relationship that was mutual and respectable, but with each other, both of our personalities shown out. Dante's goofy, flirtatious (and sometimes idiotic) behavior matched Nicole's hot-headed, considerate act.

"It's been very well! All the birthday wishes truly mean a lot, especially from all of my closer friends." Nicole tucked a loose strand of hair behind her hair, looking for something to do with her hands. She could never keep still, always having to break an uncomfortable silence or do something to end the tension.

"Well," Dante held a box out in his arms, of which was wrapped in red and gold paper with miniature Christmas trees on it, "Here you go. I had it custom made just for you."

"Aw, Dante," I smiled and looked him straight into the eyes, "You remembered my favorite holiday!"

"Hey!" Dante exclaimed, "it was all the wrapping paper I had!"

I laughed under my breath, beginning to unwrap the box. When I opened the cardboard slits, I gasped in amazement upon the item placed inside. Delicately, I lifted out of the box and held it in front of my face. The maroon dreamcatcher was stunning, the threaded details dangling gracefully. The dreamcatcher wasn't large, about the size of the average photo frame.

"Dante..." I trailed off, too busy gazing at the beauty of the gift, "It's—It's beautiful!"

"I'm glad you like it," he grinned, "I thought it was perfect for you."

I stood up and wrapped my arms around his neck in an embrace, "Thank you! I'm going to go hang it by my bed now!"

"You're very welcome! I wish I could stay, but I have to go visit Gene. I'll see you later, Nikkie. Have a great night!"

"Bye, Dante!"

•§•

"How was your date?" Katelyn asked, plopping down beside me and throwing her legs over my lap.

I smiled at the thought of the fun I had, "It was remarkable! He's very sweet behind those terrible pick-up lines."

Katelyn scoffed but didn't remark about him, "I hope he paid."

"Believe me," Nicole chuckled, "He insisted upon belief."

"Good."

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"Where is he?!" Nicole exclaimed, seating herself on the seat on her front porch, resting her chin on the palm of her hand.

Her impatience was growing as she continued to wait, sighing as she saw his red Jeep finally pull into her driveway. She bounced out of her seat, partially tripping down the brick steps to the vehicle. He got out of the driver's seat as Nicole tackled him in an embrace.

"Woah!" He exlcaimed, chuckling, "I get how you don't want me to leave, but we still have another month before college starts!"

"Yeah, but I'm just going to miss you soooo~ much!" She pulled away, "Now, I want to know what sort of surprise you have at hand!"

"I think it's something you'll enjoy," he led her to the passenger side of the car and opened the door for her, letting her climb in. It wasn't like him to be so formal, so it caused her to be curious.

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"Oh my... this place is gorgeous!" Nicole gasped, looking around at the coast from the view of the mountain. Lanterns sat around them, casting a warm light across the ground.

"Almost as much as you," he squeezed her hand, which made Nicole scoff.

"Since when did you become so cheesy?" Nicole asked him cheekily, punching his arm playfully.

"When I decided I had something to say." Nicole raised an eyebrow at these words, gasping as she saw him lower himself on one knee and pulling a small box from his back pocket.

Tears stung her eyes and she smiled widely, shocked. He continued to speak, "Ever since the day I gave you that dreamcatcher for you birthday a year ago, I've felt something big for you. I've felt something special.

"I may not be the type of person who's great at romance and flirting, but I know one thing for sure. I can make you feel loved. Which is why I have one thing to ask you. Nicole Von Ronsenburg, will you marry me?"

Nicole nodded, letting the tears fall and trickle down her rosy cheeks, red with all of her emotions. "Yes, Dante, I will."

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I awoke from my dreams, an unintentional smile plastered to my lips. That dreamcatcher did work, for it made me realize my true passions.

Whose to say dreams can't come true? Because in my case, that's exactly what happened.