Marriage Proposal from a Princess

*Chapter 12*

Grayson's P.O.V.

As we pull out of the driveway, I take Lacey's hand in my own. I don't know what I'd do without her. She's my everything and has been since I was 20. She helped me through some pretty rough times and vice versa. I don't know where I'd be had she not gotten me that job with her dad. I'll forever be grateful to her.

Once we get back to the house Lacey turns to me. "Do you seriously think I can take care of Kaylie? What if I do something wrong? What if I make a mistake?"

"Sweet pea, life is full of what ifs and risks. You're going to be fine. Cynthia and Jeremy will help you with anything you need. Plus, I'll be by your side through it all."

"Promise?"

"Promise."

I get out of the car to open her door for her. She takes my hand as we walk up to the house. I unlock the door and we walk inside. Once we're in, I lock the door behind us.

I grab her around the waist and nuzzle her neck. She tilts her head to give me more access. After a few seconds, she pulls away and turns around. She leans in to kiss me. Right before her lips touch mine, she moves her mouth next to my ear.

"Good night."

She walks away and I'm stunned. She turns around and laughs when she sees my face. "Payback's a bitch. Isn't it?"

"Payback? For what?"

"For earlier. When we were playing tag with Kaylie."

"Oh, that."

"Yeah, that."

She turns and starts walking off again. I run up and put my arms around her waist to keep her from going anywhere.

She squeals. "Grayson, let me go!"

"I'm sorry."

"Sure you are."

I turn her around in my arms. "I really am." I give her a lingering kiss. "Forgive me?"

"Of course." She gives me another kiss.

I pick her up, making her wrap her legs around my waist.

"Down boy."

I'm confused for a moment. Then I realize that she's talking about my erection straining against my pants.

"Not possible with you around." I see her blush. She's so cute when she does that.

I start walking us towards the bedroom. As soon as we get in there I lay her down on the bed. "You're so beautiful."

She blushes again. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, sweet pea."

She pulls me in for another kiss. Things quickly heat up. In a matter of seconds we're both naked. I flip us around to where she's straddling me. She seems to like this.

I start to rub her breasts. She moans. That only turns me on more. I begin to play with her nipples. This only causes her to moan even louder. I didn't think it was possible to be so in love with somebody.

I take my hands from her breasts and put them on her hips. She lifts up just enough. When she thrusts back down, I thrust my hips up. Her moans are louder than before. We keep up this rhythm until I feel we're both about to come. Just a few more thrusts.

"Grayson!"

My climax comes immediately after hers.

"Lacey!"

She collapses on top of my chest. Our breaths are ragged. After a moment, I roll us onto our sides. I kiss her forehead.

"Goodnight, sweet pea."

"Goodnight."

I feel her snuggle in closer. I wrap my arms tighter around her.

I lay there listening to her breathing. Her breaths finally even out and I know she's asleep.

I love Lacey so much. I'm just scared to tell her. I have this fear that something will happen if I tell her. I'm afraid that if I say 'I love you' I'll stop showing her that I love her. I could say it and then not prove it to be true. Things could go terribly wrong for us. What if she doesn't feel the same way? What if she loves somebody else? What if I'm just a way for her to rebel against her parents? I know life has a lot of 'what ifs' but some of them are just to scary to ask.

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The next morning, Lacey is still asleep when I get up. I decide that I'm going to make her breakfast, since she's made it for me everyday this past week.

I get out of bed and head over to my dresser. I pull out a pair of boxers. I head into my bathroom to take a quick shower.

When I come back into the bedroom, Lacey is still sleeping. I make my way into the kitchen to make her breakfast. I grab the eggs, sausage, and bacon, Lacey's favorite breakfast. I grab a few frying pans from the cabinet. I get to work on her breakfast.

I decided that I was going to ask Lacey to move in with me. She's been here everyday for the past week. I don't see the point of her going back to stay at the house. Besides, Daniel and Janie have been staying there all week. I think her moving on will help me get over the fear of telling her that I love her. If I take it one step at a time, I'll be able to tell her how I actually feel.

Once everything is done cooking, I turn off the stove. I grab a plate and glass from the cupboard. I place the eggs, sausage, and bacon on the plate. I then go to the fridge to grab the orange juice. I pour some in the glass. I then place the glass and plate on a tray. When I'm done, I head into the bedroom.

Walking in, I see Lacey siting up. She smiles when I walk in.

"Morning, sweet pea."

"Morning."

I walk over and set the tray in her lap.

"I made you some breakfast."

"Thank you, but you didn't have to do that."

"Yes, I did. You've been making me breakfast. It was time I did the same for you."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Once she's finished, I put the tray on the bedside table. I move to sit next to her. I take her hands in mine.

"Lacey, I have something to ask you."

"What?" I hear the wariness in her voice.

Taking a deep breath, I dive right in with the question. "Will you move in with me?"

A puzzled expression comes across her face. She's silent too long for my liking. Then a smile replaces the puzzled expression.

She flings her arms around my neck. "Of course!"

I let out the breath I was holding and she laughs.

"Were you nervous?"

"Terribly. I was afraid you'd say no."

"I wouldn't dream of it."

She leans in to kiss me. Things start to heat up again. Looks like I'll have to take another shower. As long as Lacey's the reason, I'll never grow tired of it.