The Boy, The Girl, and The Game (Artemi Panarin)

Marry Me

Artemi

Annabelle stood before me looking as beautiful as ever. Her long blonde hair was set in natural waves and free just the way I like it. Her dress kept her warm but still showed off enough to drive me insane. I stand nervously as everything I had planned had flown out my head. In that moment I forgot everything I worked so hard making out, all I know is that it was worth it. I stick my shaky hand out and she grows a smile. She drops Pucks leash allowing him to search for food and she makes her way to me. I take her hand in mine then pull her close. I lace my fingers through hers then place my other hand on her waist closing the space between us. Her other arm rests on my shoulder as we slowly swayed to the music. The song Marry Me by Train plays in the background and I feel myself connecting to that song more than I should. If I ever find the courage to say what I needed to then I hope she likes what I'm saying. I look down into her eyes and see so many emotions, the strongest one being love. "What you did today, that was really amazing and thoughtful. I really appreciate it" she says softly, looking up into my eyes. "It's crazy to see this life we built together, the memories we've made so far and friends we have. I can only imagine what the future hold for us" I admit. "This journey today, much like ours to this moment, it was amazing. Every second I was excited to see what's next, a smile permanently etched on my face as I go in search for something I was looking for so long. And in the end, all my happiness always leads straight to you. I couldn't wait to feel the way I feel when you look at me. The way you hold me close so I could never slip away. I know you're always listening but today just proves that this relationship is so much more than a boy and a girl in love. We're thriving together and it's only been half a year. But I know that our love will only grow stronger and that's slightly terrifying, but absolutely rejuvenating at the same time. I love living life because I'm living it with you" she smiles. I don't know what to say so I just place a kiss on her lips. Right then every doubt I had about us was taken away. I knew that it was going to be her and I until the end of time and I needed her to know that I was serious about us and didn't want to lose what we had. "I need to do something but you can't freak out on me, okay" I ask and she nods biting her lip. I dig in my pocket and take out a small black box. I look at it then her and her eyes grow wide. I hope this was the right decision.

"Annabelle, such a beautiful name for beautiful girl. For the longest time I thought I would never find a girl like you because girls like that didn't exist. I was looking for someone who was independent in the sense that they didn't need me but still wanted me around. Someone who never tried too hard but still succeeded in every aspect. Someone who was unselfish and gave just to give, not to get a reward for it. Someone who had passions and was willing to learn along side of me. Someone who never says no, who takes every opportunity and turns it into a positive. Someone who can out think every situation but still loved to mess around. I drew you up a hundred times but never would I have imagined just how great the real you was. You're never bothered by the guys and even though you're fighting yourself you still manage to help everyone along the way. I know it's hard to keep straight, but you never faltered when the guys or your brother needed you. And although you're scared of making mistakes, I know that when there is one you'll know what to do. You always do.
From day one you've had me hooked. I needed you like a hockey player needs ice. Every waking moment was spent thinking about you and for the first time I wasn't worried about what everyone thought of me. All I cared about was what you thought of me, and I know you think the world of me. I can see it in the way you look at me. I was thinking about how great my life would be with you by my side. And even though I thought up of a million scenarios of us being together, none of them were quite as nice as what we got going here. We have something that no one else has, we can communicate without forcing it, we genuinely want to be with each other and no matter how bad our friends pressure us to be this perfect couple we always seem to find ways to make each other smile through it all.
Over the past six months I've gotten to know the real you, and she's pretty cool. You let me into your heart and your family and you made a effort to understand mine. You did by far the nicest thing anyone has ever done for my by bringing the people who raised me here to see just what they've been able to do. You didn't have to do that but I'm so glad you did. You've never made me feel unwanted or not loved, I feel on top of the world and that's only because I have you besides me to rule. I know six months isn't that long, but I also know that you're special. Rules don't really apply to someone like you. I know you bring what no one else has to offer and I need to know that you feel the same way. So I'm purposing as a way for me to show you that I'm very serious about us and that whenever we're ready we can get married. We can wait a year or a day or five years. I just want you to know that I will support you through it all as you have for me. You're a special girl Belle, and you deserve things like this all the time. So here I am saying Annabelle, will you marry me" I ask getting on one knee and trying my best to open the box with my trembling hands. A tear slips and she nods her head quickly as I let out a sigh. I slip the ring on and it fits perfectly, just like Amanda said it would. I return to me feet and she jumps into my arms. I squeeze her tight as Puck decided to join in. "I love you so much" she whispers into my neck. I place her back on her feet and grab her hand. "I love you too" I smile. I bring her to the table and we enjoy the nice meal. It feels like nothing has changed besides the diamond ring on her finger. As the meal comes to a close I see her looking out over the city. You could see everything from here. "So when do you want to get married" I wonder. "I don't know. I don't really care when. As long as I'm marrying you it doesn't really matter" she shrugs. "So if I said that we could go to Vegas right now and get married would you" I ask. "Well yeah" she laughs. "Nice to know, but I won't allow that because I was to watch you walk down the isle and cry because it's the prettiest thing I have ever seen" I smile. We finish dinner and grab Puck before heading to our home.