More Than A Skirt

65

The music is slower now, just our close friends are left and a couple of people who are waiting for various rides. Vik is snuggled up to me on the couch, head resting on my shoulder as we listen to stories from Freezy. Everyone's laughter dies down as his tale finishes.

"Josh? I believe you wanted to tell a story."

I nod at Freezy and ignore the confused looks from everyone else. I sit up a bit, subconsciously rubbing at the box in my pocket.

"Okay, once upon a time, there was a guy named Josh."

"OI! You can't use your own name!"

A thud is heard as Sarah whacks the back of Cal's head.

"Josh was a very lonely man who spent his days at work or browsing the internet."

"FOR PORN!"

Everyone winces when the slap comes and Cal looks a bit dizzy now.

"One day he stumbled upon a Tumblr page with the most beautiful boy he'd ever seen. He decided to message them, hoping for some sort of connection. Miraculously, Josh received a reply and he was gone. Through days of messaging, Josh fell more and more in love with the boy from Tumblr, even trusting him enough to meet him in real life."

I feel Vik's head rise from my shoulder as his sleepy mind puts together the pieces.

"The boy was fragile, but fierce. So graceful, but playful. They grew closer and closer, facing obstacles together and overcoming so much. And that leads us to now."

I pull the box from my pocket and set it on my leg. Collective gasps spring up and Vik has tears going down his cheeks.

"Now, before you freak out, Baby. It's not a wedding ring. But a promise for one."

I take the jewelry out and place it on his awaiting hand.

"I promise one day, that little band will turn into the real thing, but for now, I just want you to know how much I love you Vik. Honestly, my life is so much better now that you're here."

With tears rolling down his face and a million-watt smile, Vik throws himself at me into a passionate kiss. Our friends cheer as we practically make out on the sofa. I can't help but smile when I feel the cold metal of the ring when Vik's fingers run through my hair.