'She Doesn't Get It' - A Josh Hutcherson Fanfic.

part twenty-seven.

Part 27, Josh's POV:

I told Jennifer to visit her parents or something, but only to leave me and Thalia alone since I was supposed to propose to her. I had it planned out and everything. Tell her about the movie, small talk then ask her to be mine forever. I called her parents the next day after the celebration for Thalia. Her parents were skeptic about the whole thing because we're young. They did though, end up saying yes, because they married when her mom was already pregnant with Thalia during that time. I was so relieved and ecstatic to keep nothing between us. 

My career can't own me or the people I love. Acting is what I do best and love but I deserve a wife and kids too, don't I? My fans are my life and I won't make myself choose over anyone- that's not the way I wanna go.

I woke up an hour earlier than Thalia today and texted Jennifer if she can take her shopping today and gave them my card because I need to buy an engagement ring. I have the proposal all planned out and she has no clue that tomorrow night, I'll be trembling and she'll be ordinarily happy. 

We're in the kitchen now talking and such.

"What do you guys wanna do?" Thalia asks and takes a bite of a bagel.

"Let's go shopping!" Jen screams to Thalia. Perfect, I think.

Thalia turns to the fridge and I give Jen a quick thumbs up.

"Alright, Josh babe, wanna go?" Thalia asks with a carton of orange juice in her hand.

I smile at her, "No thanks, I'll meet up with the director for casting." I hate lying to her but I have to find this perfect ring with Amandla and Alex.

There is tension between Alex and I but he says he doesn't love her anymore, if you can ever un-love someone. I give Jen and Thalia my card and I dress back in my clothes from last night and drive home to shower then change in fresh clothes. I pull out black jeans, a red and black flannel unbuttoned with a white tee underneath, and a leather jacket with some black converse.

My phone rings and I look at the caller ID and it's Amandla.

"Hey Amandla," I start.

"Hey Josh, are we still looking for the ring today?" She asks very secretive and trying to keep in her excitement.

"Haha, yes we are. Are you ready so I can pick you and Alex up?" I ask.

"Yeah, I'm ready!" 

"Alright, be there soon." We end the call and I get another call from Alex.

"Hey man," I answer.

"Hey Josh, we're still going?" He asks.

"Yeah, do you need me to drive or you wanna meet up there?"

"Either one is fine," He replies.

"Then I'll pick you up along with Amandla,"

"Okay bye." We end the call but he didn't speak in any emotion either.

I walk around the house and I notice it's not big enough for a family.

1 master bedroom, a guest room, and an upstairs bedroom with two bathrooms and a small kitchen.

I hate the kitchen so I think the next move is to actually move houses.

I run out the house and jump into my car.

I pick up Amandla and Alex. We stop at Zales but Amandla and Alex, including myself, don't find any ring special enough for Thalia.

We move on two stores and I walk in and find a ring I like. I get approval from Alex and Amandla then call Mr. & Ms.'s Grace. They come in a few minutes since they flew in for it. It has a round diamond in the center set with pave diamonds on the platinum setting.

"It's beautiful, Josh." Mrs. Grace says as we all stare in awe.

"It's perfect for my little girl," Mr. Grace speaks up.

"It's amazing!" Amandla says.

"She's gonna love it." Alexander states.

"This one's it." I say. I pay for it in full and Mr. Grace pulls me aside.

"Josh, you're proposing to my little girl and you know my wife and I respect you and what you do, we don't want to see you two rush in this too fast. We got married at the same age and situation you're in. She beat cancer, Josh," He chokes a bit. "Don't hurt my baby girl. She deserves every bit of happiness."

I'm actually so glad he took time to acknowledge us.

"She's my world now too, Mr. Grace. I won't hurt her let alone anyone else. She's my life too."

We hug quickly and walk back to the others and Mrs. Grace saying how happy she is.

We all go back home and since Thalia doesn't know about her parents being back home, they're staying at a hotel.

I go back to Jennifer's condo after dropping Alex and Amandla off. I go home quickly and put the ring in a safe before.

"Hey guys!" I yell.

"We're in here!" They reply in unison, coming from Thalia's room.

They have a bucket of cookies 'n cream ice cream, twinkies, chocolate chip cookies, doritos nacho cheese and a a gallon of coke spread throughout those two sitting criss crossed on the floor.

"Yup, she's pregnant." Jen laughs at the sight of my face watching this.

Thalia sits there with a mouthful of ice cream smiling up at me.

"Well aren't you adorable," I say to Thalia.

"I know I am." Jen says with a cheesy smile on her face.

"Oh you too," I reply. "What'd you guys buy?"

"We went to some vintage stores and bought a new lamp," Thalia starts. "And some nice dresses and tops, shorts and sweats. It was so much fun, thanks you two." She finishes.

"Anything for my two girls." I say cheeky.

"Aw, Josh you're so sweet." Jen says in a joking lisp.

"Anyway, I was wondering if you wanna have lunch tomorrow at an italian restaurant my friends parents own?" I ask Thalia.

"Sure, I have a nice dress I wanna wear before my belly gets bigger." She laughs.

"Alright, I'll take your car to my house and i'll pick you up at 12, ok?" 

"Sure, heres the keys."

"Bye baby, I love you." She walks me out the door and I give Jennifer a thumbs up letting her know I got the ring and she dances real quick as Thalia and I kiss at the door.

I smile throughout the kiss and she pinches my side, not breaking the kiss.

I give her one last kiss and take the rest of her stuff to mine and plan for the proposal.

My life will start the moment she says 'I do.'