Marry Me

Chapter Six

Reiner
Everyone was still in shock... I couldn't seem to form any of my words, except for Bert who waved his hand in front of my face and smiled
"I remember everything! It's like I never left.."
Once I heard his voice again, I instantly snapped out of it and pulled him into my embrace. He seemed to be shocked since he didn't even move but soon wrapped his arms around me.
"I'm so... Glad... " I said and kissed his head lightly.
Melinda smiled and clapped cheerfully.
"I'm happy you're back Bert!"
Jean walked over to us first, Marco following, and they both hugged Bert also. Soon almost everyone was watching us, but I didn't care. I have him back... I smiled even bigger still holding onto Bert tight...
After about 15 minutes of hugs, stares, and smiles, I decided to fill Bertholdt's order. I got up and held Bert's hand as I did and kissed it gently.
"I'll be right back babe... I wanna make that coffee for you"
Bert smiled and nodded. And then I went over to the changing room to get ready.
Bert
It's hard to explain really... It was like I learned a bunch of things all in one time, and it kept flooding in. I'm just happy everything is back, including the engagement... It's weird because I still have memories from the amnesia me, and it's really hard to imagine that being me also. Reiner seems happy I'm back though, and everyone else. But I wonder... Are we still going to get married? What if the 'other me' ruined my chance? I was snapped out of my thoughts by Marco who was tapping my shoulder like crazy.
"Bert!! You were spacing out like crazy..."
He sat down in Reiner's seat beside me and had a small smile across his face.
"S-sorry. I'm just thinking... This whole experience is confusing" I said looking down at my shoes.
I felt Marco pat my shoulder and I looked up at him to see a full smile on his face.
"I can't imagine. But it will be okay, and it will be like it never happened"
After we left the café, Marco and Jean had to go somewhere important, which I have no idea what that is.. While Melinda stayed and continued to work, covering for Reiner. Me and him walked towards the car and he flashed me a quick smile. Which in response I blushed and pursed my lips. He halts his fast walking and steps in front of me, picking my chin up to face him.
"You know... I really wanna kiss you right now.." I blush darker, looking down at our feet.
He chuckles "Bertl you're as cute and shy as ever. That never changed even when you lost your memory"
I try to say something which was going to be 'I was never shy' which was a lie, but it was quickly cut off by the gentle touch of his lips. As soon as I feel them I close my eyes relaxing... He puts his hand up to my cheek, deepening the kiss and holding me by my waist with his other hand. Every action seemed to take my breath away like this was my first kiss or something.. I think it was just the way he was performing the kiss. It was very passionate, very soft and gentle, but enough to make you melt. This is the way he always kissed, but for some reason, this kiss was even more perfect. I wonder if it was his way of showing how much he missed me... But then again, it's just a thought. After a while of holding the kiss in place, I finally pull away catching my breath from the passionate kiss. I look up at him and realize we were in the middle of a parking lot, almost full-on making out, and yet he seemed only slightly flustered. Yet me, on the other hand, was a blushing, panting mess. He smiles and looks back at me
"You are... Amazing Bertl" he says, almost sounding out of breath.
I blush and smile "You are too.."
His cheeks form a light blush and chuckle once again. He then takes my hand and leads me to the car
"Let's go home Bertholdt"
. . .
I sat on the couch, putting my feet up on the nearby stool and waiting for Reiner. He said he wanted to watch my favorite movie genre: horror. Reiner used to hate horror and freak out almost every scene. While I love everything about it. He's gotten better now though and as the movies become scarier and scarier over the years, I start to become more of the one who freaks out. Yet it's still my favorite genre still. Reiner walked inside the living room, holding a huge bowl of popcorn. He plopped on the couch beside me, laying the popcorn bowl in between us while grabbing the remote with his other hand, putting on the movie. He looked over at me with a smirk
"You gonna jump and spill all the popcorn on us again?" He chuckled
I pouted like a baby "N-no!! I'm not! I love these movies they just... Get scary.." I trailed off trying to not let him hear me
I turn to face the screen and I feel his arm swing around my neck and he pulled me closer to him, instantly making me blush.
"Don't worry Bert, I'm here" he gives me his usual smile
I nod and place my head on his chest, nuzzling into his shirt while eating little pieces of popcorn. Even though the movie was scary, surprisingly Reiner jumped and I was only a little scared. It ended up being Reiner cuddled into my chest afterward which made me smile like a dork for the whole rest of the movie. Once it was over I looked down to see a sleeping Reiner. I smiled "so cute.."
I bent down and kissed him on the cheek, rubbing my hand through his hair.  After a while of doing this, I was getting sleepy myself. I let out a loud yawn and nuzzled against Reiner, and I quickly laid the empty bowl of popcorn on the floor, which gave us more room to snuggle. As soon as I was tightly cuddled up to him, my eyes closed and instantly I fell asleep...
...
I thought I was dreaming but as my eyes adjusted I realized I wasn't... I rubbed my eyes again to make sure I was looking at the house right... The same house... Was it? The whole room was filled with decorations and seemed to have a... Wedding theme... I blushed madly... Did Reiner do this..? W-wait!! Is he saying we are getting married now!? That's when I realized he wasn't on the couch with me... It must have been him! I jumped up to go find him, looking in each room and while I was in ours I heard the door open... I rushed over to it to see Reiner holding some flowers and he was all dressed up. O-oh gosh...
"R-Reiner. What are you doing?" I questioned
He gave me a smile "A wedding... Remember sleepy head I told you early in the morning"
I shook my head "I don't remember you telling me!! Reiner, I'm not dressed, we haven't gotten anything for our wedding and I thought we agreed on a fall wedding! It's beautiful but-" I was cut off my Reiner's laughter. H-huh...
I looked at him bewildered "What's funny?"
He chuckled "Well I'm gonna remind you... Jean purposed to Marco last night! And Jean texted me, wanting to have the wedding now and we had no place rented so... I volunteered to have it here"
I still had a very puzzled look on my face... "And how do you expect to have a wedding in an apartment?" I asked
He rubbed the back of his head, still smiling but more awkwardly as if he was trying to come up with a good reason
"Well... Jean did tell me they didn't have a lot of friends or family... It will be a small wedding! And it's cute because this is where they met, you knew Marco and you invited him over, and I invited Jean. It will be so perfect if they had it here!" I gave him a look, rubbing my chin deciding if this was a good idea... "Come onnnn" Reiner whined.
I sighed and nodded "Okay... But we gotta get these couches and stuff in a corner of the room first"
He smiled and nodded "Sure! No problem"
After that, we worked together and got everything cleared so there would be enough of an area to dance and for the food and drinks. We decided that the door should be open, and we should have both of them walk into the room together, as some kind of... Aisle. But a hallway instead. I kept thinking if this was really a good idea... Or even romantic. But Reiner was right this is where they met.. And Jean brought it up so he must agree that it is a good idea. I still remember how they met. It was.. around 2 years ago... About two months after me and Reiner met...
Flashback
I was walking side by side with Marco, both of us in a very good mood. Marco was always happy. He was humming a tune walking down the sidewalk. But, for me, it was because I have a perfect boyfriend, a perfect family and a new apartment I just got, which is about time I got one! I'm 23 years old and didn't even have my own place, but now I finally have it and it feels great. Hopefully one day Reiner will move in with me, but until then it's just me and my friend Marco have been living together. Marco and I have been friends since high school, and he's been a really good friend to me over the years; but since he's a good friend that also means he's very protective. This also means he wants to meet my new boyfriend, and he seems to have very high expectations. This could be good or bad... Marco usually likes anybody but it takes a lot to impress him when it comes to me. I just hope Marco likes Reiner because I think I love him.. and I would hate to hate Marco dislike him. I quickly shake the thought out of my head and form a small smile, glancing over at Marco.
"So we're almost there.." I say, trying to hide the anxious sound in my voice. Marco flashed me a smile and answered back "Yup! And then I'll get to see this boyfriend you've been talking about"
I blush darkly, remembering the many days I told Marco about how perfect Reiner was. I try to hide my red face by turning my head away, but Marco saw it instantly.
 "Oh?" He chuckled, "You must really like him huh?"
 My cheeks were still burning hot, and getting hotter every word Marco said about Reiner.
  Marco playfully ruffled my hair and smiled, even more, the sunlight reflecting on his tan skin, making his freckles almost shine in the light.
"I bet he's a great guy and make you blush like that"
Marco's sweet words made me smile again, easing the anxious feeling I've been having over his and Reiner's meeting. Marco continued his humming as we walked down the trail to Reiner's house. I'm very used to Marco's humming. He loves music and almost every song that's popular on the radio, he'll know. Music seems to calm Marco down, and even control his emotions. Sometimes he'll be in a good mood and a certain song could ruin his entire day or make it better. I mean, I loved music too, but Marco was almost obsessed. His humming abruptly and I looked ahead realizing we were here.
"This is the house you showed me in the picture right?" Asked Marco. I nodded and walked ahead of him, heading for the door. 'Pleaseeee!' I whined to myself 'make Marco like him!'
I knocked on the door, instantly the door flew open, and I saw Reiner standing in the doorway with a smile.
"Oh hey, babe," said Reiner sweetly. I smiled back, blushing slightly, "hey, Reiner... I brought my friend... Marco" I pointed beside me and Marco stood tall, looking at Reiner. Reiner seemed to tense up, since he knew of Marco's judging people quick, especially first impressions. "Hey t-there, I'm Reiner, Bertl's boyfriend" He stuck his hand out and Marco shook it, his smile forming. That's a good sign... "Oh please, come in!"
Reiner walked inside and I and Marco soon following, Marco's smile still on his face. So far, so good. The house was very nice, tan carpet, freshly painted walls, some really nice furniture, it was almost flawless. I've only seen it a few times, but I loved going over Reiner's house. It was very welcoming when you walked inside, like an actual home. Marco spotted the couch as soon as I did, and were ready to sit down and relax when we both realized there was an unknown man sitting there. Marco cocked his head as if he didn't understand, and me, being the jealous person I am, started thinking everything negative about this guy
"W-who's this Reiner?" He turned to me and smiled, "Oh, this is my best friend, Jean. Jean meet my boyfriend Bertholdt and his best friend, Marco"
My thoughts faded slightly and I smiled, "Nice to meet you"
I guess me and Reiner wanted our friends to meet each other huh? Jean stood up and stuck his hand out, "Me too," I shook his hand and he turned to Marco doing the same. Very polite... Didn't get it from Reiner that's for sure. He acts polite around people when I remind him but in reality, he is the kind of dude that says 'yo, what's up?' Rather than 'how are you?' But then again, I like that about him. Maybe this guy has a couch like me, telling him to be polite when he's not.
Marco took the taller man's hand in his and smiled, a very... awkward smile. I knew that look right away.
"Yeah, I hope you don't mind, Bertl. I just wanted you to meet him too"
I nod and stand there, still taking glances at a flustered Marco playing with his hand, mostly the one Jean shook.
"Oh its no problem!" I said, trying to think of a way to make this meeting get good! "We should play a game or something!"
Reiner seemed to jump out of his skin knowing I'd pick my favorite game, which he never liked to play
"Truth or Dare!!" I said with a cheeky smile, Marco though, was still transfixed on Jean. I nudged Marco and he quickly snapped out of it, "Y-yes that sounds like a perfect idea!"
I chuckle slightly, looking at Jean who was trying to act like he didn't notice Marco's stares, as he sat on the couch staring at his feet.
Reiner sighed in defeat and smiled, "Okay, let's play"
...
I sat down on the carpet, the other three in a circle, almost with a look of anticipation. I was proud that I picked a game everyone actually liked, besides Reiner, who hated this game. He said it was because of its overuse, and because I played it wrong. There's no wrong way to play Truth or Dare!! Yet Reiner thinks otherwise.
"Okay.." I said drawing out the word as if there was a huge reveal following, "Marco... Truth or Dare?"
Marco looked at me with a worried expression, and reluctantly said, "Truth.."
"Is it true... That you've never had a boyfriend?"
Marco's face instantly flustered and he looked off in the corner, nodding his head. Reiner chuckled and Jean let out an 'awe', which made Marco blush even more.
"B-Bertholdt! Truth or Dare!" Marco said still not facing anyone in the circle.
I chuckled and replied 'dare'. Marco then smiled and said, "Okay! Then I dare you to..." He looked at Reiner with an evil look "I dare you to give Reiner a lap dance in front of all of us!"
I gasped at his dare, and Reiner turned 5 shades darker.
"No!! Absolutely not!!" I exclaimed
Marco laughed and shook his head, "Nope. Part of the game my friend."
Jean just chuckled, probably not even knowing what to say at this point.
I sighed... "Its gonna be the worst lap dance in history..."
I reluctantly stood up, and loomed over Reiner, blushing so hard there was probably steam coming out of my ears. Honestly, Reiner looked the same, which made me even more nervous. 'Ugh! This is gonna be so bad! I'm never gonna survive this...'
The last 40 minutes were the most embarrassing, yet fun, moments of the day. I gave Reiner a personal lap dance, of course, I wasn't going to let Marco and Jean see anything. Reiner sat on the bed, laid back, flustered and smiling at me, as I was putting my shirt back on. After I was done, and ready to head back out, Reiner, said this.
"Wow... You might need to do that again~"
I blushed dark and jumped on him, tackling him to the bed. "No! Never again!"
He chuckled and gave me a soft peck, holding me tight
"You think Marco and Jean are giving each other more than lap dances?"
I laughed and nodded, "Probably! They've been staring at each other since they met!"
...
At home with Marco, he told me how Jean gave him his number, telling him to 'please' call him. Marco was blushing and freaking out like a fangirl.
"O-oh my gosh! Bertl, he is so sweet and hot, and.." Marco ruffled his own hair still blushing, "Just perfect!!"
"We talked non stop, and he was giggling at all of my corny jokes! He actually liked them! I'm so happy that I dared you for that lap dance! It gave us more time to talk."
I flashed him an angry look, "Yeah! And you're lucky I wasn't too bad, or I wasn't going to have a boyfriend anymore!"
Marco laughed, "Nooo!" He hugged me and shook me slightly, "I bet, one day, we'll be getting married to those two! Together, best friends, getting married to perfect guys!"
I blushed and nodded, "Yeah! I hope so... But I think its too soon for marriage but.."
Marco laughed, "Of course... But... I can still see it!"
I kind of always laughed at Marco's sudden idea of marriage. I didn't picture it because I never thought anyone would want to marry me... But... I knew Marco would marry Jean, ever since that first day.
And now, we're both engaged, and he's getting married... Now! So, in the end, Marco was 100% right...
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(A/N)
Hey guys, sorry for the inactivity. I've been doing a lot of stuff, but I guess its eased up a bit.
I realize this story needs HEAVY editing, so if you're reading it still, and you notice some mistakes, please excuse me.
I plan to edit this one, with my others as well. But thank you for being patient, and still reading, even getting me to hundreds of reads, it's really appreciated. But, I will continue this story, as it reaches its final chapter. Afterward, I will edit the story and I hope you'll find it easier to read with better grammar 😂
Anyways, thanks again!
~Marco