Left Behind

Traditions

Danny stopped dancing. He looked at Jessica with a confused look. Jessica broke away from him and shook her head.

"Sorry, That was just- weird." Jessica says taking a few steps back.

"What, Jessica no... it wasn't weird. Was that a proposal?" He says

"Maybe."

"Did you just ask me to marry you?" Danny says with a chuckle

"Yes! Okay yes!"

"Oh... wow." He grins taking Jessica's hands.

"You never said yes or no." Jessica says

"Yes, of course I'll marry you. Are you crazy? Did you think I'd say no?" Danny says with excitement.

"Well I don't know!" Jessica says shrugging her shoulders

"I've wanted to marry you since the day I started dating you in high school."

"Oh! That's a long time..." she grins

"I feel like I should have asked. Isn't that tradition? The guy asks the girl in a cheesy way? I didn't know you'd be ready."

"Fuck traditions! Has anything about our relationship been traditional? I mean we are doing this our way. And as for being ready, I'm ready if you are. I want to be with you forever."

"That's true... our relationship is in a way untraditional. I like it that way. I want to be with you too."

Jessica smiles up at Danny and he puts his arms around her. Danny passionately kisses Jessica then spins her around.

"Let's do it tomorrow." Jessica says

Danny widens his eyes "What? Tomorrow? You want to get married tomorrow?" Danny says

"Yes! We can go to city hall and get married. Fuck work let's just go! I mean fuck everything, traditions, big weddings, white gowns!"

"Whoa... Jessica slow down!"

"Danny! I want to do this. I'm so sure about you. I love you so much. I just want to marry you and be your wife."

"Jess, I want to be your husband but there is a lot we have to think about. How would our families feel if we just ran off and got married without them? They'd be crushed. I know my mom would. I mean damn Angelica did this and my mom is still pissed and it's been twenty years.... and your mom, she'd want to see you get married."

Jessica sighs then sits down on the couch. "I just want it to be special between you and I. Big weddings aren't my thing."

"I know baby but this is big. This involves family. Family is important."

"I'm sorry... maybe I just went a bit over my head."

Danny sits next to Jessica and kisses her cheek. "Don't apologize. We'll get married and it will be special."

"Thank you." Jessica smiles

//

The next day-

Danny rolls over to Jessica's side of the bed and continuously kisses her. Jessica smiles then turns to Danny and kisses his lips.

"Good morning."

"Good morning." He chuckles

Jessica sits up then runs her hands through her hair. "Would you consider us engaged?" Jessica says randomly

"I think so. Don't you?"

"I do too."

"We just need a ring. Since you asked let me get you a ring."