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Chapter 40

Scott POV

I'm nervous. Very nervous. Actually, I think nervous is an understatement. I'm terrified. All of my friends and my family keep telling me that I shouldn't be so scared, and that Stiles really loves me. I know that, of course I know that, but that doesn't make me calm down. The butterflies are still flying around in my stomach constantly as the days continue to go by, getting closer and closer to the day that I'm planning to propose. Lydia, Allison, Malia and Kira have all been helping me out plan this, and I'm grateful for their help. I'm kind of a bit clueless when it comes to romantic gestures, and according to Allison, oblivious to romance altogether. That kind of hurt me very slightly to hear that from Allison, considering I did date Allison back in high school. I don't let it get to me too much though.

When Kira and I had told Malia, Lydia and Allison what I was planning to do, they all squealed with excitement and almost crushed me in hugs. I swear that Lydia said 'finally' as she buried her face into my shoulder, which made me go bright red and my heart stutter a little bit. They all wanted to help plan it out with me though, which is good. They also helped me tell the rest of my friends and family what I was planning to do. They are all very happy for me also, especially my mom. She gave me a warm, comforting hug as tears rolled down her face and told me that she was so proud of me and she just knows that this will work out this time. It definitely made it easier for me, knowing that my mother supports me in this too. I'm also glad that she is confident in thinking this will work. I am too. I think everyone is.

Anyway, it doesn't take very long (well, it doesn't feel like long for a few weeks to go by anyway) for the day to arrive. Everything is all organized. I have the ring in a box in my back pocket. I pace back and forth in my bedroom, wringing my hands together as my heart wants to leap out of my chest. I think I'm sweating slightly, and it makes me feel a bit ridiculous. I shouldn't be this overwhelmed and nervous. Yes, I know nerves are good because it means that you care about what you're doing, but as Kira said a few weeks ago, I don't want to pass out before I can even ask the most important question that I'll ever ask.

I glance at my watch for a moment to check the time. It's 5:24pm. Okay, Stiles should be here in a few minutes. I'm taking him out to dinner and then to a concert for a band I know he likes. Well, Lydia managed to get me the tickets because I'm terrible with that stuff and Allison recommended me the fancy restaurant that I should take Stiles to. Kira and Malia are looking after Claudia and Jason tonight for Stiles and I so we can have this date night. None of this would be possible tonight without the help of my friends, and I'm so grateful for them. I can't help but laugh a little (the laugh sounding kind of nervous and awkward) at the thought that Stiles thinks that this is just a regular date night. Boy, will he be wrong.

I stare at myself in the mirror for a few moments, making sure that I look okay. I frown and bite my lip slightly at the tie that is definitely not done up right. I've never been amazing at doing up ties. I can't go out with Stiles with the tie looking like this. I'll look ridiculous and I know Stiles will never let it go. I start trying to fiddle with the tie to fix it, but I think I'm just making it worse. I make a small noise of irritation, but then I jump in surprise as I hear someone knock on my bedroom door and walk in before I can say anything. I sigh a little in relief when I see that it's just my mom. She came over earlier and we were talking about my proposal tonight. She still seems really excited and happy for me.

I turn away from the mirror and face my mom. I watch as a proud and happy expression forms on her face and her eyes seem to fill with tears. She covers her mouth with her hand for a moment as she makes some sort of happy noise as she gazes at me with happiness and love, which makes me smile and blush lightly, my nerves calming down to see my mom so happy for me.