Ticks Tocks And Twitches

7. Our pace

|Clockwork|
~November 19th~

It was around noon so it was a bit warm but with a slight cooling breeze passing by every once in a while, the weather was perfect. Toby and I have been walking for about ten minutes when he told me we were getting close. Toby didn't bring me to a park....walking over one more hill we stood staring at a field, but not just any field. It was a beautiful meadow. There were so many flowers and colors that made the whole scene look like it was straight from a movie. I was utterly starstruck.
"Toby...." Was all I managed.
"L-like it? I-I found i-it a-a few d-days ago. I h-hoped you'd l-like i-it." He said rubbing the back of his neck with his free arm.
"Toby....I love it, it's so beautiful." I said still staring.
"S-shall we?" He asked holding out an elbow for me to take. I eagerly took it and pulled Toby down the hill with me.

We found a nice spot under a tree with the perfect amount of shade with a bit of sunlight bleeding through. Toby laid out a blanket for us to sit on and sat the basket down to start our picnic. Toby began pulling out the contents which included peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apples, peaches and for a dessert Toby revealed two slices of cheesecake. Toby also pulled out bottles of water, cups and a bottle of sparkling cider. Setting everything out he began to pour me some cider while I grabbed a sandwich....

We finished most if the food and drinks with just water to spare. Our blanket was littered with apple cores and plastic wrap and an empty bottle of cider. Toby and I laid next to each other, staring at the sun through the tree leaves and watching the clouds as they passed, every once in a while pointing out shapes they made. The time was perfect, the weather was perfect, and Toby was perfect. What more could I ask for? I looked over at Toby to see that he was looking back at me.
"What?" I asked shyly.
"N-nothing. Just e-enjoying t-the view." He said. I looked away and back at the clouds but I knew my blush and smile was obvious.
"Hey C-Clocky, t-there is s-something I n-need t-to tell y-you." Toby said bring my attention back. Oh no....
"I-I'm not sure i-if it's t-that obvious b-but....I k-kinda, you k-know.... l-like you. A-a lot." He finished. His face was beat red, as was mine, and a small, nervous smile was there. We were both nervous.
"I-I know y-you probably d-don't l-like m-me the s-same way but....I j-just wanted y-you to k-know that. A-and I'm s-sorry for t-telling you so s-suddenly but, I-I can't hold i-it i-in anymore. Y-you're just s-so p-perfect....you're p-pretty, y-you're smart, you're e-everything I n-need. I-I understand i-if y-you don't want t-to t-talk to me a-after this b-"
"Toby!" He stopped his venting.
"You didn't need to tell me this. Yes I knew...and yes, I do feel the same. I really like you too. I have for awhile actually, you saved me in the forest and you're the one who helped me when I needed it. Even if I didn't need it, you were there with me." I finished.

Toby just stared at me with shocked eyes.
"Y-you l-like m-me t-too?" He asked in disbelief.
"Y-yeah, I do." I answered.
There was a moment of silence before Toby jumped at me and pulled me into a hug.
"T-thank you....n-no ones e-ever liked m-me before. N-not w-willingly." I felt a tear land on my shoulder.
I hugged back and comforted him with gentle rubs on his back. How could anyone not like Toby? I asked myself. He's perfect.

We stayed like that for a few minutes before Toby pulled away. I didn't really want him to, but I took that as a sign that he was done. I looked at him and wiped the remaining dry tears away and now I hugged him. I put my head on his shoulder and maneuvered my way under his chin. My head fit perfectly there, almost as if I was made to be in this position. With Toby. Toby hugged me back but hesitated to do so. When he did his body instantly relaxed and gave into the hug, his shoulders dropped, his back and arms became less tense and his breathing slowed. He was calm.
"Toby?"
"Y-yes?"
"Do you have anything you want to ask me?"
"...." He was quiet.
"Clockwork....will you be mine?" He asked.
"Of course, I would love that." I said into his chest. He never even stuttered.

I listened to his heart, it was beating rapidly. I listened to mine, it was doing the same. Once again they we're beating at the same pace.

They were beating at our pace.

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A/N- Sorry for the shorter chapter guys but I've been a little busy with work. I did this a little last minute but I hope it was still ok.

Also just a heads up, pay attention to the date on the chapters, after this chapter there may be some time jumps. These jumps may be anything from a few weeks to a month. They won't be often but there will be some here and there. Thanks again for reading and I hope you're enjoying the story!

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