the flame in the snow // jack avery

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Marli's POV

Tonight was going amazing, we decided to do karaoke with fans and I met some girls who wanted to dance with me. It was super fun, one of the best shows so far. Saffron and I enjoyed our last night together by singing and dancing. 

M- "Hey guys, I haven't performed this song in a while but in order to, I need a very special person. This guy helped me perform this the first time I sang it. Now, he's here as one of my best friends, please welcome, Corbyn Besson" 

Corbyn came out with his guitar and we sat down-

M- "Thankyou for your endless support, I would've never been here without you guys"

*cheering*

M- "And thankyou to the one man who helped me learn what love is, Jack, I love you to the stars and back"

I couldn't see Jack in the crowd but I knew he heard me. I hugged Corbyn and we walked to the food table. I grabbed a drink and walked over to everyone. 5SOS was about to perform so I went up to introduce them. 

M- "Hey guys, don't we all love Australians? What about 4 of them? Here come my very close friends, 5 Seconds of Summer!"

They ran out, I handed the mic to Luke. 

L- "Thanks M. Hey everyone, we're so lucky to be here tonight, so here's our song, inspired by Marli, Good Girls"

A- "You guys are crazy, thankyou!"

They continued playing, when they were finished I was ready to go up to announce Selena but Saffron stopped me. Instead of Selena coming out, Jack did. I looked around to make sure he was actually up there and he was. 

Okay, no denying I was in tears. I watched him, and sang along. I looked over at Saffron who was filming with her camera. I don't know why, my shows are filmed already. I focused back on Jack.

His voice was amazing, I was in awe, I am so lucky. He stopped singing, Daniel ran on stage, took his guitar and winked at me. Jack grabbed the mic and came over to me. 

J- "Marli, Lia. Ever since I met you, you've been the light in my life. We've been through everything together and I will always be here for you. You're the most beautiful, kind and generous person I know and I am beyond thankful of you. Without you, I wouldn't be half the man I am today. Everyone loves you Marli, your smile can make even the saddest person feel happier. I remember when I was with Kian, JC, Logan, Jake, Ian, Paul and the PM boys before tour, I asked them a very specific question, and now, I'm here to ask you. Marli Paul, I want to spend the rest of my life with you and I want to wake up to you every morning, please make me the happiest man alive and marry me?"

I had to register what he just said, but without hesitating I pulled him up off the floor and kissed him passionately. 

M- "One hundred times yes"

He kissed me again and everyone cheered. Selena and Jonah cracked giant confetti cannons off stage and the roof of the stadium opened to reveal fireworks. I looked up and felt overwhelming happiness. I look back at Jack and he is looking at me, 

J- "Marli, I love you"

M- "Well I guess now I can tell you what my username means" I giggled. 

J- "What Liaa?"

M- "Yeah, the nurse called me Mrs Avery the day we lost Hunter, I loved it and at that moment I knew I wanted to be with you forever"

J- "I love you"

M- "I love you more, wait did you say you asked the guys permission?"

J- "I did, I know how much the relationships with those guys mean to you"

I kissed his cheek again. 

J- "So many kisses"

I laughed and saw Selena walk onto stage. 

S- "This one is for the newly engaged couple, I love you Marli and I'm so happy that you found someone who treats you right"

I ran on stage when she finished and hugged her tight. I turned to the crowd and started applauding Selena. 

She continued singing her songs and I went back to Jack. Harvey came down and ran up to me, spinning me in a hug. 

H- "Congratulations Marki"

M- "ahhh thankyou"

H- "I have to go on but I'll come and find you later, we're all taking you and Jack out"

M- "Love you Harv"

He winked at me and ran on stage, kissing Selena's cheek as she walked off. I whistled and Harvey blushed. Selena went over to some fans and called me over. I squeezed Jack's hand and went over. 

S- "So Marli, we have some gorgeous girls here, who have a crush on Harvey"

M- "Ooooh well, when he finished, I'll bring him over" I winked at them. 

I looked over to the stage as Harvey was getting ready to perform. 

H- "Hey guys, my own congratulations to Marli and Jack, you are the ultimate ship"

Everyone laughed and he got the mic- 

The energy in the room was amazing. I introduced Harvey to those girls and they've been talking non-stop. 

The show eventually ended, and Jack and I went back to my room. We got changed and went back out with everyone else- 

We went out to a club and had fun. Nothing set in until I was back in the hotel, in Jack's arms. 

I'm getting married.