|just tell me that you love me z.m.|

2.7

A tired Snow slept on Zayn's lap in the car, her fluffy hair molded into Zayn's hand. They were still in Miami, only in a different residence. Zayn and Bella decided to rent a small pent house only ten minutes away from Waliyha's hospital. It had two bedrooms, three bathrooms, a small kitchen and living room- but above all- a big pool.

Bella had been floating all morning while Zayn just soaked in the sun with Snow. Their original plan was to go to a hotel, but no hotel accepted dogs. Bella was upset because how could they not accept Snow? She was family. But, she also understood that some dogs are loud and would disturb other clients. So she brought snow and her waiting credit card somewhere else.

Bella swam gracefully under the water, her long blonde hair cascading behind her as she swam. She stopped once she reached the wall in which Zayn was lying on a reclinable chair. Giggling, she splashed him from the water. Zayn, who was formerly asleep, frowned.

"You're lucky you didn't wet snow." Zayn sighed, "She could get an ear infection Bells."

"You're right I'm sorry." Bella replied softly, getting up out of the pool. She went to her get her towel which laid on another reclinable wooden chair. She picked it up quickly, dropping a small box in the process. Gathering courage, she bent down to pick it up. It was a crystal box, and she could see what was in it simply.

She sucked in a deep breath, opening it and grinning while looking at the golden ring. The ring of promise, the ring of joy and hope and euphoria. The ring of complete commitment. The prettiest, most perfect circle she had ever seen.

When she looked up again, Zayn was smiling at her nervously.

"D-do you w-want to be my wife?" He stuttered, practically having a mental anxiety attack. He was so nervous she would say no. Yes, they had been together for almost five years now but she could say no. Zayn was aware he put her through so much but he did truly love her.

It was insane. He grew to love her more every passing day. He did not know that was possible until now. How love could grow. Yes, he had loved her before, but then they faced death together. They survived physically, and barely survived spiritually. He had given her every reason to leave but she stayed. She was still there. She fed him, bathed him, tolerated him, supported him, and tended to his every need. In illness and in hale she was there. He knew he loved her a year ago- but today he knows just how in love with her he is.

"More than I've ever wanted anything else."

Bella runs beside Zayn, hand out as she stood beside him to give the impression as if he were kneeling-which he obviously couldn't. Zayn took the ring and put it on her finger, hands shaking slightly while doing so.

"I love you," Zayn paused, "words can't even explain how much I truly do." She sat next to him, pressing her cold lips to his warm ones.