Don't Let Go.

I Do

" Eric, What's our plan? " Violet asks as she cuddles up to Eric more, still looking at the lake in front of them admiring it. " Our plan? What do you mean our plan? " Violet shivers from the cold as a rush of nervous-ness covers her entire body. " Y' know... Lilly, My dad, work, All of it. " Violet says shy. "I mean, I want to be with Lilly since I won't be working as a nurse anymore. But what about my dad? I don't want him to just sneak in. Especially if we're not home."  Violet says rubbing her thumb on Eric's hand as they hold each others. " I already bought the cameras. They're in the attic. I'll set them up tonight if you want. " " No, you don't have to do that. You can do it in the morning." "OK." Eric says giving Violet a smile. 

Eric gets up shoving dirt off his pants. Eric then lowers his hands and picks Violet up, taking her over to the small table where the feast is being held. "Wow. Thank you for doing this. This looks so good!" Violet says as she takes her table cloth and places it on her lap. "Of course. I think it's time we get a little time to ourselves." Eric says placing down the plates and preparing the bread and warm casserole. " I agree. And I'm sorry. Y' know, at Dr. Mathews, I'm sorry  I acted like that. " Eric looks up at Violet as she squeezes her hands. " Vi,  You don't need to apologize for anything okay? " Violet nods her head and looks up at him. Violet takes her fork with her right hand and starts to eat her food on her plate. "Is it still warm? I didn't know if it would still be good or not. " Eric says as he drinks some of the wine from his glass. " Good? It's delicious! Really, the mashed potatoes, corn, and turkey are all really good. It's like Thanksgiving. " Violet says as she places down her fork on the linen napkin. How was Thanksgiving by the way? Did Lilly like the food? " Violet says with a frown. "Vi, She loved it... She ate all of your green bean casserole recipe that I made. She loved it. " Eric says as his eyes get watery. " We visited you... We gave you a card, and I bought you sunflowers. I know how much you love them. " Eric says as he reaches for Violet's hand and caress it. Violet looks down at her leg in hatred.

 " Hey, Vi. Your birthday's coming up! Do you want anything specific? " Eric says. Violet looks up at his eyes. Her eyes get watery. " This is really weird but,I want a leg. " Violet says. "Vi... you know we can't get that back. " " I-I know. I mean I want a fake one. I want a prosthetic leg... So that, even when I do recover this and when I won't have to go to Dr. Mathew anymore, I'll have my life back. I'll be able to walk again, and I can just cover it up so you won't have to see my ugly fake leg with jeans. It's perfect. " Violet says. Eric takes both of Violet's hands in his. 

"Are you sure you want this? " Violet nods her head with a smile on her face.  "OK. I'll get it for you. But just know, it might be later than your birthday. It takes awhile to make them since they have to make sure it fits you." "OK." Violet says as she picks her fork up and continues to finish her food. That left a smile on Eric's face. It made him happy that Violet was happy. Eric then eats his food as Eric jokes about things that Violet said in High School that still makes her giggle. 

After Violet and Eric finish their meal, the fireworks begin. Violet and Eric lay on they're blankets and pillows cuddling each other. Eric caress Violet in his arms as she smiles and looks up at the bright lights shinning in her eyes and loud noises that make her scared- which makes Eric hold onto Violet even stronger. In the middle of the fireworks, Violet turns around and faces Eric- looking into his deep blue eyes. Violet places her right hand on the back of Eric's head and kisses him. With fireworks going off around them and bright lights lighting up their faces, made Violet feel confident, and happy. She felt happy to be on this date with him. To be held in his arms. And to hear their old stories from the past just made Violet blush. She loved Eric, and couldn't ever imagine a world without him. Eric kisses Violet passionately as he places his arms around her. Eric blows in Violet's face as she pulls away quickly- Making her laugh and giggle. Violet pulls away laughing on the ground accidently hitting her head a bit on the grass. " Ha! I love it when you do that! " Violet says blushing uncontrollably. "Do you remember when I first did that?" Eric says. " Yeah! It was after Prom. You invited me to go with you to the party. I remember having so much fun that night! And having cake frosting all over my face. " Violet says blushing. " I have a surprise for you Vi. " Eric says. "Huh? What is it?" 

Eric stands up looking and Violet. "Vi, You have filled my heart with so much happiness and love. over the years. You made me laugh even when I was going through hard times. And waking up to you, is the best part of my day. Hell, the best part of my year. Yes, we have had our fights, and disagreements, but you always find a way to resolve them. I love how you are so caring towards everyone. You are the best girlfriend I could ever ask for. And the best mom Lilly could ever have. " Eric says confidently as he kneels down and reaches inside his pocket as he takes out a little black box out of his jacket. " So, will you make my year by waking up to me everyday forever? " Eric says. 

Violet blushes as a small tear rolls down her face. " E-Eric... " Violet says. " Yes!, I do! " Violet yells happily as she throws herself into Eric's arms and kisses him as fireworks go off behind them. They pull apart as Eric places the beautiful shinning and glimmering ring on Violet's finger. Violet squeals as she hugs Eric tightly as she has a big smile on her face. Violet then daydreamed their future together as tears roll down her face. 

She was overjoyed.