The Way Things Work

Chapter Seventy One

"Two cotton candies please?" Harry asked the tanned middle aged woman that stood in the small booth that was located water front. 

"Of course sir." She smiled politely as Harry paid and took the pink candy floss in return. He handed you the candy and took your other hand into his as you continued to stroll down the boardwalk. You walked up onto the carnival games' section and Harry's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. 

"I've always wanted to win my girl something, here's the best way how." He winked as he literally dragged you over to the ring toss. 

"Ring em' once and a prize is yours!" The carny shouted from behind the counter. 

"One game please?" 

"Sure young lad. Three rings and you only got to hoop one to win! Have a go!" Harry tossed his cotton candy holder in the trash, brushed his hands on his pants and accepted the three rings. He took an athletic position, drew his arm back and tossed. One after another fell onto the bottles, he landed all three and the carny wasn't too happy about it.

"I think we will take the bear." He pointed at the enormous stuffed bear with a stitched heart on the front of it's brown body. It was too big for you to carry so he rested it on his shoulders as it's legs straddled his neck. He held the teddy's hand in one of his own as he interlaced your own. He walked down the boardwalk and onto the beach. You walked for a few minutes until you were completely secluded. You kept walking until you reached a well covered spot behind a few palm trees where Harry had already set up a picnic blanket and a single candle with a rose. He lead you over and he dropped the bear at his feet. He turned to you and gave you a quick peck before looking straight into your eyes. "You love me right?" 

"Of course." You squinted in confusion. 

"I was asking so I knew I could do this." He smiled as he knelt down on the ground and pulled a small box out of his pocket. Your heart flipped and twirled when you realized what was happening. "Sam, we haven't even know each other for a year but I know I can't live with out you. I was so bitter and I wasn't a good person but then you came along. You got me to move the right way and you repaired all of my relationships. I fell for you and I fell hard. You make me smile and laugh more than anyone. You put up with my antics and busy schedule and you love me for who I am. You have become my world and my love. I couldn't imagine waking up without you next to me or ordering a pizza and not sharing it with you. You're the most beautiful and sweetest girl in the world and I want you to be all mine. Sam? Will you marry me?" 

"Yes!" You needed no time to think as you launched forward and into his arms. The tears stroked your cheeks and your realized Harry was crying too. "Why are you crying Harry?" You giggled. 

"Because the girl of my dreams just said yes." He smiled as he kissed your forehead. He slipped as simple yet extravagant ring on your left finger. 

"It's so perfect." You sighed as you held him tighter. 

"Time to call the boys!" He cheered, they must have thought you were going to say no. He dialed them up as you both sat watching the waves crash onto the shore. 

"Hello?" Louis answered. 

"Hey!" Harry called out. 

"What's going on?" 

"She said yes!" 

"Oh my God! No way!" Niall blurted. 

"Congratulations man!" Zayn added. 

"I'm so happy for you." A dull Liam joined. 

"What's the matter Liam?' You asked in pure concern.