The Question Game

50ish

"We really need to find you a new hobby. Driving me crazy while I'm on the clock is a way to get me fired."

"If you wanted me to find a new hobby you should have said something a year ago when we started dating!"

"Alright alright. I suppose you keep me entertained anyways."

"So that's all I am now?! Entertainment?!"

"You're such a dork, Sam."

"What is your shoe size?"

"I'm confused."

"You said I was a dork. But I'm not cause I don't ask questions like that normally! Proof! Aha!"

"Do I need to remind you that you were the one who started this question game in the beginning?"

"Only because I wanted to get to know the mind behind the pretty face that was such an expert at wiping down tables."

"You're still a dork."

"If I take you out after this will I still be a dork."

"It depends on where you take me."

"An arcade."

"..."

••••

"You weren't kidding."

"Of course not! This is the best place ever!"

"Dork."

"You know you love it."

"Mmmm."

"Ohhhh look! A gumball prize machine thingy! Let's do it!"

"I swear I'm dating a child sometimes."

"Pleaseeee."

"Alright."

Sam put a coin in the machine and then twisted the lever. He quickly grabbed the object that spilled out and after taking a glance at it, he hid it behind his back.

"What is it!?"

"First I have to tell you something and then I have a question to ask you."

"Okay..."

"We have been dating for over a year now. And it has been the happiest year of my life. Not only do you put up with my silly games, but you join in and laugh with me. And all there is left to say is that I love you Natalie. I love you as much I love asking questions, probably even more, and I love you enough that I would go to the ends of the earth to protect you. Now I must ask if you love me?"

"Oh sam! Of course I love you!"

They stood and hugged for a moment just basking in each other's announcements. Breathing in and out the others scent.

"Do you remember what I told you that I intended to do if I told someone I loved them?"

"You said you would marry them."

Sam got down on one knee and brought out the little prize container. He popped off the lid and inside was a silver band with one small diamond on top.

"Natalie, for our 50th question-"

"We are way passed that, Sam."

"Oh hush! I'm trying to be romantic and sweet here!"

"Sorry sorry. Continue."

"Natalie. Will you marry me?"

Happiest birthday sweetums.