all i need // l.p {au}

chapter thirty-six

"Wh-what are you doing?" I stuttered, turning to face my boyfriend. He was standing before me on one knee in nice jeans and a button down shirt. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black velvety box. I gasped and covered my mouth with one of my hands. My thoughts were all jumbling together and I was frozen in place.

"Logan, before you say anything, let me explain without you interrupting." He waited for my response before continuing, but I couldn't form words or a coherent thought. Liam finally decided to keep going, opening the box and revealing a beautiful, yet simple diamond ring. "The first moment I saw you, I was heartbroken to the point of thinking that I would never be able to put back the pieces. You were the one that put those pieces back together again though.

"I don't mean any disrespect by this but I thought you were just going to be a rebound, someone to get my mind off the past. Don't get me wrong, you did make me forget the past, but I couldn't get my mind off of you. You were the only thing I thought about, day and night. I wanted you to feel about me what I felt about you, but you're so stubborn in your ways. I wanted to prove to you that love exists because of how you made me feel. Once I saw you start to fall for real, I told myself that I was going to try my hardest to keep you.

"You may be thinking that I'm proposing to you and I am in a way. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and only you, but I know how you feel about weddings and marriage. We don't have to get married, but I want to promise you my heart and in return for you to promise yours to me." Liam took a breath and found my eyes with his. They were sparkling and he looked as though he could cry.

"This is too much, Liam," I said, feeling tears prick my eyes as well.

He stood up slowly. "What are you saying?" he asked hesitantly.

I closed my eyes to think for a moment, reflect on all of the memories that I had with him. I thought back to the day he found me crying in my car when I had talked to my dad for the first time in years. I thought about that first night we spent together and I layed in his arms. I thought about the time he let it slip that he loved me. I thought about the first time I told him that I loved him and told him that he was all I needed. Was he all I needed? I wondered. I took a deep breath to prepare myself to see Liam's hopeful face in front of me when I told him what I was thinking.

"I'm saying that I love you. You've changed me in so many ways since I met you and I can't thank you enough. You've showed me that love is possible and real and beautiful. I want to marry you, Liam, with the ceremony and everything. I want to because I want to spend the rest of my life with you and I want to make you happy."

Liam stood there, shock crossing his face as he registered my words. "Are, are you serious?" I nodded, smiling through my tears. "I love you so much, baby," he said as he slipped the ring on my left hand and pulling me into his arms. Our lips met each other in an eager kiss of love and need.

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The rest of the night was beautiful. We looked out at the London skyline and the twinkling stars, Liam holding me around my waist from behind before the ferris wheel went around a few times. We sat in the middle of the taxi, not bothering with seatbelts because we were too focused on each other. Liam's hand was in mine as we rode the elevator up to our room and I had to try and keep my hands from ripping his clothes off.

Liam couldn't unlock our room fast enough, I just wanted to feel his hands all over and kiss his lips. He barely set the key on the counter when I grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the bedroom. I pushed him back onto the bed and crawled on top of him so I was straddling his hips. I was about to press my lips to his when he expertly flipped me over. He leaned down close to me, his hot breath causing shivers to run up my spine.

"I want to take it slow tonight, savor every inch of you," he whispers, his voice deep and accent thick. I gulped as he began to press kisses along my jawline and then neck. He moved the strap of my dress to the side so had access to my collarbone. I reached up to unbutton his shirt, but he moved my hands away and shook his head. "Tonight is about you," he murmured against my skin. Liam kissed me along my neck back up to my lips, slowly moving his lips with mine. I moved again to try and unbutton his shirt so that I could run my hands along his toned chest. This time, he let me but kept our lips attached and pulled it off once I finished.

I was in complete bliss as the moment escalated. Being intimate with Liam didn't compare to any other experience I'd had. I could tell from his touch and movements that he loved me. This night made me believe that I was making the right choice and that I wanted to be married to Liam. He really was all I needed. I just hoped that I would keep being all that he needed.

hiii, sorry for taking a bit to update. school is being stressful and i have finals. hope you enjoy this though (: please vote and comment xx zoe

p.s. i'm cowriting a story with @5secondsof_E3 , @CliffordMichael_ and @horanstrong . it's Wildest Dreams by @5sauced1d i would love if you checked it out (: