Cautious Love

After washing myself, I missed her softly and got out, and got PJs back on.

I did the same thing, then I laid down with him and closed my eyes. The candles finally died and it was total darkness now.

"Do you.. Ever think about our future?" I asked her, kissing her forehead in the darkness.

I moved so that we were in our usual position. "All the time." I whispered, kissing his neck gently.

"Me too..." I said softly. I couldn't wait for France.. Because I had to ask her dad a serious question.

I smiled. "What do you see?" I asked softly, looking up in his direction.

"I see us getting married.. Us getting our dream jobs and traveling all over.. With our kid.. Then settling down when they start school.. Then travel again once they are graduated. I see us growing old..."

I smiled and took his hand, lacing our fingers together. It made my heart swell knowing that he thinks that. "Sounds like a perfect life." I whispered.

I kissed her hand and I closed my eyes, and I was fast asleep before I knew it.. I was so happy..

The next morning, I woke up and yawned, opening my eyes. He looks so peaceful when he sleeps..

(I have an idea! What if she gets pains in her stomach and what not, and she goes to the emergency room, and it turns out she can't have kids.. ? But later on, she does end up getting pregnant, so the hospital was way wrong. All of this of course after they get back. )

The next few days were amazing, now we were off to France!

((Okay!!))

Once we got to France, I was so excited. When we walked through the airport, a French man called me beautiful, kissed my hand, and gave me a red rose. Once we were outside, we got a taxi. "My dad lives in Paris. The city of love." I said, kissing his cheek.

I was confused watching the man, and I tried to not get jealous, I mean, he called her beautiful and I cannot deny such a fact. "Indeed." I said, putting an arm around her and kissing her forehead. Soon we were in a taxi to a hotel near her dads

We checked in and it was even more beautiful than the room in Italy. The view was gorgeous. I turned and wrapped my arms around his neck. "It's amazing."

I was memorized by the view myself.. Amazing.. "Yes it is.." I said and pulled her close by her waist and kissing her passionately.. "Should we see your dad today or tomorrow?"

I smiled and rubbed his shoulders, looking up into his eyes. "Hmm.... I don't know.. What do you think?" I asked, leaning up to kiss his jaw.

"Lets go see him. Surprise him." I said, brushing hair from her face. "Walking distance, right?"

I nodded. "Yes." I answered. I got cleaned up, then we walked to my dad's house. I took a deep breath and rang the doorbell. About a minute later, the door opened and my father was standing there, staring at me. "Astoria!" He breathed and he pulled me into a huge hug.

I smiled watching them reunite, it made me happy.. I shook his hand after their mini reunion. "Hey, sir."

"Angus! How good to see you! You look so different!" He invited us inside and made us coffee. We all sat down together and chatted.

After a long while of chatting I watched as Astoria got up to use the bathroom. "Can I ask you a question?" I asked her dad, making sure she was gone

"Yes, of course." Astoria's father said, leaning back and watching Angus with a curious expression.

"I would like your permission.. To.. Have your daughters hand in marriage. I care about her so much. Beyond words ." I said

Astoria's father almost choked on his coffee. "Marriage?" He smiled at him kindly. "I always knew that you were going to end up together. Since you were both little. Is marriage really what you want? Are you sure you're ready?"

I smiled and nodded. "I know I'm ready Sir. We talked about it last night, not really the solid marriage thing, but she loved the idea of growing old together." I said. "I'm responsible, and I've had money set aside for a while. For both of us." I said

Her father looked at him thoughtfully for a moment, then he smiled. "I believe you. I give you my blessing."

I walked back into the living room and sat with Angus, resting my hand on his knee. "What did I miss?" I asked. "Nothing." My father answered with a smile. I looked up at Angus. "I kind of want to visit the Eifel Tower tonight. What do you think?" I asked.

I was very happy to get that answer, when she came back I pretended nothing happened. "I think it sounds amazing." I said, and kissed her forehead.

I grinned. "Okay." I answered. We hung out with my dad for a few hours, then we left and promised to go back the next day. As we walked down the street, I grabbed his hand and squeezed it.

We soon found a nice restaurant and we sat down, I let her do all the talking, since she knew French. I looked at the menu, and smiled over at her, she was gorgeous..

I glanced up and caught his eye. I smiled sweetly. "Why are you staring at me?" I asked, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Its hard not to. With the thing right here on your mouth?" I said, pointing to a place on my mouth, nothing was there, I was just messing with her

I frowned and wiped where he indicated, but nothing was there. "You ass." I said with a laugh.

I laughed, and I nudged her foot under the table. "Meanie." I said, sticking my tongue out at her. Soon we ordered.
(Goodnight! Getting off.)

We soon got our food and it was delicious. I stayed quiet, watching people thoughtfully.

((Goodnight))

The whole evening I was just in thought, and nervous about things. What if she didn't want to get married?

"Are you okay babe?" I asked, taking his hand and lacing our fingers together as we walked through town.

I snapped out of it and looked over at her, smiling. "I couldn't be better." I said, grinning and kissing her hand softly.

I smiled and squeezed his hand. "Okay, good." I answered. We shopped a little, had ice cream, and just had a grand time.

Once back at the hotel I flopped onto the bed, sighing. "Wow.. This is great, France... This whole trip ."

I smiled and nodded, fixing a glass of champagne and sitting on the edge of the bed, sipping my drink. "I agree." I answered.