Flashback #1
You and your best friend, George, were sitting on the high school field. You had devolved feelings for George, and tonight you were going to tell him. He was fidgeting, like he sensed the tension that you had.
"George?" I ask. He jumps a bit.
"Yes, [n-name]?" He stutters.
"I have something to tell you.." I trail off, afraid. What if he says no? What if he says yes? Oh god, I'm not ready for this.
"So do I, [name]." He says. "You should go first."
"What?!" I ask, surprised. I was still laughing. "You should go first!"
"No, you!" He said, smiling. The tension was gone. I felt ready.
"How about we say it together?" I ask. He nods. "On the count of three."
"One.."
"Two..."
"Three...."
"I like you!!" We say together. Dead silence. He stares into my eyes. Tears start rolling down my cheeks. I start sobbing. He freaks out, pulling me close.
"[name]!!" He says. He starts to rub my back. "Oh my god, I was so worried you'd reject me, I was just, I - I just..."
I nod, snuggling into his chest. "M-me too."
Flashback #2
"George!!" i laugh as he swung me around in his arms. He peppered me with dozens of kisses.
"Oh my god, I have missed you so much!!" He said, hugging you tightly.
"George, you were gone for three days!" I say, laughing.
"I know, but it was agony to wait.." He pulls me onto the couch. I snuggle into his chest. "My love, I have something to ask you."
"Mhmm?" I respond, not really paying attention. I had closed my eyes, drifting off. He chuckles.
"Hey, I need you to stay awake!" He says. He shakes me a bit. I sit up.
"Is something wrong?" I ask. He grabs my hands, kneeling on the ground. Oh my god, it was happening.
"[name], my love, I have waited for this day for a long time." My eyes start to water. "And I know I have said it a million times, but I will say it another million times, that I love you. And that will never change, no matter what."
"G-George?" I whisper.
"You said that your late older brother had once said that the only man perfect enough for you would take his hat, scoop the stars and planets out of the sky and lay them at you feet." He continued. (I totally didn't steal that from Frasier) "And he was right. You claim that I have done that, but I am not even close to doing it. If you will spend the time I need to finish this task, I would be honored."
I put a hand over my mouth.
"Will-"
I fall into his arms the minute he gets out the ring box. I hug him tightly, my tears staining his shirt. I nod against his shoulder.
"Yes..." I start. "Of course, why would I say no!!" I come face to face with him, holding his cheeks. Small tears were now rolling down his cheeks, too. "George, I have spent every day with you since we first met in 2nd grade, maybe some odd years before that in another life, why would I give up on you now?"
