My Teddy

63

I sigh inwardly.

"Wow. You're already rejecting me? Good then. Save me the embarrassment. And the money."
I grumble.

"Teddy-"

"What do you mean you don't think it's a good idea? You told me you wanted to get married, remember?"
I snap, gently pushing her off of me.

She lands next to me, huffing as she bounces.

"Don't ever push me again."
She threatens, sitting up immediately after.

I just get out of bed and wander towards the window.

"I can't believe this. You don't want to marry me."
I mutter, rubbing my neck.

"I didn't say that. I DO want to-"

"So why is it a bad idea then?"
I cut her off again.

Silence.

"Sorry, I just....Aw, whatever. Forget it."
I add quietly.

I hear the bed move as she gets up.

"Teddy....honey, look at me."

I fold my arms and ignore her as she appears beside me.

She sighs, grabbing my hands.

I reluctant turn.

She just stares at me for a moment.

"We've been through a lot together, huh?"
She asks thoughtfully.

I don't say anything, but I silently agree.

We have.

Her eyes search mine.

"I guess I'm just a little scared of how my parents will react."
She admits quietly.

I bite my lip.

I thought about that too.

"I mean....You'll just show up after all this time with a ring and I don't know! They'll be suspicious."
She continues.

I squeeze her hands.

"They might be, but I'll work on gaining their trust again first, I swear."
I urge, tugging a little.

She doesn't say anything.

I lift her hands, slowly resting them against my cheek.

"At the end of the day it doesn't matter. I will always love you, no matter what."

Her eyes soften.

"Got it?"
I ask quietly, leaning in a little.

She nods slowly, smiling unsurly.

I tap her chin, wiggling my eyebrows.

"Then can you give me a hickey?"

Her eyes pop open.

"What?"

I shrug.

"I said can you give me a-"

"No. You just ruined the moment too, asshole."
She says firmly, moving her hands and folding her arms.

I scowl a little.

"Why not? You let me give you a hickey that other time."
I remind her.

She shakes her head, her cheeks heating up again.

"No way. I'm not letting you talk me into doing anything else inappropriate, not after last time."

I roll my eyes, walking back towards the bed.