by Laurie Lochs
“Fuck off,” I said, my heart racing.
Stellan grinned. "No. I mean it. And I'm not just saying that because you're my boyfriend."
I rolled my eyes. "If you keep this up, we might have to do a repeat of the shower scene."
"Maybe another time. Today I had something else in mind.”
I furrowed my brow. "Is something planned for today?"
Stellan took a sharp breath and stared at his toes. Then without another word he dropped to his knees.
My heart raced. Was this actually happening?
He took a sharp breath. "Rowan," he began, rubbing his fingers nervously over his jeans. "When we first met, I had no idea we'd end up meshing so well. I certainly didn't think we'd end up playing for the same team.”
"Oh my God. I really hope you're not proposing."
Stellan stared into my eyes. "The first night we shared in the tent was magical. I never told you this but you were sexy as hell from the first moment I saw you. But over the past few weeks, you've become everything to me."
He pulled something out of his pocket. "What I'm trying to say is…"
It was too much. I picked him up and wrapped him in my arms. "Oh my God. Yes, I do."
Stellan's eyes brimmed with tears. "You mean it? You don't want me to finish what I'm trying to say?"
I burst into laughter. "If that Tiffany box in your pocket is any indication, I have a funny feeling I know what’s on your mind."
Stellan burst into tears. "Will you marry me?"
"Yes," I shouted, loud enough for the entire rink to hear. Some of the boys turned their heads but we weren’t paying attention. "Yes, I do. You’re the sweetest, most beautiful man in the world. I'm so happy to make you mine."
Stellan sniffled. "Even if you had a bad experience with marriage with your last partner?"
"Yes." I brought his lips to mine and passionately kissed him. When we parted, I said, "You're so freaking different. I'm so happy you’re in my life."
I kissed him again. It was a magical, otherworldly kiss. It swept me off my feet, and I never wanted to leave.
"I love you, future husband."
Stellan wrapped his arms around mine. "I love you too. I'm so happy you're mine."
With that, I tucked him under my thick strong arm and led my beautiful future husband off the ice.
About the Author
Laurie Lochs is a writer of contemporary MM romance who’s finally dusting off his writing chops. He’s published age play books and is currently finishing his Rainbow League series, a laugh-out-loud series that follows drag queens as they attempt to skate on ice. You can sign onto Laurie’s newsletter to keep track of his new books :)
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