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Happy Forever

 The boy turned over the circlet ring in his fingers nervously. His foot tapped in the wet and fluffy snow under him. The snowfall above landed softly in his stark-black hair that fell over his eyes which were staring at the ring inside his cupped hands.

 He was waiting. Waiting for someone. Every time he thought of her, he felt warm and happy and longed to see her smile again. He thought of her now and a smile spread across his face. 

“Hey there, you look happy.” Someone said behind him in a cheerful voice. Startled, he dropped the ring in the snow. 

CRAP CRAP CRAP CRAP! He thought as he frantically dug it out of the snow and stuffed it inside his pocket. 

Then he turned around to see who had talked to him. 

It was a girl, 18; around his own age. She had straight, bright orange hair that rested on her back and shoulders. Ocean blue eyes that always sparkled with joy. A beautiful, goofy smile that would light up a room, no matter how dark. 

This was his one true love.

 “Ava!” He cried happily as she ran into his arms and hugged him tightly. Her hugs always were full of warmth and no matter how sad he felt, he would always feel better.

 He hugged her back and finally Ava leaned back, beaming at him. “Arthur, it’s so good to see you.” 

“It’s been too long.” Arthur replied, smiling back at her.

 “Why did you want to bring me here?” She asked, pulling her green beanie over her red-ears. “I hope you brought me some hot chocolate.” 

Arthur’s smile faltered as guilt filled his stomach. “I-I didn’t know...I...” 

Ava suddenly laughed— not a rude mocking laugh. A kind but amused one. “It’s okay! I was joking. Don’t feel bad.” 

Arthur tried to smile but he did feel bad. Why didn’t he get her hot chocolate?! Or any kind of treat?! He felt she deserved everything she wanted. 

She bumped his shoulder again. “So why did you want me to meet you here?” 

The ring in his pocket suddenly felt heavier, and he placed a hand over it. “I want to... talk to you.” 

Ava nodded. “Okay! But it’s freezing. Do you wanna walk and talk?” 

Arthur nodded and grabbed her hand gently. She smiled at him and held on tight as they trudged through the snow. 

It was a perfect and beautiful day. The bright snow made everything look like a Winter Wonderland, but it wasn’t too cold. It was the right amount of cold which could be replenished by a mug of hot chocolate. 

“You know how much I love you, right?” Arthur asked as Ava walked close to him. 

“Of course! I mean, we’ve been dating so long, shouldn’t I already know that?” 

He knew she was joking but he thought I really hope so. 

“Because I love you a lot.” It suddenly felt like he was that 15 year old boy again, blushing as he admitted his love for Ava.

 “I know.” Ava replied. “I’ve loved you ever since I met you. Remember that day we met?” 

“When you almost crashed into me with your bike?” Ava laughed at the memory.

 Arthur stopped in his tracks and smiled at Ava, feeling an overwhelming love. 

Ava’s laugh died away into chuckles as she caught his eye. 

“What?” She asked slowly, grinning.

 “Ava Conner.” Arthur began, feeling embarrassed, excited, and nervous. “I love you and cherish you. Every time you walk into a room, the whole room lights up and I love that about you. I love how with just a few words you can make someone’s day where I’m terrible with words.” 

Ava’s eyes started to tear up but she was still smiling. 

“I love how you can make my sorrow disappear in an instant with one hug or even just looking at me. I love you Ava. I am overwhelmed by how much I love you. I can’t stop thinking about you!” 

Arthur reached into his pocket and took out the golden circlet ring.

 “Ava Conner.” 

He got on one knee as Ava gasped, mittens flying up over her mouth. 

“Will you...marry me?” 

It was the longest five seconds of his life. The most nerve-wrecking but happiest moments of his life. 

Snowflakes landed on Ava’s eyelashes as she stared into Arthur’s eyes. A tears trickled down her cheek and onto her grey and fuzzy mittens. 

Arthur’s hands shook as he thought please don’t say no. He didn’t know what he’d do if she said no. Probably lie in his bed, crying for the rest fo his life honestly. 

Instead, she started nodding vigorously, crying. 

Arthur felt like the whole world was suddenly perfect. His life was whole. She launched herself onto him, knocking him backwards into the snow. 

They both were laughing and hugging each other. Ring clutched tightly in Arthur’s hand. 

Ava stuffed her face into Arthur’s shoulder and crying happily. “Thank you! I love you! I love you!” 

Arthur felt his own tears spilling over, overwhelmed with joy. He was finally happy. With his one true love. He was finally going to be happy forever. 

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