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Started December 01, 2018 by Deleted user

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Cameron let out an audible sigh of frustration and resignation. "Fine. I'm only going to do this because I care about Lyric and she's lost without you. But if you break her heart again, you're dead to this family."

"Okay, I get it. All I need you to do is to get her to the park tomorrow. Around two pm. I've got it from there. I just know she won't come if I ask."

"Fine. Bye." Cameron hung up. He then sat of the edge of his bed - he often stayed in the spare bedroom of the apartment - with his head in his hands.

(You can time skip to the park)

(Okalee dokalee neighbor, also I'm going to change it to the evening just for asthetics, sorry, didn't think about that)

It was almost two. Everything was set up. Just off in the distance was his friend holding a violin. The twinkle lights of the arch lit up the dark in attempt to mimick the stars above. He would have been wearing a tuxedo. If only the place ye was going to rent from hadn't been out. Instead, he wore a simple t-shirt with a coat over top. He wore a maroon beanie to keep his ears warm. The roses in his hands. Box in his pocket.

All that was left was for her to show.

"Cameron," Lyric said. "I told you. I don't feel like going to the park."

It was still cold out. The weather had said it might snow, but he didn't bother to stop this. He needed to fix this more than anything. He just hoped she would show soon. Maybe Cameron changed his mind…

"Come on, Lyric. You'll the enjoy it."
"There's only one reason I would be at the park and it's if the cast of The Greatest Showman was there. And why did you blindfold me?"

A voice came from a distance. "I have to go soon. I thought this would be quicker."

"Just give me a little."

"My violin is gonna be out of time."

"Please, just a few.more minutes. I'm sure she's just late."

Cameron and Lyric rounded the corner, Lyric clearly blindfolded.

Axl motioned his friend at the sight of Lyric. He began to play slow, gentle music.

He stood still, not wanting to move quite yet until Lyric was closer.

Lyric groaned. "Look, Cameron. If this is an attempt to make me feel better, it's not working." It was clear that she was blindfolded.

Axl was tired of waiting. He didn't have time. He didn't want to mess up this time. He began to walk up to her. His hands moved up to the blidfold where he gently removed it. "Lyric."

Lyric glared. She was over this. "I'm not in the mood Axl. What do you want?"

Axl motioned for his friend to play louder. "Just. Give me a few minutes." He took out the flowers from behind his back, holding out his other hand for her to hold.

Lyric looked at him, then at Cameron, who simply shrugged. She reluctantly took Axl's hand and let him guide her.

Relief filled him a little. He took her hand and began to guide her closer to the music and to the arch. Once they were under it, he looked to her. "Care to dance?"

"Not particularly, no," Lyric replied.

He sighed and ran the hand he stuck out through his messy hair. "Right. Umm, well, I wanted to say sorry. And I actually mean it when I say it. I screwed up and I might not be able to have you at the end of all of this, but if I can just have a change to fix it I'm going to and-" he took a breathe and motioned around "-I'm really trying, Lyric. I really am." You can't even keep your words straight you idiot. He could feel his cheeks turning red. He couldn't tell if it was the cold or embarrassment.

"How are you going to fix this? We were together for 6 years. Then I tell you I'm pregnant and you blow up at me. At least it's yours, Axl," Lyric replied, saying almost exactly what Cameron had said. "The only way you can fix this is if you combine all my favourite things in the world and maybe let me name the kid."

"Lyric, listen to me. I screwed up and I blew up, as you said. I just. I don't have a excuse for why I did. I just know I did. There's no denying it." He motioned to his friend playing the violin who motioned the other way.

Her family began to walk towards them behind the corner, their feet crunching in the snow.

"It took a lot, but I convinced them to come. Not for me, I know some of them would never forgive me. They're here for you, and if you choose not to give me a chance, they're here and I'll be gone. Out of your life completely of you'd like."

He took a deep breath before getting down on one knee once more, taking out the box. "So let me just ask one more time, will you, the perfect goddess, marry me, a stupid idiot who screwed up but loves you more than anything in the world?"

Lyric looked at her family, then at Axl. "I really don't know. If you'd asked me yesterday, I would've said yes immediately. Granted, that did happen. But, after what happened yesterday, I'm not sure anymore. How can I raise a family with someone who's immediate reaction was to get angry?"

"I really didn't mean to. I promise. I-" he took a moment. "I told you. You can decline. I'll understand. They'll understand." He nodded to the family who seemed to be glaring at him. "I want kids though, Lyric. I know that now. I was confused and unprepared and an overall idiot but I want you and everything that comes with you because I love you!" He paused. "Please, just a chance."

"Of course I want to marry you, Axl. I want to spend the rest of my life with you! I'm just… Hesitating now."

"Well, I just. Yeah. It's understandable." He sighed. He could understand if she hesitated just enough for doubt to seep into her mind leaving him alone on his knee.

"This is such a huge decision," Lyric said. She turned to look at her family. Each of them wanted Lyric to be happy, and their eyes are all pleading for her to follow her heart.

"I know it is. Just know I'll- we'll& support whatever decision you make." *No matter the heartbreak.

Lyric was silent for a few moments, and it felt like ages. When she did answer, it was a barely audible "Yes."

Axl was honestly shocked.

But he was smiling. Smiling like an idiot. He stood, putting the ring on her finger and pulled her into a kiss. I love you so much, Lyric. More than you'll know.

"But only if I name the kid," Lyric whispered. "No discussion."

He chuckled. "Okay, that's fine."