#ratliff

Type: Imagine | One Shot About Anyone of the guys
Rating: Rated PG
Word Count: 2,310
Enjoy!

I tossed and turn in the bed, the sheets wrapping around me. I struggled to get free as I sat up gasping for air. It was just another one of those nightmares, I sighed as I looked around. I removed the sheets from my body as I placed my feet over the edge. The coldness of the floor ran through my body, sending shivers up my spine. I just wanted to crawl back into bed, the sun wasn’t even out yet. I knew if I did then the nightmare would come back. I got off of my bed grabbing my robe wrapping it around my body. I made my way into the kitchen, flipping the switch on. I turned on my coffee maker, placing a tea pod in. I looked out the window as the team started to make. Once it’s finished I grabbed the cup, holding it with both hands as I sat down at the table. I brought​ it up to my lip slightly burning my tongue. I placed the mug down on the table as I stared into the darkness outside. I heard the door open and close as my roommate came in.

“Why are you up?” He asked as he placed his bag down.

“Just a rough night” I turned to look at him.

“Nightmares again?” he asked as he leaned against the doorway.

“Yeah, ” I sighed as I turned my focus back to the window.

“What’s out there?” he asked as he sat down next to me.

“Nothing, just darkness, but it calms me down” I grabbed my mug.

“Yeah, it has a way of doing that, ” he smiled slightly.

“So why are you getting home so late?” I looked at him.

“The club kept me late, ” he looked up at me.

“I hate you being out so late, ” I placed my hand on his arm.

“Oh, you do?” he smirked.

“Of course I do, ” I rolled my eyes playfully.

He looked down at his phone, calling the pizza place ordering our favorite pizza. He grabbed my hand, leading me to the couch, he sat back pulling me to him. I sat down next to him, resting my head against his chest as he flipped through the channels. The door bell rung he slightly moved me as he got up to get the door. He paid for the pizza as well as tip the guy before bringing the box over to us. I curled back into his arms as we started to eat the pizza. Once we finished eating, he placed a blanket over us. We started to watch a movie but we both ending up falling asleep. I was awaken by the flash of the tv in the morning. I sat up as I looked at him asleep on the couch, I smiled to myself before looking at the tv. I finally found the remote and turned it off as he started to wake up.

“Oops, did I wake you?” I asked.

“No, ” he sat up as he stretched.

“What you want for breakfast?” I asked.

“Get dressed, I’m taking you out for breakfast, ” he smiled slightly.

I smiled slightly before making my upstairs. I picked out a pair of jeans and a top before getting into the shower. I allowed the water to run down my body, allowing the heat to warm me up. I could see him standing at the door from the corner of my eye, I bite my lip as I turned to face him. I could see the smile grow on his face as his eyes wander over my body. I motion for him to join me as I looked at him. He took his shirt off throwing it on the floor before undoing his pants. Allowing them to fall to the floor, stepping out of them as he edges closer. He slipped his boxers off, walking out of them before getting into the shower. He moved behind me as the water ran over him, I turned to face him. He leaned down to kiss me softly, placing his arm around me.

“Isn’t it the best of both worlds?” I looked at him.

“Yes, it is, living with my best friend plus she’s an amazing girlfriend” he smiled.

“Why thank you” I placed his lips against his.

I kissed him softly before pulling away, I washed off his body. He took the soap and started to wash me off, running each other off before getting out of the shower. I wrapped a towel around my body as my stomach started to growl. He also wrapped a towel around his waist as we made our way to the bedroom. Of course he was the quickest one to get ready, but this time I wasn’t too far behind him. He walked to the top of the stairs and bend his knees slightly, I smiled as I got onto his back. He walked downstairs and left the apartment as we made our way to the car. He put me down, allowing my feet to touch the ground before letting me go. I got in front of him standing on my tippy toes kissing him softly as he pushed me towards the car. He pulled away slightly as he opened the door for me. I smiled against his lips before getting into the car, making his way to the driver side. I intertwined our fingers together as we drove down the highway. Of course with New York traffic it seemed like it took forever until we parked at our favorite cafe. He waited for me to get out of the car, taking my hand in his as we walked in. We got our favorite place and as always, we order what we normally order.

“Have anything planned for today?” he asked.

“Not really, just needed to do research” I nodded.

“Oh yeah, I forgot to ask how is school going? Plus the magazine?” he asked.

“School is going good, I will graduate this summer” I smiled.

“I’m really proud of you babe, how about the magazine?” he looked at me.

“They are a pain in my ass and always downing my work, but I think it’s getting better” I looked up at him.

“They will soon realize how amazing your work is and regret not using it soon, ” he brushed his thumb against my hand.

“Working tonight?” I asked.

“Yeah, but today is ours” He smiled.

“That’s good, what do you have planned?” I asked.

“That would ruin the surprise” he smirked.

Our food finally came to the table, the conversation fell silent as we ate. I never knew what he had planned or did I really care, as long as I was with him. I knew I needed to do research, but that could wait until he went to work. We finished our food as I gathered my phone and purse, he went and paid for the food. He opened the door for me as we walked out of the cafe and back towards the car. We made our way to the ferry, he parked the car. I didn’t ask any questions and got out of the car. He grabbed my hand as he led me onto the boat, the boat that would take us to the statue of liberty. I looked at him in surprise as we took our seats.

“What?” he wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

“How?” I asked.

“Just been planning a special day” He smiled.

“I’ve never been” I looked at him.

“Well now you can’t say that” he smirked.

“You guess not, ” I kissed his cheek.

“Just wanted to see that smile on your face, ” he held me closer to him.

“You always put a smile on my face, you don’t need to do things like this babe” I held his hand as I cuddled into him. It didn’t take long before we were off the boat and standing right next to the statue of liberty. We started to walk the stairs to get to the top and there were a lot of them too. About two hours after we started to climb the stairs we finally made it to the top.

“Come here, ” he grabbed my hand and lead me to the window.

It was a beautiful view as it was breathtaking, but also very scary. I stepped back so I wouldn’t feel like I was falling, but it was terrifying. He got behind me wrapping his arms around me, resting his chin on my shoulder. As we stood there taking everything in, I started to feel how lucky I was. I leaned back against him as his grip grew tighter, just looking out towards the water.

“Beautiful, ” he whispered in my ear.

“It is, breathtaking” I smiled.

“There is something I wanted to ask you, ” he said.

“What would that be?” I asked.

“I met you over 4 years ago in English class, it’s been over a year since we have lived together. I’m the luckiest guy around that gets to wake up to his best friend every morning. You were there for me through the toughest time in my life and the good, I wanted to know would you marry me?” He asked as he got down on one knee.

I turned to face him, but realize he was down on one knee with a ring out. I placed my hands over my mouth as I looked at him. I could feel the tears build up in my eyes as he searched for an answer. I quickly nodded my head yes to give him a response since I couldn’t find the words. He slipped the ring on my finger as he stood up. Taking me in his arms as everyone around us started to clap. I couldn’t believe that he actually planned everything out and it was perfect. I looked down at the ring as he kissed my forehead. I smiled as I looked up at him, he placed his hand against my chin. I leaned towards him allowing my lips to touch his as we kissed softly. We finally started the trip back down the stairs and back onto the boat. I leaned my head against his shoulders as we went back to the shore. We walked back to the car hand and hand, he pushed me against the car. Placing his hands on my cheeks as he pressed his lips against mine. I placed my hand on his sides as I kept the kiss between us. As it started to get more intense I pulled away resting my forehead against him.

“It’s been a wild day” I bite my lip slightly.

“Yeah, but amusing” he smiled as he brushed his thumb against my chin.

“Yeah, it has been” I looked up at him.

“Want to get something to eat?” he asked.

“Just take out so we could cuddle at home, ” I said as I placed my hand on his chest.

“Sounds like a plan, ” he nodded as he opened my door.

We both got back into the car and got our favorite take out before making our way back to the apartment. I slipped my shoes off at the door as I made my way upstairs. Switching my outfit for something more comfortable, his baggy tee shirt and just my panties. I made my way back downstairs as he was finding something that we could watch. I sat down next to him as he handed my food before leaning back on the couch. We started to eat as we flipped through the channels finally landing on something to watch. I laid my head against his shoulder as I finished my food, as he placed his arm around me.

“I like our nights like this, ” he broke the silence.

“Yeah, it’s nice just to spend time with each other” I smiled as I played with his hand.

“Better than being in a club, ” he kissed my forehead.

“But that is where we meet” I said.

“I know that, but now I’m not looking for anything. I have you, ” he brushed his thumb against my hand.

“You’re so sweet” I kissed him softly.

“Why thank you, ” he smirked.

I rolled my eyes slightly as I looked back at the tv. He placed his chin against my chin, turning it back towards him. He leaned down slightly placing his lips against mine. I placed my hand against his neck as I kept the kiss between us. He pulled away slightly as he searched the remote. Turning the TV off before placing his attention back on me. He got up from the couch, turning back to me picking me up. He took me upstairs moving us into the bedroom. He laid me down as he moved over me, leaning down to kiss me softly. I looked up at him as he pulled away, I could feel the tiredness of today creep in. I yawned slightly as I felt my eyes getting heavier. He smiled at me before laying beside me pulling the blanket over us. I snuggled close to him as I started to drift off. He held me close as he also started to drift off. In the morning I woke up without him, I looked down at my hand as I noticed the ring. Nope, it wasn’t a dream it actually happens and I was going to marry my best friend. I wanted to have the wedding in central park but I didn’t know how that would happen. Nor did I realize how much time and effort that it took to plan a marriage. I had his help, of course, but it was pretty hard, but I knew the end result would be perfect.