Six days until Christmas

It’s early in the morning when I wake up thinking about who I should ask to accompany me when I go and pick out Justin’s engagement ring. I look over to look at the body that is next to me and I wonder how I got so lucky to meet such a wonderful young man like him. Brian think picks up his cell phone to call Jennifer because he wants to share this experience with her.

“Hello.” Jennifer said as she yawned into the phone.

“Hi Jennifer! Did I wake you?” Brian asked as he already had a feeling that he did wake her up.

“Yeah but that’s ok. So what can I do for you?” Jennifer asked as she set up in bed.

“I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind going with me when I go to pick out the engagement ring?” Brian asked, as he was really glad that Justin was completely sound asleep.

“Oh Brian I would love to accompany you.” Jennifer said while she was smiling because Brian wanted to share the experience with her.

“Great! So how about I pick you up at about 10 a.m.?” Brian asked because he needed to get it done so that he could get back in time to pick Justin up from school and take him over to Vanguard.

“That sounds good Brian. I’ll see you then.” Jennifer said as she wrote down the time.

“Ok I’ll see you then Jennifer. Bye.” Brian said as he made his way out of bed.

“Bye.” Jennifer said as she too got up even though she was still tired but she was to excited to sleep any longer.

Brian went into the bathroom so that he could take a quick shower. Justin finally woke up when he heard the shower go on and so he got up to accompany Brian.

“Morning.” Justin said as he came up behind Brian all the while startling him in the process.

“God Justin! You scared me to death.” Brian said as he was trying to catch his breath.

“I’m sorry.” Justin said as he kissed Brian’s cheek.

“That’s ok baby I forgive you.” Brian said as he leaned down for a more proper kiss.

“So what time are you picking me up today? My last final is over around one o’clock.” Justin asked as he grabbed the soap off the shower wall.

“I should be there to pick you up around 1:30 or so.” Brian said as he took the soap out of Justin’s hand because he wanted to wash his back for him.

“That’s fine I don’t mind waiting because with it being cold I can go into the student union to stay warm.” Justin said while relaxing under Brian’s soft touches.

“Ok I’ll just meet you in the student union.” Brian said as he finished washing Justin’s back.

“Great! I’ll be there with bells on.” Justin said as he was now washing the rest of himself now that he had the soap back.

“Twat.” Brian said while he laughed.

“Yeah maybe so but you still love me.” Justin said as he smiled the bright smile that always made Brian melt.

“Yeah I still love you and I always will.” Brian said as he stepped out of the shower.

“I’ll always love you too Brian.” Justin said before Brian had closed the shower door.

Brian was standing at the bathroom sink shaving when Justin finally stepped out of the shower. Justin got a towel off the towel rack so that he could wrap it around his waist and he grabbed another one to dry his hair with. They finished doing their normal morning rituals at about the same time unlike other mornings where they hardly ever finished on time. When they were done in the bathroom they got dressed for the day and because it was cold outside they both grabbed their heavy coats. They arrived at school an hour before the finals started because Brian wanted Justin to have a little extra studying time.

“I’ll see you around 1:30 or soon after.” Justin said as he leaned over the seat to give Brian a kiss.

“I’ll be here.” Brian said as he returned the kiss.

“I love you.” Justin said as he opened his door.

“I love you too baby. Have a good day and good luck.” Brian said as he watched Justin getting out of the car.

“I will.” Justin said as he closed his door.

Brian decided that he would go over to the Taylor’s house a little early so that if Molly was home then he could see her too. Brian wants to tell Molly the news but he knows that if he does then she’ll just tell Justin and he really didn’t want to ruin the surprise. When he got to the house he got out of his car and walked up to the door. He reached up to knock on the door and while waiting for someone to open it he started daydreaming about how he would ask Justin to marry him.

“Hi Brian.” Molly said, as she knew that she caught him by surprise.

“Hey Molly! How have you been?” Brian asked as he leaned down to kiss her on the cheek.

“I’m doing good Brian. How about you?” Molly asked as she blushed from the kiss that she had gotten.

“I’m doing just wonderful.” Brian said as he laughed at her blushing.

“Where’s Justin? Molly asked as she was looking for her brother.

“He’s at school taking his last finals.” Brian said while he was looking for Jennifer.

“Oh! So when does he get through with them?” Molly asked again as she knew something was up.

“He’ll be done around 1:30 or so.” Brian said as he started realizing that she was suspecting something.

“Ok.” Molly said, as she knew that she wouldn’t get him to tell her anything important.

“Where’s your mom?” Brian asked, as he didn’t see Jennifer anywhere.

“She’s upstairs getting ready.” Molly said as was following him around.

“Ok I’ll just wait in the living room.” Brian said as he went to sit down on the couch.

A few minutes later Jennifer comes down from upstairs dressed in long tan pants and a white turtleneck shirt.

“So are you ready to go Jennifer?” Brian asked as he stood up.

“I’m as ready as ever Brian.” Jennifer said, as she couldn’t stop smiling.

“Great I know of a really wonderful jewelry store.” Brian said as he went to open the front door for Jennifer.

As they got into Brian’s car Jennifer couldn’t help but wonder how Brian was going to surprise Justin.

“Brian how are you going to surprise Justin?” Jennifer asked as she buckled her seatbelt.

“I thought that I would propose to him in front of all our family and friends on Christmas Day.” 

“That will be perfect Brian.” Jennifer said as she wished that Craig had done that when he had proposed to her.

“Yeah I know and now all I have to do is buy the ring and hope that Justin says yes.” Brian said as he turned down the street where the jewelry store was.

“Brian I have no doubt that Justin will be jumping into your arms when you propose to him.” Jennifer said, as she knew that Justin’s dreams were that Brian would someday propose to him.

When they arrived at the jewelry store Jennifer was completely in aww by what she saw as she entered the store. She noticed that you got to go into your own private room to view the jewelry. As they were waiting for someone to show them a room Jennifer also noticed how nervous Brian was getting.

“Brian are you ok? You look a little nervous.” Jennifer said as she was still completely amazed.

“Yeah I’m doing fine and yes I’m a little nervous.” Brian said as he confided in the women who would become his mother-in-law.

“Brian you have nothing to be nervous about because Justin loves you so much.” Jennifer said as she reached up to rub Brian’s back.

“I know but I never thought that I would ever be asking someone to marry me let alone be in a relationship.” Brian said as he was calming down a little due to Jennifer rubbing his back.

“That’s just it you are in a relationship Brian and from what I can tell you have made my son very happy.” Jennifer said as she turned to look Brian in the eyes.

Before Brian could say anything a store attendant comes out to show them a room. Once they reached their room Brian and Jennifer took a set in the leather-covered chairs. A few minutes later a store representative comes in the room with a case that allows her to show the jewelry.

“Hello my name is Donna. How may I help you today?” Donna asked as she took a set in the desk chair.
“We came here today to look at engagement rings.” Brian said as his nervousness was returning once again.

“Oh you two are getting married that’s wonderful.” Donna said as she unlocked the case.

“Umm no we aren’t getting married. He’s here to buy an engagement ring for my son.” Jennifer said before Brian could respond to the previous question.

“Oh I’m sorry. Why didn’t he come with the gentlemen next to you?” Donna asked while she was getting the jewelry ready to show.

“Brian that’s my soon to be son-in-law’s name wanted to surprise my son by proposing to him on Christmas Day.” Jennifer said as she was smiling from ear to ear.

“Oh how romantic. Well congratulations.” Donna said as she now understood.

“Thank you.” Brian said as he started feeling a little better now.

“How long have you two been together?” Donna asked, as she was almost ready to show the jewelry.

“We’ve officially been together for two years but we’ve been back together for six months now.” Brian said, as he was feeling comfortable around the representative.

“Wow that’s wonderful. So could you give me an idea of what kind of ring your interested in?” Donna asked as she was finally ready to show some rings to Brian and Jennifer.

“I was thinking about a ring that was done in platinum with maybe a single diamond in the middle or one where the diamonds go half way around the ring.” Brian said as he was trying to describe the perfect ring.

“Lets see what I have here that I think you might like.” Donna said as she pulled out about six rings that were similar to what Brian had described.

“Hmm…There all very exquisite so it will be a hard decision. Jennifer which ring do you like best?” Brian asked as he kept looking at the six rings.

“I really like third ring because it’s the closest one that even resembles the ring that you described.” Jennifer said, as she couldn’t take her eyes off the ring.

“You know your right Jennifer it is the closest to the one I described. I’ll take the third ring in size 8 ½.” Brian said, as he was very pleased with the ring choice that he had made.

“That ring is sure to knock him off his feet when he sees it. The total cost is $1,259. Will that be by credit card?” Donna asked as she wrote down the ring size.

“Yes that will be by credit card. How long will it take to get it back?” Brian asked as he got out his credit card.

“It’ll be back here in two days.” Donna said as she ran the card through.

“That’ll be perfect.” Brian said as he stood up to get ready to leave as well as pulling Jennifer’s chair back for her.

“Well have a wonderful day and here is your receipt.” Donna said as she handed Brian his receipt.

“Thank you.” Brian and Jennifer said in unison.

Brian drove Jennifer back to her house so that he could drop her off and then leave to go pick Justin up from school. Brian was completely beaming for the second time in his life. Now all he has to do is keep this a secret for another few more days. Brian arrived at PIFA at 1:25 so he found a parking spot and parked his car so that he could go and met Justin in the student union. As Brian walked through the doors he noticed Justin talking to some of his classmates so he decided that he would sneak up on his boyfriend.

“Hey baby.” Brian said as he wrapped his arms around Justin’s waist and kissing his cheek.

“Hey Brian you’re here early.” Justin said as he leaned back into the embrace.

“Well I was missing you and I wanted to surprise you by being early.” Brian said as he laid his chin down on Justin’s shoulder.

“Well that’s a good enough excuse.” Justin said while he was smiling a mile long.

“So are you ready to go get that tour of Vanguard like I had promised you last night?” Brian asked as he straightens back up.

“Brian I’ve been ready for this since I met you almost three years ago.” Justin said as he was getting more excited. 

“Well then lets go so that I can give you the grand tour.” Brian said as he put his arm around Justin’s shoulders.

“I’m ready when you are.” Justin said as he leaned into Brian.

It only took them about fifteen minutes to arrive at Vanguard and Justin was practically bouncing off the walls wanting to explore the place where he would be interning. Justin still couldn’t believe that he was going to be working with Brian. Brian walked them through Vanguard showing him the different areas that people worked. He decided that he would save his office and the art department for the last places he would take Justin on the tour.

“Here’s my office where I spend some time in when I’m not in any meetings or I’m not in the art department checking up on the presentations.” Brian said as he led Justin into his office.

“Brian this is amazing. I mean I knew what you did but being here makes it all so real.” Justin said as he was taking in the sights.

“No sunshine your amazingly talented in being able to draw things where as all I can do is try to come up with a campaign for a product.” Brian said while looking Justin in the eyes.

“Can we go to the art department now please?” Justin said as he gave Brian the puppy dogface.

“Yes we can go to the art department now.” Brian said as he laughed.

Brian grabbed Justin by the hand so that he could lead him to the place where he would be working. When they get to the art department Justin is completely mesmerized at what was in front of him. He saw that they had the same computer that he used to draw with now so he knew that he didn’t really have to worry about his hand getting too tired.

“So what do you think sunshine?” Brian asked as he watched Justin explore the department.

“I absolutely love it Brian.” Justin said as he leaped into Brian’s arms.

“I’m glad that you do and I know that you’ll do great but just remember no special treatments.” Brian said as he held Justin in his arms.

“I won’t forget Brian and I promise to not let you down.” Justin said as he gave Brian a kiss on the cheek.