Free More Than Enough by Ashley Johnson Page A

with, Luke and I retired to his room. I kept on the shorts and tank top we just bought but touched up my lip gloss and mascara. I loved little dive bars that didn’t require you to dress as if you were in Hollywood. Being comfortable was definitely on top of my list.
    Everything was close proximity to his parent’s house, so we walked to Shells. It had an outdoor patio where locals were outside drinking and there was music playing inside. This bar was even smaller than The Lounge but was cozy. We sat at the bar and ordered our drinks. I decided to change it up a little bit and drink something girlie and fruity. With an umbrella and everything. It was nice to switch it up and relax.
    Four fruity drinks later I was feeling great and a decent beat came over the speakers. I slid off the bar stool gracefully and grabbed Luke’s hand pulling him to the small but packed dance floor. He kissed my knuckles as he twirled me around like a princess. Once we settled in a spot, I began grinding my hips and he followed. Flashbacks of the first night we met crept into my head and I smiled letting myself get lost in the music.
    Two songs later, I was very glad to be wearing shorts and a tank top because I was almost dripping with sweat. Gross. So much for trying to look decent.  I made a fan motion with my hand to let Luke know I needed air. We walked by the bar where he ordered us each another drink and we made our way to the outside patio.
    There were colorful lights strung from one post to another and at least six tables. All the tables were full but I didn’t care to sit. I just needed fresh air and space from all the sweaty bodies inside. I leaned against the railing around the patio breathing in the gulf air. You could practically taste the salt in it. Something about it was quite refreshing.
    Luke pulled me closer to him and I rested my head on his arm as I sipped my drink. He waved to a few people that recognized him as they passed by. Once our drinks were done Luke smiled at me pulling me just a little bit closer to him, “I love you more than anything in this world Macy.”
    “I love you too Luke.”
    There was that oh so adorable look in his eyes and I knew instantly he was up to something but I’m never good at figuring any of that out.
    He leaned into my ear and whispered, “Marry me.”
    My eyes jumped up to meet his while my heart tried to keep from pounding out my chest. Did I just hear him right? Oh holy mother of all that is good, please let me have heard him right!
    “Wh-what?” I stammered.
    “Marry me Macy. I don’t have a ring for you right now, I’m sorry. But I can’t see spending my life with anyone else and I don’t want to. You’re everything I want and everything I need. I don’t want to spend a single second without you in my life. There’s not a single minute I’m not thinking of you and shit, I’m rambling but I know what I want and I want you to make me the happiest man alive. Be my wife Mace.”
    Boy oh boy, did that sound amazing. I stared into his green eyes trying to find the words to say. Of course I couldn’t wait to say yes to him, but he couldn’t hear my thoughts. As a tear slid down my cheek I cupped his cheeks with my hands and crushed our mouths together. When we finally pulled apart, I couldn’t help but grin as I replied, “Ohmigod yes. Yes I’ll marry you.”
    “Let’s get out of here and go home my future Mrs. Nolan.”
    “That sounds amazing Mr. Nolan.”
    Even though we were having fun inside, I just would rather be alone with him. That’s all I ever really wanted was time with him, especially after he just asked me to marry him. Gah, pinch me if I’m dreaming! No one pinched me so I know this is real. I love him so much and I’m floating up on cloud nine.
    We made our way through the crowd that seemed to have multiplied in the very few minutes we’d been outside. Once our feet hit the sidewalk I groaned.
    Luke paused and looked at me to see exactly why I was