The big night

It’s the weekend, and your plans are laid. You tell Mazzy that you’re going out tonight, just the two of you, and she gives you a knowing smile as she goes off to get ready. You endure some teasing and questioning from the rest of the girls, but it’s all good natured and pleasant. At the same time, you double and triple check your pocket, ensuring that you have the ring you’re giving to Mazzy tonight.

She emerges from the bedroom, and everyone goes quiet. You simply stare at the little halfling as she walks towards you, a big smile on her face. Mazzy is wearing a black dress that matches her hair. The fabric clings to her body, emphasizing her curves. The plunging neckline reveals her cleavage, and a slit along the side shows flashes of her pale thigh as she walks. The dress goes down to mid shin, but despite covering most of her, the effect is stunning.

Her eyes sparkling with excitement, Mazzy takes your hand. “Shall we, my love?”

You smile back at her, and lean down to kiss her. “Of course! Let’s go.”

You head out the door, and you can hear the chatter begin even before you leave. Mazzy laughs, as the two of you climb into the car. You chuckle, shaking your head.

“I’m not going to be able to surprise any of them, am I?”

Mazzy shakes her head, smiling. “I don’t think you will, no. I’m pretty sure that Ellie has it figured out already.”

You shrug. “Oh well. Hopefully it’s not a disappointment.”

As you back out of the driveway, Mazzy lays a hand on your thigh, looking you seriously. “Never. I can guarantee you that each and every one will be ecstatic.”

You place your hand on hers and smile, as you drive towards the city. It’s not a long trip, and soon you’re parking in front of the restaurant, an upscale place that you saw came highly recommended. Mazzy looks excited as you take her hand and head inside. You’re seated quickly, as you had made a reservation, though the two of you get a strange look from the host as he greets you. Mazzy’s small stature and pointed ears make her inhumanity obvious, but fortunately the man doesn’t make an issue of it.

Any oddity is quickly forgotten once you’re seated, however, as you’re brought a light salad and a bottle of wine. Mazzy is delighted, and though you’re not much of a wine person, she assures you that it’s a fantastic vintage. You trust her palate, and you have to admit that it’s far better than the cheap wine you’ve had in the past.

The two of you don’t say much, simply enjoying each other’s company and basking in the moment. Her smile says volumes, however.

Eventually, the main course is brought out, and you have to admit, it’s amazing. A roasted chicken breast, on a bed of mixed rice, it’s stuffed with cheeses whose names you can’t pronounce, and covered in a creamy, tangy sauce. It’s delicious, and you find yourself devouring it. Mazzy, meanwhile, is once again delighted, and can’t stop talking about the flavors and techniques that went into it. Though your knowledge of cooking would be best described as lacking, hearing her speak so passionately about something she so clearly loves is endearing.

Once you finish, and the plates are cleared away, dessert is brought out, a simple slice of cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries. Mazzy is in heaven, and hasn’t stopped smiling since she first sat down. As you finish your food, she fixes you with her gaze, and you can feel her love for you without any words being spoken.

By the time you leave the restaurant, night has fallen, and as you walk Mazzy back to the car, you can sense she’s curious about what happens next. You don’t explain, simply getting in the car and starting to drive. There’s amusement in her eyes as she takes your hand, and you smile as you drive out of the city, letting her curiosity grow. Eventually, you pull off the road onto a dirt path, someplace where you used to come years ago. Driving up a small hill, you park, and get out, gesturing for Mazzy to come with you.

She starts to speak, but you shake your head, taking her hand again and leading her to the top of the hill. As you crest the hill, Mazzy gasps. You’re overlooking the city now, and the moon hangs in the sky, seemingly huge. The lights of the city sparkle in the night, and you feel Mazzy squeezing your hand as she takes in the view.

While she’s distracted, you pull the ring from your pocket. It’s fairly simple, a white gold band, with a diamond surrounded by a rainbow of smaller stones, in every color. You drop to one knee as she turns to you, amusingly leaving you about the same height. Mazzy bites her lip as you begin to speak.

“Mazzy, every day since you came into my life has been better than the last. I love you, and I will always love you. There’s not much more to say then…will you do me the great honor of being my wife?”

Tears running from her eyes, Mazzy leaps forward to hug you, practically knocking you to the ground. “Yes! Of course my answer is yes!”

The two of you kiss, embracing in the light of the moon.