Ship: Frank/Patrick
Words: 369

On the tenth day of Christmas...

"Hey, Baby," I smile to Patrick, pulling him close by his waist.

"Merry Christmas, Frankie..." he giggles, turning and kissing me. I smile into the kiss, "Is that the last of the presents?"

"I dunno," I look to Pete who nods, "Yeah."

I look back to Patrick, swallowing nervously, "I love you, Baby..."

"I love you, too. What's wrong?" He asks, frowning.

I pull him closer, "I have one more present for you..." I kiss him gently, "I mean, if you'd be up to it..."

He blushes and nods.

"I'll be back, stay here," I whisper. I leave the living room couch and walk through the small party, passing by Pete, Andy, Joe, and Ray and finally reaching Gerard.

He looks up at me with his dark chestnut eyes.

"I-I'm uh... ready..." I blush and hold out my hand, he hugs me, pressing the box into my hand and whispers out a soft, "Good luck."

I walk back to Patrick who's weaving his fingers together nervously. I'm the one who's nervous.

I pull him to his feet, my hand folded behind my back and my lip caught between my teeth.

"I-I love you, Patrick..." deep breath, "And these last few years with you have been amazing, the best years of my life... I've never loved someone as much as I love you, Patrick... and... I-I think it's time to ask..."

I get down on one knee, everyone is watching now, Patrick has his hands over his mouth and tears in his eyes.

I pull the box out in front of me and open it, showing the ring off to him.

"W-will you marry me?"

The next second feels like an eternity. It drags on and on, the tension growing as I watch Patrick's face go from joy to acceptance.

"Yes."

I pull out the ring and take his hand gently, blushing as I slide it on his finger.

"I love you, Frank..."

"I love you, too, Trick." I reply, kissing him, he kisses back passionately while everyone else applauds and cheers.

"Merry Christmas," I breathe with a smile.

"Merry Christmas!"