~_~_~ (Pim) ~_~_~

Pim feels good after his date. Nothing went horribly wrong, so that's great. Now, Pim has seen all sides of Niall. He's seen the real Niall, the one who laughs too loud and plays guitar off-key just for shits and giggles. He's seen the serious Niall, the one who gives out roses at the ceremonies and knows what he wants. He's seen the professional Niall, the one who talks the media about his life and doesn't seem to phased by it all.

Abby and him decided that they'd get ready in separate rooms. Normally, they at least help each other prepare for the ceremonies, but both felt the need to get in the mental space alone. So, Pim stands alone in Megan's old room, glancing over his forest green suit jacket and white undershirt. His eyes glance to his wrist and he rubs the silver bracelet from Abby soothingly.

At that, he decides he's ready and heads outside.

~_~_~ (Abby) ~_~_~

The outside area where the rose ceremonies are usually held has been made over. Abby's jaw drops as her eyes flick over the decorated area. White fairy lights wrap around the oak trees. Rose petals are scattered along the wooden floors. The stand that usually holds the vase of roses is no longer present. Abby assumes because Niall won't be giving out any roses today.

Pim joins her a moment later, sparing a moment to glance at the decorations as well before joining Abby for the last time. As soon as Pim stands next to her, Abby grabs his hand comfortingly.

~_~_~ (Pim) ~_~_~

Pim's hand reaches out for Abby as they wait for Niall to join them and for the final rose ceremony to start. He forces a few deep breaths before forcing a smile to his lips. There's no need for nerves. He's fine. No matter what happens, Pim will be fine.

The door to the outdoor area opens again and Niall walks out. As Pim makes eye contact with Niall a feeling of love washes over him. He realized while at the Teen Choice Awards that butterflies of excitement weren't the only thing he felt. Pim knows now that butterflies of love were also present. He wishes he told Niall sooner, but it's too late now.

~_~_~ (Abby) ~_~_~

Niall glances from Abby to Pim as he takes his spot in front of them. Nerves jump around Abby's stomach as Niall starts to speak.

"I want to start out tonight by telling both of you that I love you. I thought when I first started this that I wouldn't actually find someone that I envisioned a life with. Now, I stand in front of two people who I love to the ends of the Earth. No matter what happens tonight, I want both of you in my life," Niall starts. Abby smiles. At least if she doesn't win, Niall still wants her around.

~_~_~ (Pim) ~_~_~

Niall continues, "After my dates with both of you, I was trying to come up with a decision on who I would pick tonight. So, naturally, I tried imaging my future with both of you. I sat down and imagined waking up in the morning next to both of you, making breakfast for both of you, playing with our kids together, and all the normal family things. And, honestly, I didn't have a hard time with either. I thought after this, I would know for sure. One reality would look more real than the other and that's who I would pick, but one didn't look more real. I could see both happening. I could see myself in both."

Pim sucks in a deep breath as Niall continues.

~_~_~ (Abby) ~_~_~

"So, I tried something else. I just envisioned my future. I didn't try to place either one of you in it. I imagined the sun shining through white curtains and hitting my giant bed. I saw me making breakfast for my children and playing with them outside. I saw PTA meetings and football practice. I made myself think about my life and not my life with one of you."

Abby doesn't quite understand where Niall's going with this. Does this mean that he's not picking either of them?

~_~_~ (Pim) ~_~_~

"When I could picture my life on my own, I say it. I saw glimpses of my future with you," He faces both of them. Pim can tell that he's speaking to the winner, but Pim nor Abby know who it is. Niall's blue eyes flicker equally between the two of them to keep the mystery alive. Pim guesses that when he announces the winner, the winner will know he was talking to them.

"I saw myself waking up in a giant bed, but it was a giant bed with you in it. I saw myself making breakfast and when I turned around you were sitting with my children. When I was playing with my kids outside you stood on the porch smiling down at us. You sat next to me at the PTA meetings and cheered at the football practices."

~_~_~ (Abby) ~_~_~

"That's how I knew it was you. Because when I envisioned my life without either of you, I still saw you." Niall gets down one knee and pulls a black box from his suit jacket. He rolls it around in his hand, a smile forcing it's way onto his lips.

"Abby Rose, will you marry me," Niall asks. Abby's heart pounds in her chest and the first thing she does is turn to Pim and bring him into a hug. She presses a quick kiss to his cheek and whispers, "I love you," before turning to Niall.

Niall smiles as he catches Abby and pulls her in for a hug. "Well, don't leave me hanging," Niall cries. Abby doesn't know when he started crying, but he sees tears in his eyes too. Niall reaches up and wipes both of their tears before reopening the box and showing it to Abby.

"Absolutely, yes," Abby cheers. Niall smiles and pulls the ring out. The ring is gold with a large diamond sitting in the middle and two smaller diamonds to either side of it. The fairy lights catch the diamond and reflect off of it, making it sparkle beautifully.

When Niall slides it on Abby's finger, everything feels perfect.

~_~_~ (Pim) ~_~_~

Pim hangs his head, disappointed in himself. He understands Niall's choice, Abby is an amazing girl. After Niall slides the ring on Abby's finger, Abby walks back over to Pim.

"Congratulations Abby, you deserve it, really," Pim says. He brings her in for another hug.

"Pim, I had no idea who you were before this show. I was on the fence about doing this show in the beginning, as I didn't think I'd get very far. However, over time, you and Niall have helped me grow in confidence and happiness. I love you so much, and you're absolutely the most amazing friend I'll ever have. You deserve the world, and I hope we can stay in contact after all of this ends. Will you be my man of honor," Abby asks.

Pim nods and hugs Abby one last time before shooing her back into Niall's welcoming arms.

~_~_~

IT'S OVER! Ugh, this feels so bittersweet. On one hand, I was so excited to tell you guys who the winner was, but I didn't want this to end! I've had so much fun writing this! I want to thank everyone who competed in this! All of you guys have made this experience so much fun!

ABBY: Please message me as soon as you read this so we can go over what comes next!

As you guys may/may not know, there will be a wedding chapter and a life 10 years later chapter. I hope you guys decide to check it out! I also have posted The Bachelor season 2 so make sure to sign up for that!

Shoutouts to:

Romy @-pinktae-

Samantha @Niallersgirl890

Kamille @The_Jamaica_Life

Lia @Oopshi2013

Ashley @colorful_louis

Ambrose @flcker

Lani @burntcrispypotatoes

Megan @1dering_about_you

Pim @yourssincerelyIV

Abby @Abby887766