Michael's recovery was a long and steady process. I wanted him to stay in the hospital for a while, to make sure he was okay.

I sat in the chair next to his hospital bed as he reads his fan mail, laughing at some of the letters. Today was his last day and in a couple of hours, he will be discharged to go home.

"Michael, you are really 'shooting' a surprise!"

I shake my head at the dark humor, "You are so goofy, i swear." He sighs, "Well baby, got to look at the bright side of things. I'm still alive, annoying you as always." I stand up from the chair, walking closer to him while smiling, "Of course you are..you big lug." I couldn't help but stare at him as he continue reading the letters. I love this man so much, the love I had for him wasn't humanly possible but somehow it was. I never had such feelings, such raw emotion for someone, but I did for him. Everything felt right with him in it.

Eventually, his eyes looked up at me, "You okay?" I nod, "Yeah, handsome. I just really, truly love you." He graces his hand on my cheek, "I love you too, so much. You extraordinary woman. I need to talk to you, tonight when we get home, okay?" I nod at him as looks down at the IV attached to his arm, "Do I really still need this?" I chuckle as he pokes it while I try to get it off of him gently.

"You are so impatient, geez."

He frowns, "I want to get home. Secure the house up. And clean up everything." I shake my head, "Baby, I cleaned the whole house up while you've been here, and everything is going to be okay. I've been handling business." He frowns, "You're pregnant! I got this, gosh, I'm such a horrible boyfriend. I should be protecting you, not you protecting me!" I scoff, "You are protecting me! You risked your own life for me!" He folds his arms and looked away. He was upset about the whole ordeal as I rest my hand on his shoulder, "You couldn't had stop this, baby." He wouldn't move as I whisper,

"Baby...look at me."

Eventually, Michael turns to me as I press my lips on his. It was a soft, passionate kiss as he pulls away while looking down at my bump, rubbing it gently.

"You never broke that promise, of protecting me. You always have."

"Of course, you're my life. My everything."

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Hours passed, and I got the opportunity to take Michael home. He stretched his arms out at the sight of clean home.

He was content with the way I cleaned everything since he knew how I was a crazy nut about organization and cleanliness. I lick my lips as he turns to me, "Thank you for this. Everything is so perfectly organized, down to the the firewood for the fireplace is neatly stacked." I smuggle a smile as he grab my head with his hands, kissing my forehead with a wet kiss. I couldn't help but blush as he walks away while I rub my belly. This place was contaminated, but Michael's aura brought the food back this place. It was a home made from love and nothing took away from it. I walk over to the fireplace and stared at the small, rectangle photo of me and Michael in the picture frame.

We were smiling happily as my arms were wrapped around him, kissing his cheek. I remember this photo. We took it the moment we got here. I could hear Michael's giggles echoing in my mind as I tickle him after taking this photo and how excited he was that I was here with him, in our little hideout home. A part of me wonders if Michael still wanted to live here after his tragedy.

"Marina!"

I shake my head, waking up from my thoughts as I set the photo down and walk upstairs to where I heard Michael's call. My eyes widen at the trail of rose petals on the floor with candles.

I smile happily while following the trail, which lead to our bedroom. He was in our bedroom, and my mouth dropped at the sight I saw.

Balloons, roses, confetti. Everything you could want was here. There was lights hung up around the room, giving the full romantic setting. My hands covered my mouth as I look around the room in astonishment. No one has ever done this for me. I felt like I was in a movie.

"I know it's not really much, and it kinda sucks, but, I love you Marina and there's really no time like the present..."

I watch him as he walks over to him and takes a deep breath before getting down on one knee before pulling out a small velvet box, exposing a beautiful 14K diamond ring. Tears roll down my face as I stare at him quietly. This couldn't be real. This was a dream come true.

"Marina, all my life, I never thought I would find love. The love I've always wanted and looked for. And one day, my ironic tragic fate led us to meet and fall in love with one another. Somehow the bad situation led to something so special, so amazing, so perfect in my life. Ever since then, I can't imagine my life without you. Every day with you is an adventure of a lifetime, and I want to make it official. I know what I want. I want to be the father of your children, your husband, I want a forever with you, so, Marina Hathaway...will you marry me?"

My hands slid to my chest as I sniffle, "Yes Michael. I want to marry you!" His smile widens as he immediately stands up and kisses me deeply. My arms wrapped around his neck as we kiss one another for a while before he lifts me up and spins me in the air.

"Wheeeeee! Oh Michael!"

Eventually, he lowers me down and slides the ring on my finger. I stare at it quietly, admiring its beauty.

He looks down at the ring before looking at me as I look up at him, "I've never been so happy in my life, this is so romantic of you." His face was bright red while he rubs the back of his neck, "I just couldn't wait to get you home and do this, Marina. You know, we are never promised tomorrow, but dying isn't worth fearing when you're with the person you were meant to spend the rest of your life with. You've changed me, I never thought I would be with someone or even proposing to someone."

His arms wrap around me as I rest my head on his chest. I loved when we embraced. To feel his warmth against mine. This was perfect. I look up at him, "Do you think it's over? All of the drama?" His jaw clench, "I would hope so since the guys are dead now. I hope it's over, but I don't want to worry about that, okay? This is our night." I smile once more before nodding as he walks me off to the bed.

"You're so beautiful. Your pregnancy have you glowing and now you're even sexier as an engaged woman."

I bite my lip as he sits me on the edge of the bed while I unbuttoned his shirt. Our lips immediately met up, making popping noises ever time our lips would break apart.

"Be gentle on your body, okay? I don't want you to hurt yourself."

He grins while nodding, "Okay, babygirl." He helps me out of my clothes as we made love all night long.

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so i made the decision to rewrite "The Teacher" since everyone keeps asking for me to do it. eventually, everything will be in the works for that story coming up! :)