Author's Note: Ok, I seriously can't believe this is the last chapter… I hope this lives up to your guys' expectations…thank you for all of your reviews, and feedback and suggestions. It's been a fun ride :)

Chapter 17

2 weeks later

I couldn't believe I was back in my dorm room again.

I threw my ball up at the ceiling, catching it before it could fall into my chest. This was all I had been doing lately- staring at the ceiling and leaving my brain unoccupied. It was a horrible thing to do; all I did was think about Murphy. I should've been out doing things, like going to parties or exploring the world. Instead all I did was throw this stupid ball at the wall, waiting for my next class to start.

"Bri," my roommate Kelsey said, coming into the room, "You got a package."

She tossed a small padded yellow envelope at me, and walked out. It landed on my stomach and I sat up quickly, looking at the return address. It was from Ireland, and I squealed with joy. There was a white envelope attached to it, in big letters reading READ FIRST.

I ripped it open, unfolding the slightly yellowed paper.

Dear Bri,

I've never done this before. Written a romantic letter to the person I love. I'm not sure how good I'll be at it, so go into it with an open mind.

I guess I'll just start out by saying I love you, and I have for a while now. You know a couple days ago would have been our technical "4 month". You can make fun of me all you want, I did keep track.

I remember the first time I saw you. You were so scared in the back of our car. But god, you were beautiful. Your hair was hanging in your face, and a unique color; like the color of caramel. Then we were locking eyes, and if I could, I'd stare at those pretty brown eyes all day.

I remember when you tried to run away and I chased after you. I couldn't let you leave; it was like subconsciously I knew I would fall in love with you, and I couldn't let you go. You struggled and stood up for yourself, and I knew right away you were a feisty one.

God, and as time went by, I could never get you out of my head. I would lie down at night, thinking about how you were asleep in the room right next to me. I would watch you move around in the morning, wishing I could make you breakfast and tell you good morning, like lovers do. I wished I could just pull you in my arms and kiss you, just once to know what it would feel like.

I was freaking out honestly, when these thoughts were invading my brain. I felt creepy; like I was thinking about you too much. I think what killed me the most is for the longest time, I never thought you liked me back. It was that one day though, one normal day in the kitchen one morning. You were pouring yourself a glass of orange juice and I told you that you looked pretty that morning. It had been a slip, and I was embarrassed as soon as I said it. I'm glad I didn't look away though, because I saw your face turn bright red, and big smile come onto your face. I remember you thanking me, and mumbling something about how you liked my hair.

We had finally looked at each other and smiled. That look in your eyes…I could see it. I could see that you had at least a little bit of what I felt for you.

The first time we kissed was amazing. I hope you felt what I did; the electricity, the intensity, the happiness, and the need. I'll never forget it…

You told me about Jake that night and all I could think about was how much I wanted him to fucking die. I was debating getting on a plane right then and hunting down the mother fucker. But I kept my cool, not wanting to get crazy on you while you were pouring your heart out to me. But just know that if I ever see him, I will kill him. No one is allowed to treat you like that and get away with it.

Now I'm losing track of what I was saying.

When we made love….I have trouble finding the words to describe it. I know I wasn't a virgin, and I'm sorry for that. Taking your virginity though….I felt so loved. You chose me, ME, over any other boy in the entire world. I can't say I think I'm good enough for that, but I won't argue with your choice. I'll just thank God every day that I was lucky enough to find a girl like you.

Ireland is so far away from where you are, but I'll always be with you. You know those stars, the moon, and the sun that are in the sky? Just know I'm always looking at the same ones as you. I love you…I love you more than I have, and ever will, love anyone else. You're the best thing to have ever happened to me.

You can open the package now. If I know you at all, you've been wondering this whole time what it is, but followed the rules because you knew it was important. I hope you like it, and write me as soon as you see it.

Love,

Murphy

P.S. Did I mention I love you?

I stared at the letter for a moment, holding it with shaking hands. Tears of happiness rolled down my cheeks, and I smiled with a laugh. I put the letter in my lap, opening the yellow envelope. I got the top open and flipped it upside down. A small velvet box fell out, and I gasped. I opened it slowly, a small diamond ring and a note inside.

Dear Bri (again),

I know this is fast, but I can't stand the thought of living without you.

Will you marry me?

Love, Murphy

~BDS~

I sat at my desk, nibbling on the top of my pen, twiddling my ring between my thumb and forefinger. I had a piece of paper in front of me, with absolutely nothing written on it. There were so many things I wanted to say. I wanted to tell him how much I loved him and everything about him I loved. I wanted to tell him how much that letter meant to me and how I would keep it for as long as I lived. I wanted to tell him that the first time we kissed, I did feel the same things he did.

I couldn't put it into words though; I couldn't figure out a way to put it on paper in a way that justified how I felt. I sighed, finally taking the pen out of my mouth and slipping the ring back on my finger.

Dear Murphy,

Of course.

Love,

Bri

P.S. I love you more.

Author's Note: The End….for now ;). Review please and thank you. I love you guys, thank you so much for reading this.

P.S. If you were wondering what the ring looks like, this is it: .com/uploaded/images/Wedding%20Rings/Engagement%