Emma's POV

I was restless. Sleeping was proving to be a much harder task than I had anticipated. I kept tossing and turning, moving positions, frustrating myself as I tried and failed to shut my thoughts off for more than a second.

I felt his body shift closer as he flung his right arm around my waist, pulling me closer. I had clearly woke him up in my nineteenth attempt at sleeping but he didn't seem angry or cross, he just laced his hands with mine, kissing me at the crook of my neck as if everything was normal, as if nothing had changed.

I pulled away, my hand shooting to my chest as my heart pounded loudly.

'Em?' He groaned as he stretched out fully, his arms reaching above his head, 'why aren't you sleeping?'

I didn't answer as I drew my knees to my arms, rocking slightly as he began to sit up, rubbing the sleep from his eyes, 'didn't I wear you out last night?' he winked, still not fully awake to notice my frenzied state.

'Hey what is it?' he whispered, sensing now that something wasn't quite right as he reached to grab my hand, 'You're happy aren't you?'

'Of course' I choked, daring to met his gaze as my throat felt increasingly dry, 'so, so happy. Happy tears.' I signalled, wiping at my eyes.

'Is that all it is?' he questioned, wrapping the sheet over our bodies, waiting for my response as his fingers danced up my arm.

'I'm scared', I faintly cried, surprised he could even hear me over the loud sobs I was making.

He smiled weakly, pressing his lips to my temple as my body began to calm down. I must have looked a mess; sleep deprived and blotchy skin but he didn't say anything, just continued to hold me and rock me until I felt better.

'It's scary-wonderful' he smiled, pulling the hair out of my face so I could look at him again. I could feel my cheeks turn red as I faced him again, apologising profusely for crying to which he shook his head in understanding.

'It was just a big shock, that's all. I never expected, that this, this could ever happen.' I blurted, letting slip more than was necessary about my past hopes and dreams as I crawled out of his arms, intent of getting a shower and forgetting that this episode had ever happened.

'Em' he called, leaning over to grab my arm before I disappeared into the bathroom, 'hey you're not getting away that easily' he grinned a little, pulling me back onto the bed, 'we should talk about it, about how you're feeling. It's a big thing. It's not every day I ask you to become my wife.'

Less than 24 hours ago...

Will's POV

'Will! Will! Where are we going?' she giggled as I made her promise to keep her eyes shut as I lead her to the bedroom. As she stood there, laughing nervously, I ran softly across the carpet to retrieve the little black box that I had stored at the back of my draw, hidden in a pair of clean socks just in case she discovered it. I shoved the box quickly into my pocket, my mother's words ringing in my ear, why haven't you proposed yet? Jesus Will, you want to spend the rest of your life with her don't you? I hadn't told her I had had the ring for over a month now, wanting to find the right time. I walked over to Emma, taking both her hands in mine, kissing her several times on the lips, letting her know it was safe to open her eyes.

'Will, what's going on?'

'Right you've got to promise not to say anything until I'm finished ok?' I began to bounce apprehensively on my feet, the nerves finally causing me to sweat.

'Ok' she smiled, looking up to kiss me on the lips, 'I promise sir.' She gave a mock salute that made me laugh and my nerves calmed themselves for a short period.

'Right, right' I spoke aloud to myself, rushing round, wishing I had planned for this to be more romantic. I lowered the lighting, returning to her bemused face as I caught my breath.

'Emma.' I started, quickly feeling my heart rate accelerate and my palms grow with sweat. I took a breath, trying to compose, 'For months now I've been the happiest I've ever been. Finding you again and then James; I honestly couldn't have dreamed this. It's perfect. To me, you're perfect'. I slipped in, feeling the oncoming tears form. 'I watch you face things everyday with a smile on your face, even if they're hard and you handle them with such a strength I don't think I've ever seen anyone else possess before. It's amazing. I look at us; you, me and James and I feel so grateful that we're here where we are now. I thank New York City for bringing us back together!' I half-laughed, struggling with the dryness appearing in my throat.

'Will' she choked and I could tell I couldn't keep it together for much longer. I took her left hand in mine as I began to crouch down to my knee, never breaking eye contact as her eyes widened.

'Emma Pillsbury, you make me love life by being with you. Will you do me the honour of becoming my wife?'

She stood there shocked for a moment before she answered, her eyes lighting up.

'Yes. Yes. Yes!' she wrapped her arms around me, tears flooding as our emotions ran. 'Yes, yes, yes!'

Will's POV

'I'm just nervous Will'. Her breathing had calmed down now as she rested between my legs, her head pressed to my chest. 'Excited, nervous, scared, everything I feel is just racing around my body'. I smiled at her, leaning down to catch her lips with mine.

'I'm excited' I whispered into her ear, 'to see James dressed up carrying the rings. And to see our parents sat there, knowing that we love one another. And the most exciting thing will be you walking down that aisle, dressed in a beautiful white dress, a smile on your face as I stand there, a smile on my face as well, waiting to say our vows and them finally, in front of everyone I get to become your husband.'

'I want all that too' she smiled, 'so, so much. It's just sometimes, I just get nervous you know, or scared, scared that this is really happening. But I want that, and so much more with you Will.' She stuttered, her one words shaking her a little.

'I know Em's.' I whispered, stroking her hair before letting my hand slowly graze her stomach. 'so much more'.

'It'll happen Will'. she exhaled and I knew she understood what I was feeling as she placed her left hand on top of the mine, the ring glistening as the sun streamed through the blinds.

Sorry for the delay in posting. This chapter brings us to the end of this story. Hope you've enjoyed it. I may do an epilogue to conclude so if you'd like that let me know! All your reviews throughout have been amazing. I love hearing your feedback. It makes my day!