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A/N: We have come to the end of this story :') I've had lots of fun with it, thank you to all who reviewed and added this to their alert and favourites, especially Lovepink1995. I know my writing isn't the best right now as I have gotten rusty, but I really had fun with this. There will be a sequel, don't worry ;)

Riley leaned her head against Dave's chest as they watched the TV in their hotel room after Raw. She was sitting in his lap, her back against his chest. She unconciously ran her fingers up and down her forearm, feeling the bumps of the scars.

"I'm so proud of you," said Dave.

"You are?"

"I am. Any normal person would have just quit. It's not easy to bounce back from something like that."

"I wouldn't wish anyone to go through what I did. But life goes on, Dave. I can either quit and sit around and mope, forever feeling scared and unhappy. Or I can learn from this and become stronger. I choose to be strong."

"And that's why I'm so proud of you."

"Only because you have shown me how to be strong."

"You are the strong one, Riley."

She then felt Dave moved her hair to one side and placed soft kisses on her neck. She sighed softly as she tilted her head to the side, giving him more access. She felt his hands traveling from her chest to her stomach, resting on the waistband of her pyjama shorts. Dave's warm lips on her neck were suddenly gone, replaced with the cold air.

"Baby, what's wrong?" she asked, turning to look at him.

"Hold that thought. I need to check on something," he said, winking then giving her a kiss on the cheek as he crawled out from behind her and walked towards his luggage back. Riley stared in confusion as Dave rummaged through his bag. A few moments later, he came back with something in his hand.

"What have you got there?" she asked, then her eyes grew wide as she saw that Dave was holding a small, velvet box.

"D – Dave... is that..."

"An engagement ring? You bet it is," he said, opening the box to reveal the most beautiful ring Riley has ever seen.

"Riley, we've known each other for many years and from the day we met, I knew you were special. You light up my life just by being in it and I am lucky to occupy even the smallest space of your thoughts. You've made me want to become a better man and everyday I strive to be just that for you. I love all of you, every and any single thing about you. You complete me and recent events have made me realise that I cannot bear the thought of living life without you. You have given me so much and made me so happy. Now, let me do the same for you."

Riley gasped as Dave held her left hand in his and went down on one knee.

"Riley Karissa Orton, will you marry me?"

She looked into his eyes, which were filled with hope and more love than Riley has ever seen. She saw warmth and compassion and she knew that this was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with; to start a family with and to grow old with. "Yes," she said softly.

Dave smiled as he slid the ring onto her finger and kissed her. Riley wrapped her arms around him and kissed him back with every ounce of passion in her.

"I love you," he said, leaning his forehead against hers when they broke apart for air.

"I love you too," she said breathlessly.

Night turned to day as the sun started to rise. Riley woke up and came face-to-face with Dave. She smiled as she gently traced his face using her finger. Even when he's asleep, she couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked. The sparkle on her left hand broke her attention and she looked at the ring that Dave picked out for her. She sighed happily as she looked back at Dave, who was already stirring from sleep. His eyes immediately fell on her and he smiled.

"I have the most beautiful fiancée in the world," he said, bringing her closer to him.

She blushed as he gave her a tender kiss on the lips, deepening it as his hands roamed her upper body and he hooked her leg around his waist, turning so that she was now on top of him.

"If this is how you greet me in the morning when we're engaged, I can't imagine how it'll be like when we're married," she joked as Dave stroked her hair.

"Well, let me give you a preview," he said, grinning.

END