Chapter 2: Sneak

Yugi sighed as he closed down the game shop. "Oh man, it's been a long day."

A limo pulled up in front of the Game Shop, and a young woman stepped out, adjusting her sunglasses. She brushed her long, dark hair over her shoulder as she looked up at the building with a small smile. She walked up to the shop and used her key to enter, closing the door behind her. "Yugi?"

"In here, Hailey!" Yugi called, with a smiled.

Hailey entered the shop, and removed her sunglasses. "I'm home."

"I can see that." Yugi chuckled. "Take a seat, I'm just about to put dinner on."

"What is it?" Hailey asked, taking her seat.

"It's a surprise." Yugi smirked, as he headed into the kitchen.

"You know I don't like surprises, Yuge."

"You'll like this surprise." He called back.

Hailey heard a ping on her phone, and picked it up, eyes lighting up at the message. "Oh my God!"

"Hailey? What's wrong?" Yugi dashed out of the kitchen, looking alarmed.

"Hali got engaged."

"What! Typical Pharaoh, doing stuff first." Yugi grumbled.

"Wait, what do you mean, Yugi?"

"Nothing, Hailey, I said dinner is almost ready."

"Yugi, what did you mean?"

"Don't worry about it, Hailey."

"Yugi Muto, I demand you tell me."

"I will show you later." Yugi ducked back into the kitchen before she could ask any more questions

Hailey groaned. "I know you're up to something."

"Not that you're going to find out." Yugi muttered as he finished crushing the fresh garlic.

Hailey spotted Yugi's jacket hanging on the front door and looked over to make sure he was busy, before sneaking over to the door. She rummaged in the pockets and found a black velvet ring box. She carefully opened it and saw the ring inside, her eyes going wide.

"Hailey, do you want red wine or wh-hey what are you doing with my jacket?" Yugi asked, spotting her as he entered the kitchen.

Hailey spun around at his voice and held up the box. "What is this?"

"Um...Surprise?" Yugi chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.

"So, is it what it looks like?"

Yugi nodded. "I was hoping you wouldn't find it. I was going to surprise you after dinner, but I guess it's not much of a surprise now."

"Just because it's not a surprise, doesn't mean you have an excuse not to use it."

"Well, do you like it?"

"Do I like it? I love it!"

"I didn't think a classy girl like you would like something so simple." Yugi turned pink.

"You know me, Yugi. If it comes from the heart, that's all that matters." Hailey smiled at him.

"You know I love you Hailey, even if you weren't a wonderful singer." Yugi smiled. "Now, take a seat. Dinner is ready."

"Thanks." Hailey smiled. She took a seat at the table.

Rushing into the kitchen, Yugi came out with a steaming hot plate of food. "Your dinner, hope you enjoy it." He bowed, as he placed it down in front of her.

"Smells delicious." Hailey smiled.

"Dig in while its hot."

Hailey began eating her food. "It is delicious!"

"I'll let you eat a bit before I spring the surprise on you." Yugi chuckled.

"It's not a surprise though."

"You shouldn't have gone through my pockets then."

"You were hiding things."

"I had to."

"Oh?"

"At least now I know where not to hide your Christmas presents."

"I'm sure I can find it." Hailey said, confidently as she began eating.

Hailey finished her meal as quick as she could and looked up at him expectantly. "Well?'

Yugi cocked an eyebrow. "Well what? What am I suppose to say, since it's not a surprise anymore?"

"You could ask the question."

"Now I've got to think of something." Yugi blushed.

"Don't be shy now, Yugi."

"Ok, here goes nothing." Yugi muttered, slipping down off his seat and on to one knee. "Will you marry me, Hailey?"

"Of course I will, Yugi." Hailey smiled.

Yugi beamed as he opened the box and slipped the ring on her finger while kissing the top of her hand. "Thank you, Hailey."

"And I'm sorry that I spoiled the secret."

"It wouldn't have happened if I would have just gotten on and done it a week ago."

"A week ago?"

"A few days anyway." Yugi chuckled.

"Why wait?"

"I was nervous and wanted to do it at the right moment."

"Okay, but now that you did it, are you happy about it?"

"Of course I'm happy, you make me happy, that's one of the reasons why I love you, Hailey."

"You make me happy too, Yugi."

"I think it's time for dessert." Yugi smiled, getting to his feet.

"Oh? What's for dessert?"

Yugi took Hailey by the hand and led her to the couch. "Close your eyes."

Hailey obeyed.

Coming back into the living room moments later, Yugi placed a gentle kiss on the tip Hailey's nose. "Open your eyes."

Hailey opened her eyes, which lit up at the sight of the chocolate covered strawberries. "Oooh yum!"

"They are all for you my beautiful fiancé."

"Thanks." Hailey gave him a kiss.

"Do you mind if I feed some to you?"

"Of course."

Yugi picked up a large strawberry and held it up close to her mouth. "Just don't bite me."

Hailey raised an eyebrow. "Would I do that?" She asked, taking a bite of the strawberry.

"I know you wouldn't do it on purpose." Yugi chuckled.

"Thank you for proposing, Yugi."

"I'm sorry I took so long to do it, I was actually going to wait till your birthday and surprise you then"

"Jeez, Yugi, that's 9 months from now." Hailey complained, rolling her eyes.

"I guess you're lucky you found the ring when you did, then."

"I consider myself very lucky."

"Want another strawberry?"

"Yes, please."

"Here" Yugi picked up a strawberry and held it in front of her mouth.

"You naughty boy." Hailey giggled, leaning in to bite it.