It's Funny, Isn't It?

Last Chapter

"Baby, we need to go grocery shopping." Caitlyn randomly says, during a commercial of one of their favorite shows.

Nate has his head down in her lap and he looks up at her.

"Have I ever told you.." he pauses slightly, then continues with a smile, "that you're really weird?"

Caitlyn just smiles and says, "Of course you have. Many times."

Nate laughs and rolls his eyes.

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"It's funny, isn't it?" he says, a few minutes later when they're on the balcony of their apartment.

Caitlyn doesn't look away from the sunset as she replies, "What's funny, babe?"

"How we met. It's how we started. I mean, if you never made that bet. I'd still be the-"

"Arrogant, selfish, cocky, pig.." Caitlyn interrupts with a smile.

Nate pushes her playfully and says, "I was just going to say jerk, but.. whatever you say. This is all because of the bet. If you hadn't made it, I'd still be that guy, probably and then I'd have never gotten to know you as well as I do now."

Caitlyn smiles sweetly, "Aww, Nate. That's sweet, although really really corny."

Nate laughs and looks up at the sky.

"Well, I think I better get back to studying. I have one more final, then it's

Christmas break." Caitlyn says happily.

Nate looks from the sky to her, then back to the sky.

"No!" He nearly shouts.

Caitlyn looks at him and laughs, "Aw, Come on Nate. It's freezing out here!"

Nate pulls off his jacket and puts it around her shoulders.

"Just a few more seconds, I promise." He whispers and looks at the sky once more.

A couple of seconds go by, and then Caitlyn sees why Nate wanted to wait. She sees an airplane writing in the sky. She doesn't notice Nate watching her for her reaction. All she notices is what the airplane spelled out in the sky. Caitlyn turns to Nate, seeing him down on one knee.

"Caitlyn, I love you. I've been in love with you ever since that day at West High. The day we met." He says softly, with an open box, which contains the most beautiful ring Caitlyn has ever seen.

Tears fill her eyes and her throat becomes constricted. She almost can't speak. She looks up, seeing the words 'Will you marry me, Caitlyn?' written across the sky.

"Yes. Oh my gosh! Yes! I love you, so much!" Caitlyn practically whispers.

She knows he hears her, because he slides the ring onto her finger and pulls her in for a kiss.

When they pull away, Caitlyn says, "Ya know. It's not that funny."

Nate gives her a look, as if to say 'what?', and she laughs.

"People make bets all the time. Just for your information, I loved you even when you bumped me into those lockers."

"I guess it did all start with the bet." Nate laughs and kisses her on her nose.

Caitlyn hugs him and says, "Yeah, but this isn't the end-"

"It's only the beginning." He finishes.

Caitlyn looks up at him and smiles. She knows that the bet made this all possible. Her and Nate. Engaged to be married. Who would have thought that a simple bet would change the lives of two teenagers, although it's been years since high school? I'd bet that no one would have. So, yes, it did all start with a bet. You may think this is the end, but it is merely the beginning. The beginning to a whole 'nother story that has yet to be told.

AN: aww, it's kinda sad that it's the end. Don't be disappointed! I'm making a sequel! It'll be up really soon. Like today…. Hopefully. If I get enough reviewssss (hint hint*) : )