Fling

I giggle as Maddox lifts me in a bridal hold and carries me to the door. “What are you doing?”
He stops and stares at me. His smile is as big as his heart.
“I’m taking you home.”
I’ve never heard four more beautiful words in my life.

“I’ve been yours since I cut the gum out of your hair. Will you be mine forever?” He opens a small box. “Please be my legal wife?”
I laugh through the tears. “Are you just wanting another honeymoon?”
“Every day will be a honeymoon with you, Birdie.”

“Are you being a smart-ass?”
“Smart, yes. An ass? Maybe also yes.”