Date: September 1, 1996

Shayne's POV

For the past month and a half, we've been getting ready for Michael's tour Him being the perfectionist that he is, he's been going crazy

The first show is in a week, in Prague I, for one, can't wait I know that Michael has missed being on stage and hopefully, this will help him start to really heal from the whole allegations thing

Julie: Shay.?

(I looked up from my suitcase and looked at the doorway, where Julie was.)

Shayne: Yeah.?

Julie: I'm about to leave to go check on some stuff for the tour but Michael wanted me to tell you that he wants to see you

Shayne: Alright Where is he.?

Julie: Studio, trying to calm his nerves

Shayne: He isn't drinking, is he.?

Julie: Nah I saw this coming so I locked up all the booze

Shayne: Alright Thanks Jules

Julie: No problem See you later

Shayne: See you

(She walked away and I turned back to my suitcase. I zipped it up and set it by my door. I walked out of my room and downstairs. I walked down the hall until I got to the very last door. The red light was on, which meant that he was recording.

I opened the door as quietly as I could and walked in. I shut the door and walked over to the second door. I opened it and saw Michael in the booth singing. I waved and sat on the couch. He stopped singing and came out of the booth.)

Michael: Hey you

Shayne: Hey What you doing.?

Michael: Ive been working on this new song and I wanted to lay it down

Shayne: Trying to calm down.?

Michael:(Sighs and nods) Yeah I'm so damn nervous

Shayne: Baby, you'll be fine Don't worry about it

Michael: You really think so.?

Shayne: Would I lie to you.?

Michael: No

Shayne: Then, I really think so

(He laughed and kissed my cheek. He sat down in one of the swivel chairs and brought it close to me.)

Shayne: Oh, Julie said that you wanted to talk to me

Michael: Yeah I did

(He grabbed both of my hands and held them in his.)

Shayne: Michael.? What's wrong.?

Michael: Nothing, nothing's wrong.... I've just been doing some thinking lately

(He took a deep breath and I waited for him to continue.)

Michael: You know how you told me about three weeks ago that you were ready to have kids.?

Shayne:(Nods) Yeah.... Please don't tell me that you changed your mind

Michael: Oh, no no, of course not.!

Shayne:(Sigh of relief) Whew.! Ok, well what about it.?

Michael: Well, I was thinking that............ Maybe we should get married

(My eyes widened. I thought he was joking at first but he had a straight face.)

Shayne: You serious.?

Michael: Yeah Let's get married

Shayne: How am I supposed to plan a wedding and your on tour.? And I know you don't wanna get married while you're on tour

Michael: What about after the tour.?

Shayne:(Smiles) Michael, you and I both know that you don't wanna wait over a year

Michael: Yeah, your right

(We sat there in silence until Michael's face brightened up.)

Michael: Why dont we do it this week.?

(Yep, this man is insane.)

Shayne: Baby, how the hell am I supposed to plan a wedding in a week.?

Michael: You dont have to worry about that Ill take care of everything

Shayne: Your really serious about all this,........arent you.?

Michael: Shay, Ive always known that you were the one for me Here, look

(He reached into his pocket and pulled out a box. He opened the box and there was a beautiful emerald ring inside. It was square shaped and had a line of diamonds around the emerald.)

Shayne: Michael, its beautiful baby

Michael: I bought this about 7 years ago

Shayne: Well, I hope this isnt your way of asking me to marry you, Mr. Jackson

Michael: Well, excuse me

(We laughed as he stood up and pulled me up too. He held my hands and he got down on one knee.)

Michael: Shayne Morgan Matthews, will you marry me.......please.?

(I giggled and smiled widely.)

Shayne:(Nods) Yes, yes I will

(He pulled the ring out of the box and slipped it on my finger. He stood up and looked at me.)

Shayne: We're actually gonna do this

Michael:(Nods) Yep You know, everyone's gonna think that we're insane

(I wrapped my arms around his neck and he wrapped his around my waist.)

Shayne:(Smiles) I dont care Id go to an asylum, as long as Im with you

Michael:(Laughs) I love you Shay

Shayne: I love you too Applehead

(He leaned down and kissed me passionately. I cant believe that we're actually getting married.!!!)

I know that you guys are probably BEYOND excited right now.!!! I am too, to be honest, and the next couple of chapters are going to be very exciting.!! Please dont forget to comment, vote, and fan.!! Thanks lovelies.!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥