Heather awoke to the sound of the doorbell ringing. She groaned as she rolled over on the couch where she had been taking a nap. She noticed the TV was still on. The video for Everybody (Backstreet's Back) was on MTV. I must have fallen asleep with the TV on. Damn AJ looks good. She thought to herself.

The doorbell rang again, followed by a knock. "OK, OK, im coming. Take a chill pill." She quickly walked over to the door and threw it open to see there was noone standing there.

"Damn kids" she complained and as she turned around, someone jumped out from behind the bushes beside the house.

"BOO!"

Heather screamed as she whipped around to see AJ McLean standing there, with a red rose in hand. "AJ! You asshole!" She fumed, smacking him on the shoulder.

He laughed as he walked past her and into the house. "Whats the matter? not happy to see your boyfriend?" He asked, walking over to her and giving her a long, passionate kiss.

"Not when you scare the shit outta me." She replied after they broke apart.

"Awww. Im sorry."

She sighed. "Why didnt you tell me you were going to be back today?"

"I wanted it to be a surprise." He said, grinning. "Now go get dressed. And wear something nice." He commented on her jeans and sweatshirt.

"Whats wrong with this??" She argued "This is my favorite sweatshirt."

"Baby, Its ugly. Now go get dressed."

"And where would I be going?"

"We have a big dinner with the record company. Please say you will come?"

She smiled. She loved going to the big record parties. "How long do i have to get ready?" She finally answered.

He gave her his famous smile. "Ill pick you up in 2 hours. k?"

"K"

"I hate to leave so soon but i gotta get ready myself. And you know I have to look perfect." He said, smirking.

"Bye sweetie" She said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Is that all I get?" He asked with puppy dog eyes.

"uh huh" She smiled at him playfully.

"Come here you" He said grabbing her by the waist and giving her a passionate kiss.

"Were gonna be late if you dont go get ready." Heather said after 5 minutes of making out.

"Ok, i can take a hint" He said as he gave her one last kiss and left.

***********

"Carrie can you get that for me?" Heather called as she put on the finishing touches on her makeup.

"Sure" Her roomate called from the living room.

"Hey AJ. Lookin good" Heather heard her roomate call out as she sprayed hairspray on her french twist.

Heather smoothed down her dress as she stood in front of the full length mirror. She had chosen a long black dress with the midrift cutout, trimmed with rinestones. She pulled on her elbow length black gloves and grabbed her purse.

"Hey baby" She said as she walked into the room to find AJ looking mighty scrumptious in a back and white tux.

His mouth dropped open when he saw her. "Wow. You look great. I mean, you look REALLy great."

"I know" She smirked.

"Help! I cant breathe! Your big head is suffocating me!" He joked, falling to his knees and grabbing his chest.

"Very funny Mr. I take 2 hours to get ready. Its worth it though. You look awesome."

"Thanks. Are you ready to go?"

"Yeah. Bye Carrie!"

"Later girl" AJ called to her.

***********

Heather took AJs arm as they walked from the valet parking to the doors of the resteraunt. They were escorted to a table for two.

"AJ, I thought this was a business dinner." Heather said skeptically.

"I knew you wouldnt come if I told you I just wanted to take you out." He said smiling slyly.

"You know me too well." She said smiling. "You know, if you wanted to take me out, McDonalds would have been fine." She said, knowing he was addicted to Quarter Pounders.

"I wanted to take you somewhere nice."

"Thats sweet AJ, but why?" She questioned.

"Just eat your meal. Please? Ill tell you later."

She looked at him skeptically, but decided to drop the subject and eat her dinner.

***********

After dinner, they decided to go for a walk in a park nearby. They stopped in front of a huge fountain in the middle of the park. They sat down at the edge of the fountain, staring up at the stars.

"Heather?" AJ whispered

"Yeah?"

"I love you"

She smiled, still staring up at the stars. "I love you too."

"No, you dont understand." He said, grabbing her hand and squating on one knee in front of her. "I really love you. With everything I am." He took out a little jewelry box. "Heather, I dont think I can live without you. Say youll marry me. Promise to be my wife." He said as he opened the jewelry box to reveal a beautiful engagement ring.

Her mouth dropped open. "Oh my god!" Was all she could get out. "I dunno what to say!"

"Say yes!"

"Yes" She whispered, tears running down her face.

"Dont cry!" He said, with a look of alarm on his face. "Im sorry!"

"No. Dont be. Its just that Im so happy." She stammered.

"Your gonna be happy from now on. I promise" AJ said, his own eyes tearing up.

She bent down and pulled his face close to hers. He kissed her so gently, that she almost couldnt feel it, like he was afraid to hurt hur. As the kiss deepened...

**********

Heather awoke to the sound of the doorbell ringing. She groaned as she rolled over on the couch where she had been taking a nap. She noticed the TV was still on. The video for Everybody (Backstreet's Back) was on MTV. Hmmmm. Weird. Just like my dream. She thought to herself.

The doorbell rang again, followed by a knock. "OK, OK, im coming. Take a chill pill." She quickly walked over to the door and threw it open to see there was noone standing there. Ok this is wiggin me out. That dream couldnt possibly come true. She thought to herself. Afterall, her boyrfriend of two years, AJ, was on tour with his band.

Damn kids" she complained and as she turned around, someone jumped out from behind the bushes beside the house.

"BOO!" The sudden noise didnt scare her. What did scare her is that she recognized the voice as AJs.

She turned around, and sure enough, AJ was standing there, with a red rose in hand.....