The Big Question

[Phillis Von Christ]

Phillis stood in the great hall alone. He bit his nails nervously. He didn't feel nervous often but this was different. He had decided that he finally wanted to pop the question. He didn't think he'd be able to handle it if he got rejected though. Afterall, he had too much pride.

He played with the ring case in his pocket, as he waited for Dante to arrive.

[Dante Ahti]

Dante walked through the hall, as usual a book propped up in his hand. He flipped through pages, his nose pracically stuck on the pages he was so close. Looking up, he glanced at Phillis and chuckled. He placed his book under his shoulders, and grinning, yelled out, "Hey Phillis!"

[Phillis Von Christ]

Phillis smiled as he heard Dantes voice. "Hello, lovely." he greeted, sweetly. He was a real sap when it came to Dante. "Working hard?" he asked, noticing the book.

[Dante Ahti]

Dante grinned, nodding rapidly. "I got accepted into the school!"

[Phillis Von Christ]

"No way!" Phillis exclaimed, with a smile. "I'm really proud of you, that's an amazing accomplishment."

[Dante Ahti]

Dante grinned, "Thank you! I'm really proud of myself!"

[Phillis Von Christ]

Phillis laughed. He smiled at Dante, just staring at the boy without realizing it. He was very proud of him, he loved him a lot. For a second he thought about not asking the question. But what if he did say yes? Did he really want to avoid it because of nerves? He wished he could have known the answer beforehand, to save all of the stressful thoughts. He zoned out for a moment.

[Dante Ahti]

"...Phillis....Phillis." Dante snapped his fingers infront of the mans face. "...Phillis!" He gently slapped the man.

[Phillis Von Christ]

"O-Oh, sorry." Phillis apologized. "My mind seems to be elsewhere."

Should I? Or Shouldn't I?...

[Dante Ahti]

"Ohh, yeah? Where did it go?" Dante chuckled.

[Phillis Von Christ]

"You're adorable." Phillis said as he laughed. "I actually was hoping to meet you here because I wanted to talk to you about something."

[Dante Ahti]

"Ohh, yeah? About what, my dear?" Dante grinned, listening intently on what Phillis had to say.

[Phillis Von Christ]

"Well, it's an important matter, and you have to promise me that you'll be honest with me about it, okay?" Phillis asked. He didn't want a pity marriage. Just honesty.

[Dante Ahti]

dantechuckled. "I'm always honest with yu and always will be. Go for it!"

[Phillis Von Christ]

Phillis nodded, he took Dantes hands, looking him directly in the eyes. "Alright. I've been thinking about this for awhile. It's something that has really got me wondering. I mean, I'm the king now, you've got accepted into a school that's way above you're age group and we're living together.. We're doing pretty well right now." he took a bit of a breath.

"I love you a lot and you mean so much to me." Phillis said, he slipped the ring case out of his pocket and into Dantes hand.

" Would you.. consider marrying me?"

[Dante Ahti]

Dante stared with a blank face for a moment. It slowly creased into a frown. Sighing, Dante spoke softly. "...I...love you, Phillis, more than anything...I just...I'm not ready for marriage..."

[Phillis Von Christ]

Phillis raised an eyebrow. "You're...rejecting me?" he asked, confused.

[Dante Ahti]

Dante bit his lip, nodding slowly. "I love you, Phillis, but I'm just not ready."

[Phillis Von Christ]

"Seriously? That..That really stings, actually." Phillis said, rolling his eyes. "Wow. I actually can't believe it."

[Dante Ahti]

"You said to answer honestly, my dear, and even if you would have wanted me to tell a lie I would have given the same answer. I would marry you, I WILL marry you, when I am ready..." Dante placed a hand on the mans shoulder.