Sooner Rather Than Later (KR, PG) (original) (raw)

I write Christmas in June -- so sue me. ;-)

Title: Sooner Rather Than Later
Author: knightshade
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Glen A. Larson owns Knight Rider and all its characters. I have no idea who owns the rights to the lyrics for We Three Kings. I just know it isn’t me.

Author’s Notes: This story is for Tomy’s Starlit challenge. Many thanks to Tomy for the quick turn beta.

Sooner Rather Than Later

“Star of wonder, star of night . . .”

Michael couldn’t be any happier, or any more nervous, as he listened to Stevie singing softly next to him. It was tradition for them to sneak away out into the desert on Christmas Eve and sing carols – just the two of them alone under the stars.

“Star with royal beauty bright. . .”

Stevie was leaning back against the windshield of the Trans Am, staring up at the stars in rapt fascination as she sang. Michael stared at her in rapt fascination as she sang. Stevie was so incredibly beautiful. He couldn’t believe how completely he had fallen for her. He loved her more than he had ever thought possible and he couldn’t believe how lucky he was.

“Westward leading, still proceeding. . .”

Stevie’s breath was crystallizing in the air between them and the hood of the car was sapping the heat through Michael’s jeans. They wouldn’t be able to stay out here long tonight. It was just too cold.

Michael Long burrowed his hand deep into the pocket of his parka and brushed the felt-covered box hidden there, knowing he was going to have to work up his courage sooner rather than later. He just couldn’t let this opportunity pass him by.

What could be more perfect that proposing to the woman he loved under the stars on Christmas Eve?

“Guide us to thy perfect light.”

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-knightshade
June 22, 2005