Title: Dreamer Chapter: 14 Rating: PG Summary: Characters: Luke,Noah,Lily,Aaron,Faith,Kevin Genre: happy nuke Warnings: diva proof Disclaimer: This site is no way associated with "As the World Turns", CBS, P&G, or Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann. This is not for profit. No copyright infringement is intended. Authors submit and write their own work.

Hello boys, Lily greeted her son and his boyfriend. Thanks so much for coming over to look after the girls and Ethan for me. I’m so busy and Holden is still out of town... It’s no problem at all mum. Luke said. You know Lily why don’t you sit down and relax for a while and I’ll go do the shopping for you. Noah said. Just write me a list. I have to go run an errand anyway. I’ll come with you. Luke said smiling at the thought of having Noah to himself a little longer. No that’s ok baby you stay here, look after your mum and Nat and Ethan. Faith can help me. Noah said and gave his boyfriend a small peck on the lips. Faith do you want to come with me to the store? Uh yeah sure. Faith said looking confused from Luke to Noah and back. Here you go Noah. Lily said as she handed over the list she just made. Great, thanks. We’ll be back as soon as we can. Are you coming Faith? He said as he kissed Luke goodbye and walked out the door to the truck. Ok.. what was that all about? Lily asked. Did you guys have a fight or something? No.. no not at all. We had the most amazing night last night and everything was completely normal until just a minute ago. Luke said confused. I have no idea what’s going on..

Noah, what’s going on? Are you and Luke fighting or something? Is that why you didn’t want to go to the store with him? Faith asked. What? No, no, no way. We’re not fighting. Noah said quickly glancing at the confused girl sitting in the passenger’s seat. The thing is I need your help with something Faith. My help? With what? She asked. Before I tell you I need you to promise me one thing, don’t tell anyone about this. Not your parents, not Nat and especially not Luke. Can you promise me that Faith? Noah said quickly looking at the girl again. Uh.. ok.. I promise. She said. Now what can’t I tell Luke? Faith said. I’m going to propose to Luke soon. Noah said with a big smile on his face. I’m going to ask him to marry me.

Hey little bro. Aaron said as he walked into the Snyder kitchen. Oh hey Aaron. Luke said looking up from the paper he was reading. Hey don’t get too excited to see your older brother Aaron joked. What’s wrong? Where’s Noah? He went to the store with Faith. Luke sighed. Everything was perfect until we got here and he basically ran out that door with Faith. He was acting so weird.. So do you think he’s cheating on you? Aaron asked. What with Faith? Noah would never cheat on me and even if he did he definitely wouldn’t be interested in my little sister! Luke said a little shocked. I know, I know, I was just messing with you. I’m sure he has a perfectly good reason for acting strange. He loves you Luke. They can’t get him to shut up about you when he’s at work. Aaron said grinning. Ah yeah know all about that don’t you? Luke said teasing his older brother. What’s the deal with you and Scott? How do you know about that? Aaron asked. Uh my boyfriend works there and he’s friends with the guy. Luke said laughing. So what’s the deal with you two? Nothing yet really. He’s a nice guy and I like hanging out with him. That’s all. Aaron said.
Oh hey Aaron. Lily said walking into the kitchen. Hi Lily. I just stopped by to see how everyone was and I found him sitting here moping about. Aaron said pointing at Luke. Hmm yes Noah was acting a little strange. Lily said getting herself a cup of coffee and then spotted the note with Kevin’s phone number. Oh Luke guess who just showed up here a few days ago. Kevin Davis. He wanted to talk to you and I told him you moved out and made him leave his phone number. Lily said handing the note to Luke. Kevin was here? So it was him.. Luke said shocked. I thought I saw him the other day when I was at Al’s with Noah but I just told myself it must have been someone that looked like him.. So are you going to give him a call? Aaron asked. I don’t know.. I need to talk to Noah.. Luke said staring at the piece of paper in his hand.

You’re going to ask Luke to marry you? Faith said to her brother in law to be. That’s great! I’m sure Luke will say yes. But what do you need my help for? Well I found the perfect ring for him a few days ago but because I wanted to get it engraved and they were busy they said it would take a few days. And then this morning they called me to tell me it’s ready. So I want to go and get it. But I can’t keep it at home because Luke will find it. So I was hoping you would look after it for me until I’m actually going to ask him. Noah said as he parked the truck. Yes of course. Oh my god this is so exciting! Are we going to pick it up now? I can’t wait to see it! Faith said. Yeah I really want to see it too. Noah said smiling and got out of the truck.
They walked into the shop and Noah told the man behind the counter he came to pick up his order. Ah yes Mayer. The engagement ring. I’ll go get it for you sir. The man said and disappeared to the back of the shop. Noah was drumming his fingers nervously on the counter waiting for the man to return. Are you nervous Noah? Faith asked. Yeah, a little. Noah confessed. I just hope it turned out ok. Tell me what you think when you see it ok? Tell me if you think Luke will like it. Faith nodded. Here you are sir. The man said and put a little velvet box on the counter. Noah opened the box and took the ring out. It was a simple gold ring. Noah smiled as he saw the inscription inside of the ring. “I’m always going to love you” Luke had said that to him during their break and now it was time for him to say it back. He turned the ring around in his fingers and saw the little infinity sign on the outside of it. What do you think Faith? He said as he handed the girl the ring. Wow, it’s beautiful! You were right it is perfect. Faith said smiling. Is it as you wished sir? The man behind the counter asked Noah. Yes, thank you it’s perfect. May I ask what the blushing bride to be’s name is? The man asked as he printed a receipt for Noah and put the ring back in the box. His name is Luke. Noah said emphasising the first word of his sentence. Oh, I’m sorry for just assuming, I should know better. I should stop thinking in such an old fashioned way. The man said smiling. That’s ok Noah said. Thanks again.

So do you think Luke will like it? Noah asked Faith as they walked back to the truck from the supermarket both carrying bags filled with Lily’s shopping. Like it? I think he will love it. Faith answered. But please don’t tell anyone about it ok? I don’t want him finding out from someone by accident or something. I want to surprise him. Noah said. Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone. Noah can you keep a secret for me too? You can tell Luke but no-one else ok? She said. Uh sure. What is it? Noah said wondering what the girl was about to tell him. I have a boyfriend. Faith said smiling. His name is Nick and we’ve been going out for a month now. He’s really cute she said pulling her phone out of her bag and showing him a picture of a blonde haired, blue eyed, 15 year old boy. Cute guy Faith. Noah said not really sure what to think of the fact his boyfriend’s little sister just told him about her first boyfriend.
Uh I have to get something for Luke now so he won’t be angry at me later. Can you wait in the truck for me? I’ll be quick. Noah said and put the bags in the back of the truck and ran back to the supermarket. He needed to get condoms and lube and some whipped cream to make sure Luke wouldn’t kill him when they got home tonight. But Faith didn’t need to know that.
Noah was so lost in thoughts about how and more importantly when he was going to propose to Luke and what they would do tonight he didn’t notice the guy coming round the corner and walked right into him. Oh, I’m sorry man, didn’t see you there. Noah said apologising to the boy he almost knocked over. Don’t worry about it, I’m used to people trying to knock me to the ground, I used to play basketball. The guy said and went back to his shopping.

We’re back! Faith shouted into an empty Snyder kitchen. I’ll go put it away ok? She said to Noah who nodded his head in reply. Luke? Noah said putting the bags down and walking to the parlour. Oh hey here you all are. I thought me and Faith were home alone now. Noah said and kissed Luke who had walked over to him and put his arms around his neck. I missed you. Luke said kissing his boyfriend again. We were only gone for 2 hours! Noah said. Yeah what took you two so long anyway? Luke asked. Oh uh it was busy and Faith ran into a friend from school and they got talking for a while. Noah said unconvincingly. Luke gave him a “yeah right” look but decided leave it at that. Where is my little sister anyway? Here I am! Faith said as she walked into the parlour. I was just on the phone to a friend. A friend? Luke said. Anyone I know? No, no-one you know. She said and left the room again.

Noah, I need to talk to you. Will you come with me to the pond? Luke asked looking into his boyfriend’s deep blue eyes. Don’t you know I would go anywhere with you? Noah said smiling trying to lighten the mood. They walked to the pond hand in hand, not saying anything and sat down on the bench. So uh what did you want to talk to me about? Noah asked. Well I would like to know why my boyfriend is acting so weird and keeping things from me. Luke said. I’m sorry, I just have a lot on my mind. I didn’t mean to upset you. I was uh planning a surprise for you today. And I promise you I will tell you what it is soon ok? Noah said. Why can’t you tell me now? Luke pouted. Just because. And pouting will get you nowhere mister. Noah said smiling. Now was that all you wanted to talk to me about? No..there is something else. Luke said. Remember when we were at Al’s a few days ago and I thought I saw Kevin? Luke said and Noah nodded. Well it was him. He came by the farm a few days ago and he wanted to talk to me. My mum made him leave his phone number. Luke said pulling the note out of his back pocket. What do you think, should I give him a call? I don’t know. Noah said. Maybe you should. Maybe he wants to apologise. Ok I’ll call him. Luke said. Tell him to meet you at Java tomorrow. I’m working so I can keep an eye on you and him. And rip his head off if he hasn’t changed. Noah said only half joking. Hmm what would I do without you as my knight in shining armour to protect me. Luke said and kissed Noah before dialling Kevin’s number. Kevin? Hi, it’s Luke. My mum told me you came by and gave me your number. Luke said. Uh yeah I wanted to talk to you but your mum told me you’d moved out. Kevin answered. Yeah I’m living with my boyfriend now. Look do you want to meet me at Java tomorrow so we can talk? Luke said. Uh yeah sure ok. Is uh 2pm ok for you? Kevin asked. Yeah 2pm is fine. I’ll see you tomorrow then. Bye. Luke said and he hung up.