For their end-of-the-year celebration, the quartet decided to go on a celebration trip to the beach. They went to the coast for a day, since they were still only seventeen and couldn't book places overnight yet.
Jasper spoke to Blue and Magenta beforehand, telling them he wanted the space to propose to Shelby. He wanted to wed her after the end of high school, maybe one or two years down the line. It also depended on what Shelby's response was. They hadn't talked about getting married, not extensively but they mentioned the topic one or two times in the past.
With Magenta, Shelby shared before about what kind of wedding she wanted. Shelby wanted a wedding by the sea, so this beach proposal idea was awesome. Magenta already had the sea ideas in her head. She was so happy for Shelby and Jasper.
"Oh my god! That's so awesome, Jas!" Magenta said, jumping up and down.
Blue clapped a hand on Jasper's shoulder in congratulations.
"Thank you. I need your help though, I need one person to distract her, and I might need some prep help," Jasper said.
Magenta distracted Shelby as they settled on a spot with their beach towels. Magenta revealed her skimpy bikini and Shelby whistled.
"Damn, girl you trying to give Blue a heart attack?" Shelby asked.
Magenta smiled and she said, "Maybe. What about you, what are you wearing today?"
Shelby showed Magenta her version of a 'modest' swimsuit and Magenta laughed.
"Jasper is going to go gaga over that," Magenta said.
"Wanna go for a swim?" Shelby asked.
"I'm gonna sunbathe and get a cool tan," Magenta said, waving her ahead.
As soon as Shelby went to the water, Magenta texted Jasper and Blue in their group chat.
Ma1g: Eagle is in the sea, swimming. Is the place ready? Copy.
Jasz: Mag, you don't have to talk like a spy agent
Bloo: I like it
Jasz: Oh yeah, of course you would. Have you done cosplay?
Ma1g: What's that
Jasz: ...never mind. We're almost ready. Stall her for five.
Ma1g: Sparrow signing off.
Shelby and Magenta conversed for a while before Shelby noticed the boys' absence.
"Where did they go, I thought we were all together just now? They went to the toilet for that long?" Shelby asked.
Magenta said, "Ooo I just got a text from Blue. I sent him a picture of my bikini."
"Oh damn, what did he say?" Shelby asked.
"He sent this," Magenta showed Shelby a picture of a tent and then a no horny shiba dog sticker.
Shelby slapped her thigh and she said, "Ah, I love dogs. They're so cute. Can you send me that sticker?"
Magenta pretended to have technical difficulties, unable to send the sticker. She swiped on her phone a few times before the message came. They were ready.
"O, Blue just texted me. They said they found a better spot on the other side of the beach."
"Let's go then!" Shelby dried off with a towel, picked up her things and Magenta slipped on a shirt.
They walked to the other side slowly, chatting about the weather and what they planned to eat for lunch later.
"I heard the seafood is super good here," Shelby said.
"Yeah, I've tried it before! It's so good!" Magenta said.
Then Magenta covered Shelby's eyes with a cloth and Shelby stopped, startled.
"Mag, what are you-" Shelby said.
Magenta felt a pang of jealousy that her best friend was getting all these surprises, but she was still over the moon for Shelby and wouldn't let any negative thoughts or emotions reign over the day.
"Ah, deja vu!" Shelby said, referring to the birthday concert.
"So, Shelby, you're going to have to follow me. I'll hold your hand and lead you there to the place. Jasper made me do this."
Shelby gasped.
"Oh my god, a beach surprise. Love it," Shelby thought the surprise would be for their first anniversary as a couple.
"Let's get you into some trousers first," Magenta helped Shelby put on a glimmering set of new white-gold trousers.
"Why do I have to wear trousers?" Shelby asked.
"You'll see!" Magenta said.
When the cloth dropped, Shelby almost dropped to the ground in shock.
The beach on this more private side was full of flower petals scattered everywhere. The flower petals were a deep pink with some gold detailing. There was a golden arch affixed to the sand, and pretty metallic helium balloons spelling out WILL YOU MARRY ME.
Jasper stood in the center of a love heart made of petals. Blue stood beside him, arms crossed behind his back.
"Come into the coven circle," Jasper joked.
"I'm so underdressed!" Shelby said.
"You look perfect, don't say that," Jasper said as she stepped into the circle.
Shelby indeed looked great, but she was glad it was just the four of them. If there were others witnessing this she would have wanted to wear something else. But she did match with Jasper, who was wearing white too.
At the same time, Blue's eyes went wide when he saw his girlfriend in just a shirt. He strode over to his girlfriend and he pulled the edges of her shirt down.
"Why are you wearing nothing!" Blue said.
"You saw the picture!" Magenta said.
"Yeah, a picture of the bikini set, not you in it!" Blue said.
Blue covered Magenta from being seen by any cameras or any other helpers and serving staff. There were a few waiting staff close by and they all averted their eyes when Blue glared at them.
"Stay behind me," Blue said.
Magenta laughed and she said, "Only if you promise to let me keep your shirt."
Jasper and Shelby were looking at each other with adoration, he slipped his hand out of hers.
Going down on one knee, Jasper took the ring box out of his pocket.
"What!" Shelby said, putting her hands over her mouth, her eyes blinking back tears of happiness.
Shelby didn't think the day would come so fast. But there was no doubt about her response. She loved Jasper with every breath she loved him. There was nothing in her that wanted to say no. Even if they would fight or whatever she thought she'd be willing to go through all of that for Jasper, with Jasper.
"Shelby Bestic, will you marry me?" Jasper asked, sweating a bit in the sun.
"You've made me the happiest in the past year. I could have thrown you a surprise anniversary party, but this means a lot to us both. I want to marry you, and be with you for the rest of our lives."
"Jasper Frend, I will marry you!" Shelby said.
Jasper slipped the ring on Shelby's finger and they kissed.
Blue and Magenta stood watching their best friends get engaged. Magenta leaned her head on Blue's shoulder.
Blue said, "Ah, young love."
"Yeah, like us." Magenta said.
"So, are you waiting for me to propose too?" Blue asked.
"You already know what I said about that," Magenta said.
Magenta felt they were too young and had lots to experience still, so she wanted to postpone any idea of a wedding between them. To Magenta, they didn't need to be married to show they were together forever. It might help, but Magenta knew in her heart they had enough togethers to last forever even without an officiated ceremony. Blue was her soulmate.
Blue leaned down to kiss Magenta, but she avoided the kiss. Magenta brought out a spra can, dusting his hair with a temporary color spray. It was one of those Joker colors, green.
Blue touched a hand to his hair and he shouted, "Hey! No pranks today!"
Magenta said, "Too bad muahaha!"
He chased Magenta to the water, and she was about to dive in when Blue picked her up and tossed her into the water. The water was clean and beautiful, the waves were coming in quite strong, but they were still in the shallow end.
Magenta resurfaced and she said, "How durst thee!"
"Mine durst," Blue said.
"That's not even correct!" Magenta said, sending waves of water love to Blue.
Shelby and Jasper stopped kissing for a moment to look at their best friends. This was the life they lived. And it was good.