Chapter 1.3 - Life Changes

With Moonlight Magazine up and running, Bridgette and Vincent were working hard to get more visitors and attention, which would in turn mean more money. Bridgette was busy digging out some old short stories she'd written about zombie attacks and polishing them up, and had even landed a few interviews with local supernaturals. Vincent spent his time doing photoshoots and editing the layouts and coding of the website.

They were officially boyfriend and girlfriend now, and Vincent spent much of his time at Bridgette's house. They hadn't slept together yet, though they did share a bed when he spent the night.

One night they were laying in bed talking before getting ready to go to sleep, when Bridgette brought up the subject of Vincent moving in.

"You're over here all the time anyway," she told him, feeling a little nervous. Was it too soon to bring up living together? "We'll get to see each other more often. And it'll make working on the magazine a lot easier. You'll get away from your roommate and you complain about him all the time anyway."

"Bridge, calm down," Vincent told her, smiling. "I've actually been thinking about it lately myself. I think it's a great idea."
 
The next day was dedicated to moving Vincent into Bridgette's house. Luckily he didn't have more than a few boxes; the house was small enough without adding more furniture and decor.

 "Well Roomie," Vincent joked, pulling Bridgette close to him when they finished unpacking. "How about we go out tonight to a fancy restaurant to celebrate?"

"Sounds great," Bridgette replied, smiling.

"You're paying, right?"

"Ugh."

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After dinner, the couple took a walk around the block. With the exception of a few cars whizzing by, they were the only ones out that night.

"It's a really pretty night," Bridgette said, squeezing Vincent's hand.

 "You're prettier." Vincent poked her nose and smiled, pulling her in closer.

"I'm glad you moved in, Vince," Bridgette told him.

"I'm glad you asked me." He pulled away. "And now there's something I want to ask you."

Vincent dropped down on one knee and pulled out a small box with a glittering ring.

"I want to spend the rest of my life with you. As more than just roommates, as more than just boyfriend and girlfriend. I love you, and I want us to be together forever. Bridgette... will you marry me?"

Needless to say, Bridgette was surprised.

"Yes!" she cried, ecstatic. "Yes yes yes!"

That night they celebrated their engagement in the bedroom. We should probably leave here, before things get a little raunchy.

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So funny story.

The night I had planned for Vince to propose, it was a full moon. For those who don't know, Moonlight Falls gets this really dumb green glow on full moon nights and it glows so much that it just totally ruins any chance of getting pictures. Instead of sending them out, I just sent them to bed and waited to see if I had any zombies. Up until then I'd only ever had two at the most. Well this time I had six. One of them just stood in front of a dead apple tree in the backyard (that I forgot was back there), and the rest just wandered around. And then out of nowhere a stereo appeared and they all crowded around it and danced until morning, when they left. But now the stereo is permanently stuck on my property and I can't delete it.

This was sort of a short chapter, but the next two are going to be long/full of pictures to make up for it. :)