Why hadn't he thought of this before? It wasn't like he was actively searching for someone or anything but hadn't that been simply because he was content? He was happy and now it made sense and now the smallest piece of the puzzle of his life was being put in place. Stephen had never felt so full, or complete, or so.. so..
He let out a held breath slowly and plucked the ring out of the box. Stephen reached for her hand and gently pushed that ring up and over her slender finger. He laughed then, let a soft chuckle escape his lips. When he tilted his chin back to look up at her there was a twinkle in his dark gaze.
"I'm such a git," he rose to his feet a hand still holding fast to hers. He used that hold to pull her forward then lifted his free hand to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear.
"I should've... should've known. I mean I feel like I've always known but I'm a complete plonker, I mean really, if I were you I'd understand completely if you wanted to smack me upside the head. Sweet Rowena, doesn't this feel right? Stephanie. Stephanie I have the biggest urge to kiss you, can I? Maybe I shouldn't ask, Godric my nerves are shot.."