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After being together for 5 years, the two boys finally decided to move in together. There would be no more travelling for hours on holidays and ‘just because’ days because they missed each other. No more cross-state road sickness and for sure no more calls being cut by the internet going out – that part upset Punz the most because he knew Karl was afraid of thunder/lightening and he would want to be there to comfort his boy. But alas, they were finally in the same house together.
Punz wanted Karl to move in with him when he first moved to Florida but sadly, it wasn’t going to happen. Karl was still working with Mr.Beast with no plans on quitting and Punz didn’t want him to. He knew that Karl loved the work he did with Jimmy and how many opportunities his boy would miss if he had left the team. Regardless, Punz didn’t mind the move. He enjoyed the idea of going somewhere new and discovering all the secrets of the city. He now also had the added plus of his fluffy haired brunet guiding him.
Once they had settled in their new home together, things became even more domestic. Karl would be up early, making Punz breakfast or Punz will make Karl lunch when he’s busy that day with editing. It was nice, more than anything either boy could ask for.
Don’t even get them started on being able to wake up next to each other. The first morning Punz probably stared at Karl for what felt like an hour.
I can’t believe I actually wake up next to him now. Everyday. All the time. We go to bed together. Every night. This is what heaven feels like. I have my own personal angel.
Punz wasn’t the type to always verbally tell Karl how much he loved him but, he showered the boy in acts instead. Punz did everything he could to be sure the brunet felt loved even when they were miles apart. But now, he could do so much more than he ever thought he could. Only one day in and he’s already thinking about marriage. He never wants to lose Karl and he knows Karl feels the same.
Karl stirred awake, blinking in the daylight from the window they had yet to get curtains for. As he scans the room, he remembers where he is and more importantly who he is with. He lets out a content sigh as he turns to face his boyfriend.
“Good morning love” Punz instant to run his fingers along Karls jawline.
“G’morning, how long have you been awake?” Punz looked too awake to have coincidentally just woken up when he did.
“A few minutes ago, why?” He knew Karl didn’t believe him, but he smiled along anyways.
“You were watching me sleep, weren’t you?” Karl giggles, cuddling into his boyfriend’s chest.
“Well, I’m sorry I couldn’t help it. You’re gorgeous…you snore like a trucker though” Karl pushes off Punz groaning.
“I have never been so offended, I snore like a trucker my ass, I don’t even snore” He pouts crossing his arms and turning away from the bed.
“I was playing, but you do snore. It’s just cuter than a trucker would. It’s like a cat”
“I’m in love with a nimrod” Karl rolls his eyes and stretches.
Punz quickly reaches out and grabs his boyfriend by the waist, making him crash back onto the bed.
“Hey!”
“Hi baby” Punz kisses Karls shoulder gently. This was Karl’s favourite thing in the world. It was so intimate yet innocent, he felt like he was floating.
The two boys quickly get out of bed and head downstairs to the kitchen. It feels like they’re dancing, both moving around each other in harmony. Karl made the coffee, Punz got the eggs and toast and with that they were sitting at their table, eating breakfast.
“I can’t wait to live with you forever”
“You better be because there’s no turning back now” Karl chimed.
If there were better lovers, the boys would never want to meet them. Punz and Karl were made for each other, and they knew it.
“I swear, I love you so much but you’re a creep sometimes” Punz didn’t even know Karl was awake.
“Fuck off, it’s not my fault you sleep in all the time” Karl smiles lazily and rolls into Punz’ chest, hiding his face in his neck.
“Mhm, you’re my creep its okay”
“That’s not the compliment you think it is babe” He laughs and starts to rub Karls back. There was nothing Punz loved more than a lazy Sunday.
Neither boy planned on streaming today but, Punz did actually have something planned. He had to go pick up the engagement ring he picked out for Karl. No way in hell was he waiting any longer. They had been moved in for about 3 months now and every day felt like paradise.
Not only did the boys seem happier, but their chats were more than willing to get any proclaimed ‘lover boys’ content they could get. It really was a win-win. Punz knew it was time to get another ring on that boy’s finger. One that one even prettier than the one Karl already adorned with honor. Punz still remembers the day he gave him that ring; it was their 6 months and he had traveled to visit his brunet.
“Honey, I’m going to be there soon, there was a pileup on the highway, so it set me back like 20 minutes” Punz sighed. After months of not seeing his boyfriend, here he was driving from Florida to North Carolina when Karl had a few days off.
“I know I know; I just miss you is all. It would be much easier if you just moved here you know” Karl didn’t actually mean it. Punz knew this. Both boys didn’t mind the distance, it wasn’t like they didn’t see each other, it was just often over facetime rather than in person.
“You could tell Jimmy to come to Florida instead. More content possibilities you know?” He laughed back at his boy.
Neither of them wanted to make the change, Florida had just become home to Punz, and Karl didn’t want to lose what he had with Jimmy and the Mr. Beast crew. It didn’t matter, the two loved each other the same anyways.
Upon arrival, Punz saw Karl waiting outside of the house distracted by watering his plants. God that man loves his plants.
“Hey pretty boy, you got a boyfriend or something?” Punz jokes as he steps out of the car. He’s hit suddenly by Karl running into him squealing and wrapping his arms around the man.
“You’re a nimrod. Go home” Karl can’t stop giggling. Punz thinks he sounds like an angel.
“Mhm no.” Punz chimes.
The boys are met with a comfortable silence, still holding each other tightly. Suddenly Punz remembers why he needed to come see his boy.
“I have something for you but, we should probably go inside first” Karl questions him but, agrees anyways. As they walk in and close the door, Punz is met with Karl kissing him happily. It was a simple kiss, a ‘welcome home’ if you will.
Karl was home to Punz. Honestly, he didn’t really care if he had to move eventually, as long as he had Karl with him, he was good. It didn’t hurt to poke at the thought of making the entire film crew move for Karl though.
“Happy 6 months darlin’, I can’t believe I’ve put up with you for so long” Karl smiles and gives Punz a gift too.
“You didn’t have to get me anything, I told you not to” Punz never wanted Karl to feel like he had to buy him things. It was Punz’ job to spoil his boy, not the other way around although Karl never liked that. He always wanted the blonde to feel as loved as he did. They both couldn’t help it; it was in their nature.
When Punz opens it, it’s a new bottle of his cologne. He had complained that every time he went to buy it, the bottle would always be sold out or on back order. It’s not like it was a common cologne, it was rather expensive in fact but, Punz was more than willing to pay the price to smell good. Besides, Karl liked it so, how could he stop?
“Open the box” An odd request from Karl but, Punz listened. He assumed there would just be the cologne and Karl wanted to see if he would listen or something weird.
When he pulls out the cologne a key falls out with it.
“Is this a house key?” Karl nods.
“For when you visit. I don’t want you to think you’re only allowed in when I’m here. Plus, what if I lose mine you know? I wanted you to have it. I know it’s probably really d- “
“I love it angel. Thank you so much.” Punz leans over and kisses the shorter.
“I love you” Karl smiles and Punz dies a little inside. His heart is pounding, just as it always does around this man.
“Here’s your gift Babyboy, I hope it works” Karl grins and takes the small box in his hands.
Undoing the bow and then the box, Karl looks up to Punz.
“What did you- “It was a lost sentence. He wasn’t planning on finishing it at all, more of a question than anything.
“Just open it” Punz reassures. Karl nods and opens the box to see a simple band with a small engraving on this inside. ‘For you a thousand times over <3 Punz’. There are tears in Karls eyes and he’s instantly wrapped in a hug.
“I promise one day I’ll get you a new ring, a better ring. When that day comes though you’ll have to be okay with being my husband” Punz runs his fingers through Karls hair.
“I can’t believe you’re mine” Karl kisses Punz again, leading him to the couch where they stay wrapped up in each other. Punz smiles as Karl falls asleep on him, ring proudly on his finger.
As the boys made breakfast, Punz considered how to bring up that he needed to go out.
“I need to go out and get groceries today” That should work, Karl hated grocery shopping, something Punz learned very quickly on in living together.
“Do I need to come with you? If not, you can go right after breakfast, and I’ll stay back to clean up. When you get back, I can have the living room set up for a movie day too” Karl offered. This was going to be easier than he thought.
“You don’t need to come, if you want to clean u-“
“Thank you, make sure you get popcorn” Karl smiled walking over to the blonde to kiss him.
After breakfast, Punz was getting dressed and ready to go. Karl half-heartedly complained knowing the boy would be back soon enough but, it was fun to whine at him. At least that’s what Karl thought anyways. Punz left the house swiftly making his way towards the jeweler.
“Hello! Is there something I can help you with?” The woman from behind the counter calls to him.
“Uh yeah, I was told my engagement ring was ready to be picked up?” Punz smiles politely and the woman cheers.
“Ah! When are we proposing? What’s their name? Tell me everything!” This woman was a little too excited to be working on a Sunday afternoon.
“His name is Karl. We’ve been together for five years and I’m actually thinking about proposing tonight. This was perfect timing for us.” She gets giddier as Punz tells her.
“Karl is a very lucky guy then. Did you have something planned for tonight?”
“It’s not planned exactly but, lazy Sundays are our thing, they always have been. So, I figure I’ll do it later tonight when were watching one of his favourite shows or something” The woman shows him the ring and Punz tears up. The ring is beautiful. It would be perfect for Karl.
Punz bids the woman goodbye and goes to get actual groceries. He couldn’t show up empty handed. When he gets home, Karl greets him at the door, grabbing bags from him and taking them to the kitchen. They both quickly put the groceries away and Punz heads to the living room while Karl makes popcorn.
“I got bored when you were gone so we ended up with a nest of blankets and pillows. We might need to sleep here tonight because the bed is bare right now” Karl walks in, placing the bowl down on the floor next to his blonde boy and Punz smiles.
“That’s fine, it’s nice in here. Come here sweetheart, get comfy” Punz pats his thigh for Karl to come snuggle up next to him. Nothing felt better than having Karl wrapped on top of him.
By the third movie, it was getting late, and Karl was getting hungry.
“We need food, can we just order something? I don’t feel like cooking tonight” He pouts towards his boyfriend.
“Yeah, whatever you want. Where were you ordering from?”
“Sushi? I think sushi” Punz hums in agreement and Karl immediately starts ordering for the two. They continue watching Death Note reruns.
When the boys would watch movies or shows together, it was often that they watched something the two had already seen. It was easy for both of them to get distracted in each other, so it just made sense. Oh, and Karl fell asleep…a lot.
Once they got the food, Karl smiled at Punz. He looked like he had something planned.
“Hey babe. We’ve been together for a while” He says nonchalantly.
“We have. It’s been five years and I wouldn’t change a second of it”
“I’ve never been so happy to have someone in my life, you know that. You are my everything, I never want to lose you Punz. You are the sunshine on my dark days, the stars in the night sky. The breath of fresh air I can’t wait to feel.”
“Babe. Karl, are you okay? Is something going on?” Punz was confused. It wasn’t uncommon for Karl to confess how he feels but, it was odd he chose to do it right now. Maybe he knew Punz was proposing?
“I’m just grateful for you in my life love. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together like I can’t wait to see you as a dad. You’re gonna be a great dad I already know it.”
“Karl…be honest, are you pregnant?” Punz joked. Karl was being super odd now.
This stuff wasn’t common. They had talked about children a few times, but they had always agreed that was going to be a deeper conversation after they were to get married. It just made sense. America liked when couples were married before trying to adopt.
“No, you’re so weird. You’re ruining the moment” Karl groaned, no malice but, it was evident he had plans for where this conversation was going.
“What moment are you talking about honey? This is a regular Sunday is it not? Our anniversary is in April, so I know it’s not that” Punz was confused. What possible thing could he be missing that Karl has remembered.
“It is a regular Sunday but, you know…just I love you a lot”
“I love you too” Punz was still confused but was going to let it go.
Karl pulls out a box.
Punz was going to let it go. What the fuck is happening?
“Punz, I don’t want to just call you my boyfriend anymore. I know its nothing special but, I feel like bringing you out to a full-on dinner wouldn’t feel right. It feels better to do this at home. At our home” Karl’s eyes were wide but Punz’ were the size of moons.
Is he? Wait. No. Really? Am I being pro-no way, right?
” Punz, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Wherever the wind takes me, I’ll be happy as long as it’s with you. Will you marry me?” The box opens and Punz is speechless. Tears flood his eyes as he stares down at the beautiful ring.
It’s a simple gold band, something Punz would prefer as he didn’t often wear jewelry. Karl knows him so well. He couldn’t ask for someone better to spend his life with.
“Karl Jacobs, I will marry you. Yes, of course yes!” He lets the tears fall, completely forgetting the ring box he has hidden. Karl leans forward and puts the ring on Punz’ hand and kisses him. They look into each other’s eyes for a moment. Grey eyes meet blue and the boys sigh happily.
“A ring for a loved heart, I hope you truly know how much I love you. Also, did you think I was proposing anytime soon? I was trying really hard to keep it from you.” Punz shakes his head and laughs.
“Babe, at no point did I think you would be the one to propose, so nothing seemed weird to me up until this moment” Karl looks at him confused.
“You didn’t think I would propose? Were you going to? Did you think you had to?”
“I just assumed because I got you the promise ring, I would propose. I think it was so much more special with you proposing though. The ring is perfect” Punz reassures.
“Oh, wait when were you going to propose? Did you have a plan or anything?” Karl wanted to know so bad. Was Punz planning something? Punz chuckles lowly.
“Funny story actually” Punz pulls out the ring box and opens it in front of Karl. His jaw drops.
“Are you kidding me? You were going to propose tonight?” Punz nods. “That’s hilarious, we were both proposing tonight. I love it, very us.” Karl giggles to himself.
“I mean, this way we both have a ring now, may I do the honors?” Punz takes the ring from the box and moves to grab Karl's hand. Sliding the ring on his finger, Karl takes his hand back and is in awe.
“This is gorgeous love. Perfect for me, really. It is” Karl smiles and kisses Punz another time, Punz decides to pull him on his lap.
“Two rings, one soul. Our hearts are connected my love.”
“Did you come up with that? It’s beautiful Karl.”
“Nah, I heard it in an anime but, it’s true anyways” The blonde shakes his head gently and lets out a soft huff.
“You’re a nimrod” Karl is looking at his ring when his head snaps up and he pouts.
“Hey. That’s no way to talk to your husband sir”
“I think he’ll be okay darling” With that, the engaged pair spent the rest of the night intertwined in blankets and kissing the smiles off the others face.