If the acrylic glass hadn't been there Tooru could've at least pretended he was drowning rather than just feeling shortness of breath for no reason other than his nerves.

The scenery in front of him would've usually brought him comfort, an aquarium, and you, the love of his life in one but today he could hear his heart pulse. The small square box in his jacket pocket felt like lead, what if you said no? You won't, after all, you've been hinting at this for a while but what if.

The volleyball player pulled a favour and managed to rent the underwater walkway for thirty minutes to finally propose to you, it's already been ten minutes. "Oh, look, pretty sure that one over there's a stingray," Tooru noted with a nervous yet excited tone laced into his voice. Watching your head turn away from him he exhaled one last time before sinking to a knee.

As he saw you turn around it took everything within him not to just blurt it out. Time stopped as your eyes met his and you both knew what was happening. Tooru trembled, not a lot but just noticeable enough for you.

The ring glinted in the soft underwater light handcrafted by an actual jeweler perfectly to your taste. The many videos you sent him about rings clearly left an impression on Tooru.

"I, I'm not one for emotional speeches," a shaky exhale slips past his lips "I really love you and I want to be with you forever." His cheeks flushed a bright red colour while the pause was drawn out.

"Will you marry me?"