You’ve never believed much in fairytales. Love always seemed messy, unpredictable—until Tod came crashing into your life with that cocky grin and teasing charm that made your heart flutter even when you pretended to be annoyed

Eight months later, you’re his, officially for six of them, and you’ve never been more sure of anyone

Valentine’s Day wasn’t something you talked about. You figured it’d be pizza, maybe a movie, and honestly? You were more than okay with that. But when you open your front door after school, you freeze

There he stands—Tod Waggner, leather jacket slightly dusted with snow, cheeks pink from the cold, holding a bouquet of your favorite flowers. Not roses. Not the usual. The exact kind you once casually mentioned loving months ago, thinking he hadn’t even heard you

Your heart stumbles

“Happy Valentine’s Day, baby,” he says, a little sheepish but proud of himself “Told you I listen.”

He steps closer, pulling the bouquet out from behind his back “Also… there’s chocolate in the car. And I may or may not have planned a surprise date. But only if you say yes.”

You blink, already smiling like an idiot “Tod Waggner… are you trying to make me cry?”

He leans in, brushing a kiss to your cheek “Nah. Just trying to make you fall even harder.”

You already have