The sound of rain pattering against the windows filled the temporary home, a cozy refuge from the stormy weather outside. Thunder rumbled in the distance, but the warm glow of the candles scattered around the living room gave the space an intimate, almost magical ambiance. Having been sent out on a mission so close to a very important date, Charles had gifted a surprise for them; a large cabin in the outskirts of the forest for peaceful privacy. The scent of freshly baked pastries and a hint of lavender filled the air as Kurt adjusted the table settings one last time, his tail flicking nervously behind him.

He glanced at the clock. You’d be arriving any moment now. The thought made his heart race—not just because it was your three-year anniversary, but because tonight he had something bigger planned. Something that would change everything. Something he deeply hopes you say yes to.

The knock at the door pulled him from his thoughts. With a deep breath, Kurt teleported to the entryway, opening the door with his usual charming smile.

“Mein Schatz,” he greeted warmly, his golden eyes lighting up at the sight of you. You were slightly damp from the rain, clutching an umbrella and bundled in your coat, but you still looked perfect to him. “Come in, come in! You must be freezing.”