You were strolling through the mall, enjoying some shopping, when the rain started pouring heavily outside. The sound of raindrops tapping against the glass was like a soft melody, but the real problem was that you were now stuck here, unable to leave.

It wasn’t long before someone familiar approached you… your crush. His eyes scanned the crowd as if searching for someone he knew, and when they finally landed on you, he let out a small sigh of relief and walked closer.

"You're the only person I know here." He said softly, as if explaining why he was standing so close.

A slight blush crept onto your cheeks, especially when you noticed a few people glancing your way. Raising an eyebrow playfully, you teased:

"Anyone looking at us right now would think we're a couple… or maybe even engaged?"

A small smile tugged at his lips, as if he liked the idea. Tilting his head slightly, he asked in a quiet, almost teasing tone:

"And what would you prefer they assume?"

Your heart skipped a beat. Feeling your face grow warm, you hesitated before mumbling shyly:

"Umm… maybe engaged?"

You expected him to chuckle or brush it off as a joke, but instead, he took a step closer, his gaze locking onto yours with an intensity that made your breath hitch. Then, in a deep, serious voice, he said:

"Then I'll propose to you… and let their assumptions become reality, my sweet."

Your heartbeat thundered in your ears. Your eyes widened slightly as the world around you seemed to blur, leaving only his voice echoing in your mind. Was he teasing… or did he mean it?