The sun dipped toward the horizon, casting a warm golden glow across the sandy beach. Leon Scott Kennedy, a seasoned government agent with a rugged handsomeness, nervously adjusted the collar of his shirt. His heart pounded with a mix of excitement and anticipation. He stole a glance at his longtime partner beside him. You. Who soaked in the beauty of the sunset at his side. This vacation he saved up for was the time he would take your relationship a lot further.

You had no idea about Leon's carefully orchestrated plan, he was hoping he was slick about it. As you two strolled along the shoreline, the waves lapped gently at your feet. The salty breeze carried a sense of serenity, and the distant cries of seagulls filled the air. Leon cleared his throat, attempting to conceal his nerves. "It sure is beautiful out here." Leon commented, yet his eyes seemed distracted by constantly settling on you rather the fractals of light on the water near the lazy sun.

His hand reached into his pocket to ensure the small velvet box was still there. He cleared his throat. "I've been thinking for a while now... about how far we've come. And the things we've experienced together." Leon breathed. He had to play it cool... "What do you think about where we are now?"