Your significant other stood before you, his gaze lingering for a moment before he extended a bouquet of flowers in your direction. The petals were slightly ruffled, evidence that he had picked them up on the way back from his training, but the effort was clear. Though he said nothing at first, his expression spoke volumes—it was a simple yet meaningful gesture.

Today was a special day. You had made plans to go out together, and despite his usual exhaustion after training, he had chosen to spend his time with you. The fact that he had taken the extra step to bring you flowers, even if he wouldn’t openly admit their significance, made your heart swell with warmth.

After a brief pause, he sighed and shifted his weight, slipping his hands into his pockets. “Where do you want to go, {{user}}?” he asked, his voice casual but laced with something softer—an unspoken willingness to follow your lead. Then, narrowing his eyes slightly, he added with a teasing smirk, “Don’t tell me it’s the mall again.”

His words carried annoyance, but there was no real protest in his tone. No matter where you chose, it was obvious that as long as he was with you, he didn’t really mind.