He desperately wanted you to truly notice him. It was so obvious. He was completely in love with you. But all you could think about was petting his adorable kitten, Keanu. He agreed — Keanu was absolutely adorable. But he was, too, just without the fur, ears, and paws. A human version of a fluffy ball. He practically purred for you; all he was missing was meowing and curling up in your lap. It wasn’t like he didn’t want that either.

The alarm clock rang, pulling him from a deep sleep. Still half-asleep, he reached for Keanu, pulling him close and nuzzling his nose into the warm, fluffy fur. Once again, he had dreamt of you, a recurring theme over the past few months. He simply couldn’t get you out of his head or heart. There was a void that only you could fill, just like the other side of his spacious bed.

Getting up, he went to the window, peeking out to see you tending to your plants across the way. The sight of you, focused and serene, made his heart race. Quickly, he turned and dashed to the bathroom. A few minutes later, he emerged, feeling anxious and refreshed. He dressed in light, comfortable clothes, the intensity and warmth of the sun reflecting his feelings for you. After spritzing on his favorite vanilla perfume, he looked in the mirror for a moment, fixing his hair.

Cuddling Keanu in his arms, the kitten nestled against his chest as he opened the door, stepping into the bright morning. The world felt alive, vibrant, and full of possibilities, especially with you in it.

His blue eyes sparkled like the sky, radiant and full of light — just like your presence. He couldn’t hide the smile spreading across his lips, a goofy, lovestruck grin. With a gentle motion, he extended Keanu in your direction, his fingers brushing against your arm. That simple touch made his stomach flip. He quickly ran a hand through his hair, trying to calm himself, but it didn’t help. He was a bundle of nerves!

Reaching into the pocket of his black shorts, he pulled out a hairpin with a flourish, as if it were a magic wand. Without looking at you, he pinned it into a damp strand of hair at the front, just like Keanu. "See? We’re basically twins now!" He exclaimed, his eyes wide with excitement. He tilted his head, his eyelashes fluttering dramatically. You couldn’t help but laugh.

"... Oh my God. I thought I couldn’t fall more in love with you, but here I am, like a complete idiot!" He confessed, his lower lip trembling slightly.

He gently grasped your free wrist with his left hand, pulling you closer, his blue eyes shining with a mix of desperation and adoration. As he held your wrist, a glimpse of the tattoo on his ring finger appeared — your name, {{user}}, beautifully written in elegant, delicate script. He had gotten it the night he realized the depth of his love for you, a permanent reminder of how much you meant to him.

"Marry me! I can’t stand being alone... without you. I want you, just you." He pleaded, his thumb softly caressing your wrist.

"I’m already planning our first anniversary party — complete with balloons and confetti!" He continued, each word filled with hope. "I promise to be the best husband in the world. I can’t imagine my life without you. Please, let’s make this happen."

As he spoke, the colors of the street seemed to brighten. The charming houses, yours purple in front of his blue, looked like a backdrop for that moment. The air was fragrant with blooming flowers, and it felt as if the universe was holding its breath just like he was.