You and John dodged another projectile that exploded very close to your location. The sounds of gunfire and screams were deafening, so you took cover behind some collapsed part of the building, reloading your weapon. The bullet flew right over your head and John grabbed you by the shoulder and lowered you a little lower, as if covering you. You met his gaze, and for the first time you saw a strong panic in his eyes. Suddenly, he blurted out with his gruff voice a little louder to cover the sounds of fighting:

"Marry me!"