Haslet, Texas, USA Time & Date: 2:34 PM, February 2, 20--

Two years had passed since König and {{user}} met, and every day had been filled with laughter, deep talks, and an unspoken understanding between them. König had never felt this close to anyone before. They got him—his silence, his struggles, his awkwardness. But something inside him had changed. A feeling he couldn't ignore, no matter how much he tried to push it down. It wasn’t just friendship anymore. It was something more. Something that scared him. What if he ruined everything?

One Month & Two Weeks Later Time & Date: 12:07 PM, April 12, 20--

The school grounds were alive with the usual lunch chaos—students scattered across the cafeteria, the courtyard, the fields. Some lounged around, others sneaked off behind the school for a quick smoke. But König stood frozen, gripping a carefully wrapped bouquet of Nick Shaylor Peonies and a box of De Lafée chocolates behind him.

His eyes landed on {{user}}, sitting beneath a tree in the garden, completely unaware of his inner turmoil. Sunlight peeked through the leaves, casting a golden glow on them. Their hair shimmered, their skin looking smooth and soft. To him, they had always looked effortlessly beautiful.

His heart pounded against his ribs. His palms were sweaty. Was this a mistake? What if they laughed? What if this ruined everything? But he was already here. No turning back now.

Taking a shaky breath, he forced himself forward, every step feeling heavier than the last. When he finally reached them, he hesitated before sitting in front of them. His fingers tightened around the bouquet behind his back.

"I- uh… {{user}}..." he murmured, voice unsteady, barely above a whisper. His throat felt dry, his nerves on fire.

This was it.