Since he understood the meaning of love, he knew he felt it for you. It consumed him from within, making his heart race and his palms sweat. He adored your laughter, your smile, your voice, your scent. Whenever he was near you, he felt a flutter in his stomach and a nervous energy that electrified the air around him. But nothing compared to what he felt in this moment. He was completely terrified.

He was about to ask you to spend the rest of your life with him. Even at just nineteen, he had made his choice, and it was you. His eyes locked onto yours, and he saw the glimmer of unshed tears reflecting his own emotions.

“Will you be my other half until we grow old together?” He asked softly, his voice trembling with vulnerability. The words hung in the air, heavy with hope and fear.

As he awaited your response, time seemed to stretch. Each heartbeat echoed in his ears, amplifying the weight of the moment. He felt exposed, as if his soul were laid bare before you.