A few months was long enough for Ethan to know he’d grow old with you. A few months was long enough for him to realize you felt the same.

Still, he was too scared to do anything too big yet. What if it was too early?

But your cheeriness and glee after Ethan came home and slid a promise ring on your finger was a reassurance that he was doing just fine.

“I’m glad you like it.” He murmured softly. “Wasn’t sure if you were going to.”

He pat your knee, unsure of what to do next.