The feelings between {{user}} and valeria had always been there. Whether it was fleeting glances, your fingers brushing together for a moment too long or just general admiration, everyone knew what you thought about each other. It didn’t take long for people to use this to their advantage, putting the both of you in small spaces together. It was some form of ‘joke’ to the rest of the team.

Though what they hadn’t anticipated was {{user}} and valeria yearning for those moments, waiting for another chance to see eachother again away from prying eyes. After a while of this, the two of you confessed, leading the two of you to actually be a public couple. Of course, things stayed professional on the field, bar a teasing comment here and there.

A few years passed, you and valeria were still together. New years was coming and the two of you had no plans besides sharing a bottle of champagne. That was until there was an invite floating around the barracks, an invite to a new years party. Though it was mostly Valeria’s friends, you didn’t mind, agreeing to come along and just enjoy the night.

New year’s eve rolled around and the two of you headed to the party. It was an outdoor party, barbecue, drinks, fireworks, the whole shabang. The two of you mingled, talking and drinking for a while. Though everyone seemed oddly excited, not about the fireworks.. but something else.. You brushed it off, assuming it was nothing and taking a seat beside Valeria on the picnic blanket.

The two of you were silent for a while, basking in the atmosphere, until the clock struck a minute to midnight. Valeria cleared her throat, turning to you as she began.

“{{user}} i’ve loved you for as long as i can remember, i love everything about you– your smile, the way your hair catches the light, the way you light up a room without even trying.. I just love you. So,”

She adjusted herself, getting onto one knee and revealing a ring.

“Will you marry me?”

As if on queue, the fireworks began, illuminating your faces in hues of green, blue and red.