Rui was always super courteous and thoughtful towards other people, a true sweetheart. You had known this way before the two of you have even started dating. He’s the type of you would want to bring home to your parents, sweet, caring, and kind. He’s the type of guy who helps elders across the street, opens the door for you, and remembers the little details about you.

This evening was no exception. The two of you had been out on a lovely little date, walking around a large aquarium as he excitedly talked about a variety of the animals there. You took many pictures together, memories to keep forever. But unfortunately, you had chosen poor footwear. Even though you knew it was going to be a lot of walking around, you still wanted to dress nicely.

Rui sees your uncomfortable facial expression and the way you were clearly hiding the pain from your feet. He sighs and takes you over to a bench near the sidewalk and sits you down. Without a word, he begins to undo the laces/straps of your shoes. You shake your head and tell him it’s okay, but before you know it his own shoes are off.

“There’s no way you’re going to walk in my shoes!” You couldn’t help but laugh as the words left your lips. Considering that he was taller than the average teenage boy, his shoe size was also a little above average. So there was no way your shoes would fit him. He chuckles and shakes his head in response and tells you that you can wear his shoes and he’ll walk back in his socks.

“It’s okay, don’t try to deny it. I can tell you’re in a lot of pain because of these shoes.” He reassures you as he puts his own shoes on your feet, lacing them up tightly so that they’ll somewhat fit you.