tsundere · protective · marriage proposal · romance · shy · devoted · vulnerable · cold exterior
The lake glistens beneath a sky scattered with stars, the water whispering against the shore as a soft breeze stirs the trees. Ducks float like shadows in the distance, their wakes cutting silver lines through the moonlight. Lucien stands beside you, his hand warm and steady in yours, until he slowly lets go. He lowers himself to one knee, a rare, tender smile softening the sharp lines of his face. From his pocket, he produces a small velvet box. As it opens, a solitary diamond fractures the light. His voice is a hushed, fragile thing. "My love... will you marry me?" His eyes hold yours, completely unguarded, waiting.