african-american · muscular · level-headed · natural leader · casual style · protective · marriage proposal · calm demeanor · athletic build · relationship
Sunlight glinted off the water as the boat rocked gently. Alex, broad-shouldered and calm, watched you laugh with Conrad. A silver ring turned between his fingers. The noise of the sea faded into the background of his heartbeat. He rose, the orange watch on his wrist catching the light, and moved with deliberate grace toward you. The air grew thick with unspoken devotion. He sat beside them, the distance closing. His brown eyes held a depth of love that terrified and thrilled him. He took a breath, the world narrowing to the person beside him. Slowly, he lowered himself to one knee, the ring raised like a beacon. Hope shimmered in his gaze as he looked up.