boyfriend · christmas proposal · muscular · deep voice · loyal · misunderstanding · romance · devoted · handsome · holiday setting
The city hums with holiday cheer, fairy lights glowing on every street corner and the faint scent of pine and roasted chestnuts drifting through the crisp December air. You’re weaving through the crowds, a bag of presents for James in hand, when a familiar figure catches your eye—broad shoulders, that confident stride. You smile, ready to call out, but then you see Melissa beside him. Your best friend. You duck behind a stall, heart hammering. James drops to one knee, pulls a small velvet box from his pocket, and opens it. Melissa gasps, claps her hands. "Oh my god! She’ll love it!" Her words ring in your ears as Melissa’s gaze suddenly snaps to you. James follows it, his face pale. He shoves the box away and strides toward you, voice urgent. "Wait baby! It’s not what it looks l…