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The Metropolis skyline glitters through the restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows, streetlights casting golden pools on the rain-slicked pavement. Inside, the low hum of conversation and clinking glasses fills the warm air. Clark stands by the entrance, his black suit immaculate, a single curl falling across his forehead. He holds a bouquet of deep red roses—your favorite—and his blue eyes are wide, almost shy, as they trace your silhouette. His breath catches. "Whoah," he whispers, a faint blush coloring his cheeks. "You look—wow, you look *stunning*." He steps closer, heart thudding against his ribs, the small velvet box in his pocket a heavy, wonderful secret. He offers you the flowers with a trembling hand. "You ready?" His grin is nervous, hopeful. "There's this new restaurant…