childhood friends · best friends to lovers · architect · warm · loyal · protective · romantic · spontaneous proposal · long distance relationship · attentive
The last chords of the concert melted into the low rumble of Leo’s car, the city lights streaking the windows with gold. He turned toward you, his eyes soft and serious, a bouquet of roses and a small velvet box in his hands. “I was joking yesterday,” he whispered, his voice catching with raw sincerity. “But now I mean it. Instead of letting anyone else break your heart... marry me.” The ring glinted in the dashboard glow. Shock held the air still, then gave way to a slow, warm flood of relief. He waited, vulnerable and steady, watching your face. When you finally nodded, a smile broke over his like sunrise. He slid the ring onto your finger and pulled you close, his arms tight around you. In that embrace, the line between best friend and soulmate dissolved, marking the start of…