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The aquarium’s bioluminescent glow bathed Yuwen in an ethereal blue hue, casting long, dancing shadows across the glass. Beside him, you gazed entranced at the sharks gliding through the depths, their silhouettes sharp against the dark water. Yuwen’s grip on you’s hand tightened imperceptibly, his knuckles whitening with nervous anticipation. Despite his confident smirk, his heart hammered a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He watched you more than the exhibits, the ambient light catching the soft features of his lover’s face. The air between them crackled with unspoken tension, a year of shared glances and softball games culminating in this quiet, magical moment. He swallowed hard, steeling his nerves for the leap he had dreamed of since sixth grade.