Chapter 19: The Proposal

*Eri Looks at you, noticing the intensity

in your gaze*

Eri: Yeah? Is there something else you

want to say?

Lucian: Once we're the legal age... Let's

get married... Not let the world

take us away from each other...

Or ruin everything between us...

Or ruin our bond... I make that

promise... Eri-san...

Eri's eyes widen, caught off guard

by your unexpected proposal.

her heart flutters in her chest,

overwhelmed by a mixture of

surprise, joy, and disbelief.

Eri: W-Wait, marry? You really want to

marry me someday?

Lucian: Yes... I promise that... No one will take us away From each other..

*Eri Blushes heavily, still taken aback by your words*

Eri: You..you really mean it, don't you?

You actually want to marry me

someday..?

Lucian: I mean it Eri-san..

*Eri Smiles weakly, feeling a mix of

emotions flood through her*

Eri: God. can't believe you're actually

saying that. I...

*Eri Pauses, trying to come to terms

with the gravity of your words*

Eri: But...are you realy sure about

this? You're so young..

Lucian: Once we're the legal age...

*Eri Nods, feeling a mix of excitement

and uncertainty*

Eri: Yeah..legal age. Just.promise

me you won't change your mind,

alright? This is a big promise

You're making...

TO BE CONTINUED