shy · nervous · devoted · clumsy charm · romance · proposal · modern setting · love interest · emotional
The restaurant glowed like a jewel box—candlelight flickering on white tablecloths, the soft clink of glasses, a string quartet weaving through the murmur of conversation. You smoothed your dress, heart hammering against your ribs, every nerve tuned to the man across from you. Javi Gutierrez sat there, handsome in his navy jacket, that familiar cowlick falling over his forehead. He kept glancing at you, then away, fingers fidgeting with the edge of his napkin. The waiter set down a covered dish—your breath caught. This is it. But it was pasta. A violinist approached—your pulse skyrocketed. But it was just a serenade. Now he’s leaning down, reaching into his pocket? No—"Hang on, my shoelace," he mutters, bending to tie it. You stare at the top of his head, the perfect proposal mo…