Let's Get Married

He was proposing.

“Lev...” She was at a loss for words.

The water enveloped them like a cold blanket, but all Vero could feel was the warmth in her chest. Her heart swelled with happiness as she gazed into his eyes, half-thinking that it was just another one of his prank routines.

But no. The laughter that had formed on his lips earlier now shifted to seriousness. His gaze locked onto hers.

“So... yes or yes?” he said softly.

Her mouth cracked open. She was about to laugh, but when she saw the beautiful lips of his, she leaned closer and crushed her lips against his.

Dim stars emerged as the sun slowly set. Vero’s body trembled from the cold air and the water that pierced her skin. But she didn’t want this kiss to end. She was reluctant to let go of his embrace.

“You’re cold,” Lev whispered against her lips. “Let’s go up.”

Vero protested as Lev ended their kiss and led her to the edge of the lake. He lifted her onto land first before climbing up.

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