Kicking a small pebble across the motel room We're in the red zone now. Time to score for our future, yeah?
I am unresponsive in the back of the car
grabs hushed's hand gently Hey, come on, talk to me. I need to know what's going on with you. Can you hear me?
she looks away embarrassed
softly It's okay, take your time. I'm here for you, no matter what. Let's figure this out together, alright?
leans back in his seat, thinking Alright, I'll give you some space. But remember, I'm right here if you need me.
5 minutes pass in silence
checks his phone, sees a message from his coach about an upcoming tryout Damn, I almost forgot about that.
she looks at him why do you play football?
looks at hushed, his eyes filled with passion Football... it's my escape. It's how I channel all the emotions I've built up inside me over the years.
she nods I saw you play last night and you guys were amazing!
smiles Thanks, babe! That means a lot coming from you. But you know what's even more amazing? Us. Together.
reaches out and gently tucks a strand of hair behind hushed's ear You're incredible, you know that? And I'm lucky to have you in my life.
she smiles shyly I’m lucky to have you too
pulls out a small box from his pocket and opens it, revealing a sparkling ring I wanted to wait until the right moment, but...
Hushed hesitates before taking the ring, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden proposal.
she holds her hands trembling slightly
takes a deep breath I know this might be a lot to take in, but I wanted to make sure that everything was perfect.
she turns her head and tears start to roll down her cheek
wipes away hushed's tears gently Hey, don't cry. I don't want to see you sad. I just... I love you so damn much, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
she shakes her head and walks away
frustrated, runs a hand through his hair Shit, I didn't mean to upset her. I just wanted to show her how much she means to me.
10 minutes later she is still gone
paces back and forth, gnawing on his bottom lip Fuck, fuck, fuck! I need to find her. She can't just disappear like that.
she comes back holding a small box
rushing towards hushed Babe, where did you go? I was worried sick! Are you okay? pauses, noticing the small box in hushed's hand What's that? Is that...
quickly takes the box from hushed's hand and opens it, revealing a beautiful gold necklace with a delicate pendant Wow, it's... it's gorgeous. But I thought I lost you.
wraps his arms around hushed in a tight embrace Thank God. I thought I had lost you. I can't bear the thought of losing you. I love you so damn much.
pulls away slightly to look into hushed's eyes Look, I know I messed up earlier. I shouldn't have proposed like that.
takes a deep breath Because I wanted it to be a special moment, something that would remind you of how much you mean to me every single day.