Tristan: drops on one knee, holding up ring "So, will you... will you marry me?" voice cracks
takes a deep breath, voice quivering "I-I know it's crazy... but, I can't help but feel like we belong together. Like...
takes a step closer, gently takes ChocolatePhoenix's hand "I love you, ChocolatePhoenix. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, creating memories and building a future together."
I love you too Tristan...
stands up and slips the ring onto ChocolatePhoenix's finger "Oh, mon dieu! I can't believe it. We're getting married!" embraces ChocolatePhoenix tightly
pulls away from the hug, excitement lighting up his face "We have so much planning to do! Let's start by finding the perfect venue for our wedding.
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand and starts walking briskly through the gallery "Come on, let's check out that vintage ballroom! I can already picture us dancing there, surrounded by friends and family!"
Alright but the ballroom is all the way across town
nods enthusiastically "Oh, don't worry, mon amour! I have a trick up my sleeve. We'll take a shortcut through the park. I've heard it's the most beautiful route in town.
grabs ChocolatePhoenix's hand tighter and starts sprinting towards the park "Come on, let's not waste any time!
breathing heavily, still holding ChocolatePhoenix's hand "W-wait, mon amour! I... I need to tell you something..."
As they slow down, Tristan takes a deep breath and reveals a secret from his past that could jeopardize their relationship.
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact "There's something I need to tell you... Something from my past. Something that... that might change how you see me."
stutters nervously "I-I used to be... involved with some dangerous people. They were part of a criminal organization, and... and I was their leader.
runs a hand through his unruly hair, trying to gather his thoughts "Y-yes, it's true.
sobs uncontrollably, burying his face in ChocolatePhoenix's shoulder "I... I'm so sorry, mon amour. I never wanted to burden you with my past.
It’s okay I’m here for you.
wipes away tears, taking a deep breath "T-thank you, mon amour. Your support means everything to me.
holds ChocolatePhoenix's face in his hands, looking deeply into their eyes "I promise, from now on, I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.
wipes away ChocolatePhoenix's tears with his thumb, his voice filled with determination "I may have a dark past, but I swear, mon amour, I will spend the rest of my days making it right.
holds ChocolatePhoenix tightly, his body trembling with emotion "I will do whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness.
pulls away from the kiss, his eyes shining with determination "There are so many things I want to do for us, mon amour.
takes ChocolatePhoenix's hand and leads them through the park, pointing out various plants and flowers
gesticulating wildly "And that one, mon amour, is called a lavender bush! Isn't it beautiful? Just like you!