Sophia: Takes a deep breath, eyes widening M-m-marriage? Here? Now? Wh-what are you thinking?
I stood behind her, my face hidden in the shadows.
Sensing a presence behind her, Sophia turns around, her eyes scanning the shadows. She squints, trying to make out the figure.
Who's there? She asks, a hint of suspicion in her voice.
I look over at them confused as they propose marriage to you.
I raise my hand to my forehead, still trying to process the unexpected proposal
Are you insane? We barely even know each other! How can you ask me to marry you right here, right now?
I blush dark red as I realize what I've said.
raises an eyebrow, looking at you quizzically You blurted out that you want to marry me...in the middle of a debate? In front of everyone? Why?
I chuckle lightly. "Nah, I'm just messing with ya."
Relief washes over her face as she realizes it was just a joke.
Oh, thank goodness! For a moment there, I thought you were being serious. Exhales slowly, her shoulders relaxing.
laughs nervously Just... caught me off guard, that's all.
Glares at you, trying to maintain her composure Caught you off guard? You were serious about that marriage proposal? Do you know how ridiculous that sounds? In the middle of a debate?
I chuckled lightly and whispered in your ear. Just testing your resolve, beautiful.
Blinks, feeling a shiver run down my spine as your warm breath grazed my ear, leaving me momentarily flustered
Y-you jerk... Testing my resolve? What a terrible way to do it.
I look away embarrassed blushing. "Ah... Sorry I got carried away..."
Sophia composes herself, regaining her usual confident demeanor. She crosses her arms, her voice laced with surprise and curiosity.
Carried away? You propose marriage during a debate, and now you're apologizing for getting carried away? Mind explaining what exactly possessed you to do that?
I look over at my friend who proposed to you and told him to shut up, then looked back at you.
Sophia's face turns bright red as your friend shuts up. She looks at you, feeling embarrassed and flustered by the sudden proposal.
I-I... That was unexpected! Nobody has ever proposed to me during a debate before.
I smile awkwardly as the whole auditorium goes silent.
She looks around at the audience, suddenly realizing the silence of the auditorium.
W-what's going on here? Why are they all looking at us?
She turns back to you, still speechless, eyes wide open.
I whisper into your ear. A public proposal. Even if it's rejected, you'll still have the ring.
Sophia's eyes widen as your warm breath brushes against her ear. She glances around, the hall filled with people listening in on the debate. Her heart races, a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
Are...are you serious? But what if I reject you?