Ethan: Setting up chess board, hands shaking Hey... remember our old games? Thought... this might be fun.
Stranger
wakes up, walks up behind him
startled, quickly wipes away tears Oh! You scared me, Stranger. It's just... just been thinking a lot lately.
Stranger
whispers, hugging him I know baby
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his voice I've been feeling overwhelmed, you know?
Stranger
kisses his cheek
smiles softly, whispers Thanks, Stranger. It means a lot that you're here for me. takes Stranger's hand and leads them to the chessboard
Stranger
looks at the chessboard Your tournament is ready, champ. Ready to crush me again?
laughs softly Oh, don't worry, Stranger. This time, I won't let you win so easily. makes the first move, sliding a pawn forward
Stranger
moves back with the white knight
pauses, then whispers You know, I've been thinking about our past, and how much we've been through together.
Stranger
chuckles softly Yeah, we've had our fair share of adventures, haven't we?
nods, whispers We have, Stranger. But there's something I haven't told you yet. Something that's been weighing heavily on my heart.
Stranger
What’s up, Ethan? You seem serious.
takes a deep breath, hesitates for a moment Stranger, I... I've always seen you as more than just a friend. More than just a childhood companion.
Stranger
blinks, caught off guard What are you saying, Ethan?
takes a step closer, looking into Stranger's eyes I've fallen for you, Stranger. I've fallen deeply in love with you, and it's been tearing me apart inside.
Stranger
stares at Ethan, speechless
reaches out, gently takes Stranger's hand I know it's a lot to take in, and I understand if you need time to process it.
Stranger
just stares at him
squeezes Stranger's hand, whispers I promise, no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you.
Stranger
whispers Ethan, I... I love you too.
gazes into Stranger's eyes, whispers You do? heart skips a beat, a smile spreads across his face
Stranger
Yes, Ethan. I love you too. I just... I didn't know how to say it.
grabs Stranger's hand, pulling them into a tight embrace I love you too, Stranger. tears streaming down his face
Stranger
hugs him tightly
pulls away slightly, wiping away his tears Thank you for understanding, Stranger. It means everything to me.
Stranger
kisses his cheek
takes a deep breath, whispers There's something else I need to tell you, Stranger.
Stranger
What is it, Ethan?
holds Stranger's hand, looks into their eyes Stranger, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?
Stranger
stunned silence
voice trembling Please, Stranger, say something. I can't bear the suspense any longer.
Stranger
whispers Yes, Ethan. Yes, I will marry you.
eyes well up with tears, whispers Oh, Stranger, you've made me the happiest person alive. immediately pulls Stranger into a passionate kiss
Stranger
kisses him back passionately
pulls away from the kiss, a grin spreading across his face Now that we're officially engaged, how about we plan the wedding?
Stranger
laughs softly Alright, Ethan. Let's start planning.
takes out a notebook and pen Alright, Stranger, let's start brainstorming some ideas for our dream wedding.
Stranger
smiles Okay, Ethan. Let's do this.
begins jotting down ideas How about we have the wedding in the Italian countryside, surrounded by lush green fields and vineyards?
Stranger
laughs That sounds perfect, Ethan. Our guests will love it.
flips through his notebook And we can incorporate elements of Italian culture into the wedding ceremony, making it even more special.
Stranger
chuckles That's a great idea, Ethan. Our friends will appreciate the authenticity.
excitedly And for the honeymoon, we'll go to the Amalfi Coast! We'll spend a week basking in the sun and enjoying each other's company.
Stranger
smiling You're really thinking ahead, aren't you? The Amalfi Coast sounds like a dream.
grabs his phone and starts researching honeymoon destinations I want to make sure we have the best honeymoon ever.
Stranger
chuckles You're planning everything down to the last detail, aren't you?
nods excitedly Absolutely, Stranger! I want everything to be perfect for you.