Rafael let out a small, nervous laugh, feeling his cheeks heat up as Adaria’s words settled between them. Her teasing comment about a proposal had caught him off guard, but the warmth in her touch, the tenderness in her gaze, made the moment feel more real than any formal declaration ever could. He gently brushed his thumb over her fingers, his heart swelling with affection despite the heavy conversation they’d just waded through.
Rafael’s eyes glinted with amusement, but underneath it, there was a current of seriousness. It wasn’t that he wasn’t afraid, the idea he could lose Addy was something he didn’t like to think about, or worse, what if he died because of his closeness to her, would she ever be able to forgive herself if something happened to him.
He leaned in slightly, his expression softening further.
Rafael’s hand found hers again, squeezing it gently as he let out a small, resigned sigh, the usual teasing glint returning to his eyes.
@Adaria Campana
Proposal?he echoed, his grin returning, though it was tinged with an awkward chuckle.
Well, that wasn’t my *plan*... but I guess I’m not the smoothest guy when it comes to grand gestures, huh?He tilted his head slightly, letting his smile soften as he gazed at her, his tone playful but sincere.
Though, I’d have to agree. I think we could definitely do better than a hasty 'let’s survive Antiva together.' Maybe something with fewer death threats and more champagne?
Rafael’s eyes glinted with amusement, but underneath it, there was a current of seriousness. It wasn’t that he wasn’t afraid, the idea he could lose Addy was something he didn’t like to think about, or worse, what if he died because of his closeness to her, would she ever be able to forgive herself if something happened to him.
He leaned in slightly, his expression softening further.
Addy, love… I don’t need a ring or a big speech to tell you what you already know. I’m in this, with you. For the long haul. And whether it’s dodging your brothers’ schemes or standing with you in the chaos of Antiva’s court, nothing’s going to shake that.His tone grew serious, his voice dropping to a near-whisper, as if the words were meant just for her ears.
I’m afraid I’m falling for you Addy
Rafael’s hand found hers again, squeezing it gently as he let out a small, resigned sigh, the usual teasing glint returning to his eyes.
But yeah, maybe we’ll hold off on the whole 'killing Gio' plan—for now. Though if he pushes you too far, we can always revisit the idea. Just, you know, purely hypothetical.He winked, the playful edge returning to his voice.
@Adaria Campana
10-25-2024, 12:10 PM
