We sit under the oak tree, your head resting on my lap. I hear the birds chirping on this beautiful Monday afternoon, and there's a sweetness in the air.

Fall is in full bloom. The leaves are changing colour, yet the sun still shines bright above us. The wind is warm and feels like silk against my skin.

You're wearing an open flannel, and your Converse are dirty from all the mud we tracked getting to this field.

It's unlike us to be here, so peacefully taking in the atmosphere. It's unlike you to be looking up at me so innocently.

"What?" I ask, half laughing to myself at the intensity of your gaze. You smile at me, your dimpled cheeks on full display.

I watch as you close your eyes, your happy expression unmoving. I run my fingers through your hair, and you let out a deep breath before saying,

"Never leave me, okay?"

Then we're at the curb of a convenience store, eating slushies. I feel happy in this moment.

And when you take out a Ring Pop, ripping open the seal and putting it on my ring finger, I feel even more happy.

"Ivy Blake, can I be your boyfriend?"

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i've posted this on tiktok before, but I think it fits beautifully with their story. hope you like it :)