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On a black couch lies two partners leisurely reads their books while leaning into each other simply enjoying one another’s presence
the bluenette glances at his cinnamon haired lover wondering if asking her that question truly was the right decision, mustering all the courage he could he speaks out voice filled with anxiety
"Hey Tao"
"Hm?"
"I'll be leaving Liyue Harbor to train with aunt Shenhe, I don't know when I'll come back and I probably won’t be able to send you letters since we’re going to be training in a secluded place.."
"Ok? You already told me this last time silly, why are you telling me again" HuTao slightly turns her head in his direction
"Yeah but.." he trails off, he can't see her face but he can tell that HuTao is confused. He isn't entirely sure if this is the right time but he's already started so he decides that he might as well finish it
Chongyun slowly gets up and kneels down infront of HuTao pulling out a small velvet box from his pocket, he opens it revealing a ring with rubies and sapphires engraved in it
"When I come back will you marry me?” he's been planning this since their 7th anniversary, saving up the money to buy a ring befitting of his beautiful fiancée
HuTao's face becomes bright red at the sudden question, turning somewhat teary eyed. She never thought that the guy that was so easily flustered by a kiss would have the guts to propose
"E-eh, is this real, you're not joking right?"
"Its real, it really is"
"Yes! I will. Of course!"
HuTao exclaims. Chongyun slowly stands up carefully putting the ring on her right ring finger vowing to himself that one day it'll be the left one. She marvels at its beauty admiring its shine and the fact that it means they're to be wedded one day.
They wrap their hands around each other, an embrace seemingly sweeter than the others. Slightly pulling away from the hug, HuTao faces Chongyun a smile evident on her face
"You absolutely have to come back alright. I'll wait for as long as possible, so come back to me ok"
"I'll come back definitely so don't worry about me and just wait, I'll be right next to you again"
"Thats right so until you return keep me on your mind and I’ll do the same"
On this rainy night the young couple link their pinkies together as if finalizing their promise to each other, engraving their laughs and smiles to their minds to cherish forever
""Its a promise""