A love proposal
The next day, Max woke up early and got ready for school. After enjoying the delicious breakfast his mom prepared, he headed to the train station. He didn't see Cedric there, which was unusual. Usually, Cedric would be waiting with a bright smile. The train started moving, but Cedric was nowhere in sight. Worried, Max took out his phone and called him.
*Ring* *Ring*
"Hello," Cedric answered, his voice sounding a bit weak.
"Hi Cedric, I didn't see you on the train today. Are you alright?" Max asked, concern evident in his voice.
"No, bro. I'm alright, just got a cold," Cedric replied, sounding congested.
"I see... Take some rest and get well soon. I'll inform the teacher for you," Max said, relieved to hear it was just a cold.
"Thanks, bro," Cedric said, grateful.
"Take care," Max said as the call ended.
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At school, Max entered the classroom and saw Gwen. When their eyes met, Max greeted her with a warm smile. Gwen blushed and quickly looked down, her reaction more intense than usual. Lately, Gwen had been acting shy around Max, but today it seemed different. Max noticed many students exchanging chocolates, cards, and letters. Suddenly, it hit him—today was Valentine's Day.
'So... today is Valentine's Day,' he thought, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Max had been so busy with his studies and other activities that he hadn't realized the significance of the day. He glanced at Gwen again, thinking, 'Should I just say it today?'
Although he had shown his interest in Gwen, he had never explicitly told her how he felt. As he pondered how to propose, the school bell rang, and their strict, bald classroom teacher entered the room, starting the class.
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After the class, Gwen walked toward the school gate. Normally, Max would offer to walk her home, but today he seemed preoccupied. Despite it being a special day for most students, Gwen felt a headache coming on. She wondered if Max would give her a gift or even propose. Blushing at her thoughts, she shook her head. "It's alright if he doesn't say it. Maybe he needs more time. Should I wait?" she thought to herself.
But then she imagined other girls getting close to Max, and a new resolve filled her. "I can't afford to wait anymore. Today, I'm going to propose to Max," she decided. But what if he said no? The thought made her sad.
As her mind raced, she felt a hand on her shoulder. Turning, she saw Max with a warm smile. Shocked, she froze.
"Hey Gwen, are you free today?" Max asked, his voice gentle.
Gwen stood there like a statue, her mind blank.
Max waved his hand in front of her. "Hey Gwen, are you there?" he asked, smiling.
Realizing she was staring, she stammered, "Y-Yeah... sure... Where do you want to go?"
"Well, that's a secret," Max said with a mischievous smile. Gwen's heart raced, wondering if he was going to propose.
"Let's go," Max said, taking her hand. She followed, stunned but happy. This was the first time they held hands, and it felt surreal.
He led her to a nearby coffee shop where they ordered cappuccinos. Max took out his phone and asked, "Can you give me your number?" Gwen looked at him, shocked but quickly agreed.
After exchanging numbers, Max started a conversation. "You know, Cedric got a cold. I just talked to him this morning," he said, trying to break the ice.
"I see," Gwen replied, blushing, not knowing what to say next.
They talked about random things, finishing their coffee. Max then led Gwen to a dark valley. Her heart pounded as she wondered, "Is he going to do it here?"
Max stopped and turned to Gwen. "Close your eyes," he said softly. Trusting him, she complied. "Whatever happens, don't open your eyes," he added.
Before she could respond, Max carried her like a princess. Making sure her eyes stayed closed, he jumped high, landing on a nearby building. He smoothly leaped from one to another, eventually stopping on a rooftop. "Open your eyes," he said.
Gwen opened her eyes to see Max gazing at the stars. She turned to see them too, and they stood there holding hands. The view was breathtaking.
After a dream-like moment, Gwen turned to Max. "How did we get here? Are you some kind of hidden superhero?" she asked, her voice filled with awe.
"Maybe I am," Max replied with a smile, shocking her further.
"Really, like Spider-Man or Superman?" she asked, incredulous.
"Well, not exactly... but you could say that. Do you want to know why I brought you here?" he asked seriously.
Blushing and realizing, she said, "No way... for real?"
"Yep, Gwen, will you be my girlfriend?" he asked with a smile.
Tears of joy filled her eyes. "I do," she said, her voice trembling with happiness.
They kissed under the sparkling, star-filled sky, sharing a magical moment. Max had finally confessed his feelings, and Gwen's heart soared. The world around them faded as they embraced, knowing this was just the beginning of their story together.
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