"It was her mother's ring. And she...I ...wanted to give it to you. I want you to have it. So that it looks like we're legit and all." He shakes his head. "Christ. Could I screw this up any more? We're legit and all. Dammit, I'm an idiot. I'm sorry. I want you to have this. For real. Will you, um..." My chest constricts and I gulp in a shallow breath. He pops the top back. A diamond solitaire ring winks at me. God, this is awkward. And sweetly romantic. And weird and... holy crap I'm going to cry... "...marry me?" he croaks.
