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it was as if schlatt had read y/n's mind. he paid the bill, then drove her somewhere familiar. lights zoomed past from outside the windows, a nighttime haze drifting across the innermost dangerous terrains of their hearts, calming the beast, releasing the wings. y/n smiled, happiness tugging at the strings, tempting tears. schlatt stepped out of the car, y/n following. the grass beneath them wet, the air cool. it was the hill, perfectly overlooking manburg and a lake, patiently awaiting their return- like an old friend. y/n couldn't describe how much she'd missed days with him on this hill- conversations and kisses along the grass, beneath the shady leaves of an old willow tree, and the soft splashing of the lake echoing around them.

"schlatt" she sighed, smiling in awe. she loved him more than anything, and this gesture inflated such feelings even more- she wrapped her arms around him.

"c'mon," he pulled her upwards along with him, climbing the stairs to heaven, to bliss. she obliged, slipping her heels off and leaving them by the car, then stepping up along with him. the grass tickled her skin, leaving red marks and green stains. reaching the top, lights glazed over the hill, into their view- stars reaching down from the sky to kiss skin and blow hair. the willows leaves gently twirled around them, as if to untie its hair from a loose updo and look down at them.

"thank you" she whispered, cupping schlatts face with her hands, pressing a soft kiss on his lips. he grinned,

"y/n..." he mumbled, gently holding her hand with his own, intertwining his shaking fingers with hers.

"what is it...?" she whispered, gazing at him with glossy eyes. he looked down at her, meeting her eyes and parting his lips.

"i love you, more than i can put into words..." he cupped her face with his hands, gazing lovingly at every feature of her face. "you don't understand how many thoughts rush through me when i see you, how you perfectly light up my world...it's like a drug...you make every morning, every day...everything, infinitely better..." he brushed his hand through her hair, then reached down into his pocket, pulling out a small box.

"schlatt..." she whispered, feeling a flutter in her heart. wind whipped across, blowing leaves and pushing grass against bare skin. she shivered, only warmed by schlatts skin on hers. he let go, kneeling down below her.

"marry me" he whispered, opening the box, revealing an enchanting ring. glossy, and crystallized. reflecting every light and feature of their love. engraved with diamonds and emotion. y/n felt tears fall down her cheeks, good tears.

"schlatt" she smiled. every thought rushed through her: a perfect life, happy and full. loving in spite, enchanting nights, kisses, and kids. little horns, fluffy hair, and giggles. dreams and nightmares, soothed away with tight hugs. y/n's heart fluttered, full and loved. she felt every worry, every snap, every frown, every furrow melt away- out like a light.

"you make my world so much more beautiful" he whispered. y/n nodded, holding her hand out, and schlatt gently slipping the ring on her finger. he immediately picked himself up, wrapping his arms around her and pressing loving kisses all over her lips. everything felt right, enchanted with protection and love.