Page 59 of Gamechanger

For a moment, Finn was silent, his gaze locked on the ring. The world seemed to hold its breath, the ambient sounds of our neighborhood fading away until all I could hear was the pounding of my own heart.

Then he looked up at me, a brilliant smile spreading across his face. It was the same smile that had dazzled me that first day in the locker room, only now it held the weight of our shared history, of countless moments both mundane and extraordinary.

"Yes," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "God, yes, of course I'll marry you!"

He lunged forward, capturing my lips in a searing kiss. I wrapped my arms around him, holding him close as joy surged through me. The box tumbled forgotten onto the grass as I poured everything I felt into that kiss—all the love, gratitude, and promise of our future together.

When we finally broke apart, both breathless and grinning, Finn rested his forehead against mine. His fingers traced the contours of my face, as if memorizing the moment by touch alone.

"I love you, Milo Moretti," he murmured, using my full name in a rare solemn moment. "Even if you did just propose while I'm sweaty and smell like chicken marinade."

I laughed, the sound bubbling up from deep in my chest. "Hey, I think you smell fantastic. Like summer and happiness and home."

Finn groaned, burying his face in my neck. "You're such a sap."

"Yeah, but I'm your sap," I retorted, pressing a kiss to his temple. "Forever and always."

As we sat there, tangled together in the fading sunlight, I marveled at how far we'd come. From tentative glances across a locker room to building a life together, facing our fears and insecurities head-on. It hadn't always been easy, but every struggle had been worth it to get to this moment.

The sound of sizzling pulled us from our reverie. Finn cursed, scrambling off my lap. "The chicken!"

I watched him dash back to the grill, shaking my head fondly. My fiancé—the word sent a thrill through me—ever the responsible one. As Finn fussed over our dinner, occasionally shooting me goofy grins over his shoulder, I felt a sense of peace settle over me. Whatever challenges the future held, he'd be at my side. And really, what more could a guy ask for?