Chapter 10 Takashi Morinozuka
Now, after two months since their graduation, Mori and Laney were sitting in the gardens behind the art gallery. Laney was reading her latest book to Mori as he entwined and untwined their fingers. He was so nervous. He couldn't do it. Wait, of course he could! This was his Laney!
"Um, Laney?"
"Hmm?" She looked at him suspiciously from behind her book.
"Let's take a break from reading and walk for a little while." She narrowed her eyes, as if to try and read his mind, but she agreed.
They walked down the path, hand in hand, among the hydrangeas; Laney's favorite flowers. Mori turned to her and stroked a stray hair from her face. Then, he said, "Laney, allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you." She smiled at him and he pulled her to a stop. Then, he got down on one knee and pulled out the small box containing the ring. "I also would like for you to accept my proposal. Laney Marie James, will you marry me?"
She smiled her big, beautiful smile and said, "What do you think?" Mori stood up, took her hand, and placed the ring on her ring-finger on her left hand. She reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck. Mori helped stand on her toes by holding her up slightly by her small waist. He leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. And the two kissed each other passionately and longingly.