Sirius was different than normal and Hermione could only theorise over why his behaviour was weird. He wasn't acting weird, merely acting more composed and quieter around her instead of his normally boisterous attitude. That was how it was weird.
He'd taken her out for the night, for a date and they'd both scrubbed up very nicely. He was wearing a muggle suit, his top button undone and the red tie he had worn was matching her dress perfectly.
The starter had been eaten and their main had just been placed before them with a wink from the waiter aimed in Hermione's direction. Normally, Sirius would pipe up and they'd end up with a different server but he didn't even notice, too caught up in his thoughts.
Hermione was only left to anticipate what was going to happen and what was keeping Sirius in his mind and away from her.
They silently ate their food, occasionally conversing about something a friend or family member had said or done but nothing of importance until their main meal had been finished and were waiting for dessert.
"Marry me?" Sirius asked abruptly and loudly, his whole face pale. Tables nearby who had heard his question gasped and smiled sweetly in their direction, watching. Her hands shook and she covered her mouth. "I had this whole speech planned out and then seeing you, dressed so beautifully, had my mind wiped and I've been trying all night to make this come out better but I don't know how else to tell you that I love you and want to spend the rest of my life with you." He shot her a smirk. "You make my life magical."
"Yes," she declared, laughing at his pun. "Of course I will."
Word Count: 293
Written for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, October Halloween Bingo - prompt, anticipation (emotion)