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It was a quiet day. Almost too quiet. Aventurine and Heppy were laying in bed together, Heppy's head laying on Aventurine's chest, both of them just staring at the ceiling as Aventurine had his arm wrapped around Heppy comfortably.

They weren't talking or anything, just...enjoying each other's presence, relaxing and being together. But there was some tension for Aventurine, like something unspoken was finally getting to him, something he needed to desperately say, something Heppy should hear - a proposal, if you will.

Eventually, Aventurine got tired of the nagging in his head, and spoke up, trying to gather enough courage to say those few words he so desperately wanted to say. He couldn't shake off the nagging feeling. He took a deep breath, preparing himself to speak.

"Hey, Heppy?" He called out, glancing down at her. She looked up at him, smiling, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

“Hm?” She murmured, looking at him with love and adoration in her eyes. Aventurine smiled back, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew she had no clue about what he was about to say, which in turn made him even more anxious. It was now or never, really. Aventurine took a deep breath, trying to find the right words.

“I, uh…I've been thinking about something.” He began, fear and anxiety in his voice evident. Heppy softened her smile as she took him in, lightly running her hand on Aventurine's cheek to calm him down.

"What have you been thinking about?" Heppy asked innocently. This was it. No beating around the bush. Just...say it, Aventurine. His heart pounded even harder, looking deep into Heppy's eyes. She looked so…innocent, and oblivious to what he was about to say, but Aventurine knew he had to do it, it was now or never.

“Heppy, I was wondering…if…” He trailed off, pausing for a moment, his anxiety getting to him. He took another deep breath, trying to speak again, finding the courage to do so.

“Well, basically…I was wondering if you'd, well, marry me.” Aventurine managed to get the question out there, his heart pounding so hard in his chest he felt it was about to burst. He searched Heppy's face, and found her usual smile gone, her eyes wide and blinking profusely.

Heppy stayed quiet for a few moments, before her smile came back and she shrugged. “Yeah, sure.” She said, chuckling a bit. Aventurine's heart skipped a few beats as he heard Heppy's answer to his proposal.

“...wait, really?” Aventurine asked, elated and…surprised, if you will. He was kind of expecting a bit of an excited and happy reaction from her, but this suffice him, too. Aventurine sat up, smiling like a mad man. “You really mean it?”

“Uh, yes?” Heppy replied, confused by his antics as she sat up straight as well, looking into Aventurine's eyes with a confused expression. “Is there something wrong with that?”

Aventurine laughed as he shook his head. “No, nothing is wrong with that, I just…expected a different reaction from you, I guess.” He pulled her closer to himself, kissing her forehead slightly. “Then again, it's you. So, this reaction is quite normal.”

Heppy laughed softly as he said that, nuzzling closer into his arms. “Well…the subject has been on my mind. Marrying you, I mean. So, I thought it over, and…I see no reason to say no.” She spoke, shrugging slightly at the last part. Aventurine's smile widened as he heard Heppy's words. So, she had indeed been thinking about marriage with him too. The thought of it made his heart swell with joy.

"I'm happy to hear that," he said, pressing another kiss to her forehead. "And I'm even happier that you said yes." He said softly, happy and joyous at the occasion. It took him a lot of willpower to not show how happy he truly is by attacking her with kisses.

He pulled her closer, holding her tightly against his chest. "I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you.” Heppy laughed as she pressed her head against his chest.

“Me too,” she murmured, a huge smile on her face as she held him close. “I can't wait to call you my one and only husband.” Aventurine felt how warm and comfortable her touch was.

“I like the sound of that very much.” He said. He tried not to smile like a madman, but he couldn't wipe that grin off his face no matter how hard he tried. “Husband…it feels right to say, doesn't it?” He whispered as he ran his fingers through her hair. He really couldn't believe he was getting married. And to the love of his life as well. This felt like a fever dream, too good to be true. But…it was true indeed.

“It so does.” Heppy answered, laughing once again. “I feel so lucky to have you.” She spoke, looking up at him. Aventurine chuckled softly.

“Nah, I'm the lucky one here, remember?” He whispered, running his fingers through her hair once again. Heppy rolled her eyes playfully, feigning annoyance.

“We'll agree to disagree.” Heppy said, pouting for a bit as Aventurine booped her on the nose with his finger playfully. He leaned down and kissed her forehead again, his heart swelling with affection and love for her.

“I love you, you know? A lot.” He spoke so softly with love in his voice that it almost made Heppy's heart melt. She giggled, nuzzling into his chest as she looked up at him.

“Love you too. A whole lot.” Heppy replied, her hands tightening around him protectively, as if she wanted to hold him and never let go.

“You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I can't imagine my life without you.” He murmured, his voice soft and tender as he said those words before cupping her face with one of his hands and bringing her face closer, then promptly and softly kissing her, happy and content.