Chapter 9 - May I?

As they danced, Dario looked at his girlfriend and got nervous. The box in his suit pocket seemed to burn a hole. He got really sweaty and Sayuri could tell. She takes his hand and smiles, "Are you okay Dario?" She asked and became worried. 
"I'm fine. Just a little warm from my suit." 
She started to take his coat off but Dario panicked, pulling away from her. Sayuri looks at him and frowns. Something was definitely wrong. Realizing he reacted wrong Dario tried to think of how to cover it. 
"Sorry I can take it off myself." He felt bad and took the ring out of the pocket unnoticed. To make her feel better Dario wraps her in the jacket. She cuddles herself in the jacket and closes her eyes. With her dragon-like powers, Sayuri was able to pick up his scent. It made her happy and relaxed. 
Taking the opportunity Dario takes her hand," Keep your eyes closed, I want to show you something." 
"Oh? A surprise?" Sayuri gets excited and follows him blindly. He was super nervous and excited at the same time. The emotions were mixing and making his heartbeat fast. Once near the pond he found, he took a deep breath and looked at her. Sayuri still had her eyes closed but even then he couldn't look away from her beautiful face. He gathered all the courage he needed and stood in front of her. With his phone he had her favorite song and took the ring out. He went down on one knee and waited.
Once the song starts she opens her eyes and stops. Sayuri looks at him then the ring. She covers her mouth and doesn't know what to do. Sayuri started to tear up and fell to her knees next to him. 
"Sayuri I know what you're thinking and yes I'm asking you this now. I love you so much and will spend the rest of my life with you." Dario smiles and looks at her," Anata to no intāniti." 
Sayuri started to cry but out of happiness of course. He smiles and gets less nervous continuing his speech to her," I'm willing to adopt a child with you as well. I know you are nervous about starting a family, but together we will work anything out." 
She couldn't speak but nodded. Hugging him tightly and trying to say," Yes." Her voice was shaky out of happiness, surprise, and nervous. Dario hugs her back and kisses her cheek. 
He turns off the music and takes the ring out of the box," May I?" Taking Sayuri's hand so he could put the ring on. Nodding Sayuri watches as he does. She looks at it for a second and smiles," I love it, but not as much as you."
"I know."

