"I hope he left".

...

Sure enough, when she entered the apartment, Rose saw Raphael sitting at the small desk by the balcony.

As she removed coat, Rose asked,

"Why arent you asleep yet?"

"I was waiting for you! " Raphael stood and walked up to her.

"What are you doing? "

Rose suddenly felt that the atmosphere was strange.

"Stand here and stay still!" Raphael went to the porch and closed the lights in the living room.

For a while, the only thing keeping the living room bright was the faint warm yellow glow of the desk lamp.

Raphael walked back to Roses position and held both of her hands. With eyes full of affection, he asked :

"Before you leave , I have a question to ask you."

"What? ". Rose looked into Raphaels warm eyes.

Raphael smiled, slowly bent down on one knee and took out a ring hidden under the coffee table. He looked up at Rose with hopeful eyes and said:

"Will you marry me?"

"I.....um..."

Rose looked at the ring stupidly and didnt know what to say.

"I'm sorry I didnt prepare candles and flowers. I know we've been dating for five years and I know I haven't been there for you , but I love you Rose, ever since we met under that tree ten years ago. I was serious. I never wanted to let you go.

You were the only one who was ever there for me, I love you with all my heart, and I know you hate me."

Raphael held up the ring and seriously said,

"But I hope you can agree anyway."

"Un!". Rose fiercely nodded head.

Rose had honestly thought that she would never experience such a moment in life.

Tears began to fill eyes as she looked at him.

"You should have just said that you were going to propose."

Raphael smiled, placed the modest platinum ring on her left ring finger, and then the two embraced each other happily.

This marriage proposal had no roses, no candlelight, no diamonds to symbolize their love.

But at this moment, Rose thought that this was the purest form of marriage. Marrying not for a romantic surprise, or for a shiny diamond, but merely because they wanted to live together for the rest of their lives.

... ... ...

She felt her clothes being removed by a pair of gentle and eager hands, one by one until she felt the cold touch of the sheets, simulating smooth skin and making her a bit more sober.

"Raphael ". By this time Roses cheeks were bright red and charming eyes slightly dazed.

"Hn~~". Raphael had buried his face in Roses neck and was gently biting, his tongue lingering on her collarbone

A wonderful feeling traveled from the tail of her spine straight to her brain, and Rose had found it difficult to continue thinking as her slender neck bent into a beautiful arc to give him more access.

Rose pulled at the sheets under the ceiling like she had nothing to hold on to. Finally, sweaty hands wrapped around Raphaels neck, pressing two bodies closer than ever before.

Raphaels warm hands felt like an electric current as it traveled along the curvature of Roses back, sliding around waist before holding on.

Through the howling wind and torrential rain, Rose felt like she was sinking into a wonderful dream.

...

When Rose woke up, she was confused. She felt like the pillow was hard and somewhat awkward. She tried to turn over to get more comfortable, but she inadvertently bumped into a thick and warm chest.

Almost instantly, Rose had sobered up and eyes traveled along the warm arms until she saw the Raphaels gentle eyes.

Youve woken up? Raphael lowered his head and kissed Roses forehead.

Rose blinked, last nights activities were slowly returning to her and Raphael saw her face slowly reddening.

At Roses shy look, Raphael couldnt help but laugh.

"What are you laughing at? " Rose was a bit embarrassed and left Raphaels embrace. She wanted to sit up, but the quilt slipped down as she did so, revealing her chest. With a cry of alarm, Rose quickly laid back down.

Extremely satisfied with the soft body back in his arms, Raphaels smile grew as he hugged Rose even tighter.

Rose was speechless. Being in such an embarrassing situation so early in the morning, she could only bite Raphaels firm chest to vent her frustration.

"You get up first." Rose said as she looked up at him with wide eyes.

Being faced with such a lovely look, Raphael couldnt hold back and kissed Rose deeply. It was only after that he had the endurance to get up and go to the bathroom to wash up first.

Rose placed her hand over her drumming heart as she looked down at the rumpled clothes on the floor.

Taking advantage of the empty room, she rushed to pick up clothes and fled to the second bedroom.

When Raphael came out of the bathroom and saw the empty bed, he quickened his pace. He dressed and wiped his hair with his towel before heading to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.

After half an hour, Rose appeared in the kitchen. When she saw Raphael and the laid out breakfast, her face reddened uncontrollably.

Come, sit down and eat. Raphael noticed that she was lingering at the doorway, so he beckoned her to come in.

Rose walked and stiffly sat down.

Rose who rarely woke up this early had no appetite. After eating two poached eggs, she took milk and slowly drank.

Raphael slowly looked up to see her lips stained with milk and couldnt help but reach out to wipe it away.

Rose didnt avoid his hand, but her shy eyes fluttered, and she couldnt look at him in the eye.

"How come you werent shy like this when we first met?". Raphael asked.

"What are you talking about? ". As a reborn golden leftover woman, Rose will never admit to the fact that she was just a giant in theory and a dwarf in practice.

(A/N As in shes only knowledgable in the theory side, and when it comes to the doing it in for real, she has no experience)

Raphael stood up and bit Roses small mouth,

" It tastes like milk."

"You"

"Dont seduce me, or you will miss my other surprise" Raphael sat back and continued to eat his breakfast.

" What surprise?"

"You'll see".

"Tell me !!"

"Your on a day off right ?"

"Yes ".