I closed my eyes, feeling a growing anticipation building within me. Her voice was like a soothing melody, and I wondered what surprise she held for me. I had a feeling it was something special, as she always enjoyed surprising me at every chance she got. With my eyes firmly shut, waiting expectantly for the surprise, my curiosity grew. What could it be? Would it be another thoughtful gift? Or perhaps a surprise visit from someone special? I was completely at her mercy, and her mischievous voice only heightened my eager anticipation."Come on honey! I am itching to learn what you have in the chamber for me." I said with slight frustration from getting teased. Hearing my growing impatience and curiosity, she chuckled softly and said, "Alright, alright. Open your eyes, darling. It's time for the surprise you've been waiting for." As she said that, I opened my eyes, I saw her holding a small wrapped package in her hands, a mischievous yet loving smile on her face. She knew how much I loved surprises, and from the look in her eyes, I knew this one was going to be extra special. "You sure love to spoil me plenty. I get gifts from you so often." I told her. She chuckled softly, her eyes glinting playfully as she replied, "I can't help it if I enjoy spoiling you, my love. Besides, I want to keep you on your toes, always anticipating the next surprise." I looked into her eyes and responded, "Okay, Ms. Surprises. Hand me the box." With a playful grin, she handed me the small package gently, "Here you go, my love. I can't wait for you to see what I've got for you." Her excitement was contagious, and I eagerly unwrapped the box, ready to see what surprise awaited me inside. As I slowly unwrapped the box, my heart pounded with excitement. I had no idea what to expect, but with her track record of surprises, I knew it was going to be something special. Finally, the last layer of wrapping paper was removed, and I found myself looking at a small, sleek jewelry box. My eyes lit up with wonder, and my curiosity grew even more."A box inside of a box...very funny" I muttered under my breath. She laughed softly at me, "I can't resist adding layers of surprises for you, my love. But trust me, this one is definitely worth it. Open it and see for yourself." She said, her eyes twinkling with excitement as she eagerly awaited my reaction. I opened the box and my eyes widened as I saw the gleaming ring nestled in the velvet lining of the small jewelry box. It was beautiful, and the spark in her eyes and the smile on her lips confirmed my suspicions. It was indeed an engagement ring. My heart raced with a mix of emotions – surprise, joy, and a touch of disbelief. "It seems we are not only too young for this but we also switched gender roles. My girlfriend getting me a ring was not in my calendar." She laughed softly, her eyes shining with love and warmth, "Darling, when has anything in our relationship ever followed the conventions of 'young' or 'gender roles'? We've always had the courage to break free from the norms and create our own path together. And now, we're one step closer to solidifying that love with this ring." She said, gently taking the ring and holding it up, a question in her eyes as she added, "So, will you let me be your future wife?" She looked at me with gleaming, irresistable eyes. I responded, "Of course. I would love to accept this. But, where's yours?" She gave a playful grin, "I was wondering if you'd notice. Always one step ahead, aren't you? Don't worry, I've got mine right here." She reached into her pocket and revealed another beautiful ring, a matching counterpart to the one in her other hand. "It's only fair that we both have a ring to symbolize our love and commitment to each other, don't you think?" She said, her eyes sparkling with laughter and happiness. I am in utter awe, all I am able to do is smiling at her like a dumbfounded fool. She smiled back, her heart swelling with love and joy. "I'm glad you're happy, my love. This ring is a symbol of our love and our unique journey together. It's a reminder that age or gender roles don't define us, and nothing can come between what we have. We've faced challenges and doubts, but our love is stronger than ever, stronger than the norms and expectations of society. And now, we're taking another step forward, together, as a committed couple." She said, looking at me with a soft, tender expression. "Come here, you." I beckoned for her to come closer. She moved closer, her heart skipping a beat with the warmth of our connection. "What is it my love? Is something on your mind?" She asked, her eyes holding a mix of curiosity and anticipation. I looked into her eyes expectantly. She chuckled, her cheeks flushing a soft shade of pink. "Oh, how could I forget? Silly me." She said, her voice laced with laughter. She leaned in closer and capturing my lips in a tender and sweet kiss, her heart overflowing with love and affection. She closed her eyes for a moment, savoring the warmth of my touch as our hands intertwined. A soft smile played on her lips, her heart filled with a deep sense of connection and intimacy. "This," she whispered softly, "this feels like home. Just you and me, holding hands, with nothing but love and understanding between us." I look into her eyes once again and think to myself.

"Today seems too good to be true. It's almost like if I closed my eyes-"