As the days passed, Akira found herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions. She loved Leo deeply, and the thought of spending her life with him thrilled her. Yet, there was an unanswered question that lingered—was he thinking about the same future?
One Saturday afternoon, they decided to take a trip to a scenic park, a place where cherry blossoms bloomed and the air was filled with the sweet scent of spring. They strolled hand in hand, laughter bubbling between them as they shared stories and dreams.
"Do you remember our first date?" Leo asked, his eyes twinkling with nostalgia.
Akira smiled, recalling the awkwardness and excitement of that day. "How could I forget? You were so nervous!"
"I was!" he admitted, chuckling. "But I knew from that moment that there was something special about you."
As they settled on a bench beneath the cherry blossom trees, Akira felt a surge of courage. "Leo, do you ever think about… you know, what's next for us?" she ventured, searching his face for answers.
He looked at her, his expression serious. "Of course I do. I want to build a life with you, Akira. You mean everything to me."
Her heart soared at his words, yet a part of her still yearned for more. "Do you think we'll… get married someday?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
Leo smiled softly. "I hope so, but let's enjoy the journey for now. We have plenty of time to figure it all out."
Although Akira felt a sense of relief, a lingering question remained. Would Leo ever take the next step?