The ring was beautiful, flashing in the light of the kitchen as she rested her hand on his chest. She hadn't tried it on yet, not wanting to jinx anything, but it fit perfectly. She wasn't surprised; it was one of the little details he was so good at paying attention to.

"It does, but not as much as not having you in my life would scare me." She didn't mention the nightmare she'd had two nights ago, the details vague but the memory of him walking away and leaving her alone waking her in the middle of the night. She'd had a hard time falling asleep after that.