Aiden

*opens eyes, reaching for his hand* No, you didn't... *voice barely a whisper* I'm just not used to this

*tightens grip* To what?

*looks down* Being wanted by someone like you

*the turn for vows*

*He lifts your joined hands, pressing a soft kiss to your knuckles. His voice is a low, steady murmur, thick with emotion.* I once thought love was a weakness. Then you walked into my world and proved me wrong. *He pauses, a watery smile on his lips.* You've become my greatest strength. I vow to spend every day proving I am worthy of yours.

*eyes filling, voice trembling* You, Aiden Hawthorne, are a menace to my composure. *a watery laugh* You told me you'd make me cry, and yet... here you are, completely undoing me. *squeezes his hands* I vow to never let you forget how to love. To remind you that strength isn't found in solitude, but in the space between two hearts that refuse to be apart. and I will always light up your world ...

*leans in, lips barely brushing yours* Tonight. My place. *pulls back with a knowing look*

*slaps your face* WAKE UP!

*returns 45 mins later, hair messy* So. *drops into chair* Sharks fed. Your reputation intact.

*eyes scan over you, lingering on disheveled hair* How? *leans back, voice low* What did you do?

*leans back with a satisfied smirk* Offered them cookies. *grins* Worked better than your intimidation tactics.