The second he saw her, everything else stopped. The noise, the crowd. Even the music - it all faded. Britt was walking toward him and for a man who’d spent years living under bright lights, this was the first time he felt completely exposed.
Adam felt his throat tighten before he could even stop it. She looked unreal. It wasn’t just because of the dress or the flowers…or the way everyone turned to stare. Of course she was gorgeous and took his breath away. But she was also his. The woman who’d seen him broken and still reached out her hand. The woman who could talk him down or set him on fire with a single look.
When she reached him he laughed under his breath, shaking his head slightly like he still couldn’t believe it was happening. “You look…” He started, his voice catching before he smirked softly. “Beautiful.” Slyly (or so he thought), he quickly wiped at the corner of his eye before the tear could settle.
His hand slipped into hers, and he held it like it was the only thing tethering him to the ground. “I’ve been in front of cameras, I’ve talked in arenas full of people.” He started, eyes locked on hers. “But right now? My hands won’t stop shaking.”
A quiet bit of laughter sounded from the guests, but his focus never broke. “I tried to write this out, I really did. Spent nights staring at blank pages trying to find the right words for something that doesn’t fit neatly into sentences. Because you and me…it’s never been quick to explain.”
He let the silence breathe. The only sound was the breeze when his thumb brushed her hand again. “You’ve seen every version of me. The confident one. The reckless one. The tired one. And you stayed through all of it. You saw something worth holding onto when I couldn’t even see it myself. You make me better, Britt. You make me fight harder, listen more, and believe in something that isn’t tied to a win or a crowd.”
He smiled then. “You’re everything I ever wanted in a partner and more than I ever deserved. You’re strong as hell, stubborn in the best way, and somehow? You still look at me like I’m your safe place. You have no idea what that means to me.”
He took a breath, exhaling slow. “So here’s what I promise you. I promise I’ll keep showing up. I’ll keep choosing you on the good days, the bad ones, and every one in between. I’ll keep fighting for what we have, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.”
His smile returned, teasing but tender. “I promise to keep making you laugh when you’re mad at me. To steal the covers for our game nights. To always make coffee the way you like it. To take that flight to Pittsburgh of all places. And to never forget how lucky I am to be the one standing here right now.”
He squeezed her hand once, firm. “You’re my best friend. You truly are. My favorite fight, my home. You’re everything I’ll ever need, Britt. And I love you more than I’ll ever be able to put into words.”
His voice softened, the smirk returning for just a second. “So I’m not going to try to make this sound perfect. I know I’m failing at that so I’m just going to say this: I’m yours. Completely. Always have been. Always will be.”
He lifted her hand, pressing his lips to the back of it before looking up at her again, eyes shining. “I love you, Britt. You’ve got me. Forever.”