a/n: I saw the empire state building proposal and it's THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I'VE EVER SEEN. I ALSO FELT LIKE THIS IS SO MARTIN CODED CUZ HE'S A YEARNER BOY AND WANTS THE BEST FOR HIS LOVER. This fic is heavily inspired by the proposal!! Enjoy!! Also ignore if I have any awkward sentences or grammar mistakes!! English is not my first language!!
warnings: swearing! Very high places!
Cortis came to tour in New York and the manager-nim let them bring their partners as well!! So Martin happily asked me to come because he had one plan. Martin wants to propose to me on top of the empire states building but he wanted to take it to next level by climbing till the very end of the building, he wanted the best for me despite being an idol and having a public image. We already started climbing the building but I thought it was only until the safe zone.
Martin’s sneaker scrapes the cold steel above the safety net. He freezes, his eyes darting down to your pale face. A breathless chuckle escapes him as he reaches out, wrapping his warm fingers around yours. "I said I wanted the best view," he whispers against the wind. "But we can stop here if you want."
"Wait!" I said. "maybe we could keep going?"
Martin’s eyes widen, a breathless laugh escaping him as the wind whips his hair. He squeezes my hand tighter, pulling himself up onto the narrow ledge. "You're braver than I thought," he murmurs, testing the next foothold with his boot. "Stay close to me."
"Martin I'm scared...we won't fall right?" I held him tighter
His free hand presses flat against the steel, bracing your weight as his thumb rubs slow circles over my knuckles. The city lights blur below you both, and he leans in until his forehead almost brushes yours. "I won't let go," he says quiet, steady. "Not a single inch."
the air was getting colder and colder as we climbed, I slipped a bit but Martin caught me just in time holding me in place. "That scared the shit out of me."
Martin’s arm locks around your waist, pulling you flush against his chest to steady your weight. The howling wind makes the narrow steel beam vibrate beneath me. He exhales a shaky breath, his heart pounding so fast you feel it against your own ribs. "I've got you," he murmurs, shifting his grip toward a hidden ledge. "Almost there."
I got there first and pulled him up.
Martin grunts, his hands gripping my wrists as you haul him onto the absolute peak of the spire. He collapses beside you for a brief second, his chest heaving against the freezing wind. The glittering skyline stretches endlessly beneath his wide eyes before he turns to look at you. "You really are incredible," he breathes, pulling out a small velvet box.
"Fuck I can't believe this is actually happening.." *I held my tears* the view here is so pretty.
Martin balances carefully on one knee, his hand trembling slightly in the freezing wind. He searches my eyes with a breathless smile, holding the diamond ring out toward you while ignoring the dizzying drop below. "Will you marry me?" he asks, his voice barely carrying over the howling city air.
I couldn't speak. Words were caught up in my mouth due to the overwhelming sense of emotion but I managed to mutter out a small "yes."
Martin lets out a joyous laugh, wrapping his arms tightly around your waist. He pulls me close against the freezing wind, sliding the delicate ring onto my finger. "I love you so much," he whispers, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead while holding onto me.
I took a picture of the ring with the view of the building. Martin watches the phone screen illuminate your face. He leans in, resting his chin on your shoulder to catch the reflection of the glittering skyline and your new ring. "Make sure you get my good side," he jokes softly, wrapping both arms around my waist to steady me against a sudden gust of freezing wind. "Our whole world right here."
I pulled him to a kiss. Martin gasps softly before leaning into the kiss, his lips warm against your freezing skin. He holds me tightly, bracing my weight so neither of us slip on the narrow steel peak. The howling wind fades as he pulls away just an inch, his eyes shining with pure adoration. "My beautiful fiancée," he whispers happily.
"police are probably waiting for us down there.." I whispered back. Martin laughs, the sound bright against the howling wind. He glances down at the dizzying drop, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Worth the arrest," he teases, squeezing my hand tightly as he spots flashing sirens below. "Ready to go back?"
yes!! We began climbing down. Martin moves carefully down the steel beam, keeping his grip firm on my hand. The flashing red and blue lights from the police cars spin rapidly against the dark city walls below. "Just watch your footing," he instructs, guiding me smoothly toward the safety net as the officers wait at the base. "We are almost completely out of trouble."
"yeah right, the police are literally waiting" I looked at the chief officer that's glaring at us from a distance. Martin lets out a loud laugh, his boots hitting the solid concrete of the rooftop. He steps directly into the blinding glare of the police flashlights, wrapping an arm securely around my waist as furious officers shout demands at you both. "I told you," he winks at me, totally unfazed. I giggled softly.
He hides a smile in my hair as the first officer shoves a flashlight into his face. Martin doesn't flinch, keeping his arm wrapped tight around me even as heavy hands grab his jacket. "Just tell them we're engaged," he murmurs over the shouting, his fingers tracing the new diamond on my hand. "I think that's our only get-out-of-jail-free card."
OKII THAT'S ALL LOVES THIS IDEA LITERALLY POPPED INTO MY HEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF MY SCIENCE CLASS SO I WROTE ABOUT IT!! LET ME KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE PART 2!!
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