It Finally Happened
Waking up one morning, Papaya was met with a curious letter from Laili. Strange, as they usually only use the moogle mail service to exchange crafting materials and the like when they are too busy to meet up. Nevertheless seeing something from her always brings a smile to her face.
Wear something nice? Laili must be planning a surprise date. It’s odd that she would want to meet up in Central Shroud however, Laili isn’t one for the forest and much prefers the city walls of her home, Ul’dah. Papaya found her go-to formal attire and set out to meet her girlfriend, excited to see what she has in store.
Riding with Pico amongst the trees, Papaya finally realized why this area was chosen - it was the spot where they ended their first date under the stars so many moons ago. Butterflies filled her stomach as she saw Laili waiting on the rock where they shared their first kiss and became a couple.
Laili heard the lavender chocobo approaching through the undergrowth and turned to face them. She looked a little nervous, but upon making eye contact with Papaya her face lit up. "Miss Papaya, have you any idea why I might have called you out here today?" "No, but I certainly do have fond memories of this spot!"
Laili chuckled “Hahaha...we sure did!" Laili takes Papaya's hand in hers, their fingers lacing together as she continues to speak. "This is where it all began for us. The end of our date, our first kiss...it seems like an age ago now. It makes me wonder though...would you perhaps want to make another lasting memory here?" Papaya was taken aback. What was she saying? Surely Laili wasn’t...
"Papaya, this past year we've spent together has been the happiest of my entire life. You light up my world and complete me in a way that the old cynical me would've never even thought possible. I want our time together to never end...I suppose what I'm saying is, Papaya, would you make the me the happiest woman in the world and agree to marry me?"
And then she revealed it. The most beautiful, hand crafted diamond ring Papaya had ever laid eyes on. Tears welling in her eyes, Papaya shrieked out an excited "YES!", extending her hand for Laili to place the ring upon her finger
“There is nothing is this life I would want more than to be at your side. From now until the time my life fades from this world I will be bound to you, and my love will only grow as it has been with each passing day. Your smile and touch will make my heart race even as we grow old together. Laili, I love you with all my heart.” There was no more need for words between the two, the intimate kiss they shared saying all that needed to be said.
Their path was set and their hearts destined to become one. The Ceremony would mark the beginning of a new chapter in their lives; one that would be written by the two lovers together for all eternity.
Thank you @laili-lai for taking the time to help me write this, I wanted it to be something special ♥ And thank everyone who has supported my character! We’re really excited for our girls to start the next chapter of their lives