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He looked up at ht to me “I’ve seen your kindness I’ve seen your sensitivities I’ve seen how you take every word to your heart and feel deeply for everything—even the waves,” he said, gesturing toward the ocean

I laughed, feeling on the edge of tears as he kept on

“I’ve seen your expressions and hoords impact you I’ve seen how my asshole tendencies affect you So I’ll make a few promises to you today I promise to watchon eggshells I proht I proentler way Even though this is fake, I promise to pretend it’s not To be your husband when you need me and less of an asshole whenever I can I pros because I know that’s important So yeah That’s it I promise not to be the worst parts of me, so you can be the best parts of yourself Today, I promise you that”

“Well then,” Gra from her eyes “That was unexpected”

Darimaced “It was too much”

“No!” everyone shouted at once, tossing their hands in the air

Connor leaned forward and patted his friend on the shoulder “It was just the perfect ah”

Darumpy look was back with his lowered brows “Okay Then continue,” he said to Grams

“Wait!” I shouted “I came up with a few promises, too”

“Oh?” he asked, surprised

“Yes Well, clearly, this is being s I already noticed you aren’t a ru random bursts of conversation when you are clearly not in the ht, but that’s just because I’m chatty I don’t do well in quiet places Even when I’m by myself, I talk out loud But I’ll try to be more mindful about it I promise you peace in the world ofbecause I know it makes you uneasy And I proly as you make them out to be, and I promise to ment Today, I promise you that”

“It’s like you both are trying to destroy a pregnant wo for a tissue she stored in her bra

“Pass one over here,” Connor agreed, reaching out for a tissue

I laughed at how lighthearted everything was beco filled with so much anxiety

When it cas, but we did sign a piece of paper,to be

Graether “By the power vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you man and wife You may kiss the—”