Michael wrapped his arm around me, pulling me into a very suffocating hug. "Oh my goodness, Aria, I love you so much."
I struggled to free myself, tapping gently at his back. "Michael, I can't breathe," I managed to say, and he finally released me.
We both burst out laughing like teenagers, as he pulled my bag off my shoulders, holding my hands in his.
"Now, the whole world needs to know that you're mine." he said, his eyes filled with excitement. As we walked, I felt his thumb rubbing against the ring on my third finger. "What's this?" He questioned.
"Oh, never mind. It's just a casual piece of metal," I replied, almost immediately.
He raised my finger to examine it. His expression quickly changed, he looked tensed for a moment before speaking again. "I didn't know you loved rings,
