"A-ah? Well…" Axel blinked, stumbling on his words. This might have been what he had come to discuss, but River asking him about it so bluntly completely threw him off, to the point that he momentarily didn't know how to respond.
Not getting an answer for a good moment, Elias asked again, "Are you planning to break up with me in three months?"
"N-no, actually…" Axel paused, biting his lip. It was way too early for that. They had barely started dating, they didn't even know each other well enough yet. Their relationship wasn't at the stage when they should be discussing anything serious. However…
Closing his eyes, he slowly inhaled, before spitting out in one breath, "I was actually going to propose to you before then."
Elias didn't say anything, only quirking his brow.
"O-of course, if our relationship went well and all. I know it might be a bit quick, but…"
