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Dylan + Mia

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Dylan had planned this trip meticulously. After seeking her fatherβs blessing, heβd brought a modest but heartfelt ring to propose to his girlfriend, Mia. Leyde was meant to be the perfect backdrop for the moment, but the approaching wildfires threw his plans into uncertainty. Her father, with a knowing smile and a firm pat on the shoulder, suggested they take the familyβs old RVβa sturdy 1979 modelβand head south to escape the chaos.
βYouβll find peace by the lake,β her father had said, adding with a wink, βGood spot for what youβre planning.β
The couple parked the RV near a serene lakeside nestled in the mountains, the air cool and crisp. That night, an unexpected aurora lit up the sky in dazzling hues of green and purple. Dylan thought it was the perfect moment. Beneath the shimmering lights, he knelt on one knee, his heart pounding.
βMia,β he began, voice trembling, βyou make my life brighter than any aurora ever could. Will you marry me?β
Tears welled up in her eyes as she nodded eagerly. βYes!β she exclaimed, throwing her arms around him. They celebrated under the celestial glow, feeling like the universe itself was giving its blessing.
The next morning, the abnormal skies was still present, faintly visible even in the sunlight. Dylan and Mia joked about it being a βsignβ of their love, though the phenomenon was undeniably strange. The lake beckoned, and they decided to enjoy a swim before heading back.
Thatβs when the flash cameβbrighter than anything theyβd ever seen. It left an afterimage burned into their vision, like staring into the sun too long. The sky seemed to ripple, a wave of energy rolling across it.