The Proposal

    By Rocking Macha

    The Proposal cover image

    02 Jun, 2024

    a man with a backpack is walking through a hallway full of people with lockers behind him and a clipping of a smiling man in the middle, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, graphic novel

    Luke strolled through the crowded hallway, trying to blend in. He was quiet and generally kept to himself, but today, he had a mission.

    a couple of people walking down a hallway together in a hallway with a bunch of doors on the walls, paris school, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), graphic novel

    His eyes were fixed on Emma, the most popular girl in school. Emma was fun, outgoing, and, to Luke, she was perfect.

    a man standing in front of a book shelf filled with books and holding a book in his hands and looking at the camera, academic art, a comic book panel, Anson Maddocks, graphic novel

    Luke spent hours at the library, gathering the courage to talk to Emma. He rehearsed his words, his gestures, everything had to be perfect.

    a man and a woman sitting on a bench in a library reading books together, with a bookcase full of books behind them, academic art, a comic book panel, Colin Middleton, rossdraws global illumination

    Finally, he saw Emma in the library. She was alone, engrossed in a book. He took a deep breath and approached her.

    a group of people walking down a sidewalk next to a building with a tree in the background and a man with a backpack, vancouver school, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), graphic novel

    Luke had managed to talk to Emma. He made her laugh and they had a great time. He felt a ray of hope.

    two young men standing next to each other on a sidewalk near a building with a comic bubble above them, remodernism, a comic book panel, Felix-Kelly, graphic novel

    Over the next few days, Luke and Emma spent more time together. Luke's confidence grew with every conversation.

    a man and a woman standing next to each other in a park with trees and leaves in the background, romanticism, a comic book panel, Cyril Rolando, rossdraws global illumination

    Luke decided to propose to Emma in the park. He thought it was the perfect setting, just like in the movies.

    a man standing in a park with trees in the background and a path leading to him with leaves on the ground, american scene painting, a character portrait, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    With a pounding heart and sweaty palms, Luke waited for Emma in the park. He held a small box in his hands.

    a boy standing in front of a tree with a full moon in the background and a street light in the foreground, northwest school, a comic book panel, Clark Voorhees, comic cover art

    Emma arrived looking beautiful under the moonlight. Luke felt his heart skip a beat. He took a deep breath and walked up to her.

    a boy and a girl sitting on the grass under a full moon and stars sky, with trees and grass in the foreground, romanticism, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), official art

    Luke got down on one knee and presented the box to Emma. He stuttered, 'Emma, will you be my girlfriend?'

    a couple of people standing next to each other under a night sky with stars and a full moon behind them, neo-romanticism, a comic book panel, Felix-Kelly, rossdraws global illumination

    Emma looked surprised but then she smiled. She nodded and said, 'Yes, Luke. I'd love to be your girlfriend.'

    a boy with a backpack standing in front of a full moon and trees with a path leading to the park, magical realism, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), rossdraws global illumination

    Luke felt a surge of happiness. He had done it, he had overcome his shyness and won the girl of his dreams.