Where do I go from here?

My Proposal

I had two thoughts when we first met
First one being dang he is pretty cute
And who does this guy think he is
I don't think I really know why but something about that first time we met really irked me
Maybe it was because I was too young
Maybe it was because you showed up
At a time in my life where I wasn't ready for you
But something about you
I couldn't fully get it out of my head
I think the first time I remember realizing I liked you
Was this one time we hung out and it was late
And you insisted on walking me to my car
Because you needed to make sure
I made it home safe and didn't get stabbed
Walking to my car
Or maybe it was the time you helped me cover my plates with snow to avoid gettin a parking ticket
Maybe it was years later
when you make me pipe cleaner flowers
Or came over and volunteered to help me with yard work just to spend time with me
Or taking Edgar on walks
Maybe it was all the late nights you spent
Wearing me down
But I think I've known for a very long time
that I love you
I've always loved you
I don't think love can ever go away once you start
It can be put on shelf or locked away
But it is a flame that never burns out
And it can only be made stronger
I think as dumb as it sounds
This is the right time for us
You showed up just when I needed you the most
When we needed each other the most
I think all my fears have been laid to rest
All the risks have been accounted for
But I have deemed it worth the reward
I love you
I am in love with you
And I want to be yours
But I don't consider you my boyfriend
I never have
I think I've been around the block
Experienced enough to say
That I think you're my future
The person I could spend my life with
I know the extent of that statement
I don't take these things lightly
And if I'm honest
I don't want to be just your girlfriend
Because I think we both know
that it's more than that
It's always been more than that
And if this is really the right time for us
I think I'm done running away from that simple fact
I don't just want commitment
I want to belong to you
Take care of you
And be more to each other
Than just any other relationship
I'm not saying we go to courthouse
Though I would if you asked me
I'm saying I think we should be engaged
And start planning for the time we will have
When the cards are right for us
Maybe I'm crazy
But I think if I remember correctly
That's something you've thought
since the moment we me
So I'm sure it's not that big of a surprise