Through my eyes||Dino

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As Sara's breath steadied and the reality of what had just happened began to sink in, she looked down at the sparkling ring on her finger, her heart pounding in her chest. Chan had just asked her to marry him, and she said yes.
Out of nowhere, fairy lights were turned on around them, and a loud chorus of voiced echoed behind them, making them Jump.

"Did you really think we'd let this moment pass without being a part of it?" The voice belonged to none other than Hoshi, who was now standing at the edge of the balcony with Seungkwan and Dk, all three of them wide-eyed beaming with emotion. The trio had always been loud, energetic, and playful, and tonight was no exception.

"Seungkwan?Dk?Hoshi" Sara gasped, her hand still clutching Chan's, her eyes scanning the scene. She hadn't see them come in, but now, the whole band was standing there, grinning from ear to ear. Behind them, Seungcheol and Jeonghan stood together, their eyes misty with emotion. Seungcheol, who had always played the role of the big brother, had a smile on his face. Jeonghan was trying (and failing) to hide a tear.

"You two," Seungcheol said, shaking his head with a smile. "You've come a long way, Chan. We always knew you'd fine someone special, but to see you like this..." His voice trailed off, overcome by emotion. Jeonghan placed a reassuring hand on Seungcheol's shoulder, the two men standing as pillars of strength for the younger members. Chan laughed softly, still holding Sara close, his own eyes glistening as he looked around at his members--his family. "I should've known. You guys never let me get away with anything."

"Well someone had to be secret planners," Jihoon and Mingyu said. Jun chimed in, his voice full of excitement. "And don't think for a second that we weren't waiting for this moment." Hoshi, being over dramatic, wiped away a tear and threw his arms around Sara. "Oh my god! I'm so happy for you two! This is the most perfect thing ever!"

Wonwoo, who was now beside Hoshi, pulled Sara into a tight hug next, his voice crackling slightly. " We've been with you since the start, Sara. We knew this day was coming, but it doesn't make it any less emotional."

Minghao gave Chan a playful shove, "Man, you're all grown up now. You can't just go around kissing people without putting a ring on it! I knew it was coming, but this is--this is beautiful."
Chan laughed, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Yeah, well, I wasn't planning on doing it in front of the whole band, but here we are."

The group's laughter echoed through the night air, filling the space with warmth and joy. It felt like a family, the bind between them string and unwavering, even as fame had pulled them in different directions. But tonight, the love between Sara and Chan was the center of it all. Then, out of nowhere, a familiar voice called from the entrance of the balcony. "Oh my god! Are you seriously getting married?! Without me?!

Sara turned to see Taylor and Joshua standing there, Taylor's arms crossed with a mock-scowl on her face, but the twinkle in her eye gave away her excitement. Joshua stood next to her, grinning like Cheshire cat, obviously thrilled for them.

"You two seriously can't make any decisions without us, huh?" Taylor added, feigning annoyance but unable to hide her genuine happiness. Sara rushed over and pulled Taylor into a tight hug. "I didn't know they were going to do this, I swear!"

Taylor squeezed her back, laughing. "I know, I'm just messing with you. But seriously, I'm so happy for you two. Look at you! All grown up and getting married!"

Joshua gave Chan a side hug. "You guys are the cutest. Honestly, I was starting to think I'd had to drag Chan into a big romantic gesture myself. I mean, you're always so subtle, man."

"Shut up, Joshua." Chan said with a grin, rolling his eyes. "You'd probably screw it up and end up on some tabloid magazine for 'mysterious proposal' anyway."

"Oh we would definitely make headlines" Joshua teased. The group erupted into laughter again, the air light and full of joy. Hoshi, Seungkwan and Dk were still wiping tears from their eyes, their energy contagious. But it was clear that the entire group felt something deeper. For them, this wasn't a just a celebration of Sara's and Chan's love; it was a bittersweet that the youngest member of the band, the one they'd watch grow into the man he was, was taking the next big step in his life.

"I can't believe this is happening," Jeonghan said quietly, his arm around Seungcheol's shoulder. "We've seen Chan through so much. And now... he's found someone who truly makes him happy."
Seungcheol nodded, his voice thick with emotion. "And she's amazing--we couldn't be more proud of both of them."

The night stretched on, filled with laughter, cheers, and endless toasts. Drinks were passed around, and the band--along with Taylor-- celebrated Sara's and Chan's engagement with an energy only they could bring. Dk and Seungkwan kept dancing around, getting everyone hyped, while Hoshi kept to his emotional teary moments (he still danced tho)

The rest of the members joined in, a mix of pride and joy etched into their faces. Chan pulled Sara close as the music played, his arms wrapping around her waist as she rested her head against his chest. "I can't believe this is real," she whispered, her voice filled with awe. "I never thought something like this would happen to me."

"I always knew it would," Chan replied softly, kissing the top of her head. "You deserve this and so much more. We've been through so much together. And now we get to build a future."

Sara smiled up at him, her heart full. She was exactly where she was supposed to be--surrounded by love, by family, and by the person who made her believe in herself.
As the night wore on, they danced, laughed and celebrated with their closest friends and family. The city of Seoul twinkled in front of them, a perfect backdrop of the beginning of their next chapter. It was a night they would all remember for the rest of their lives.