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Ace's POV:

We had finished eating and I glanced at Ice who gave me a thumbs up for encouragement. For some reason, his face looked more punchable when he did that.

I was nervous but I was hoping Sofia couldn't tell; this evening had gone perfectly so far.

I had the ring in my suit pocket so that it wasn't noticeable to Sofia.

We joked with each other as we talked, it was so easy for me to speak to her even when I'm nervous to the point that I'm shaking.

"I've left a mark on you Hernandez, a mark you can't replace. Even if we don't work out, you'll always look for me in every girl you meet" Sofia muttered proudly with a big grin plastered on her face. "Possibly" I raised my eyebrow with a grin; She knows it too.

A few moments had passed.

"Here, stand up with me" I ushered her suddenly before we stood next to our seats. "Why are we standing?" Sofia questioned nervously; She didn't like people staring at her.

"You're right, you've left a mark on me; You've changed me. You make me a bette
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