Tomiko curls up against Norman, resting her head on his chest as they lay entwined together in the warmth of their shared intimacy. She listens to the steady beat of his heart, feeling safe and content in his embrace.

"I think I want to stay here forever," she murmurs softly, snuggling closer to him.

He strokes her hair gently, pulling the damp strands away from her face.

"We'll make sure that happens," he promises, kissing the top of her head tenderly. "We'll always be together."

Tears of joy well up in Tomiko's eyes as Norman slides the ring onto her finger. She gazes at the sparkling gem, then back up at him, her heart overflowing with emotion.

"Yes," she breathes out, her voice trembling with happiness. "A thousand times yes."

Leaning up, she captures Norman's lips in a deep, passionate kiss filled with all the love she holds for him.

"I'm yours, forever and always."