Rose PoV
I held my dear husband's gaze, he looked so vulnerable. "I promise I won't call you 'Saffy' again, unless you want me to. I just wanted use a pet name. You're always calling me Rose and occasionally use 'princess', but I'm still stuck calling you Saffron."
He sighed. "I-it's not your fault. I just feel funny when you use it." His heart was beating rapidly.
I gave his hand a gentle squeeze, offering him a reassuring smile. "I understand. I think it's sweet, actually. How something so small can make your heart beat so rapidly or... get you excited."
He blushed and looked down at his shorts, letting out a sigh when he realized he wasn't as 'excited' as I made him think.
"Sorry," he muttered, his cheeks a rosy hue as he tried to compose himself. "I guess I'm not as smooth as I thought."
I leaned in, tilting my head to catch his gaze. "I like you just the way you are, Saf," I said, my voice soft and sincere. "Besides, who needs smooth when I have an adorkable knight!"
