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Daniel was waiting in their shared apartment, pacing in circles. Mr. Miyagi had helped him plan out his popping of the question with Johnny. There were flower petals all over the bed, and he had managed to cook a meal. There was champagne in the fridge, and he was waiting for Johnny to get home.
They were barely out of high school, but Daniel knew it was Johnny. He knew that he wanted to be with him no matter what. Daniel was wearing his best slacks and a blue button up dress shirt. He had just hung up with Mr. M, he'd had to call and get another pep talk. He and Johnny had been dating for a year, but Daniel still felt like Johnny could do better. He wondered if he was ever going to get over that feeling. He knew that Johnny loved him. But that didn't make the nerves go away.
The food, pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, and carrots were being kept warm in the oven, and he was still pacing around their small kitchen. Daniel worked as a mechanic, he hadn't wanted to go to college. Plus, with his mother gone, it's not like there was anyone to prod him to go. That wasn't something Mr. M would foist on him either. He looked out the window again, looking for Johnny's car.
When he saw nothing, he tried to tell himself to chill. Calm down, Larusso. It's all gonna be okay. Or was it? Was this too soon? Daniel ran a hand through his hair, which was perfectly styled. He jumped on the balls of his feet, and did a few wax on, wax off moves to try and find his balance.