From the story archive · Fictional encounter
Planned the perfect proposal at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Sunset, champagne, ring in pocket. I drop to one knee, begin my heartfelt speech, and just as I say "I want to spend the rest of my life with you..."—PRRRT—a barking spider decides to emphasize my commitment.
She laughed so hard she couldn't even say yes for five minutes. The photographer captured the exact moment. It's now our favorite wedding photo.