Quill and Gamora were about to make it official. After being sucked into the Ravagers' ship, they had been holding each other the entire time. Gamora slowly came to as well, and their eyes met, drawn to each other in an almost imperceptible way.
This should have been the perfect moment for a confession, and at first, Quill did exactly that. "When I saw you floating out there, I don't know why, but I didn't want you to die. I realized I..."
Nestled in Quill's arms, Gamora had to admit she had been looking forward to this confession. After all, it was her first time. This was the first time anyone had ever confessed to her in her life.
She had looks and a figure. By all rights, she should never have lacked admirers. But she could swear on her father's blood-dripping double-bladed broadsword that she had never had a single suitor before.
At first, she had not thought Quill was an ideal choice. His character was average, he was not especially handsome, he had the potential to get fat, and he looked like he was not particularly bright.
But he was sincere! When it mattered, he really dared to risk his life for her! Her heart had truly been moved, and in that instant, she genuinely felt like accepting this man.
So at that moment, Quill only needed to say, "I realized I love you," and it would have been basically a done deal. But he wasted that golden opportunity. Just when he was about to have everything, some wire in his brain crossed again, and he suddenly started showing off. "I realized I really do have heroic qualities..."
Gamora was utterly helpless and could only roll her eyes. *I must have been delirious just now. I actually fell