Chapter 88 - Eighty-Four (2/2)

”Shut up.”

”Haha.” He chuckles, approaching me with his slim yet strong form, making me very aware of how much his wide shoulders complemented his carved muscles.

But nothing could compare to his eyes, now so close to my, a melted caramel-gold that looked like a pool of golden lava being mix in a cauldron. There were so many layers of colors molding together, so many shades of golden, that it would take me an entire day to capture those shinning orbs in a painting.

Nothing could compare to the light in those eyes as his lips touches mine, perhaps only the sensation his touch could give me, even more under such deep sight, such a tender look with the soft touch of his lips makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, and in a good way, as if, even that for only a second, even if only as this kiss lasted, I was at peace, I was safe, all my worries vanishing away.

This was the embrace of a loved one, so caring and lovable that it almost hurt.

We dreadfully have to part our lips at some point, our bodies hidden under the trees shade, our heavy breaths mixing together as, with our eyes closed, our noses and forehead were resting against each other, his hand on the back of my neck as if wanting to get even closer.

I couldn't help but let a soft smile curve my lips up, a heavy sigh escaping me as I only focus on his breathing, on his warmth, on his smell.

He always had a strangely calming effect on me, keeping a cool mind even in the most stressful situations and managing to bring me into his energy instead of getting affected by my own or the situation's energy.

And he always knew what to do to calm me down too; when to advance and when to fall back.

Well, certainly he knew that I needed this right now.

”Thanks.”

”Uhm.”

We stay like that for a little longer, until he locks eye with me and says: ”I think is a good idea to take Aegloes to the elves; they may not like other people but they truly care for their own no matter what, I bet he will be safe there until we resolve all this mess.”

”But…” He says, playing with my hair once more. ”I'll be back as soon as I explain the situation there. You are not getting rid of me that easily.”

I smirk at that, taking his hand on mine and pressing it against my cheek.

”I wouldn't have it any other way… Just be careful ok?”

”Of course, I always am. Pity that I won't see your performance this time as a woman.” I bump him in the shoulder, playfully.

”Oh shut it.”

We keep talking all merry and happy, but, even though the idea was mine and that he agreed to it, an unsettling feeling crept inside me, of us parting once more, of being… alone for the first time, not knowing what could be happening to both of them.

Just please… please let them come back to me safe and sound, both of them.

Otherwise I may lose it.

As if noticing my line of thought Leo brings my face up and, with a small smile, says:

”Would you sing for me?” I chuckle.

”Really? Again? What's up with our obsession with me singing?”

”I just like our voice.”

”Is that so?”

”Well, and I may or may not miss it in the next days so I thought to keep it at heart with our singing.”

”Oh, so you will only miss my voice, is that it?”

At that he smiles with mischief, a playful glint shining in his eyes as he says: ”You know that I would miss far more than that. Should I list them to you?”

”N-no no no, I'm good.” It never ends well when he starts speaking that way.

In the end we settle down under the tree, his head on my lap as I stroke his blond hair, a lullaby flowing softly over the chilly approaching night, this calm, peaceful day coming to an end before we part ways tomorrow morning.

But as one says…

It is the calming before the storm.