Ch. 10: Prince of Dreams (SUN)
Within Sefir's arms…-.
I slowly opened my eyes, and from outside the window, dance music could be heard.
That waltz…everyone's still celebrating outside.
I vaguely remembered that as Sefir sat perched on a bench at the window, his arm around my waist.
Sefir: "Do you enjoy this song?"
OO: "Yes…It makes me feel like I did when we danced. When I'm with you Sefir, I feel like a princess in a storybook."
I grinned at him, and Sefir smiled as if slightly embarrassed.
Sefir: "From…a storybook?"
OO: "Yes, it's like you're exactly what comes to mind when people think of a prince. I feel like I'm in a dream."
Sefir: "That is…because I always try to act as the prince people expect though. Without a single trace of gloom…"
OO: "No. The prince in the stories worries for everyone, and hurts. Even so, he protects the princess and the people. That's the prince I imagine in the stories."
I grinned, and Sefir tightly gripped my hand.
He gently kissed my forehead, and lifted me up from sitting on his knee.
Sefir: "Your words…they always fill me with joy. As long as you're here, I believe I can be the happiest person in the world. Even when this song ends…will you stay with me?"
At his question, I nodded slightly.
Sefir then lifted my chin with a single finger…
Sefir: "OO…"
He kissed me softly…
His tongue parted my lips, and he slowly stroked my hair.
My heart isn't ready…
I moved a hand to stop him, but his long fingers stilled my movement.
No matter what, I can't resist him.
My hand lost strength, and Sefir's fingers traced the nape of my neck.
OO: "Nn…"
I was ashamed of my reflexive response, but without a spare moment, I felt myself drowning in that deep kiss.
Sefir: "Please, promise me you won't go anywhere. If you can't, I…"
Without giving me a chance to answer, he moved to untie the ribbon on my chest.
OO: "Sefir…"
I covered my chest with both hands, and he kissed them. Then my fingers obediently yielded to his.
Why can't I turn him away…
Sefir: "I don't want to give you to anyone else."
His elegant fingers removed my clothes, and laid my body bare beneath the twinkling stars.
OO: "…"
I turned away, embarrassed, but Sefir lifted up my hair and I felt his lips on the back of my neck.
Sefir: "I…love you."
Those words echoed in the depths of my heart…
I stubbornly tried to cover my body, but I felt the tension in me slip away…
Sefir: "OO…"
With the utmost kindness, he kissed my eyelids.
As I felt the warmth of his lips, I also felt myself gently lifted up.
OO: "Sefir…?"
I felt the softness of the bed on my back, and I opened my eyes.
Sefir looked at me as if I was a precious treasure, and a contentedness washed over my heart.
Sefir: "Be with me, forever…"
His lips lightly kissed down my back.
OO: "Sefir…"
My legs were gently extended, and Sefir's fingers traced up and stroked my thigh.
At last, I closed my eyes…
I love him…
I gently held him close, the man with pure white wings who was kinder than anyone else.
Only the stars twinkling in the sky could see us there.
END