The Other Side of the Moon

All the Time

Song 13: Darling by Christian Leave

"I don't think about you all the time," Kai said, staring up at the night sky. He was laid out on his back on the green grass of New Beijing Palace's gardens, with one arm wrapped around Cinder's shoulder. His other hand rested atop her hand, holding it gently as they watched the stars.

Cinder's face turned from the sky to stare at him. He didn't look at her, he could feel her glare upon him at such words. Of course, she had just admitted to thinking of him always during her time on the moon, so such a proclamation from him wasn't exactly... romantic.

A slow smile spread across his face. He attempted to hold in his laughter, but couldn't help the small chuckle that escaped him as his eyes focused on Cinder and her ever-so charming scowl.

"But when I do," Kai whispered, pressing his lips to Cinder's forehead, "it's a dream come true."

Cinder rolled her eyes, but there was a grin tugging at the edges of her mouth.

"In fact," Kai continued, feeling bolstered by that small smile upon his fiancée's face. "Thinking of you helps me sleep— helps me dream at night."

"Really?" Cinder asked, though it wasn't really a question.

"Yeah," Kai breathed, no longer staring at the stars, for her eyes shone just as bright. "You make me feel alright."

"Uh-huh," Cinder mumbled, her lips inching closer to his. "And why is that?"

Kai's gaze danced between her eyes and her lips, both so close that he could memorize the shade of brown that was her eyes and every crease within her lips.

"Because, darling," Kai said, his lips gently grazing Cinder's as he said the final words. "I'm in love."