When it happened, he really couldn't believe it. It was so small, so gentle yet it made his heart beat faster than ever.
While the two of them were sitting under a tree, relaxing and spending their time admiring the beautiful landscape of Hillos, Arete suddenly lowered her head. For a moment she hesitated but with determination, she went ahead.
She planted a kiss on his cheek, a kiss of adoration and purity. A gesture that expressed all the things words couldn't. A burning sensation started raising inside his chest. It was as if someone had set his heart on fire, a feeling of joy he had never experienced before. Unable to hold it back, Erik allowed a small laugh to escape his mouth. To him, everything made sense now.
Arete tilted her head a bit, confused by her boyfriend's strange reaction. Erik placed his hand on her cheek and smiled.
"The kiss of The Sun burns. But I love this sensation nonetheless."
Arete smiled back.
