King of Atlantis: Love in the Deep

Words & Action

Morning...

Marina began to wake up. She felt something hard on her body and slowly opened her eyes. She turned around and saw Trystan sleeping soundly and comfortably. Her eyes then trailed down to his muscular chest. She wanted to squeal but kept it to herself.

Although they had only known each other for a little longer than a week, both made love. Usually, Marina would take time to get to know and trust a person, but she felt she had known him for eternity. She looked up again and saw Trystan waking up. "Sorry, did I wake you?"

"Not all. How are you feeling?" Trystan asked while touching her back.

"Perfect." She kissed his lips. He did the same.

He put his arms around her waist and got on top of her. They continued their passionate kiss. Both separated, looked at one another and smiled.

"You may wash; I will await you in the library. I want to speak to you about something."

Marina nodded, got off the bed, and went to the bathing room, nude. Once she arrived, some female puppets were waiting for her. The female puppets prepared the bath. She got in the warm water and felt her muscles relax. She closed her eyes and had flashbacks of the previous night. A smile came across her face and touched her lips. "Trystan." There was no feeling of regret. About thirty minutes later, she opened her eyes, and a puppet servant came in and brought her a light rosy dress.

After having a warm bath, the puppet servants dried her body and assisted her with her attire. When finished, she looked at herself in the mirror held by another puppet; she was ready and went off towards the library.

When she got there, the door was half-opened. Marina entered.

Once inside, she saw Trystan sitting on a chair holding a scroll. He looked up and smiled. He extended his hand to her. 

They held one another.

"Relaxed?"

"Very."

Then, Trystan led her to a comfortable sofa-like chair, and both sat upon it. He made his lover sit with him. "Marina, I want to speak with you on a serious matter." 

Marina nodded. "Okay."

"You have lived here in Atlantis, deep in the ocean, for a while. Do you have the desire to go back home?"

She did not expect this question from him. "I miss my home, friends, and family, and I want to see them again. However, I am afraid that if I do, then I might not come back again." The thought of that terrified her.

"Do you tire of staying here, never seeing the light of day? Not being able to breathe the fresh air?"

A slight chuckle escaped her. "Fresh air, the atmosphere is covered in carbon dioxide. The air isn't that fresh. I do at times, but it isn't a big deal. Why are you asking me all these questions?"

Trystan sighed. "We made love; it was the most beautiful feeling ever. We both confessed that we loved each other." He pulled Marina closer to him and took a deep breath. "Do you still feel the same way?"

Marina's heart was beating quicker when he asked that question. She did not want to lie. "I-I...yes. I still do." She hugged him as she enjoyed feeling his warmth.

She did not notice the smile that Trystan had. "I, too, share the same sentiment. You are the woman I love, and want to love you forever. Marina, will you stay with me?"

Marina was shocked. She could not move or speak. He wanted her to stay with him!? Tears formed in her eyes as she hugged Trystan tighter. 

"Marina, what's wrong!? Did I do something wrong!?"