Despite the fact that everyone at the party were all very welcoming and warm, Felix quickly slipped away from the main event to get some peace and quiet. He found himself at a balcony on the other of the side of the castle, just by the crumbled outside wall. He could still hear the music playing from the courtyard, muted and at a distance and that was nice.
He sighed, placing his hands on the railing as he leaned forward a little and turned his eyes to the sky. It was a cloudless night, the full moon so bright on the sky along with the tiny glimmers of the stars. The Rau and the Hyalm were getting fainter by the day while the Mbā were getting clearer as autumn was approaching. He could also see the Wendë, one of the two autumn-winter constellations, appearing on the dark sky. As he looked over the stars, he stopped to frown.
Felix had studied the stars for a long time. All that time in the forest alone had given him time. He had spent a lot of time with the forest and the stars. He knew how the constellations looked, all year round.
But something was off. There was a slight shift in the constellations and Felix tilted his head. It was as if something had changed.
"Irthiski," a voice said, deep and rumbling, and Felix snapped his head around. Chan was standing on the balcony, closing the glass doors behind him. "I've been looking for you."
Felix hummed, glancing back to the sky as Chan walked over to him. The slight change in the stars were bothering him a little.
"What's on your mind, love?" Chan asked, placing a hand on Felix's waist to pull him a bit closer. Felix placed his hands on Chan's arms, warmth blooming in his chest and he pressed a kiss on Chan's lips.
"Just needed some space," he murmured as he pulled back, letting go of Chan's arm with one hand to brush some of Chan's hair away from his forehead. His eyes lingered at the crown on Chan's head, "Are you happy?" he asked, looking back to meet Chan's eyes.
"I'm home and you're with me," Chan said, placing his free hand on Felix's cheek and he brushed his thumb over Felix's cheekbone. "I'm very happy," he whispered, nuzzling his nose against Felix's. Then he pulled back, worried expression making its way up on his face. "Are... you happy?"
"I'm-" Felix cut himself off, biting his bottom lip. "I'm not unhappy. I'm with you and the others. I'm with people who love me. I'm just... not used to all of this."
"It's a bit overwhelming," Chan cooed, reaching up to brush his fingers over the flowers in Felix's flower crown. "You'll get used to it."
"I hope I do," Felix whispered, sighing. There was a pause as the two of them just looked at each other. In the distance, music picked up again. This time it was a very slow song, accompanied by soft vocals.
"Would you do me the honor?" Chan asked, chuckling as Felix tilted his head in confusing. "Can I have this dance?"
"Oh," Felix said softly, feeling his cheeks heat up a little. "I don't know how to dance."
"I'll teach you," Chan said, pressing a kiss on Felix's nose. "Just take my hand, like this," he began, taking Felix's right hand in his left. "And place your other hand on my shoulder," he continued and when Felix placed his hand on his shoulder, Chan placed his on Felix's back and tugged him a bit closer. "And we just sway."
"That's it?" Felix asked, looking at Chan with wide eyes as they began to sway along to the distant music. Chan hummed, his eyes so soft as he looked at Felix and Felix's heart squeezed almost painfully.
"Melinyel," Chan whispered, his pronunciation smooth and gentle. Felix's heart fluttered and he was unable to hold back the wide smile.
"Melinyel," he murmured, keeping his gaze locked with Chan's. "I still can't say it in Draconic," he continued and Chan laughed. "Did you get help with the pronunciation?"
"Minho helped me," Chan confirmed, nuzzling his nose against Felix's. "I love you so, so much."
"And I love you," Felix murmured, closing his eyes as he and Chan swayed to the distant music. "With my heart and with my soul... I don't think I'll ever stop."
"What are you so secretive for?" Felix asked as Chan pulled him through the long hallway. The walls were dark and of stone but lit with candles that provided a very warm light and instead of feeling like a dark dungeon, it felt like a home.
"I had something prepared for us," Chan said, unable to hold the smile off his lips as he stopped by one of the doors in the hallway. It was a wooden door, much like the others, but this one was adorned with gold inscriptions. Chan let go of Felix's hand, letting him take a step towards the door. He reached out to brush his fingers over the golden letters that spelled out 'mélamar' .
"Home," he breathed, feeling tears gather as he moved to touch the Draconic letters. His lips were trembling and his heart racing in his chest.
"Okarthel," Chan read, placing his hand on top of Felix's. "Home," he continued and Felix turned around to look at Chan. "I told you I would bring you home, didn't I?" he whispered, reaching past Felix to push the door open. "I'm not... I had them prepare it for us today... I hope you'll like it."
Felix swallowed hard, turning around to look into the room. It was dim, with only the moon from the outside illuminating it through the large window along with a flickering orange light from inside the room. He glanced back at Chan who just offered him a small, soft smile. His heart was still racing as he stepped inside the room.
It was a bedroom, ceiling high and room wide. There was a large bed made of dark wood, pale silk sheets that reflected the silver light of the moon. The room was still sparse with furniture beside the bed and two dressers, not surprising everything considered but in the opposite side of the room from the bed was a fireplace, a fire crackling softly as it provided some extra light along with the moon.
"We can get more furniture later," Chan said, snapping Felix out of his daze. "Do you like it?" he asked, reaching out to take Felix's hand.
"It's our home," he whispered, giving Chan's hand a squeeze as his chest tightened. "I love it."
