We Burn With Clovers

C H A P T E R : 3

It's been a while since I've seen Nozel...

He had a quest which required him to stay near the kingdom's borders for nearly two weeks. It wasn't odd to have longer quests and in further places. It's just been a while since the last time...

The vermilion chambers were the last place to remember Nozel, he stuck out in the bight and wild crimson colors. He's always seen in a shade of cool light blue, however the number of times he's been here just defies that. He's all I can think about sometimes. The light shades of blue.

I laid down on the bed, staring at the canopy above. I wonder what he is doing, probably sleeping, it's late. I wonder what he is dreaming about. Does he think of me as I do him? 

A rough knock was on the door.

" Come in! " I replied, seating myself and clearing my voice.

" Brother. " Mereleona appeared from the door as if she'd just crawled out of her bed chambers. 

" Yes? " I replied, after coughing to my palm.

" Your bird wants to see you. " She said with a smirk,

" Nozel is here?! " I said with a bit of shock.

" Yea - He's waiting for you in the lobby. " Her amused smirk fading back to her tired expression.

I calmed myself.

" Why are you awake? " I said hastily.

" I could be asking the same question Mister, but let's not talk about it now, you're practically waiting for your chance to go to the lobby. No need to act all big- " She finished with a yawn. I thanked her and went off then, to which she gave a chortle.

I went down the stair way and saw Nozel, he was still in his uniform. 

I sat beside him on the couch, only to notice he was dozing off. 

" Hey..." He said, before drooping his head forward every few seconds. I pulled his face up gently to inspect it, I found a few eye bags that dulled his expression. I pressed a simple kiss on his cheek.

" Nozel, Do Let's go to bed, alright? " I asked, to which he nodded slightly.

I helped him to my room and gave him my robe; which he liked to sleep in. He changed and so did I as we got on the bed. I could feel my heart at pace. It was almost as if I'd not seen him in ages. I pulled him close to re-embrace his soft and cozy scent. I pulled apart his hair till it fell on his forehead and covered his eyes. Slowly I parted it, so it wouldn't disturb his eyes. I pulled him closer, savoring his presence. 

That night was one with soft cuddles and gentle, cooling kisses.