The days following the Celestial Ball were tumultuous. The city was abuzz with talk of the dance, the rumors, and most of all, the unpredictable relationship between Maeryn and Aria.
It was during a quiet evening in the gardens of Luminescence, a place of serenity with glowflowers illuminating pathways, that a disagreement between them sparked. Maeryn, still carrying the burden of her lineage and the public's perception, snapped at Aria over a seemingly trivial matter.
"Why do you always defend them? Can't you see they'll never accept us?"Maeryn's voice rose, each word dripping with frustration.
Aria, her patience wearing thin, replied, "It's not about them, Mae. It's about us. Why let their whispers dictate our feelings?"
Maeryn's fiery temper, combined with her underlying insecurities, erupted. "You don't get it, Aria! You've never been shunned or doubted every step of the way. They see me as the daughter of Lucifer, a ticking time bomb."
Aria took a deep breath, her moonlit wings flickering with subdued emotion. "And what do you see when you look at me, Mae?"
There was a poignant silence, broken only by the soft rustle of the glowflowers.
"I see someone who deserves better, better than me," Maeryn whispered, her voice breaking, eyes glistening with unshed tears.
The distance between them seemed to stretch for miles, even though they were only a breath apart. It was Aria who closed the gap, pulling Maeryn into a comforting embrace.
After what felt like an eternity, they settled by the edge of a tranquil pond, the water's surface reflecting the starlit sky.
"I've lived in the shadows of others' expectations, Mae," Aria began softly. "But with you, I felt a connection, a bond that goes beyond labels and past wounds."
Maeryn looked into Aria's eyes, seeing the sincerity and vulnerability there. "I'm scared, love. Scared of being hurt, of losing you."
Aria took Maeryn's hand, intertwining their fingers. "Then let's face that fear together. We can't change the past, but we can decide how it shapes our future."
In the gardens of Luminescence, amidst the soft glow of the flowers and the serene waters, two souls connected deeper than ever, their bond forged in the fires of conflict and cooled in the waters of understanding.
A/N: Communication! Hah!
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Hellfire & Heavenly Love
RomanceMaeryn an angel, she embodies both grace and infernal fierceness in her but she struggles with anger and trust issues. During her escapades to have some alone time, she stumbles upon Aria, also an angel. She is slightly older than Mae but has wisdom...
