𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒' 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐆 | 𝘷𝘢𝘥𝘵𝘥 𝘹 𝘔.𝘺/𝘯 |

(64) A Kiss For Luck, And Trouble Follows.

"........,"  

(Y/N) held Alissa close, her small arms wrapped around his neck, and Bun-Bun perched comfortably on top of his head, his soft weight almost forgotten.

Before them stood a group of children, their curious eyes shifting between him and Winter.

Winter stood in front of the kids, gently squeezing (Y/N)'s hand in his own.

"Are you sure you'll be okay returning home now?" His voice was soft, concern laced in every word.

(Y/N), in response, offered him a carefree smile. "Of course, I'll be fine."

The children’s gazes lingered on Winter, particularly the bandage wrapped around his neck.

It was unusual, and they couldn’t help but notice.

Alissa, always perceptive, looked at Winter with wide eyes.

“Did you get hurt?” She asked innocently.

Winter chuckled lightly, giving her a reassuring smile. “I just hurt myself by accident, sweetheart. Nothing to worry about.”

Alissa seemed worried but was satisfied with his answer and soon wriggled in (Y/N)’s arms. “Dad, can you put me down? I want to say goodbye.”

Reluctantly, (Y/N) set her down, watching as she skipped over to the group of children.

She began talking to each one, her voice light and cheerful as she said her goodbyes.

When she reached Laon, the boy with a lion mask, she surprised him by kissing his cheek.

Laon's face immediately flushed a deep crimson, and Alissa giggled at his reaction.

(Y/N) felt a wave of protectiveness surge through him, followed by something darker.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and the air around him seemed to grow colder.

A murderous aura began to emanate from him, causing the children to glance nervously in his direction.

Sensing (Y/N)’s growing tension, Winter leaned in and kissed him on the cheek, trying to defuse the situation.

The coolness of Winter's lips brought (Y/N) back to reality, but instead of calming down, he turned to Winter and kissed him on the lips.

It was quick, but enough to make the children gasp in surprise.

Laon quickly covered Alissa's eyes, while Ryker did the same for Aiden.

Isla and Elva, caught off guard, scrambled to cover each other's eyes.

Bun-Bun, still sitting atop (Y/N)'s head, made a nagging comment, “Honestly, you two need to control yourselves. There are children watching!”

(Y/N) pulled away from Winter, a mischievous grin tugging at his lips as he glanced at the kids. “What? Just a little kiss,” He teased, a chuckle escaping him.

"........," 

୨⎯ " (Ყ/ɳ)'ʂ ΡσƲ " ⎯୧

"........," 

As I climbed into the carriage Winter had called for us, I couldn't help but feel a little smug, the soft cushions inside a welcome relief.

The kids' reactions were priceless, and the way Winter's cheeks tinged with the faintest shade of pink was just a bonus.

I settled into the seat and extended my hand, waiting for Alissa to take it.