March 7th's POV:
I woke up to the soft sound of Stelle's breathing beside me. The room was bathed in the gentle light of dawn, and for a moment, everything felt perfect. I turned my head to look at her, my heart unexpectedly fluttering.
There she was, lying peacefully, her face softened by sleep. A few strands of hair had fallen across her forehead, and I had to resist the urge to brush them away. She looked so serene, so beautiful, that I couldn't help but stare, my chest tightening with a warmth I hadn't fully understood until now.
As I watched her, a myriad of emotions began to swirl within me. I had always known that Stelle was special to me, but lying here now, it was different. The way my heart skipped a beat when she stirred, the gentle rise and fall of her chest with each breath-everything about her captivated me.
I couldn't help but think back to all the moments we'd shared-the laughter, the adventures, the quiet conversations late into the night. Each one seemed to take on new meaning as I lay there, realizing just how deeply she had woven herself into my life.
Was this love? The thought both excited and terrified me. I had never felt this way before, not even with Caelus. With Stelle, it was different-deeper, more intense, and somehow more terrifying. What if she didn't feel the same anymore? What if I'm already late and she lost her feelings for me?
I shook my head, trying to push those fears aside. For now, I was content to simply be here, to treasure this quiet moment of closeness. I reached out, hesitating for a moment before gently brushing that stray lock of hair from her forehead. My fingers lingered there, the softness of her skin sending a shiver down my spine.
She shifted slightly, murmuring something unintelligible in her sleep. I froze, holding my breath, but she didn't wake. A small smile tugged at my lips as I watched her settle back into peaceful slumber.
This was enough for now. I didn't need to rush things or force any confessions. Just being here with her, knowing she was safe and close, was enough to soothe the turmoil in my heart.
But as I lay back down beside her, I couldn't shake the nagging thought that sooner or later, I'd have to face these feelings. Sooner or later, I'd have to decide whether to risk everything and tell her the truth.
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Heart of the Stars
FanfictionWithin the same space, two hearts find themselves drawn to each other. Stelle and March 7th share their feelings, thoughts, and missions about the Silver Star. But when words can't describe their feelings and there were many challenges for them ahea...
