Banana Flower (A Vocaloid Ship Flowlen Story)

Warmth

A persistent buzzing echoed from the back of my head, while my body felt unnervingly still. My surroundings were cloaked in darkness, pierced only by the distant hum of static noise.

"Len..." A faint voice whispered, its tone so familiar it felt like a melodious guitar. I tried to locate the source, but my body remained immobile, leaving only my face able to turn in search of the sound.

Where even was I? What was I doing here? I was unsure myself, being stuck in a mysterious and empty place I've certainly never been before.. but it felt all too familiar, and something about this place drew me in even more. I felt.. belonging in nothingness, escaping somewhere where there's nothing in store, nothing to look up to, not even motivated to look forward.

Forgetting the voice after a bit, my head jerked unconsciously, as I felt a warm unknowing touch on my forehead. Feeling my body adjust to the sudden touch, my back immediately relaxed to the sheets, realizing I was laying in bed. I felt my shoulders and back completely tense, but my surroundings were still dark, emptiness apparent.

My cheeks felt wet, and suddenly I realized tears were streaming down my face. I hadn't even noticed I was crying. Everything around me felt dark and empty, and I didn't care about where I was or how I felt inside. Slowly, my body started shaking, as I heard myself softly sob, a sudden flashback appearing before my eyes.

"Len.. Len..!" It was that familiar voice again, sounding concerned yet gentle this time. I wasn't sure how to react, but it snapped me out of my flashback. Suddenly, I felt a strange but comforting warmth wrap around me, pulling me in quickly. I felt a soft peck on my forehead, waking me up to a warm, gentle face. Hands brushed my cheek and tangled in my messy hair.

Flower, my love, my everything. Laying beside me, gazing into my swollen, tear-filled eyes. I was still confused about what had happened, having just woken from a dark void, yet somehow, I felt calm. As the moonlight streamed through the window, it illuminated our resting forms. Their purple eyes glowed softly, like warm candlelight in the darkness.

"Len-Len," they whispered, and my heart skipped a beat at the nickname. They knew how vulnerable I was to those words, especially in this close moment. "It's okay, I'm here." Their voice was soft and sweet, like warm caramel drizzled over a pastry. They pulled my trembling body close, and I sighed softly, resting my head against their chest, my cheek near their heart. The steady rhythm of their heartbeat gradually calmed me, and I instinctively wrapped my arms around them, holding on tight. "I'll always be here..." They whispered, ruffling my hair with their fingers, pecking the tip of my head.

I felt myself getting warmer and warmer, a contrast to my usually cold body. Flower was like a human heat pad, always comforting me. This time, I was the one feeling hot, my heart racing and my face flushed. It was a little embarrassing to embrace them so closely, yet I wanted to show them how I truly felt in my heart. The only weird part was, I'm usually the talkative one.. but this time, in vulnerable moments like this, I go silent and meek, becoming annoyingly clingy, showing a more shyer side to myself. Flower didn't mind though...

"I'm sorry." I managed to croak out, a huge lump stuck in my throat. I didn't know what to say or do, I didn't know how to feel, but just think I was selfish for all of this, I don't understand how I can be admired, appreciated and embraced like this when I did nothing.

Before I could get lost in my thoughts again, Flower kissed me deeply and pleasantly, making my mind go quiet and blank. After the kiss, Flower touched my cheek, their eyes meeting mine, and my focus was completely on them. Their gentle gaze and pretty eyelashes distracted me from any new thoughts. My mind was almost empty except just filled Flower. As we lied next to each other in the shared bed, I felt a sense of comfort and safety, knowing that in the end, we fell asleep in a tight embrace, finding peace and warmth in each other's arms. The world around us faded away as I let the feeling of their presence wash over me, completely at ease in their warm embrace.