Arcana One Shots

Lᴇᴛ's Tʀʏ Aɢᴀɪɴ [Muriel X R]

Art: DeviantArt: LittleKidsin

When it takes place: In Muriel's route, some time after you both kissed, but before Morga's death.

We were both laying in the grass next to camp, peacefully watching the stars. I still couldn't believe he had finally broken the chains that reminded him of his dark past everyday. It overjoyed me to see him that happy. But soon my thoughts travel to when we kissed. I blush, thinking about how awkward I was. But even though it was my first, it felt right. It was amazing, warm and soft. His lips felt so wonderful and warm, I couldn't help but look at him. He's laying next to me, looking up at the night sky. His eyes mirrored the sparkling of the stars and I sighed. He was truly handsome. After staring at his eyes for a while my gaze travels down to his lips. His plum, well shaped lips. It seems to draw me in. It leaves me thinking about how it might feel for the second time. How he would react if we kissed again, knowing this time what would come. I stare at them for a couple of minutes in anticipation and Muriel seems to notice it. He turns his head and we stare into each other's eyes. I blush and look back up at the sky, but he already saw me stare. "What is it? Something on your mind?" He asks me, worry in his voice. I just shake my head, biting my lip. He huffs and sits up and I follow. "I just..thought about stuff." I say, and wish I could just face palm right now. Well done Y/N. That didn't sound suspicious at all.. I stare at the grass in front of me and I hear him shift. Suddenly I'm lifted up and I find myself in his warm lap, his strong arms around me protectively. I look up at him for a second and see him blushing. How adorable. I smile and lean against him. He's so warm. Once again I feel completely at ease, his warmth washing over my smaller body. He speaks up and I can feel the rumble in his chest. "You can tell me if something's bothering you." He sais and I blush yet again. Can I tell him? But he might turn me down..What if he does? It would be awkward..My thoughts spiral down and I'm left with less self confidence than before. My heart hammers in my chest as I think about it over and over again. "Y/N, you're starting to worry me." He sais and I look up at him. I regret it immediately, as now his face is inches away from mine and my heart is in my throat. It feels like my blush turned permanent, not leaving my cheeks. Muriel doesn't seem to get it at first, but slowly it dawns on him how close our faces are. Just as he's about to turn away, I reach my hand up to hold his cheek. His face turns beat red and I feel a bit better about myself. At least I'm not the only one who's embarrassed. I gulp as I open my eyes, but not a single word comes out. Muriel stares over my shoulder, just like that time. I'm left speechless, so I all I do is stare at his lips unconsciously. I don't notice his gaze shifting towards me. He notices my stare and without me ever expecting it his hand slowly makes it's way up to my face. He lovingly caresses my cheek and I look back into his eyes. "...M-Muriel, I.." I'm lost for words, but try to push through. I let out a deep breath and finally gather my strength to tell him what's on my mind. Well kind of. "W-would you like to..t-try again?" I say, averting my gaze and holding my breath. It was a bad idea.. I shouldn't have.. But my worries are cut short as I feel the familiar feeling of lips pressing against mine. It's slow and cautious at first, but I soon relax my shoulders and lean into it even more. I close my eyes and let the feeling sink in. I'm kissing Muriel! Again! And I love it. My other hand moves up to drape over his shoulder as the other remains on his cheek. He does the same, one hand caressing my cheek and the other holding me close against him. Our lips move in a rythm I would have never imagined possible, and I practically melt into the touch. I feel like nothing else matters around us. All I feel is my love for him flowing over into him and I deepen the kiss. He doesn't seem to mind, in fact he does the same. I move my arm up from his shoulder into his hair as the kiss becomes wilder by the minute. By the time we part we're a panting mess, our flushed faces almost glowing in the dark. I smile, and so does he. I lean against his chest, resting my head over his heart, feeling his rapid heart beat slowly but surely calm down. He hugs me and I feel content. "I love you." I mutter into his shirt, not sure he heard me. He starts to stroke my hair lovingly and rests his chin on the top of my head. "I love you too." He sais and I can't help but smile against his muscular chest. "We're gonna do this." I tell him reassuringly and I feel him nod. "I hope you're right."