She shifted ever-so-slightly at her touch, and at those gentle pinprick sensations that never failed to elicit goosebumps. The Slayer’s presence was ever the comfortable one, and that jumbled banter she had come to adore prompted a tug at the corner of her lips. An amber gaze freed itself, languidly settling on Faith’s own, and she smiled. A small, warm smile. Lara’s eyes fell to those fingertips brushing her elbow, and her own hand fell to take a hold of it. Lazy circles were drawn on the other woman’s knuckles and palm, “..Greek.”
Amber hues flitted up again. They never could peel themselves away from that beautiful face for long... Her head cocked, dark locks shifting about and framing her elegant features. Spring had come so soon. The trees and flowers that had been slumbering in a state not unlike death would finally wake up and bloom again. The weather would get warmer, and warmer. It was a lively, vibrant time of year. And it was so easy to compare Faith to it.
Lara had felt so cold and alone, until they met. She helped her feel like she was alive again in her boring, day-to-day civilian life, and not just existing. And like a breath of fresh spring air, Faith had warmed her heart, time and time again. Her smile widened, gaze warm and smoldering, and that soft, even voice lilted, “It’s Greek. You’d be surprised at how many languages I know, too. I called you a nightingale -- a sweet-voiced messenger of Spring. That’s the rough translation, anyway...”