"the words, i know, are unbecoming." lunafreya's words act as a cushion for her question, though it does nothing but make her wince. after terraflare, she'd worked hard to rebuild a life for herself, even if nothing remained. noctis had been patient with her, of course, and he'd never make demands, or even suggestions of her. she'd been trying to speak more plainly regarding him, a sentiment she received everytime he'd correct the name from her mouth. "noct" he'd say. perhaps it selfish, but she'd never had trouble referring to his nickname. his full name, something she only shared with him, intimate as soon as it'd pass her teeth. to meet him halfway, she'd attempted to relax her posture around him, blunt in her approach, to speak as those sharing a life would ---- as they were. despite the cushion, she reverts to old habits. her hands clasp and unclasp in nervousness, her shoulders hitch, her eyes flit from him to the floor. "but i --- could i have a kiss?" ⸻ @lunabrae
the calming reassurance of onlooking greenery floods his thoughts with life ; this world is living , as are they . in the wake of all that's happened , they breathe . pain , hardship , loss - they consume him often , as he knows they do her ; embraced in desolation's matrimony , they endure . his peace is often disturbed by past tragedies , or the reminder of luna's own suffering . . . all that she's faced , all that she's grown from , all that brought them here , together , on this terrace that breaks into new life . the warmth of the sunlight and the heat of the coffee that pools from his lips is welcome . they share a quiet moment together , intimate in its silence , comfortable in thoughtful company . he does not speak , but he is overcome with love for her . as is he often , but these special moments truly give rise to such emotion . . . so much so that it's overwhelming .
he meets her eyes and smiles as he does not shy from her gaze . there is a home in these waters , and in it , she is free to break their stillness with a request . he'd not anticipated what she'd say next , but he would be remiss to deny that he craves her just so . so , from his smile is born a gentle laughter , calm and caring .
fingers caress the surface of her complexion , and he tucks a lock of hair behind her ear , leaning ever closer into the space he will always consider hers .
❛ yeah . ❜ the word ghosts over her lips before they collide , and his eyes close with a calm serenity . carefully , he interweaves the fingers of his other hand with hers , and presses his lips once more to hers ; there is something so alluring in her touch , and he will cherish it always . the feeling of losing her never escapes him , and his love is strengthened by it .