@sapientiiae asked: Hopping in so Zelda can give Emrys a New Year kiss at midnight
The castle had put on a rather MARVELOUS party for the New Year, Emrys thought. The main hall was decorated beautifully ---- it seemed that no expense had been spared in doing so. He felt almost silly ; usually he didn’t bat an eye on such things, but THIS YEAR he felt that he appreciated the effort more. Though he was not one for socializing, parties even less ( too noisy, too crowded ; CERTAINLY his father’s child ) ---- somehow he found himself enjoying the night. He was in good spirits ; happy, confident, PROUD almost ---- especially when the crown jewel of their fair kingdom was on his arm. There was no shortage of food or dancing or music, and Emrys was GLAD to partake in anything that made his princess happy. He was content enough to be with her.
As the midnight hour grew close, all the guests gathered together ---- whispering EXCITEDLY in anticipation. Emrys’ attention wasn’t on them, though ; emerald eyes were trained instead on Zelda at his side. She looked ethereal, he thought ---- dressed in a glittering gown that sparkled even with the most DELICATE of movements. He couldn’t help but to think that all others in the room paled in comparison to her.
The countdown began, and the smallest of smiles broke through his normally stoic visage. He squeezed her hand ---- and when the clock STRUCK midnight, he leaned down to press a kiss to her lips. He let it linger for a few moments, CAREFUL not to get carried away in the presence of others. When he pulled away, he found himself sporting an almost giddy grin.
❝ Happy New Years, Princess,❞ he said, loud enough for only her to hear. ❝ I hope that wasn’t TOO forward of me.❞