( – continued from here // @sanctuary-in-dreams )
dimitr felt the breeze brush hair against his skin, heard the quiet sounds of birds and bugs and people talking and walking on the sidewalks near the park. it was rare that he felt so peaceful outside the safety of his home.
scarlett had dozed off against his side, so he took the opportunity to sing quietly to himself. however when scarlett sang the next lines, dimitri physically jumped. ❝ oh— goodness... ❞ hands lifted off his lap momentarily, but he quickly caught himself before they touched any of the blades of grass beneath him ( as they withered instantly at his fatal touch ). with a nervous smile, he ran his fingers through his hair, heart pounding in his chest, ❝ i... i-i thought you were asleep... ❞
though he had received compliments on his voice in the past, he was never very confident when it came to singing in front of people. his embarrassment was evident through the color of his cheeks, but along with the knowledge that she had heard him singing, came the realization that he had also heard her singing. if only he hadn’t interrupted her, he could have heard more. dimitri hated himself a little for it.
he pursed his lips, and once the heat in his face subsided a little, he asked, ❝ can... can you keep singing...? ❞
















