[Terra listens eagerly, her ears drinking up the sincerity and truth to his words. She feels her hands rise to his sides and her arms wrapping around him to return his embrace. She doesn't want to pull away and with each spoken word that desire to stay close grows.
She's asked about love before and has received no answer that truly explains it. All of them had appears shallow or foolish, affection on a surface but nothing more. His words reach into her as if sinking into her chest and piercing her heart. Her heart beat thunders in her chest and she hears nothing but their breaths, her heart and his words.]
With love?
[The words feels awkward on her tongue and yet more clear than ever before.]
It doesn't sound bad.
[Terra breaths out the words feeling her pulse begin to race. She doesn't understand what's happening and yet she's more reluctant than before to pull away.]
[he knew that his words would reach her but her reaction was even better than he had even imagined. when she turned and wrapped his own arms around him, now holding him close, he smiled. it was one of the first times he had genuinely smiled this evening, and it was because his craving for terra was beginning to be satisfied.
he didn't understand love, he couldn't understand it, but he did understand terra and for him that was close enough. is this the feeling that all the humans talk about....? it was so strange, and yet he could see why others act so insanely when this powerful of a feeling takes over.]
So I'll ask you... will you.... stay by my side....? Will you stay... with me...?
[In truth, Terra doesn’t realize the true meaning of his words. Yet her answer rises to her lips without fear or hesitation.]
Yes.
[She understands him and while he’s done horrible things, had been made for a horrible purpose, she can’t blame him. Their natures are similar in some regards and yet opposites in others. It’s complicated and confusing but she knows that she wants to learn more about him; to stay near him. This isn’t the sort of thing she expected but his words are so clear and strong. They resonate within her as if matching the frequency of her heartbeat.
Terra swallows while continuing to stare up at Battler, her fingers curling at his sides.]
[her answer was very much appreciated. if she would have denied him then he didn't know what even he would do. that thought was far from his mind right now, he was much more focused on what he was about to do.
battler's hands moved from around her body to her face, now cupping her head and holding her in place. he still smiled down at her, his amusement clear in his features. there was a moment where a small laugh escaped him, but he soon cut that off so he could lean in towards her. he closed the distance and kissed her, and it was different than the teasing kisses he had given her before. it was one of understanding, of mutual agreement to stay by one another, and he hummed against her in approval.]
[Terra feels her shoulders tense as he leans forward to kiss her. It feels so strange compared to before but in a way that she'd describe as better. Her eyes slip closed and she focuses on that heat, the gentle touch and the odd sense of comfort from it.
She'll never forget what he had done and yet she feels the lines blur as her thoughts slowly slip between her fingertips.]
[battler's hands trail down from her face to her shoulders. he keeps her there, his thumbs moving over her skin in order to further comfort her. he can feel her tense up, which is understandable, but he wants her to see that they're together now and he won't leave her so easily. he continues to kiss her, his lips pressed firmly to hers and he adores the feeling of her precious lips.
he won't forget what he had done either, it was such a sweet memory to him, but he will always remember the intense feeling of loneliness after she had died. he doesn't want to experience that ever again.]
[Bit by bit Terra begins to relax. She matches the force of his kiss and begins to fall into the intensity of the affection as his thumbs slowly glide over his shoulders. Her fingers curl around his sides, gripping his shirt.
Their lips part as she gasps for air, her bright eyes looking up at Battler. Her thoughts haven't completely caught up with what's happening.]
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She's asked about love before and has received no answer that truly explains it. All of them had appears shallow or foolish, affection on a surface but nothing more. His words reach into her as if sinking into her chest and piercing her heart. Her heart beat thunders in her chest and she hears nothing but their breaths, her heart and his words.]
With love?
[The words feels awkward on her tongue and yet more clear than ever before.]
It doesn't sound bad.
[Terra breaths out the words feeling her pulse begin to race. She doesn't understand what's happening and yet she's more reluctant than before to pull away.]
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he didn't understand love, he couldn't understand it, but he did understand terra and for him that was close enough. is this the feeling that all the humans talk about....? it was so strange, and yet he could see why others act so insanely when this powerful of a feeling takes over.]
So I'll ask you... will you.... stay by my side....? Will you stay... with me...?
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Yes.
[She understands him and while he’s done horrible things, had been made for a horrible purpose, she can’t blame him. Their natures are similar in some regards and yet opposites in others. It’s complicated and confusing but she knows that she wants to learn more about him; to stay near him. This isn’t the sort of thing she expected but his words are so clear and strong. They resonate within her as if matching the frequency of her heartbeat.
Terra swallows while continuing to stare up at Battler, her fingers curling at his sides.]
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battler's hands moved from around her body to her face, now cupping her head and holding her in place. he still smiled down at her, his amusement clear in his features. there was a moment where a small laugh escaped him, but he soon cut that off so he could lean in towards her. he closed the distance and kissed her, and it was different than the teasing kisses he had given her before. it was one of understanding, of mutual agreement to stay by one another, and he hummed against her in approval.]
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She'll never forget what he had done and yet she feels the lines blur as her thoughts slowly slip between her fingertips.]
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he won't forget what he had done either, it was such a sweet memory to him, but he will always remember the intense feeling of loneliness after she had died. he doesn't want to experience that ever again.]
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Their lips part as she gasps for air, her bright eyes looking up at Battler. Her thoughts haven't completely caught up with what's happening.]
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You kissed me back that time... hehhh.... [he is absolutely thrilled.]