***CONTENT WARNING: Language And Slight Gore***
Iris' heart pounded within her chest at Atlas' declaration. She couldn't believe he'd been so worried about telling her that. 'Did he think I'd reject him and never want to see him again or something?'
'Trident' was looking at her with a gentleness that made her breath catch. Something in it called to her; beckoning her to him.. Without thought, Iris cupped his cheek.
His eyes locked onto hers; searching for an answer she was already giving him. Atlas glanced down at Iris' full pink lips, and felt a new kind of struggle surfacing..
Iris saw the turmoil within him. Like parts of himself were battling for dominance. Iris didn't know what it was about, but he seemed calmed by her touch. Leaning in; Iris closed her eyes as she placed her forehead against his..
