He pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her and ignoring the hammering of his heart as Aurelia placed her head and on his chest. She had wrapped her arms around his waist, a little too tight, and like this, the two stayed together for a few good minutes.
Wrapped in the warmest hug Falcon had received in a long long time, he muttered, 'If he does appear, promise me you will make your safety a priority.'
Aurelia shook her head in refusal, as Falcon tightened his grip around her, burying his face in her sweet-smelling hair.
'I am a...' she started.
'Demon slayer, yes, yes, I know, this doesn't mean you are a sacrifice,' he mumbled.
'It's my job. Just like it's your job to be annoying.'
'Hey,' he complained. Pulling away, he placed both hands on her shoulders. Then he said something he had been wanting to, but couldn't before.
'You look beautiful,' he realized his face was flushed and was suddenly grateful for the dark.
