Isabella stirred from her slumber, her eyelids fluttering open, and her mesmerizing blue eyes met Aaron's gaze. A subtle transformation had taken place, evident in the softness that now filled her once icy gaze. It was as if his previous act had begun to chip away at the walls she had carefully built around herself.
As she realized she was still resting on top of Aaron, a vivid blush painted her cheeks, deepening the blue in her eyes. She moved with grace and an alluring hint of shyness, disentangling herself from the awkward situation. Aaron couldn't resist a playful quip, "Enjoying the view from up there, Isabella?"
Her blush deepened, and she cast her gaze aside, embarrassed by the tease. A quiet battle of emotions waged within her, and it was clear to Aaron that something profound had shifted in her demeanor.
With a touch of concern in her voice, Isabella asked, "Are you okay, Aaron? You were scratched by a zombie. That can't be safe, can it?"
Aaron, well aware that revealing the extraordinary fusion of their souls would likely baffle and unsettle her, chose to offer her reassurance.
He replied with a warm smile and a white lie, "Don't worry, Isabella. My skill grants me exceptional resistance to the zombie virus. I'll be just fine."
Her features relaxed, and she nodded in acceptance, trusting his words. When Aaron attempted to rise from the bed, Isabella gently placed a hand on his chest, pushing him back down. The gesture took him by surprise.
"I'll make your food today," she declared, her newfound warmth and willingness to help shining through. It was a tangible sign that she was no longer the distant and indifferent person she had once been.
Aaron couldn't suppress the question that had been gnawing at his mind. "Isabella, will you still leave?"
A brief silence hung in the air as she pondered her response. Her voice carried a subtle trace of nervousness as she finally spoke, "I owe you my life, Aaron. From now on, I'll follow you... if you want that."
Aaron's heart swelled with warmth at her words, and he couldn't help but break into a smile. He responded with genuine enthusiasm, "That would be more than nice, Isabella."
She nodded and left the room.
"Did she?....carry me here alone?"
Aaron was lost in his thoughts, contemplating his present situation. Just as he began to drift mindlessly, Alice burst into the room, her teary eyes flashing with anger. She jumped onto him, wrapping her arms around his neck, and unleashed a torrent of emotions.
"YOU SELFISH IGNORANT BASTARD"
"AFTER EVERYTHING I'VE DONE FOR YOU" She yelled as she used her tiny fist to pound his chest"YOU STILL CHOSE TO DIE FOR A PRETTY STRANGER!"
"WHAT…..what do you expect me to do if you die" she sobbed on his chest "I don't know what I'd do without you Aaron, please stop making me worry!"
"I…love you bro"
Aaron let her release her pain, holding her closer in a soothing hug.
"I'm sorry….i know I was wrong"
They stayed in that position for several minutes.
'my other life I had never felt the touch of a woman…all my life I had killed mindlessly, following orders without question but why does this seem ….more valuable than everything I've ever done?' he contemplated
'don't worry sis now I have the ability to protect you fully, and even though I can't confess my taboo feelings for you, I will always be by your side'
But suddenly he noticed how soft her body felt on his, her two mountains laid on his chest threatening to pop. He was after all an inexperienced male so his body reacted swiftly to the erotic feeling. His junior brother stood like a mountain digging into her nether region causing her head to pop up, her face filled with curiosity as their eyes locked. Alice, still perched on his lap, blushed deeply as she suddenly understood what was poking her so dangerously. And then, in an unexpected turn of events, just as he was browsing his mind through millions of excuses to get out of this situation, she silenced him with a sudden, passionate kiss.
Aaron was momentarily stunned, but the sensation of her soft lips against his was electrifying. He leaned in, wanting more, but Alice suddenly pulled away, her cheeks flushed. "Pervert! Stop perving on your younger sister" she accused as she dashed out of the room, leaving him feeling indignant
"Hey YOU kissed me alright! Why am I suddenly the bad guy?" But he smiled as he knew their relationship will probably never remain the same after this