The kiss eased all of Arianna's worries, washing them away like leaves in a stream. It both calmed her racing heart and ignited the flames of desire deep within her, a contradiction that only served to intensify the experience.
As Gladius pulled back, his smile was radiant, lighting up his entire face.
"It's a little something called romance," he said softly, his voice filled with warmth. "Something which I'm feeling as well. I'm glad to be together, partner."
"Hmm..." Arianna let out a cute giggle, her earlier nervousness melting away.
Now calmer, that same smile filled with curiosity about the world appeared on her face. This was something new for both of them, another part of life that they welcomed with open arms.
To feel a connection, a genuine passion with another person that made life all the brighter - it was a new kind of magic, one that couldn't be learned from books or taught in academies.
