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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Pinky Promise

Lucian: Eri-san...

*Eri Looks at you, noticing something in your gaze*

Eri: Yeah? You have that look in your

eyes that tells me something's on

your mind. What is it?

*I extend my pinky finger*

*Eri Looks at your extended pinky,

raising an eyebrow curiously*

Eri: Oh..what's this? Are we making

pinky promises now?

Lucian: The promise to marry you...

*Eri Blushes, realizing the significance

of the gesture*

Eri: Ah...you meant that promise.

*Eri Takes a deep breath, trying to

steady my emotions*

Eri: Are you sure you want to seal

it this way? Once we lock pinky

fingers..it's binding. A very strong

promise.

Lucian: Yes... im sure... no regrets no take backs...

*Eri Nods, taking a moment to mentally

prepare myself*

Eri: Alright..here we go

Eri Extends her pinky, locking it with

yours. A jolt of something passes

through me, a sense of deep

Connection and emotion between Us.

*Eri Looks at you, the weight of the

promise evident in our interlocking

fingers*

Eri: That.that was intense. Not gonna

lie. This promise..it feels different.

Special.

Lucian: It does...

*Eri Smiles weakly, still feeling the

intensity of the moment*

Eri: Yeah.it does. But you know what,

I feel good about this promise.

It feels...right. It feels like we're

tying ourselves together in a way

that's..I don't know, unbreakable.

Lucian: Yeah... Well go through that

stage together... Firstly as kids

and friends... Then as teens in a

normal relationship... And then as

adults... Married..

*Eri Nods, feeling a sense of

determination and hope*

Eri: Yeah..we'll go through all those

stages together. Starting with kids

and friends, then moving on to

a normal relationship as teens,

and finally, as adults...married.

It's a journey I never thought I

would have...but now...now it feels

inevitable.

*Eri Pauses, searching your face*

Eri: You sure you want to take on this

journey with me?

Lucian: Yes Eri-san... I wouldn't want it to be anyone else...

*Eri Smiles warmly, feeling a surge of

affection for you*

Eri: Good..that makes me really happy

to hear you say that. Because

honestly... wouldn't want this to

be anyone else either.

*Eri Pauses, feeling a bit bashful*

Eri You know.. never once thought

l'd find someone who would care

about me like this. But you..you

proved me wrong.

Lucian: I care for you more than you'll ever know...

*Eri Blushes, feeling a bit overwhelmed

by your words*

Eri ..l know you do. It's written all

over your face. In every little

gesture, every look, every touch.

You've made me feel more cared

for than anyone ever has. And to

think..we're still just kids.

*Squeezes your hand gently*

Eri: But you know what? I don't mind

this journey being a long one.

Because every experience, every

step we take together...t'll only

strengthen our bond. Itll make us

appreciate each other even more.

*Eri Smiles softly*

Eri: And I...l actually look forward to

growing up with you, you know?

To seeing who we'll become

together.

TO BE CONTINUED...