Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
Your body was being slightly shook by someone, the action interrupting your sleep. Leaving out a groan as you finally decided to open your eyes, noticing the warm afternoon light already creeping on your window, as you adverted your e/c orbs at the young man's figure, his arms embraced you as soon as he noticed your awoken state.
❝Good morning, afternoon even.❞ You joked before offering a smile towards him. Ruffling your hair in a playful manner, Aether couldn't help but feel overjoyed by having you back to his side, it was not necessarily easy for him when you had to stay at the Doctor's quarters. He had grown accustomed to you, your morning idle chitchat and the silence did not feel the same when you were with him. ❝Let go of me now, I am not fully recovered yet.❞ You requested once the grip of the male started to feel almost suffocating.
❝Sorry.❞ He said while scratching the back of his neck. Humming at his words, you stood up from the soft and warm cushion just to walk towards the bathroom. ❝I was thinking... Since you have not really left the inn for almost two weeks. How about we take a stroll today? We can also have food outside.❞ He offered with a small grin displayed in his delicate features.
❝It's ironic for you to say that since, if I remember correctly, someone has been bugging me to stay in bed all these days.❞You once again 'joked', still he could sense the slight annoyance in your voice. ❝But that is besides the point. I think a stroll could be good. I swear I could hear my knees crack whenever I try to stand up.❞ You confessed as concerned flashed through your expression. It was a fact (not) that if you stayed in bed just one more day, you were going to become a mummy, wrapped with blankets and unable to walk properly due to your cracking bones.
Chuckling at the thought, you quickly dismissed it before completely entering the bathroom. Wrapping a towel around your body once you were finished your bath and self care routine, you exited the room. Aether nowhere in sight, it was something you were grateful for, he would always stay outside the chamber when you took showers. 'I don't feel like wearing a dress today.' You mumbled before rummaging into your clothes, finding the perfect pair for your attire, you couldn't help but feel satisfied when the image of your body being embraced with your outfit.
❝You look... magnificent.❞ Aether complimented once his clear eyes caught sight of you. Offering a small smile, you extended your arm towards him and in not time he linked his arm with yours.
❝I can't wait to taste Xiangling's food again.❞ You divulged before looking at the sky, the clouds could not be spotted, it was no wonder it was so sunny today. ❝I have got dreams about eating those jade parcels again.❞ You joked while looking at Paimon, who in response nodded her head rapidly.
❝I will buy as many as you want.❞ Aether's voice came out as a sweet tune to your ears, it was probably because he offered food. An evil smirk soon casted itself on your face .
❝Heard that Paimon? We have unlimi-❞
❝Guess who!❞ A playful and not to mention familiar voice interrupted, his hands were covering your eyes. Your smile grew wider at the voice, deciding to follow his game, you let out a heavy sight.
