บท 369: The man in her eyes

  "Better."

One word from her and everything calmed down. Just one embrace from her and his mind went to a standstill. Everything... just went placid, like how a rainbow appeared after a heavy pour. It was almost... a relief. 

Feeling the vibration of his body against hers, her lips curled up while her eyes softened. She closed her eyes to rest them for a bit, calming her ragged breathing. When she reopened her eyes, her subtle smile reappeared.

"I thought you're a genius since you always act like you are Mister know-it-all." Her voice was shaky. "I'm scared, Abel… and I will not lie that you… who and what you are, scared the hell out of me."

Aries slowly drew away from him to see him eye to eye. Her eyes softened, even more, catching a tear rolling down his cheek. 

"But… you should embrace me as tight or as gentle as you used to until I'm not scared anymore." Nodding encouragingly, feeling a liquid on her thumb as she caressed his cheek.