บท 67: Chapter 67 - A Drunken Night
Seraphina, still woozy from the ale, lay on the bed with her eyes staring up at the ceiling— her mind drifting away in various thoughts due to the beer.
She honestly hadn't expected to get so drunk, but it made sense; she had never drunk so much before. The most she had drank was a few sips during breakfast or dinner the past few days, tonight she had drank multiple mugs.
"You've had quite the evening it seems."
The innkeeper teased, her voice playfully melodic as she pulled a chair closer to the bed.
"I didn't peg you for the kind to let loose like this."
Seraphina chuckled, her words slightly slurred but clear enough to hold meaning.
"I... don't usually. Guess they convinced me to... celebrate."
"Well, you deserve it. It's not every day you join the Guild and make progress in your training. Plus you've worked hard, you seemed stressed."
The innkeeper's eyes lingered on her for a moment, her expression softening.
"You know, you're different when you're like this. More relaxed. Almost like you're letting your guard down."
Seraphina tilted her head, the haze of the ale lowering her usual defenses but she wasn't so defenseless that she would slip up and reveal something by accident.
"Maybe I am."
The innkeeper laughed gently, moving to sit beside her on the edge of the bed, shifting to the side to focus on the girl.
"That serious look of yours is part of your charm though, so I can't say I hate it. But I like this side of you too."
Seraphina blinked, her violet eyes hazy but curious as she studied the innkeeper's face— she came to a somewhat odd realization while she was observing her slender face.
She didn't know her name, and asking her it right now felt like it would be rude.
"You're also... interesting."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
The innkeeper's smile widened, her voice dropping slightly, carrying a playful edge.
"But that's only because you're strong, beautiful, with those mysterious eyes... You know those eyes of yours draw a lot of attention."
"Beautiful?"
Seraphina echoed as her hazy mind only focused on pieces of the conversation.
"You're teasing me."
"Not teasing."
The innkeeper leaned in slightly, her gaze warm and steady as it lingered on the girl.
"I mean it. You don't even realize how striking you are, do you?"
Seraphina laughed slightly, a sound more genuine than she'd expected to hear from someone she barely knew— but she didn't hate the words.
"I don't know about that. I just... do what I have to."
"And that's what makes you so captivating."
The innkeeper reached out, brushing a strand of hair from Seraphina's face— her finger running along the girl's face as she did. Her touch was light, almost hesitant, but the gesture lingered just a moment longer than necessary.
Seraphina didn't pull away. Instead, she tilted her head slightly, her gaze locked with the innkeeper's.
"You're good at this."
She murmured, her voice quieter now— even drunk it was obvious what the innkeeper was doing, how could she miss it.
"You're good at saying things— you're sly."
The innkeeper's smile took on a mischievous curve.
"It's not just saying them. I mean them."
For a moment, the room felt smaller, the flickering lantern casting shadows that danced around them, in the silence of the room, Seraphina leaned forward slightly, her movements unsteady but deliberate, her voice barely above a whisper.
"You're very tempting."
The innkeeper's breath hitched, her gaze dropping briefly to Seraphina's lips before meeting her eyes again.
"What do you mean by that?"
Without thinking, Seraphina closed the small distance between them, her lips brushing lightly against the innkeeper's. At first, she was simply testing the waters, but when she noticed the innkeeper didn't pull away or resist, it became bolder naturally.
The warmth between them deepened, the kiss turning into something more as Seraphina leaned into her, her hands finding the innkeeper's body for support— gently pushing her back against the bed.
For a moment, the world outside the room seemed to disappear, leaving only the two of them.
Both parties seemed to be enjoying it— Seraphina for one was having fun, but then, as the innkeeper's hands began to trail downward, she paused, pulling back slightly.
Her breathing was uneven, and her gaze flickered with a mix of desire and hesitation.
"Sera..."
She murmured, her voice tinged with regret.
"You're... drunk."
Seraphina blinked, her expression confused.
"I'm fine..."
The innkeeper smiled gently, her hand brushing Seraphina's cheek again, this time in a more reassuring gesture.
"You might feel fine now, but you'll thank me in the morning."
She slipped out from the bed and stood slowly, helping Seraphina lie back on the bed.
"You need to rest. You've had a long day, and you've earned your sleep."
Seraphina murmured something incoherent, her eyes already beginning to drift shut as the innkeeper pulled the blanket over her. Before leaving, the innkeeper leaned down, pressing a soft kiss to Seraphina's forehead.
As she stepped out of the room, the innkeeper closed the door quietly behind her. Downstairs, the sounds of the inn continued, lively and warm, but in the quiet of the room, Seraphina slept, her dreams hazy and peaceful.
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