show them the joy and the pain and the ending
He startles her in thoroughly unexpected ways. First in his response to her theft, then in response to her trickery. She has seen so much of the world, in a way few others could ever hope to. She likes to believe she is familiar with the nature of those she shares this world with; she has seen so much that it is difficult not to be.
But then, she had sought him out for just these reasons. He is unique, and she cannot resist the temptation of the odd and singular.
It does not stop her from being taken aback however.
For several long moments, she remains stiff beneath his caresses, his gentle kisses - true to her nature, icy and steadfast. His words are what undoes her however. Let me see you.
The words hold far more meaning than he could ever know. Only two others have seen the true Heartfire. Her brother (her dearest twin who would always hold a special place in her heart) and her once-love, from that long ago dream.
It is a terrible inclination, one she will no doubt regret, but still she allows the vision to melt away. In seconds blue and white replaces brown and red, wings disappearing as her own slender frame coalesces in his sight. Not her true self, but something the rest of the world had never seen.
Her chilly and overbearing demeanor had always worked well in keeping the world at bay. Until today, at least. No one has dared to touch her so boldly in a very long time. And she finds herself… enjoying it. Far too much.
Her breath hitches just a bit in her throat, her skin tightening, heating, anticipating the next touch. Her dark eyelids flutter before closing, shielding the brilliant blue of her gaze. ”This is a dangerous path you tread.” The words are spoken softly, with not nearly as much rancor contained in then as there should have been.
heartfire
i filled up my senses with thoughts from the ghosts