You And I [Veralia/Stella]

Stella would listen to the woman as her heart fluttered and her stomach flipped. Veralia was actually opening up to her? This would never have been on her bingo card even a few months ago. They had met that night before Stella even came to the City of Lights. That felt so long ago now it was crazy. However, in reality it's only been a. few months and that's something thst scared Stella. Time was passing so slowly compared to her perception of it. Feeling her partners grip tighten in her hand made her heart warm up as she could feel her lungs beginning to burn slightly.

Looking to the arancar as she continued to speak, Stella would find it increasingly difficult to not cry. Especially in the last sentence, Stella's eyes would glaze over as tears would begin to flow lightly. As she couldn't resist any longer she would find her free hand moving to cup Veralias cheek. Brushing her cheek lightly.with her thumb as she pulled her closer, placing a gentle kiss on her lips before pulling away slightly and allowing there foreheads to rest against each other.

"I care alot about you to Veralia. I....wish we lived in more peaceful times."

Stella would allow her head to rest on the arancars chest. Pushing her back gently until they were laying on the blanket together. The park wasn't very crowded as alot of the animals actually just lived at the park. Stella allowed her head to rest on Vedalias chest for a few moments before leaning upwards and kissing her on the cheek again. Before a dot peck on her lips as Stella rolled over onto her back.

A cat and finding it's way up by her head before lying down as the dog she had been giving attention to found its way to her open side. Laying silently and quietly as Stella just turned and looked at the arancar as she gave a smile.

"Im just glad you're being open more with me. emotionally atleast. If you ever desire anything from me. You just have to ask..I'll do whatever I can to help you fulfil them. Or anytime you need to have your envy satiated.

Stella would pull the arancar into a hug as she placed a small kiss on the arancars cheek. She obviously did not plan on dying, but the road she walked was a very dangerous one. She wanted to become powerful enough to truly make a difference in the world. She did feel a little bad for ever thinking she could give up her life easily. She couldn't bear the idea of leaving Veralia alone. Even though a part of her thought it wouldn't be hard to replace Stella. She really wasn't that special.

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"Thank you Veralia."

As she would pull the arancar to her chest as she would allow both of them to enjoy the closeness for a moment. Stella appreciated not being teases for a few minutes as she kept the arancar close to her chest. Enjoying theolent. Acting like they're the only two in the world.

Stella would hum lightly in the embrace. Allowing all of her troubles to vanish as she sat happily with the arancar. Allowing herself to fully relax and try to forget about her worries. Listening to the arancars words made her heart warm as she nuzzled into her. Trying tk fight the yawn that was going to come any minute now. She hadn't been sleeping very well at all as of late. So she was struggling with her eyes closing, but hearing the last bit she may have found an opening for a tease of her own. Hoping to catch the arancar off guard.

"OH yeah? What's in store for me at your manor? It's gotta be something good for me to walk through all thst sand."

She spoke to the arancar, but wasn't able to fight the blush that made its way to her cheeks as she spoke. There was nothing she could do. Even like this she was embarrassed about stuff like that.

Stella would notice the slight blush pop up on Veralias cheeks as she would feel a sense of pride in that. She'd lay back continuing to enjoy the embrace of the arancar as she breathed silently. Listening intently to what the other woman was saying as she tried to wiggle into a more comfortable position. Allowing a puppy to run up taking a place next to her as she smiled down gently to the smaller creature.

"It's not as bad as you would think. You know I probably couldn't live alone for very long. When I was staying in the hotel for my first month or two in the city I wasn't in my best spot."

Listening to the next bit, she was a little confused as to why she would ever even be in the Sands. She would have no reason to leave Veralias house unless she wad going back to the City of Lights.

"Well you don't have to worry about that. I want to get stronger, but I'm not stupid enough to wander the dunes. Besides, when I'm there I'm sure we'll be busy enough to keep me occupied."

She felt her cheeks heat up once more, but she continued to pet the pepper under her. Enjoying the feeling of the little ones fur between her fingers.