Posted by Civilian Sisnil Zoi (Intelligence Consultant) in One Step at a Time

Posted by Ensign Dradvia (Medical Officer) in One Step at a Time

Posted by Civilian Sisnil Zoi (Intelligence Consultant) in One Step at a Time
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Her lips pulled in and she chewed them softly to suppress a laugh. She didn’t believe for a second that he had forgotten that. She appreciated him not making a huge deal out of it though. Dradvia took a small step forward, so they were closer. Her eyes were closed as she rested her head against his shoulder. “I love you, Sisnil.” It was the ultimate proof that she trusted him. She couldn’t love him otherwise.

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

Sisnil kissed her forehead gently. “I want to kiss you,” he said, smiling at her.

~ Zoi

The kiss was a surprise but it felt like a warmed blanket wrapping around her from her forehead to her toes. Comforting and calming.

His confession induced anxiety that churned her gut and eased at the same time. It eased the worry that last night had been a one time thing, that he wasn’t attracted to her after the way she acted, her confession about Kryssa, her brokenness. That he loved her, but in a very generic way.

It also made her anxious because of… well everything. The idea was exhilarating. Did she want him to kiss her? Yes and not sure. But he was telling her what he wanted, but not demanding or just taking. That had to make it better, right? She knew, so she wouldn’t panic or hyperventilate or something?

Her forehead rested against his; her eyes closed as she breathed, but not as calmly as she tried for. “Okay.”

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

He kissed her. He was long, slow, gentle. But as he did, she felt that connection of his, that he was supposed to be resting instead of doing. With it came all his love and affection for her. When it broke off he just hugged her.

~ Zoi

Her heart pounded, and she was extremely still. Her hand squeezed around his where his thumb was still moving slowly across the back. She gasped quietly as she felt the connection. A small ping of protest barely sparked. He shouldn’t be doing that, but it was too incredible. The clarity of his feelings helped her to relax. When he hugged her, she pressed her face into his neck, her tears making his skin damp.

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

He hugged her and let her stay there. His breaths were long and slow, as if he were either still tired or really comfortable. The connection faded again, he still couldn’t maintain it, but she didn’t need it to tell they were still there the way he was holding her and resting against her.

~ Zoi

She was overwhelmed in a healing way. What Sisnil shared with her was too much and yet not enough. Her heart ached painfully begging him not to leave her. She was thankful he couldn’t tell right now. She never wanted him to choose her over his family even if a selfish part of her wished it were possible.

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer

Sisnil let her go after another several moments. He looked at her and smiled. It was obvious her assumption he couldn’t tell was correct. The strength of his feelings help drown out his loneliness. He looked relaxed, which made him look tired. “Whatever your mind tells you, I love you and you’re worth everything to me.”

~ Zoi

She smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. Right now, she knew he meant that, but it wouldn’t stay that way. It couldn’t. She knew that the moment she learned what his situation was like. Dradvia didn’t believe she was worth that much, but he was slowly convincing her she was worth something.

Ens. Dradvia, Medical Officer