[ The plan had a major flaw of not only limiting her own field of vision, but also denying him the sight of her smile, both of which were things Ace couldn't settle for. His movements were deliberately slow so as not to be distracting, fingertips almost lazily caressing her cheeks and moving upwards, to brush aside the strands of hair she was so fond of using as her shield.
He didn't really need to look upwards, for her eyes reflected everything he needed to see. It would just be a little unfair, given he was already granted certain advantages over the girlfriend nestled in his lap. Being able to lift her hand to press a soft kiss against her palm, for one, was something he practised rather happily when she wasn't looking.
It felt so nice, all of it. ]
Mystearica... [ It wasn't often he that addressed her by her given name, but it felt right on his lips. Raising his eyes to the night sky, he continued. ]
I'm glad you're here with me. This is... far more than I could ever ask for. Thank you.
August 2nd
He didn't really need to look upwards, for her eyes reflected everything he needed to see. It would just be a little unfair, given he was already granted certain advantages over the girlfriend nestled in his lap. Being able to lift her hand to press a soft kiss against her palm, for one, was something he practised rather happily when she wasn't looking.
It felt so nice, all of it. ]
Mystearica... [ It wasn't often he that addressed her by her given name, but it felt right on his lips. Raising his eyes to the night sky, he continued. ]
I'm glad you're here with me. This is... far more than I could ever ask for. Thank you.