Chapter 10 - Being Warm
The knock was a loud one, which indicated to me that whoever was behind this door was a man.
I walked towards the door nervously, my nightgown brushing across my legs as I opened the door.
There, I looked up and immediately felt shocked upon seeing Kyre.
Kyre Cryteare
I thought about what you told me.
Kyre Cryteare
You still have seven minutes left.
I looked at him, suddenly feeling a little self-conscious in my nightgown.
For a society that follows the ideal that women should cover up, this nightgown was low cut and extremely short.
I nodded and slowly opened the door, letting him in.
He took a moment to look around the room and immediately found the flower petals spread across the bed and the wine laid out on the table.
I walked over towards it and picked up the bottle.
Adelaide Cryteare
Shall we have a glass?
Adelaide Cryteare
It would be a waste to not enjoy it.
Kyre Cryteare
I rarely partake in drinking wine. Only at official functions do I-
Adelaide Cryteare
Why restrict yourself to consume something uniquely at public functions?
Adelaide Cryteare
Do you enjoy the taste of wine?
Kyre Cryteare
Yes, but... I dislike its effects.
It seems like there is a story there.
Adelaide Cryteare
You want get drunk from a single sip.
Adelaide Cryteare
But I can't force you to change your mind.
I sat down and gently poured the scarlet red liquid into the glass before swirling it around the glass, passing it under my nose.
Adelaide Cryteare
Mmm, it's a lovely oak blend.
I took a small sip and nodded.
Adelaide Cryteare
Hm... I'd say that is a vintage, perhaps 24 to 25 years old.
Kyre Cryteare
You know wines?
Adelaide Cryteare
Yes, my grandfather used to make wines as a hobby.
Adelaide Cryteare
It always pleased me to see him work on each barrel with such pride in his eyes.
Kyre Cryteare
Making wine takes a lot of effort.
Adelaide Cryteare
It does, but that was his hobby.
Adelaide Cryteare
Everyone finds a hobby, whether it is reading or jogging, making wine or painting.
Adelaide Cryteare
Everyone should find an activity that makes them feel happy.
Suddenly, his hand rose up and he looked at me.
Kyre Cryteare
Why are you so strange to me?
Suddenly, I felt something cold press against my cheek. It was cold, colder than ice.
Pulling away his touch, Kyre turned around and looked out of the window.
Adelaide Cryteare
What's wrong?
Adelaide Cryteare
Why did you pull away?
Adelaide Cryteare
You can be your own person, Kyre.
Adelaide Cryteare
You don't have to give up power to those who aren't even around anymore.
Kyre Cryteare
Why should I fight it when they are right?
Kyre Cryteare
I am a monster. I slaughter and kill and my hands are covered in blood.
I then plucked up my courage and walked towards him.
I took his hands, enveloped them in mine, and pressed them close to my lips.
Adelaide Cryteare
Yet you have such a gentle touch...
Kyre looked at my cheek, where the small layer of frost he had accidently created had disappeared.
His hands suddenly became so cold, but I refused to take my hands off of them.
I serenaded them with warmth, providing him with more than he had received his whole childhood.
With that simple gesture, I had created a temporary crack in his wall, and a short lapse of judgement.
His hands gently escapee from my cupped hands, gently rising up until his fingertips brushed past the surface of my cheek.
They were so cold, so empty, and I desperately wanted to fill them with life once again.
His fingertips explored my face, barely touching the surface as he roamed around the side of my face.
I smiled gently, reaching up and grabbing his hand before pressing his entire palm against my cheek.
Even human touch is foreign to him... what has this man been forced to endure?
Suddenly, his eyes lowered and they locked onto mine almost immediately.
And suddenly, my heart began racing as he stopped himself from moving an inch.
It was like time had stopped, and the only two people still free to roam this place was Kyre Cryteare and I.
Misty Plume
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Comments
makka
your seven minutes are up
2025-02-16
1
Clueless_bish
and I'm crying...
2024-07-25
1
Cutie pie (◠‿◕)💕
is he Elsa or something like Jack O_o
2024-03-17
3