forum Blood Oath (O/O CLOSED)

Started February 21, 2019 by Deleted user

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“Hey, you started it,” I merely shrugged, taking my seat. “I’m just having my fun. Take a seat, my beloved.”

I plopped myself down in Colton’s lap and reached for a menu as if nothing had happened. “What’s your favourite food? I just realized that I don’t know that.”

I smirked. Really, I was planning on telling her to do that, but I then decided to go easy on her. The fact that she took the initiative…

I wrapped my arms around her stomach, peering at the menu over her shoulder. I purposefully blew against her neck before answering her question.

“I really like the chicken and pizza breads the chefs make,” I answered her. “Have you ever tried their cheese bombs?”

I shivered lightly.

“N-No, I haven’t, but if you like cheese, onion soup is good.” My hands found his, pressing them against my stomach. “It’s a soup covered in a layer of melted cheese and croutons. Traditional village food. There’s a whole history behind it—“

I rested my forehead against her back, breathing her sweet scent in.

“I love you,” I found myself whispering, cutting her off. “You know, I feel extremely blessed. From childhood, I could get anything I wanted just by the snap of my fingers. Maids scurrying to fulfill my needs, chefs working to create foods to my liking though I didn’t need all the extra attention. There were people around the kingdom who were suffering, I knew that, and none of them were as lucky as I am. But I always felt empty. Everything was bland, as if I was just a combination of black and gray, and then you came into my life. You changed everything for me. You showed me that things can be colorful, too, and I don’t feel like a ruler when I’m with you. I feel like I’m a normal teenager. I love you so much, Elle. More than you ever know.”

The sudden onslaught of affection caught me off-guard. I barely managed to lick my dry lips and collect myself before responding, warmth spreading through my chest.

“I knew colour before I met you,” I murmured, turning my head to bury my nose in his hair. “And it was bright. I had a happy childhood, I’m not going to deny that. My familiy’s wealth did not constrict my freedom. But…. I only knew a small segment of the spectrum. I thought it was everything, plentiful… and then you snared my heart. I glimpsed the infinite possibilities… possibilities that you gave me. Cole, the fact that you believe in me and what I’m trying to achieve, the fact that you assure me every single day that you’re with me….. it’s amazing. Beyond words.”

I held her tighter, kissing the crook of her neck affectionately. There was no hint of anything suggestive in my actions. It was just my intense, overflowing love for her.

“I love you,” I repeated. “Every little scar of yours, I love. You are the best gift anyone could ever give me, and nothing could compare to that. There’s nothing I want more than your happiness. I can’t do much for you, Elle, but I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to keep you happy and loved and I’m going to believe in you even when you lose faith in yourself. Not because it's my duty as your lover, but because I want to. I want to see you on your feet, I want to see you achieve your goals. And that, Elle… seeing you finally grab at what you and every other women want… that’s what keeps me on my toes. That’s what I look forward to every day in life.”

I nestled deeper into his embrace, smiling like an absolute idiot.

“I——Cole, I don’t know what to say. A simple ‘thank you’ would never be enough for all of this… and what do you mean, you ‘can’t do much for me’? Cole, you’ve done more for me than you could possibly imagine.”

“You don’t need to say anything, Elle. I know,” I murmured, nuzzling her neck. “I can’t do anything more than what I’ve done as I am right now. I want you to walk around like this freely, but that can’t be achieved until I’m at the top. So just wait for me, Elle.”

“Always,” I whispered, “Forever and always. I promise. Now, do you want an onion soup or will I have to steal bites from whatever else you order?”

“An onion soup is fine,” I chuckled. Of course, her mind was filled with food. Was this one of Andreas’s and Kaden’s influences? Those two sure eat a lot. “And perhaps we can add something else? What about barbecue ribs? I’ve had them, but only once and I’m suddenly craving them.”

I laughed softly, shifting subtly back on his lap when I realized how hard my knees were being pressed into the underside of our table. “Yes, love. We can get whatever you want, as long as we have something with vanilla ice cream for dessert.”

I let her get comfortable, though the position was… unnerving, I guess. I liked it when she was pressed up against me like this.

“Would it be called a meal if there was no dessert?” I chuckled. “Of course there’s going to be vanilla ice cream.”

“Good,” I laughed, “Or else I’d have to break up with you. Only horrible monsters don’t like vanilla ice cream, which is the best food ever to grace this godforsaken rock that’s hurtling through space.”

I laughed alongside her, shaking my head at her comments.

“Very funny, Elle,” I kissed the back of her head. “Which person does not like dessert?”

I nuzzled him back, grinning from ear to ear. “Someone who I would not date.”

“Well, glad I like it, then,” I bit her ear, pulling on it lightly. “I wouldn’t want you breaking up with me.”

Red bloomed across my cheeks.

“Is it your life goal to make me flustered in public settings?” I managed, wrapping my fingers around his wrist.

My smirk widened, and I responded by kissing the base of her ear.

“Well, there’s my secret,” I answered cheekily. “Yes, that’s my life goal. Even when we’re old and wrinkly, even when we can barely stand on our own feet, I’ll make you flustered.”

“I—I have no doubt about that,” I stammered, swallowing hard.

“C’mon, let’s order now,” I murmured against her skin. “My stomach’s just about ready to rebel.”

I called a young waitress over, struggling to hide how flustered I was. “Hi—Um, could we please have two onion soups to start, and an order of ribs to share?”

The waitress noted down our order and walked away, leaving me and my blushing lover behind.

“So, after this, where do you want to go? I remember you saying you wanted to put flowers in my hair…”

I nodded vigorously, twisting my head around to face him. “It might be too late to find big ones… but there may be a few wildflowers left.”

I hummed, closing my eyes.

“What if we go to the Royal gardens?” I murmured. “There’s one in my name, and no one goes there except me. I haven’t gone there for a while now…”