he held back more these past few weeks than he had his entire life. words dangle at the tip of his tongue, begging to be spoken — only clenched teeth and sheer force of will being his only salvation.

heart sighing at her suggestion, he could only respond with a smile. devilish and enigmatic with its pull. sting leans in, arm reaching around her shoulders. he’s quiet, only the subtle sound of his breathing between the two.  “ i think . . . ”  he whispers whilst edging his face closer to hers. in a swift motion, he gently seizes her glass. sting pauses with anticipation, hazel eyes fixating on her porcelain features. it’s a shame really. he never noticed how piercing, yet beautiful her eyes are. like staring into gems of jade. he was disappointed for what came next.  “ . . . i’m gonna have to cut you off. ”

perhaps, the fear settled too deeply. such a coward — he knew that already. the reality of this arrangement hits further each day. sting gave up so much to be here. hisui gave up so much more. he didn’t want her to resent him, to breathe life into how he imagined she felt about their union. withdrawing his arm with her drink in hand, he sets it upon the table, sliding it away to punctuate his firmness. eyes too withdraw from her, lips struggling to hold that initial grin.

he says, almost shamefully to admit,  “ i’m . . . not sure if i’m ready to hear how you really feel yet. ”  he saves face with a chuckle, expression lightening as he leans to rest his arms on his knees. a half smile beams, turning again to her. hand lifting, he dares to gently brush his fingers to her cheek.

“ i’d rather ‘play house’ for a little longer, if that’s okay with you ? your majesty. ”

@crocusblooms​ asked: [/is sprawled dramatically among the flowers looking CUTE]

FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE THE FIRST TIME, HER LUNGS WERE DEVOID OF AIR, CAPTURED BY HISUI’S CHARM AND LEFT HER BEREFT OF THE ABILITY TO SPEAK. It didn’t last long, not while she lay sweetly among the bed of flowers and afternoon sunshine. Cana was a woman who responded to beauty with a visceral reaction: her lungs would eventually draw in the sweet honeysuckle scent and without further delay, she would fall among the petals and silk skirts to bury herself in Hisui’s softness. The curvature of her form lay heavily atop the princess, emitting dulcet giggles that chimed as similarly as bells. There were complaints of course, as Cana’s body would carry the years of muscle and fat crafted from her labors as a Fairy Tail mage, and so this meant her form was a solid mass which gently weighed down upon Hisui’s body. Cana’s strength was paramount, her arm muscles taut as she kept herself from crushing Hisui. But what made the exchange worthwhile was the open adoration shared between them. 

A HAND WOULD REACH UP, FINGERS THREADING THROUGH JADED LOCKS TO CRADLE THEIR CHEEK, BRINGING HER VISAGE CLOSE TO MEET HER MOUTH IN A SOFT KISS. This meeting, here in her garden, an Eden of their own making, was all Cana looked forward to in the days she was forced to leave her side. And still... she always returned to her side, eagerly and with unsung impatience. The lush would release her mouth, keeping her close to whisper a sugared tease. ❝ Hey now...how’s my girl, mm? ❞ 

❝ You’re just too adorable for your own good. One of these days...I might just pluck you up and take you away from here. ❞

Her approach was direct, her steps clicking against the ground to announce her presence so as not to startle the other too much. ❝  May I join you, Princess Hisui?  ❞ The polite supplicant was delivered with poise, paired with a gentle tuck of a stray tendril of her silver hair. ❝  I’m afraid I have not had the opportunity to properly introduce myself. Forgive me. I am Edelgard von Hresvelg, princess and heir to the Adrestian Empire. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.  ❞

“your highness...” it was... difficult for her to keep an eye on the royal she had been sent to assist when they were in different houses. but minerva tried to catch up with hisui whenever she could. “it has been some time, and your brother wishes to know how you are doing.”

“𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒓𝒆 you so happy about, brightly smiling like that?”

this is perhaps not my best work, but …. flower crown

                                 ;;MEME // ACCEPTING

     A smile tugged his lips, one of amusement and a slight hint of tease to it. A princess nervous at the thought of being intimate with someone?? Unheard of. She stood in front of millions of people to rule, and patience seemed to run through her veins, but to see the other side of her becoming a little shooken up was simply adorable. Women were so cute when frazzled or nervous. They look away with the blush splattered across their cheeks, shoulders would scrunch and hands would be tucked between their thighs – shyness was always enticing to him. The lion was nothing compared to her state. Confidence beamed with every second they sat there, alone – just the two of them.

          “ Don’t be. This is just a precaution.”

It was a low murmur, his voice. The silence in their surroundings made Loke keep his voice down. If she was feeling nervous about this, they didn’t need to be loud. Plus, if anyone were to spot them -- her representation could plummet due to his own. A princess seen with a womanizer, not a great public announcement nor great for the future Queen. 

          “ If you are getting second thoughts -- we             could do this when you a little more sure.             Learning to pursuit a companion isn’t an             easy task for the frail of heart. Men are --             fickle creatures. I should know -- I was the             most ficklest of men there was. But, you have             no need to worry about that. There were             reasons in me being so. ”

Loke leaned back into his chair, respectfully putting his hands in his lap, and intertwining his fingers. Eyes fell intently into her own, listening closely to her posture and body language. Any men of high stature could sense a sign of weakness, but the thought of enlightenment crossed his mind. Maybe -- she wasn’t looking for a man at all. And if so -- either way this little enclosed procedure is a perfect job for him.