#stahlbin

"Not in a place like this... I've seen it over the mountains, sure, on the battlefield, but...this is the perfect chance to really see it. I've never seen it in a big open sky, like this. Not that I can remember, anyway." You said in a soft voice that made Stahl stare at you.

"I think you'll love it." Stahl replied with a warm smile, sneaking his hand around yours. "The way the sky changes color is amazing, and the sun is totally-"

"Shh!" You suddenly stopped him, clapping a hand over his mouth. "You're going to spoil the surprise for me! I have no idea what to expect, so let this be a new experience for me. Okay?"

"Mm-hm." You released him and he chuckled, scratching the back of his head. "Sorry. I'll keep my big mouth shut, for once!"

"It's okay. You can tell me after it's done." You promised, and he nodded, tugging your hand in another direction.

"Then let's get the best seat in the house." He pointed to the rocky formation set on the hill of sand, just above the tide waters.

You trailed beside him with excitement bubbling all about you. Stahl couldn’t help but laugh, loving how elated you looked. It wasn’t everyday you were so happy.

After all, the stress of your work often held you back from enjoying even the smallest of things. 

“All right, all right. Slow down, will you?” He gave your hand a squeeze, and carefully helped you up.

The pair of you stood above all the other people and Shepherds who’d come to watch the  sun fall below the ocean.

“Hurry, it’s starting!” You gasped, standing on the edge of the boulders to get a better look. 

“You don’t listen to a word I say, do you?” He sighed, but smiled all the same.

With a gentle warmth, Stahl came to stand beside you, securing an arm around your waist and pulling you to his chest. 

“Stahl?”

“So you don’t fall and scrape your legs.” He murmured close to your ear, his breath tickling your skin and sending tingles up and down your spine.

Your own bathing suit was tantalizing in itself, but Stahl preferred to keep his thoughts to himself while he held you close, just enjoying the moment together. 

It was silent then, you leaning into his chest and not a care in the world who saw you. Especially because in the next few seconds, the sun began to change.

Its colors grew rich, and vibrantly red, changing the sight of the sky around it. 

“Stahl, look!” You gasped, grasping his arm and squeezing him tight. “It’s happening!”

“I know, love. I see it!” He chuckled, pecking your cheek and resting his head on your shoulder as the two of you watched. “Isn’t it just-”

“-Breathtaking.” You whispered, your gaze completely fixated on the brilliant display. “Oh, it’s amazing.”

“I knew you'd love it.”

The rest of the moment was silent, the two of you resting against one another while you watched the sun slowly disappear. The sky changed colors, following the sun by fading from its oranges and purples into a dull gray, and eventually giving way for the night sky.

You’d never been so enamored with something in your entire life. Stahl loved every second of it. Your eyes so wide and innocent, drinking in the sight like you’d never seen it before, and you’d never see it again. 

Finally, the sun was gone, the stunning redness dissipating below the cool blue waves. You sighed softly, a content smile on your lips as you turned to Stahl.

“Thank you for sharing this with me, Stahl.” You told him, looping your arms around his neck and pecking his cheek. “It means the world to me.”

“Seeing you so happy means the whole universe, to me.” He countered, planting a kiss on your forehead despite. “I love you a ton, Robin. Don’t you ever forget it!”

You glanced behind you, checking for Shepherds. Seeing none, you whipped around and pressed a hot one right on his lips.

“...I love you, too.”

“They sure weren’t kidding when they said sunsets were romantic.” He said with a bright red blush on his cheeks.

You snickered, sneaking in one more kiss before the pair of you decided not to risk getting teased by the other Shepherds any longer.