𝒜𝓁𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝒮𝓉𝒶𝓇𝓀𝑜𝓋

His lips would curl into a small smile, eyes soft. "You're beautiful, kind, determined...I could keep listing all the positives." He'd laugh softly. "But I suppose what I love the most about you is that we're alike."

"I'm sure you will. I have trust in you after all." His hand would move to gently cup her chin, thumb brushing to pull her lip free from her teeth. "You really shouldn't do that."

"You're a fast learner, so I'm not surprised." He'd chuckle, observing her with a glint in his eyes. "You are so much more than just that."

His lips would twitch, the flicker of a genuine smile curling up. "You could say that, yes."

Carefully he'd stroke her cheek, gaze soft. "My Alina..." He'd mutter the affectionate term, loving the way she reacted to his attention. "You truly are precious, I do hope you know that."

"And I don't want anyone else to know me the way you do..." He'd mutter in response, instinctively curling an arm around her to keep her close.

He'd chuckle lowly, yet a flicker of warmth would appear in his eyes. "Sweet? That isn't usually a word people use to describe me." He'd shake his head with a smile.

His lips would curve upwards, an almost proud glint in his eyes. "Good," he'd hum, pleased. He liked the feeling of her besides him. It felt as if she belonged there. "Here should be good enough." He'd stop once they reached a secluded corner.

His gaze would soften and he'd chuckle softly. "Well it is," he'd reply, watching his fingers tap against his knee. "You're more capable than you think."

He'd offer his arm, already turning to leave. His mind was still replaying the way she reacted to his touch. "Somewhere where we won't be disturbed."

He'd tease briefly, not used to such contact, before relaxing, a low chuckle escaping him. "You affect me more than you know." He'd mutter, glancing at her from the side of his eye.

His expression would soften even more, gentle, understanding, pleased. He'd tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, touch lingering, before he'd finally speak again. "Come."

His lips would twitch just slightly. "Much so." He'd pause before continuing. "You are right again it would seem."

"You don't have to deal with it alone, Alina. I will be by your side the entire time." He'd promise, looking down at her with a soft expression. "I will take the weight of it with you."

"Of course," he makes his way over, sitting beside her.

His gaze would soften, a genuine flicker of affection crossing in his eyes. "You are worthy of the spotlight, moya zarya. I know that within time you will grow to enjoy it."

For one with light, you are so deeply in the dark