Leanna by Miu

"I'll call you every day." Cain caressed my cheek.

"Mmm . . ."

I cupped his hand and led it to my lips, kissing it softly. I stared into his frosty eyes and smiled. I wanted to send him off with a smile on my face.

Cain returned my gaze. Gone was the coldness, and indifference on his expression, replaced by warmth and gentleness. His pupils dilated, reflecting my face. Contained within his gaze were doting and helplessness. It was the kind of look that intoxicated me into an addiction of staring always.

He bent and hugged me, burying his head in the crook of my neck. I embraced him back, inhaling his scent. I love how I felt so small against him and how I felt so safe in his arms.

He was hugging me so, so tight that it was difficult to breathe. Despite this, I still pushed myself to him, wanting to mold ourselves into one. I bit my lip as my tears dropped against my will.

At this moment, nothing else mattered. Not even the sky falling nor the earth exploding. Only this man. This man who silenced all my fears. Who made me felt so safe. Who found fragments of me that I didn't even know existed. Who showed me a love that I no longer believe was real. Only this man. This man who I love so dearly –– mattered.

Sensing the heavy silence, little Pluffy whimpered, woken us from our moment.

We glanced at the little furball and laughed beneath our breath. Cain bent down and scratched little Pluffy's chubby chin. "Protect her for me."

Arf!

Little Pluffy sat straight, his mane was puffier than before as his tail wag in eagerness.

I giggled and wiped away my tears.

Cain patted my head, and I stared over at him.

We stared at each other in silence before my eyes gradually closed. His lips brushed mine in a soft caress. The kiss was so gentle and sweet like he was careful so that we wouldn't lose ourselves.

"Young Master, it's time," Russell announced behind our back.

Cain let out an exasperated breath.

He licked my neck before sucking the sensitive skin, leaving a red mark. He then kissed my forehead and swiftly walked towards the elevator with heavy steps like any seconds longer with me was torture.

Russell followed behind him, but not before throwing a dead glare my way.

I don't understand why that man always looks at me with hostility.

I shrugged my shoulders and carried little Pluffy in my arms as we waved Cain goodbye.