035: Kiss pt.1

035: Kiss pt.1

Amidst Zemirah's excitement and Roch's helpless expression, he did not dally in opening the storage ring. Roch swept his spiritual consciousness inside the storage ring and took out all the items inside without looking carefully.

With a snap, a small mountain of belongings of the dead Teal Jade Town Lord was released.

"So much!" Zemirah was happy looking at the pile of things.

'Sure enough, killing and looting is the best way to be rich.' Such thoughts flashed in Zemirah's mind before she disregarded them when she thought of the items she got from giving gifts.

Having a system is the best way to be rich!

Roch saw her happy look which somewhat made her pale complexion rosier. He smiled, "Let's settle the items first then choose after, is that okay?"

Zemirah has no objection, "No problem."

Then, they started the happy activity of counting the loot. There is no guilt because, in the first place, this is the world of cultivation where killing is normal, and second, the Teal Jade Town Lord is an enemy who wanted Zemirah's life.

Zemirah thought that these items were the Teal Jade Town Lord's compensation for her injuries. Who made him attack her with such a vicious poison?

Fortunately, there is Roch beside her who took care of her when she was poisoned. Otherwise, Zemirah did not doubt that she would die even if she had detoxicating pills on her body because she couldn't move her body to eat the pill.

Though, she has a hunch that the system may help her. But it was not guaranteed.

Thinking of this, Zemirah peeked at the man who was using his spiritual power to move the items. The man looked much more haggard compared to his usual appearance and Zemirah knew it was because he had been taking care of her these past few days.

He is wearing his blue robe with his sword on his waist. His hair was tied up neatly, showing his handsome face. Zemirah looks at his sword brows that are slightly furrowed as he concentrates on his task, his red lips pursed and his tall nose catching her attention.

'What a handsome creature,' Zemirah sighed in her heart.

However, as she lamented silently, she forgot to take back her gaze as Roch suddenly looked at her and locked eyes with her.

"This…" Zemirah blushed embarrassedly after being caught peeking.

"What is it? Is there something on my face?" The man asked seriously.

Just as Zemirah was about to find an excuse, she saw the teasing glint in his eyes that made her realize that the man was just teasing her. He must've known she was looking at him and purposely caught her.

Zemirah wanted to expose his thoughts when she stopped as an idea flashed in her mind.

'Hmm, since you dare to tease me, then don't blame me for taking revenge.' She thought silently as she put the plan into action.

It was an impulsive thought but Zemirah did not ponder much. She smiled as she answered Roch's question, "Yes, there is something on your face."

Roch's brows raised as he was surprised at her answer, "Really? Where is it?" He was suddenly cautious at his appearance, seemingly afraid of letting her see his embarrassed side.

Zemirah smiled and narrowed the gap between them, sitting beside him where there were no more gaps in between. She titled her head and raised her hand, poking his cheeks. 

"Here!" She said cheerfully as she giggled at his dumbfounded gaze.

She did not retract her finger and poked his cheeks again. 

Roch's lips curved upward as he realized her intention, he did not say anything but lowered his face to level hers. "Then you have one on your face too."

"Hmm?" Zemirah exclaimed as she felt his warm fingertips caressing her lips. It was a lingering touch, almost nonexistent. But Zemirah felt like she was burned by the sun as her senses reminded her of the man's touch… on her lips.

She froze at her place, her eyes blinking in nervousness and her heartbeat suddenly raced like a horse running to the ends of the world. She wanted to back away, leaving away from this embarrassing situation. But her strength seemed to have left her as she stayed at her place looking at his eyes.

Roch also realized his impulsive action and wanted to take his hand back in regret when he saw her reaction. She did not back away or show any disgusted or angry expression. Instead, she let him do his thing.

His thumb lingered on her lips, softly touching the lips he had been looking at. The veil that covers her beautiful face had long been discarded when he was feeding her the pills.

From the soft cautious touch at first to the bolder generous touch at her lips. Roch seemed to have been intoxicated as he leaned in slowly until their nose touched. His gaze from her lips to her eyes, locking their gazes.

Her watery eyes stared at Roch in confusion and anticipation which Zemirah herself did not know. She just knew that something that she wanted would happen, and she yearned for it. 

Roch enjoyed the touch of his fingers until it could not satisfy him anymore. He wanted more. 

A closer touch of her lips, maybe using his lips to feel hers.

The thought flashed in his mind and he finally followed his wishes.

The red lips of the man closed the gap between them and captured the lady's soft pink lips. Their lips seem to be made for each other, as they kiss and fit perfectly.

Zemirah closed her eyes and accepted the man's action, her hands clenching on her side. She did not dare look at him or anywhere else. She just focused her attention on the feeling she felt for the first time. 

A kiss.

[AUTHOR'S NOTE]

Should we slow their progress and end it with a kiss? Or proceed with the more intimate parts? Tell me your thoughts!