SEE YOU SOON, MY STAR

"WHAT you said earlier… is it really what I think it is?" Wulfric asked, his voice low, with a trace of uncertainty.

Earlier, he'd been too stunned to respond, his thoughts moving too slowly to make sense of Aster's words. He'd just stood there, stupid and silent. But now, with Aster about to leave, this was his last chance to clear things up. He stared intently at Aster, waiting for his answer.

Aster held his gaze steadily, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "And what exactly does Wulf think I meant by that?"

"I- I don't know, I mean, you know, that thing," Wulfric didn't mean to, but he still stumbled in his words, making him feel embarrassed.

Aster tilted his head, a playful glint dancing in his eyes as he repeated, "That thing?"