What if Ominis and Sebastian had more than just friendly feelings for each other? What if the tale of the relic took a completely different turn? A tale of enduring love and the consequences of wrong choices. "His fingertips descended onto the smooth, warm skin. Lightly fluttering, they traced Sebastian's eyebrows, eyes, and nose before abruptly halting. He had touched his friend's smile before, but had never given it much thought. Now, Sebastian tilted his head back ever so slightly, and Ominis' fingers effortlessly slid to his lips. Soft, slightly moist, with a small crack from the cold, they slowly stretched upward at the corners and then retreated slightly. "Are you afraid?" Sebastian asked. "I'm afraid we'll regret this tomorrow," Ominis whispered, tracing the contours of Sebastian's lips with his fingers." Warnings: - Fluff-to-angst narrative shift - 18+ scenes (all characters are over 16 years old) - Scenes of violence, non-consensual acts, suicides and murders - Partial canon divergence English is not my native language, so I would appreciate any feedback and corrections regarding grammar, vocabulary, and other aspects. Of course, I would also be delighted to receive any other comments, evaluations, and feedback. Each one of them would brighten my day.