Alone

Feeling this change, Mira looked at him in turn and they contemplated each other for a long time, passionately.

Totally, languidly weak to accomplish anything reliable in this atmosphere of passion, Mira lost control of her magic and accidentally created a small explosion that startled them both.

When the surprise passed, the stranger burst out laughing and lost many of his defenses. And this time, his brightness didn't hurt Mira at all. On the contrary, he was so touching, because for the first time his affection seemed clear and genuine.

- Don't make fun of me? She protested, however, for the sake of form, with adorable pouting lips.

- I can't help it. Come on!

Then this laughter stopped as much as it had come.

- You know... You shouldn't feel guilty.

- I think it would be very difficult not to.

- You're not guilty in any way. I mean, almost any way.