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I sat by her side as we ate food around the fire. It was cold outside, the snow falling ever so gently around us. I moved closer to her, hoping to stay warm. She did not move away or even flinch, instead leaning closer to me as well. Our victory was being celebrated. We ate meat and sang. Slowly but surely our numbers were growing. The chaos felt less and less of a threat. Everyday we came closer to peace, to a happiness that I never thought was possible. It was thanks to her, I was sure. She had truly started this all. My loyalty grew by the day, as did my love for her. Everyone felt the same, surely. We flocked around her, all of us taken in by her grace and power. After a moment she placed her food down and offered me her hand. 

"Elize, would you like to dance with me? It has been a long time since I have allowed myself to relax.. I think it would be fun." She said, her tone so gentle and loving. I felt my entire face begin to burn with embarrassment. She was just too perfect. 

"Of course!" I jumped up and took her hand, though I was worried that my hand would be sweaty and she would be grossed out. She didn't seem to even notice. She pulled me along towards the rest of the dancers. Music played loudly, yet I could still hear my own heart beat louder and louder. I wasn't sure how I could make it stop. She was so close. I could see her eyes so clearly now. A beautiful grey, deep and never ending. Speckles of lavender and gold danced with the flicker of the fire. Her lashes were long, touching her cheeks everytime she blinked. Her lips, pink and so so close.. It took everything I had to not stare. She was beautiful, a goddess in her own right. My goddess. She laughed, tilting her head and causing her silky hair to fall to the side slightly. 

"What? Is there something on my face?" She asked, smiling teasingly. I could feel my entire body tense up at that statement. I hadn't meant for it to be so obvious. 

"No! Sorry I am just.. I um… It is just a bit embarrassing to be so close to you." Goddess I could barely keep my head on my shoulders. Suddenly the fire felt like it was burning my skin. Her hands gripped my own tighter. I could barely breathe. 

"Is it?" She hummed, as if she knew just how crazy she was driving me. She moved closer. I stared down at the ground, almost afraid to see what sort of face she was making. Her breath tickled my ear as she spoke next. "You know.. You don't have to be embarrassed. I want to see your face." 

I forced myself to look at her. Suddenly I felt a hand on my cheek. My entire world exploded then. Her lips were only centimeters from mine. I held my breath, feeling the anticipation taking my mind hostage. I couldn't think straight. 

"You saved us, you know… And honestly, even if I wanted to, I cannot hold myself back any longer." She said, suddenly pulling me into her. Our lips crashed together. This was not a gentle, sweet kiss. It was harsh, and almost hurt. I was melting, and my breath was taken by her completely. I didn't know if I wanted to cry or smile. I don't know how long the kiss lasted. Before I knew it, we had moved from the rest. She pressed me against the ground of her futon, kissing everywhere. The lavender butterflies seemed to fly off of her skin, surrounding us and infecting me with their poison. "Elize… Are you sure this is okay?" She asked me, and I barely could respond as I stared at her. 

"I would do anything for you, Kae." I whispered, sitting up and pressing my forehead against hers. "You are my entire world. I love you. I love you. I love you." 

I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love. Love. Love. Love. Love. 

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