KISS ME

"What do you think of this place?" Cloud asked as he looked around.

"This is the first time I've seen it, Cloud. Very beautiful," I replied nervously.

"You want to try swimming here? The water is very cool and won't make you shiver in the cold." Cloud reassured me.

I nodded in agreement. "But it feels weird if I swim in a dress," I said.

Cloud laughed hearing that, "Then what do you think?" he asked.

Is he fishing me?

The desire to swim has reached its peak. I do not know what to do. I fulfill my desire. I unzipped my dress, and I lowered my sleeves in front of him.

"There's no one, right, Cloud?" I asked him.

He crossed his arms over his chest, shaking his head while keeping an eye on me.

"This place is indeed in the open space. But believe me, this area is very closed off even to palace dwellers."

"Okay."

I believe what Cloud said. I then lowered my dress. My olive body is now clearly visible in front of him. I was still wearing a white t-shirt and short leggings as an inside dress for swimming.

Cloud is silent. He didn't say anything. He just helped put my dress in a dry place along with the change of clothes I brought. I can't hold it anymore. I immediately threw myself into the waterfall pool. It doesn't matter if Cloud pays attention to my curves.

"Ah. Fresh!"

My feet are now floating on the water. This place is pretty deep in the middle. Maybe about 180 cm. However, I chose to swim on the shore instead. I walked around the pond and then towards the waterfall. Cloud also followed me.

I positioned myself to sit leaning on the river rock under the waterfall. Enjoy every waterfall that falls. It felt like massaging my shoulder.

"Ara."

Cloud approached me. He was smiling, showing his cute little teeth. He was now in front of me, holding both my arms. His fingers ran down my arm and then grabbed both of my hands.

"Clouds?"

The falling waterfall made my tank slightly down. My chest was slightly visible to him.

Cloud squeezed my hands. He lowered his head slightly so he could meet my eyes. My heart was pounding erratically.

"Ara, will you be my lover?"

Suddenly the question sounded in my ears. I was so surprised to hear that.

"Cloud, is this a joke?" I asked in disbelief.

Cloud shook his head. His right hand then caressed my left cheek. "I love you, Ara."

Such things bring grist to his mill. Cloud confessed his feelings to me. After this long journey, the words I was hoping for finally came out of her sweet lips.

"Cloud, I…"

Cloud tilted his head slightly towards me. His face began to approach this face. The warmth of his breath is getting more and more along with the pounding of my heart that is getting more and more irregular. He brought his lips to mine.

What should I do?

My eyes are sparkling, and I don't know what to do now. I can't think. My head feels dizzy. Cloud's hands gripped both of my hands tightly. I was stuck in front of him.

The longer, the closer. My chest heaved up and down. I feel like I lack oxygen. I surrender, accept whatever he will do to me. I closed my eyes as I swallowed hard. I prepared myself to receive his kiss.

Cloud, what are you waiting for?

My mind struggled, asking Cloud to start immediately. However, there was no sign of him.

"Clouds?"

I opened my eyes. I see he is smiling sweetly at me.

"Your surrender makes me enjoy it, Ara."

What?! I feel played by him.

"Clouds! You're toying with me?!"

"Not. I'm not playing you. Don't get me wrong, Ara."

I am annoyed. I've been waiting for him for a long time, but he doesn't kiss me. I feel like I'm being toyed with. Immediately I left in front of him and swam away from him.

"Ara!"

I don't care if he calls me. I just kept swimming to shore.

"Ara, wait!"

I got up from the pool and immediately walked to get my clothes. I just felt like crying. My heart was being toyed with by him.

Cloud turned out to be following me from behind. He immediately chased me before I climbed the stairs.

"Ara, wait!"

Cloud pulled me into his arms. He rested my head on his chest. I tried to dodge, but he held me.

"Ara, please listen to me. I didn't mean to toy with you. Forgive me."

"Let me go!"

I was angry, annoyed, mixed with pain. I don't know, and I don't know how to explain it. The cloud that captivated my heart and made me hope now makes my heartache.

"Ara, I didn't because I'd save it for later."

"Let me go!" I rebelled.

"Ara, I love you so much. It's not appropriate for me to do that before there is an official relationship with our relationship." Cloud looked at me closely.

"I love you. Really. I can't deny this feeling. But I hold back my desire to confirm our relationship first."

Cloud reassured me. He said earnestly. At the same time, I was just silent, unable to say anything. I tried to reason.

There is some truth to what Cloud said. Maybe it's his account that gets too carried away with his feelings.

"Ara, I beg your pardon."

Clouds?!!

He lowered his body in front of me, Cloud on his knees. He lowered his head, apologizing. I didn't expect him to do this to a country girl like me. It touched my heart to see his attitude. I felt so guilty.

"Cloud, wake up," I begged.

"Not until you forgive me," he said, full of regret.

"Cloud, you don't need to apologize to me. It is my fault."

I woke him up. Cloud then wanted to stand up, and he immediately hugged me. I feel the warmth that blends in when our skin surfaces meet.

"I love you, Ara. Do not be angry."

Without feeling the clear crystal grains that wet my cheeks, I hugged him back.

I love you too, Cloud, I said to myself.

Today is a precious day for me. Cloud changed my perspective. He taught me not to rush in channeling the desire that exists. I admire his point of view.

I'm sorry, Cloud...

I admit that I have been carried away by emotions. However, the warmth that Cloud gave seemed to be able to extinguish the fire of anger that was raging. I enjoyed the warmth of his embrace and the breeze that blew. I promise to take care of my emotions even more.

An hour later…

We decided to return to the palace. I went home on horseback with Cloud. Such a beautiful white horse. He must have taken good care of this horse. I didn't see the slightest scar or uncombed fur.

His horse, named White, looks familiar to me. As if to introduce myself and tell the story of the owner. I gently stroked the white horse's head and walked into the palace with Cloud.

"I've already given all ten of your designs to Uncle Rich. We'll have to wait, Ara."

"Is that true?"

I was surprised to hear that Cloud agreed to all my plans.

Cloud nodded. Maybe he made sure I wasn't mad at him anymore.

"Go to sleep tonight. Don't stay up late. I don't want to see you sick," he continued.

"Okay, Prince," I replied with a smile.

Cloud smiled. We walked together, accompanied by the royal guards who were behind.

It seems my work is already nearing its end. I don't know why a feeling of sadness began to surround this heart. Even when he arrived at the palace, the sadness that hit his heart had not yet ended.