Thread: Take Apart All The Melodies (Daunte and last_true_romantic)

As Sebastian waited for the door to be answered, he tried to keep a serious expression on his face, but a smile was tugging at the corner of his lips. He felt as if the excitement was bubbling over inside him and he didn't want to wait for even a second longer to see his beloved friend Aewyn. Once the door opened to reveal just one of the servants, one he hadn't recalled seeing before, and greeting him, the smile that had been threatening to escape had disappeared. He was slightly disappointed that Aewyn was not there to greet him. He bowed his head respectfully at the young lady as she addressed him. Sebastian if fine, thank you. He interjected before she continued her greeting. He gave the young lady a friendly smile, but the disappointment was clear in his eyes. When Aewyn jumped out from behind the door, Sebastian's head whipped around to look at her and he let out a startled gasp. His face had gone from serious to surprise as she came at him at full speed for a hug. Sebastian had been so wrapped up in his disappointment of not seeing Aewyn that he hadn't picked up on the soft rustling of her tail against her dress as she hid behind the door. He made a mental note to himself to be much more aware like he had been trained. If anything happened to Aewyn on his watch, Sebastian would never forgive himself. He dropped his sack on the ground and wrapped his arms around her, forgetting for a moment the difference in their stations and the proper way to act before the princess. His face glowed with elation and he lifted the princess off of her feet for a moment during their brief hug, he felt that his heart was soaring even higher than the castle did in the sky. Sebastian couldn't control his overwhelming joy at holding his best friend, and the woman he had secretly loved for years. Sebastian's cheeks were slightly flushed as her words reached his ears, and he chuckled happily. Against his better judgment, Sebastian left a soft kiss and very quick on the top of her head, between her happily twitching wolf ears, whispering quiet enough for just the princess to hear in one of her ears before he pulled away. I've missed you dearly as well Aewyn. More than you know. His face blushed even more as he realized what he had done and said, not that it was uncommon for him to show such affection to Aewyn, but he had never done something like that in front of anyone before. It was just a second after his kiss on her head that Sebastian set Aewyn back down on her feet and she retreated from his body. He stopped breathing for a moment and looked in awe upon the petite princess. She had grown so much more beautiful the last months he had seen her, which was hard for him to believe because she had already been such a stunning maiden. He still had an almost goofy smile on his face, feeling more joy than he could ever hope to express in words, as his eyes took their time washing over the princess' form. It has, and I am terribly sorry for that. He gave his ward a small bow, bending at the waist. But I wanted to finish my training in time for your cotillion. His face went from a soft pink to a bright red at the princess's compliment. Time has only made you more stunning as well, your highness, Sebastion said, mustering all the charm he could to cover the fact that his heart was racing faster than he could ever remember. The dress she wore fit her every curve perfectly, the fabric flowing like silk in the wind over her hips and pooling to the floor. Sebastian took her hand in his and planted a soft kiss on the back of it, a much more appropriate gesture considering the public place they were in. As his lips touched the soft skin of the back of Aewyn's hand, his eyes met hers and sparkled with delight. He took a deep breath in, savoring the softness of her hand against his lips and enjoying the sweet scent of the lotions she used to keep her skin in such a silky state. It was clear from his face, and his relaxed shoulders, that he was so very glad to see the Okamimi, and that there was nowhere else he would rather be. He let his lips linger for a few seconds before pulling away and letting go of her hand, clearly not what he wanted to do, but what was expected. Alas Princess Aewyn, I must take care of a few things before we can spend more time together. Sebastian's tone clearly implied his umbrage toward this fact. However, I promise that I will complete these tasks as quickly as possible since we have much to catch up on. Sebastian's reluctance also showed when he bent down and reached for his bag. He gave Aewyn a warm smile before turning to the servant and addressing her. Can you please inform Sir Unwin Senior and Lady Mary that I am here. I will wait for them here. His tone had changed from gleeful when talking with the princess too much more formal and flat when he spoke to the young female servant. And please take this to my new quarters. He said, handing the young lady his sack, which wasn't very heavy at all considering the minimal contents. He nodded his head at the servant and waited for the young lady to leave before turning back to the princess. I'll find you just as soon as I'm done with my parents. Maybe you can show me my quarters after we have a picnic in the garden like we used to? He suggested with a charming smile. I'm famished after the journey, but I'd much rather share a bite to eat with you than my parents. Sebastian bowed once more, then stood tall, hands held behind his back as he waited for an answer from the beauty before him.