Thread: Worlds Apart [ Dimitri x Plutonium ]

The moment they pulled up on the beach, Serafina -- whom he fondly called Sera -- instantly bolted to the ocean. He was about to scold her, as usual, about making him wait outside and making him endure her mother's endless litany about keeping her safe and back on time but before he could even say a word, his companion was gone. Don't you dare call me out when you drown, you little fish! He didn't know if that reached her ears because she seemed to be lost in the bliss of her own dance again. Zael could only stare in delight at the beauty that is his best friend. Come to think of it, prom season was around the corner. Serafina had turned down three promposals for reasons he didn't know what because she didn't really share it with him, but there was a part of him who rejoiced so much every time she'd come to him and tell him about another rejected guy. Maybe, just maybe, he could be that guy? Ah, they did everything together so for once he didn't want to deprive her of the opportunity of having some other guy around her but just the thought of it gave him a little sting in the heart. Shrugging at the thought, Zael simply focused on the now instead. He watched as his best friend twirled around on the part of the ocean that submerged only up to her ankles. He took his iPhone out and discreetly took snapshots of the lovely moment with the sun setting slowly in the background while she joyfully danced without a care in the world. The captured photos made him smile at his screen. Zael was just tucking the phone away when her wet hands gripped his wrists which made his jacket wet on that part she held. You know very well I can't dance properly so--- hey!! In the end, Zael's protests didn't do him any good. His bare feet got dragged to the ocean with her and then the two of them started twirling around in an awkward dance. Of course, Serafina wasn't at all awkward even if she was dancing with someone as two-left-footed as Zael. At one point, since their bodies couldn't match up in perfect harmony, Zael did a wrong turn causing Serafina to lose her balance. He caught her in his arms, yes, but the impact was a little too sudden that they both ended up falling on the sand. His pants and her leggings were soaked now but Zael ended up laughing instead. See, this is why I told you I can't dance! He said, still laughing his heart out. At the distance, the sun was about to hit the horizon which gave the sky a good blend of pinks, purples, blues, and yellows. When Zael's laughter faded, his hand searched for hers under the water and he held it without looking at her. Instead, his eyes were fixed at the setting sun. But I... He began quite awkwardly. I can take you to prom, if you'd have me. He squeezed her hand tighter. As he waited for her response, his thoughts battled between wanting to ask her right then and right there, or keeping the question for something far more special. Then again, it took a hell lot for this night to happen since Serafina's parents were extremely strict. It took him a hell lot to prove himself to her parents to show them that with him, Serafina didn't need bodyguards. Initially, her parents were hesitant about giving him a chance but in the end, they gave in. And perhaps this was their last time to completely be alone in such a beautiful place. So he might as well take his chances now. With his free hand, he tilted her head up so that their eyes would meet. He searched her eyes for a while and though he had a thousand words to say, although his heart wanted to pour out right then and there, only one thing happened to summarize everything in his mind and heart he leaned down to kiss her gently on her lips. It was a soft, tender kiss. Zael didn't disrespect her by forcing something deeper. Instead, he just let their lips linger for a while until it felt right to pull away again. Sera, I-- He searched her eyes once more. The mere fact that she was still there right beside him was a good sign. I've... I've always found you beautiful. And... and the way you dance, it's just so lovely, and... Damn it, he wanted to drown himself. Zael was a lot like a teasing older brother to her who always teased her about everything and anything so it felt extremely unnerving to tell her all of these sincere things now. He didn't want her to think this was all a joke. We've known each other for ten years and that's just a hell lot of time to know a person, so... so I guess I have a right to... to umm... to... He couldn't help it. Zael pecked her lips once more. Please go to prom with me, Sera, not as my best friend, but... but as my girlfriend. He let out a breath he didn't know he was holding as he rested his forehead on her shoulder. Please go out with me, Sera. I... I've always... I've always been in love with you.