Lightning Is the Only Way

Stella and Gravis went to the other side of the lake to be alone.

Gravis was beyond nervous right now. He had tried his best, and he had been as honest as possible.

However, there were still two issues.

One issue was what he had done to Stella in the past.

The other issue was what he had told Stella about being very compatible with him.

Stella knew the Law of Freedom, and she could fully decide to do whatever she wanted. That could lead to her proving to herself that she could also ignore something like pre-determined compatibility.

Gravis took a deep breath as he closed his eyes.

He had to calm down.

"So, what did you want to talk about?" Gravis asked, realizing that this question was unnecessary.

Stella looked at Gravis with a complicated look, which made Gravis' nervousness rise.

Then, she slowly walked over.

And kissed him!

Gravis almost couldn't move due to shock, but his insides felt like they were about to explode.

Elation, skepticism, happiness, and love mingled.

For a second, Gravis couldn't believe that this was reality.

He had never been in a true relationship, and he had longed for Stella for so long.

Were his dreams finally about to come true!?

Stella stopped as she looked at Gravis, aggrieved. Her face was slightly reddened from embarrassment.

"I feel awkward when you don't reciprocate," she said cutely.

This pulled Gravis back to reality, and he immediately swept Stella up in a deep kiss.

Nervousness and skepticism vanished from Gravis' being as only happiness remained, uncontaminated by other emotions.

Love.

The love he had felt for Stella only became stronger.

They were finally together, and Gravis could let down all his guards.

He didn't have to be careful.

He didn't have to fear that she would die.

He didn't have to fear that she would stop him from becoming more powerful.

to fear that

didn't have to fear

let himself go in

again, but nothing

deep connection had been established between them, and both of

of them only looked at each other for a while, and Gravis' body

PACK!

Gravis pulled Stella into a tight embrace, seemingly afraid that he would

Gravis said with a shaky voice. "I feared that

it, telling myself that everything would work out, but I never fully

could feel Gravis' pain right now, and it felt

truly

this terrified just because of the possibility that he might lose his

Gravis a good

he was the best

Stella said quietly, "and

of them just stood there, embracing each

Some hours passed.

and Gravis had long stopped embracing each

they were only

with her head as she looked at

Stella as he carefully stroked her

at the lake, but Gravis

just couldn't stop looking

It was mesmerizing.

made you decide to be with me?"

looked at Gravis from slightly below

Stella's expression was

in

"That early?" Gravis asked.

"Mhm," Stella muttered quietly.

asked me to tell you my story?" Gravis

Liam, not for me," Stella

"For Liam?" Gravis asked.

people in my life, and I don't want you guys

I talked. I was telling him that I would

Stella had to chuckle

from back then, but it's also difficult for him to accept you due to your body. To him,

approve of us as long as you told us all your secrets. Not only would this prove that you would be willing to compromise your safety for me, but we two would also be able to see what kind of person you truly

after you were finished telling your story, Liam didn't seem that apprehensive anymore," Stella said with a smile. "He has only seen your actions but

to see how you

is no longer against you. I think

Stella chuckled a bit.

he's too proud to make

into Gravis'

have the time, could you try becoming closer with Liam? That would

Gravis nodded.

nearly killed you. The second time he saw me, that situation happened. It's natural that my image in his mind

hear that,"

she looked back