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 they would

didn't have to fear

completely let himself go

two parted again, but nothing

had been established between them, and both of them felt

looked at each other for a while, and

PACK!

tight embrace, seemingly afraid

voice. "I feared that you wouldn't want to see me

telling myself that everything

Gravis' pain right now,

truly

was feeling this terrified just because of the possibility that

Gravis a

Stella's mind, he was the best

here now," Stella said quietly, "and

time, the two of them

Some hours passed.

Gravis had long stopped

they were only

shoulder with her head as she looked at the lake with a peaceful gaze

was put around Stella as

looked at the lake, but Gravis looked

just couldn't stop

It was mesmerizing.

to be with me?" Gravis

looked at Gravis from slightly

expression was so

saw you in the

"That early?" Gravis asked.

"Mhm," Stella muttered quietly.

asked me to tell you my story?" Gravis

for Liam, not for me," Stella

"For Liam?" Gravis asked.

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

Life Ring, Liam and I talked. I was telling him

Stella had

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

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

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

allowed him to see how you have become

pretty sure that Liam is no longer against you. I think he now genuinely feels

Stella chuckled a bit.

he's too proud to make the

into

Liam? That would be really important to me,"

Gravis nodded.

first time Liam saw me was when I nearly killed you. The second time he saw me, that situation happened. It's natural that my

happy to hear that,"

she looked back at the