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 part ways

didn't have to fear

let himself go in

but nothing was as

deep connection had been established between them, and

them only looked at each other for a while,

PACK!

a tight embrace, seemingly

a shaky voice. "I feared that you wouldn't want to see me again after what I

everything would work out, but I never

Empathy could feel Gravis' pain right now, and it felt

had truly

just because of the possibility that

a

he was the

here now," Stella said quietly, "and I won't

two of them just stood there, embracing

Some hours passed.

Gravis had long stopped embracing each

they were

beside Gravis, just leaning on his shoulder with her head as she looked at the lake with a

arm was put around Stella

at the lake, but

couldn't stop looking at

It was mesmerizing.

decide to be with

Gravis

thought that Stella's expression was

in the great hall," Stella

"That early?" Gravis asked.

"Mhm," Stella muttered quietly.

when you asked me to tell you my story?" Gravis

was for Liam, not for

"For Liam?" Gravis asked.

are the most important people in my life, and I don't want you guys to hate

Ring, Liam and I talked. I was

had

it's also difficult for him to accept you due to your body. To him, it was like

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

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

to see how

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

Stella chuckled a bit.

to make the

looked into Gravis'

you have the time, could you try becoming closer with Liam? That would be really important to me," she said

Gravis nodded.

me was when I nearly killed you. The second time he saw me, that situation happened.

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