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.

that they would part ways

have

himself go in the

two parted again, but nothing was

been established between them, and both of them

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

PACK!

embrace, seemingly afraid that he

that you wouldn't want to see me again

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

of Empathy could feel Gravis'

had truly been

scary world-ender was feeling this terrified just because of the possibility that he

Gravis a good

Stella's mind, he was the

here now," Stella said quietly, "and

the two of them

Some hours passed.

had long

they were only

beside Gravis, just leaning on his shoulder with her head

was put around Stella

at the lake, but Gravis looked

stop looking at

It was mesmerizing.

made you decide to be with me?"

at Gravis from slightly below

Stella's expression was

you in the great hall,"

"That early?" Gravis asked.

"Mhm," Stella muttered quietly.

apprehensive expression when you asked me to tell

Liam, not for

"For Liam?" Gravis asked.

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

Ring, Liam and I talked. I was telling him

had

very against that. Not only is he still hung up about that situation from back then, but it's also difficult for him to

long time of talking, I managed to convince Liam that he would 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

Stella said with a smile. "He has only seen your actions but didn't realize what

how

Liam is no longer against you. I think he now genuinely feels for you and

Stella chuckled a bit.

to make the first

into

time, could you try becoming closer with Liam?

Gravis nodded.

when I nearly killed you. The second time he saw me, that situation happened. It's natural that my image in his mind is about as horrible as

to hear

she looked back at