Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Nox - Prince of Necropolia - Sun End
Chapter 7 - A Charming Approach
While it was silent, a cold wind blew... After Nox took out the grave robbers that attacked him with his scythe without leaving a single one out, they were on the ground unconscious.
Nox: Now then... Where's the bad princess that's walking alone in the middle of the night?
MC: !
Nox's gaze stopped right at the shade of the tree that I was hiding in.
MC: I'm sorry, I saw you leave the castle and...
When I came out from the tree's shadow awkwardly, his purple eyes narrowed as they reflected the night.
Nox: You shouldn't have done that. I told you that it's dangerous at night. His gentle warning somehow felt like he was trying to make himself clear that it made me feel even more sad.
MC: ...I wanted to talk to you properly.
Nox: ...
Wanting to know what's behind his usual smile, I tightly gripped my hand...
Chapter 8 - The Warmth That's Right by Your Side
Underneath the moonlight, Nox slowly removed his hood... His white hair that became visible swayed from the nightly breeze as it shined beautifully.
Nox: You followed me all the way here just to talk to me?
MC: Yes.
When I nodded directly, Nox slightly made a perplexed look.
Nox: ...How troubling. It's not that I don't want to talk. But, you're already, I...
His soft voice got drowned out by the rustling of the trees that it didn't reach my ears. Just as I tried to listen closely, so that I wouldn't miss what Nox was saying, at that moment...
Grave Robber 1: Guh... Damn you...
When a grave robber suddenly got up, he swung his knife up and charged at me intensely.
MC: ...!!
Nox: MC, look out!
Right at the same time Nox said that intensely, I immediately closed my eyes tight and ducked down. I readied myself to feel some pain, but... Nothing happened at that moment.
Nox: ...Are you hurt?
Just as I heard that gentle voice right beside me, the strain in my body slightly eased up.
When I nervously opened my eyes, I saw that the man has fallen and lost consciousness on the ground again.
(Nox saved me...)
As he was standing in front of me, I raised my face to thank him, but...
MC: Nox, your arm...!
Nox: ...It's okay, it's just a small scratch.
While holding his shoulder, Nox smiled as if he's not worried about it. Both of his arms were bleeding from the knife that injured him the moment he protected me.
MC: We need to treat it right away...!
Nox: ...
The moment I reached out to Nox's arm, I heard the sound of the scythe falling to the ground. Just as I was about to pull it back up strongly... Before I knew it, I was in his arms.
MC: Nox...?
I couldn't see his face as he was hugging me strongly. As I didn't know what to do, my hands wandered around in the air and...
Nox: ...So warm.
When I felt his breath against my ear, I trembled a little.
Nox: I'm so glad that you're all right...
MC: ...
When I realized how worried he was, I felt warmth. I slowly wrapped my hands around Nox's back and buried my face in the top of his shoulder.
MC: Thank you, Nox. For saving me...
Then, as we heard the servants running over here in a hurry, we confirmed each other's existence by staying close to each other...
Chapter 9 - Barely Seeing Each Other
Outside the window, it was peacefully silent... After sending off the restrained grave robbers, we returned to the castle.
MC: This might sting a little.
Nox: ...Okay.
When I touched his arm to disinfect his wound... Nox looked at me with his clear eyes as if he had something to say.
Nox: I forgot because I was in a daze earlier, but... Are you okay with touching me?
MC: Eh?
Just as my hand stopped in surprise, Nox smiled heartrendingly.
Nox: Up till now, I've never really got involved with people. That's why, I didn't realize... that I was making you feel bad this whole time.
(So, he was thinking of something like that...)
Just as I became deeply moved while treating him, I searched for the words to say to clear up his misunderstanding.
MC: I don't hate touching you. I just couldn't keep up with my feelings well... I'm sorry for making you misunderstand.
Nox: ...You didn't hate it? Really?
As Nox tilted his head to the side and looked as if he was seeing a hallucination oddly... I smiled and nodded.
MC: I'm done with the treatment. We'll change your bandages when tomorrow comes, okay?
Just as I closed the medicine box and got up at that moment...
Nox: Wait.
Nox's cool fingers grabbed my hand and stopped me...
Last Chapter - A Sweet Attachment
As the bright moonlight was overshadowing the stars, it shined into the room that the two of us were in...
-Flashback-
Nox: Wait.
-Flashback-
When I turned around after he stopped me, his purple eyes that had the moonlight in them shined enchantingly.
MC: Nox...?
Nox: Won't you sleep here tonight?
MC: ...
(By here, does he mean in his own room?)
The unexpected proposal started to make my heart race. As I was hesitant on how to respond, he suddenly lowered a brow.
Nox: If you can't, then I would like you to stay by my side for a bit. We haven't been talking lately this whole time, also...
He held my hand and gripped it a little.
Nox: Thinking of something happening to you, it makes me uneasy. ...I guess you don't want to.
(If he says it like that...)
After worrying for a while, I slowly shook my head.
MC: ...I understand. Then, just for a bit.
When I sat next to him again, Nox broke into a beautiful smile.
Nox: Thank you. That makes me happy.
MC: ...
That innocent smile made my heart skip a beat again. Then, to make up for lost time, we talked to each other...
......
(Huh...?)
When I woke up from a slumber, it was still dim around.
(I wonder when I suddenly fell asleep. Come to think of it, I was talking with Nox until late...)
As I tried to go through my hazy memories, I heard a chuckle right beside me.
Nox: Are you awake?
MC: ...!
Once I became completely conscious, I realized that someone was hugging me...
When I slightly looked up, a gentle gaze was looking at me.
Nox: You can still sleep. I'll wake you up once morning comes.
MC: Nox...!
(I got tired from talking at that moment...)
When I realized that I fell asleep like a child, my cheeks became hot from embarrassment.
MC: I'm sorry, right now, I'll-
I got up in a panic, but I was unable to break free from his arms that were hugging me. Instead, they pulled me back and my face was buried in his chest even more.
MC: Um...
Nox: I can sing you a lullaby if you can't sleep.
When Nox suggested that cheerfully, it seemed like he wasn't going to let go of me for some reason...
(He shouldn't move much, otherwise his wound might open up.)
While my heart was unable to calm down from nervousness, I somehow relaxed myself.
MC: Nox, have you been awake this whole time?
Nox: Yes. I was enjoying myself from looking at your sleeping face.
(He saw it...)
As I felt my face turning red, Nox's hand softly touched my cheek. While he was caressing it as if he was handling a piece of treasure, he broke into a small smile.
Nox: This must be what it feels like to have taking a liking to something. When I touch you like this... I feel like I'm alive a little.
MC: ...
His somewhat pained whisper made me feel emotionally moved.
(I wonder if Nox still doesn't feel anything himself. Even if it seems that way...)
I softly placed my own hand over his hand that was on my cheek.
MC: Both joy and warmth, I'm sure that you'll understand them from here on. ...Because you're here alive, Nox.
When he blinked in surprise, he started to smile as his shoulders shook a little.
Nox: You're the first person to have ever said something like that to me. I see... How nice, learning about a whole lot of things from now on.
Along with that gentle tone, he placed a kiss against my forehead.
MC: Nox...
When I said his name without thinking, he smiled softly.
Nox: Can I touch you more?
MC: ...Yes.
After I lightly nodded, he kissed my cheek next. As the way he was touching me felt affectionate, I became indulged in the sweet warmth that was slowly spreading...
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