Thump… thump… Theo hears low and rhythmic sounds like the heartbeats of a sleeping person. But strangely, he feels it so close that it seems to come from inside him, yet not be his own heartbeats, which shocks him.
"Huh?!" Theo sits up, startled, without knowing where he is. He looks around and sees Sarah sleeping beside him in a large bed. She seems to be in a deep and very relaxed sleep, lying on her stomach with one arm over his chest.
Theo can hear Sarah's calm breathing when he leans closer, but not her heartbeats, which leaves him confused about having heard something like that just moments ago. But while he considers it just a mistake, the beautiful Sarah in front of him is a delight to his eyes.
Even having a strong personality and a wild side, when she is sleeping like that, she only looks like an angel, a beautiful angel, delicate and perfect. Theo cannot resist the urge to extend his hand and caress those slightly flushed and very soft cheeks, which makes her lips slowly curl into a smile.
"Oh?" Theo wonders if Sarah is awake, but she only moves her head a little and hugs his chest with her hand, still asleep. He smiles, seeing that her body reacts positively to him even while sleeping.
Theo also starts thinking about the strange way he met Sarah. He does not really believe in destiny or fanciful connections like love at first sight. In fact, he is sure Sarah approached him with very clear goals in mind, the kind of selfish and not at all altruistic purposes.
Yet, he does not feel any malice from her toward him; on the contrary, he feels that they share affinities, and another thing that became very clear the previous night is that they have a lot of chemistry.
Thinking about the past, Theo realizes he never had time for romance in his life since he was more worried about surviving in the streets of Kriegfall. And although now he should focus on becoming stronger to accomplish his revenge, he can't avoid the desire to enjoy his new relationship with Sarah.
Looking at that angelic face, Theo begins to smile more. He is sure this is one of the best mornings of his life, waking up with Sarah's scent all over his body and the sweet taste of her mouth on his lips. He could not ask for more, yet he caresses her face again and whispers softly. "You are so beautiful."
"Mmm…" Sarah moves again in reaction to his touch. She smiles with a happy expression, and with her eyes still closed. "Dad… do not wake me yet, I want to sleep a little longer…"
"Dad?" Theo laughs at seeing the cute Sarah seeming like a spoiled little child, and she abruptly opens her eyes with a confused and surprised expression. "HUH?" She stares at Theo's face in panic. "THEO? WHAT ARE-"
Sarah quickly pulls the blanket that she is sharing with Theo, revealing his body fully dressed in the clothes from the previous day, even the simple leather boots. She also looks at her own clothes under the blanket and lets out a relieved sigh.
Theo does not blame Sarah for her reaction and even smiles gently. "Don't worry, I did nothing improper while you were sleeping." Sarah returns the smile with a grateful expression, but then frowns with eyes full of confusion. "What happened yesterday? Ah, my head hurts so much…"
"Here, let me help you," Theo extends his hand and touches Sarah's forehead, making her look at him even more confused. "What are you doing?" She asks, and he smiles kindly. "You have a hangover because of all the alcohol from yesterday, and they say a warm compress helps; my hands are warm, right? It should ease the pain a little."
"I don't think-" Sarah makes a surprised expression when she notices the pain easing. "Your hand is really warm…" She simply closes her eyes and enjoys the pleasant sensation of Theo's hand on her forehead. "This feels good."
"You really do not remember anything?" He asks in a slightly frustrated tone, and Sarah opens her eyes, looking at him with a happy expression. "I remember us having fun at the night festival and then going to the beach…" In the end, she begins to blush more, and Theo smiles. "It seems you remember quite a lot…"
"I am not sure," Sarah looks away shyly, then Theo uses his other hand to gently hold her chin and makes her look at him before kissing her lips. The kiss is not long and as soon as Theo pulls back, he sees Sarah's bright gaze fixed on him, making him even more confident. "And now, do you remember?"
"Have you not kissed me enough already?" She asks in a playful tone, and Theo laughs, shaking his head. "When it comes to kissing you, it will never be enough."
"Hehe~" She giggles adorably, but then tries to put on a calmer and more composed expression. "Alright, I remember we were by the lakeshore kissing, but after that? It feels like my memories turned into fog…"
Theo makes a thoughtful expression. "I don't remember the details well either, but… I think there was another couple nearby, you threatened to kick their asses if they did not sell us all the alcohol they had… then we drank more and kept kissing until you had the brilliant idea to dance again."
As he tells it, Sarah seems to hold back laughter, making him want to laugh too. "And then, did we dance more?" She asks excitedly, and he laughs. "No, of course not. You could not even stand properly, so I was afraid you would get hurt and brought you back to the inn. The receptionist told me where your room was and gave me an extra key, so I brought you here."
"I see," Sarah looks at the bed and then back at Theo with a slightly flushed expression. "But why did you sleep here, too? That is not something normal to do right after meeting someone." She does not seem angry, only curious.
"That was your fault," Theo tries to sound firm, but his tone ends up more affectionate. "Even though I was a little better than you, I was also drunk. When I tried to put you on the bed, you pulled me along, and when I tried to resist, you used absurd strength. I could have tried to resist more, but I was afraid of hurting you, so when I realized it, I was on the bed and you were lying on top of me…"
Sarah blushes more when she hears that last part, her eyes shining at Theo. He smiles with an honest expression and continues. "I thought I could wait for you to fall into a deep sleep and then quietly leave, but every time I moved, you hugged me tightly and mumbled… At some point, I must have fallen asleep too, and we ended up like this."
Theo finishes his narrative with a sincere and innocent expression, but Sarah keeps staring at him in silence with a mysterious gaze for a few seconds, making the atmosphere tense until she bursts into laughter. "Hahahahaha!!!"
He looks confused but also laughs a little. "What is so funny?" He asks curiously, and Sarah tries to calm down and hold back the laughter. "You… I imagine you trying to preserve my honor but unable to escape my bed, hahahaha… poor boy, in such messy circumstances."
Theo lets out a sigh. "If it weren't for the alcohol, it would have been worse… anyway, you owe me compensation for all the trouble you caused me yesterday." He smiles and moves closer to Sarah to kiss her again.
But Sarah blocks his lips with a finger while giving him a confident smile. "You may have been the first man to kiss my lips and sleep in my bed, but that does not give you any advantage over this lady."
"Huh?" Theo looks confused, and Sarah laughs even more. "What? Did you not think you became my boyfriend just because I let you kiss me? I thought someone who grew up on the streets would have a soul freer from stupid noble traditions."
"..." He is speechless, and Sarah makes a sorry expression while caressing his face. "Oh, do not make that sad face, I did not say nothing would happen either…" She smiles provocatively and winks at him. "In fact, if you continue to be this interesting, there is no limit to how much fun we can have together."
Theo cannot help but smile. Of course, a beautiful and confident woman like Sarah would be the independent and bold type. And he can also see that she is teasing him; what he is not sure about are her final intentions with that.
"Got it," Theo smiles confidently at Sarah. "Yesterday is past, today is another day, I can handle it." He winks, and she smiles. "Good. Now you have to leave my bedroom. I am grateful you brought me back yesterday, but I need privacy to get ready for the day."
"Sure," Theo responds positively, but instead of moving, he stays standing in front of Sarah, staring at her with an expectant look, making her give him a curious smile. "Why are you not leaving?"
"You know why," He comments confidently while fixing his gaze on Sarah's pink lips, making her laugh. "Really?" She questions, and he just brings his face closer to hers, but she does not move away at all, only maintaining eye contact.
Yet, when Theo gets close enough to feel Sarah's breath on his face, he stops and sees her frown for a second, revealing a slightly frustrated expression. That makes Theo's smile grow even more confident, and she rolls her eyes, but with an amused smile on her face.
Theo feels happy with Sarah's honest reaction and kisses her lips passionately. This time, the kiss lasts a few minutes, and Sarah even lets out some soft moans and opens her small mouth, inviting Theo to taste her sweet nectar, which has a delicious flavor.
When Theo finally breaks the kiss, Sarah is breathless and with rosy cheeks, staring at him with bright eyes and reddened lips. That sight is breathtaking, and he wishes he could keep looking at her the whole morning, but he gets out of bed and picks up his leather bag from the floor before walking to the door.
Theo opens the bedroom door, but before leaving, he turns and smiles lovingly at Sarah. "I do not remember everything that happened yesterday, but I clearly remember your expression while I carried you through the streets like a princess… You had a beautiful smile on your face and radiated happiness."
Sarah blushes like a tomato, "GET OUT!" and then grabs her pillow and throws it at Theo. He quickly leaves and closes the door behind him, then Sarah lies on the bed and rolls to the side, burying her face in the place where Theo had been lying, sniffing all his scent on it. "AhhhhhhhhhhhhH!"