"Yes. Very. So I make sure to treat it as softly as I can."
Holding on to his words, Xander was not shy in planting kisses on her neck. It was tempting to do more, but he was simply glad to see her softer side again.
"After all, you yourself must be handled with care."
"B-But I can't help it when you're around, plus my neck is sensitive. . ."
He knew exactly what he was doing to her but the goddess was a bit clueless. Being this close to him was very calming for her though, as it did manage to relax her.
"That's just common knowledge. . ."
Only for her. It doesn't take long before she's pulled /very/ close once again.
"You're always so soft."
As always, her being flustered is a sight he /loves/ seeing.
Expect a cute whimper and the goddess covering her face with her hands. He's such a tease.
"Xaaanderrrr. . !"
Hestia is going to be flustered for a while.
"I think you are much prettier than me, my love."
And it was far be it from him to not answer. Whilst they kissed, Xander found it easier to tease her cheeks. Just when they broke, he'd leap in again to softly bite her pillow-like skin!
"Right back at you, handsome~!"
Despite him making her blush, she was able to flirt with him back. She loves seeing his adorable blush that covered his cheeks.
Leaning in, the goddess would place a kiss his lips and keep close.
Just like always, a little of her hair is parted so he can feel the softness of her cheeks.
"You look prettier with them down."
Was it a way to fluster her? Yes. But he meant every word.
"T-Thank you. . ."
She never really received that many compliments on her hair, so knowing her lover thinks every part of her is beautiful warms her heart.
By chance, he would see her cheeks show a pink hue from his compliment.
"And if I smile, it's because of you."
The long cascade of raven strands was a sight to behold. Her hair was quite long, covering a large part of the bed. Now without her twintails, her adorableness had given away to a more mature beauty.
"And no, this is the first time I've -
"It's better when you're the reason why I smile. ."
After a while of sitting in each other's warmth, hestia led him to the bed and she sat down upon it.
The goddess let her hair down and set her hair ties on the nightstand.
"You haven't seen me with my hair down, huh?"
"I would hope you are."
Feeling her warmth again was always such a nice feeling. He almost didn't want to let her go anymore! Instead he pushed those thoughts away to focus on the present, and her softness upon him.
"You look your best with your lips smiling."
Minutes later, the goddess returned in her nightgown which perfectly showed off over curves. She places down her neatly folded dress and approached her lover, only to pull him close and hug him for a bit with her head on his chest.
"I'm so happy, y'know. . ."
She was so fast! Before he could speak up, she had bolted away from him. Already he missed her touch. But he would have to hold onto his word.
It was fortunate, then, that he didn't to change, unlike her. So in the end, he started making the bed; their physical show of -
"But I do want you to get some rest to, my love. You can worry about that in the morning."
Hestia said with a slight pout. The goddess was getting a bit tired after all. Sleeping close to him is how she intended to spend her late night.
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"Hmm..."
Xander stayed quiet in thought, his touch on her body still constant.
"I suppose that's another way to say how hard it is to sleep when my mind would wander as to how to treat you like the princess you are."
@LeonieAfterDark - which turned to a bite. It was no secret he was always starving to show affection and Leonie always took it so kindly. Every now and again, his eyes moved up to meet her gaze; that look of hers was always so hypnotizing.
@LeonieAfterDark Ever approaching the bed, Leonie once again felt the touch of the soft mattress along her back. Finally she was let go, but not for long; it didn't take long for Xander to join his lover. This time, his kiss landed on her cheeks, then her forehead, then her neck-- the last of -
Hestia always liked when he got this way. It showed a softer, more loving side of him that most didn't really get to see.
Giving him one last smooch, the goddess reached for his hand and held it.
"Maybe we should head to bed, love. It's getting late. . ."
"My soft, precious Princess."
Xander's hands softened; the oncoming emotions had made it hard for him to be as strong as before, especially against one so fragile. He was sure she enjoyed seeing his weakness.
"I know you are but I guess this makes me your princess, hm~ ?"
Trying her best to sneak a quick kiss from the kiss, she giggled. He was her lover now and vise versa. The goddess was excited for their coming days together.
The prince's hands moved to her cheeks. Slow caresses followed in complete silence. It took a while before he squeezed her softness.
"See, I'm real. Your dreams have come true, my love."
A part of her was surprised to hear that he felt the same way as her. To hear his yes brought a big smile on her face.
She hasn't been this happy in a good while but this moment made all of the waiting worth it.
"I didn't expect you to say yes. . . I have to be dreaming. . ."
It took a while before he answered; for a moment, words wouldn't leave his mouth, his lips wouldn't part, and he certainly couldn't move his tongue. Yet, the answer was so easy to say...
Xander pulled her away for a moment, a finger guided her chin up so their gazes could meet -
"W-Well um. . . with the time we spent together, I've come to realize something. The way you make my heart race and the butterflies you give, the way you hold me close to you. . . I want to keep feeling those things."
She exhaled softly before speaking once again
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- just like always. For something so important, he wanted her undivided attention.
"You make me feel the same way. Whenever I am near you, I feel so very happy. It's hard to be so selfish, but...yes. I would like to be yours. I would like to have your heart and make you feel -