“Pantesan. Buburnya enak, Annè.” he remarked casually, as if absolutely nothing had happened, his smile betraying just how pleased he was with himself. / @theIavienrose
but in truth, it had been nothing more than a spontaneous impulse. He simply couldn’t resist stealing a little affection when she was sitting so close to him.
@theIavienrose Honestly, perhaps he ought to get sick more often. If being ill meant receiving extra affection from Annèliese and getting to spend the entire day with her, then what a wonderful day it would be.
However, when he heard her call for him again, he could tell that she had something she wanted to share. This time, rather than merely turning his head, he swiveled his chair around to face her, who was sitting on his bed, “Buruan, mau tanya apa?” / @silencehours
@silencehours “Can’t you see?” he replied, not intending to be rude. It was simply how they interacted on a daily basis. His attention returned to his MacBook screen, leaving his younger sister to sit wherever she pleased and do whatever she wanted.
“Dikit aja ya? I’m serious, Annè. Ngga enak buat makan.” He pouted slightly as he spoke, his gaze lingering on her face, hoping she might take pity on him. After all, if she was going to feed him herself, perhaps he could afford to be a little spoiled. / @theIavienrose
With a contented sigh, he nestled his head further into the crook of her shoulder, seeking comfort in the warmth of her presence. For once, Merrick seemed perfectly happy to do nothing at all, as long as Annèliese stayed right there with him. / @theIavienrose
“Stay like this for a while, Annè. Aku makan nanti aja. I’m not even hungry yet, and everything tastes awful when I chew. My mouth is so bitter.” He spoke softly against her ear, his voice quieter than usual.