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confectionery
“Caramel!” she declares, as fingers twirl through loose curls resting on her shoulders. “Peanut butter might be a close second, but caramel is definitely my favorite.”
Caramel...?
Tifa would have guessed strawberry or raspberry as she watches Aerith open the delicate box of handcrafted chocolates. They arrived at Kalm earlier in the day. The group all went their separate ways, resting or grabbing a bite to eat before they are due back at the Inn to regroup with Cloud. Tifa followed Aerith, wandering the sleepy miner town before settling on gourmet sandwiches for lunch.
“Which do you want to try first?” Aerith asks. Her eyes gleam with delight as soft fingers interlace with Tifa’s.
“Hazelnut or coconut.” Tifa smiles, squeezing her hand in the idyllic setting.
As they strolled the cobble streets, the aromatic smell of burnt maple and sweet sugar filled their nostrils. They discovered one of the oldest confectioneries in the Eastern continent. Kalm is picturesque with it’s Tudor style houses surrounding the quaint fountain in the village square. It’s a stark disparity from Midgar, but welcoming with the flower girl by her side.
“Okay, I think this might be one of those flavors. It doesn’t indicate which one it is on the box.” Aerith examines the chocolate square in her hand. She shrugs, pearly teeth flash a mischievous grin as she presses the chocolate against Tifa’s lips. “It's a surprise!”
Bittersweet chocolate milked with a hint of salt hits Tifa’s taste buds followed by a contrasting taste of candy laced lips. Aerith’s hand moves the chocolate away, cupping Tifa’s chin. Their tongues dance together slowly exploring the depths of each other’s mouth. A kiss that’s soft yet intense and above all awakening.
“Want to try another flavor?” Aerith giggles, she kisses Tifa’s cheek after tucking a hair strand behind her ear.
“Sure!” Tifa gleams, her finger hovering over the next chocolate from the box.
And they savored the afternoon...
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