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Kris was a more quiet and mysterious person, that much was obvious to anyone upon meeting them. They were admittedly hard to read if you didn’t truly know them, and even Kris’ friends still couldn’t always tell what they were thinking.
But recently, Kris had been letting people in more, especially a certain Darkner. It had now been a week since Ralsei had joined Kris for a one-on-one movie night one night in the castle at Kris’ behest, and the Lightner had expressed their care for the young prince and their desires for their relationship to extend beyond the realm of mere friendship, into something more. Ralsei had been flattered and speechless, a complete blushing mess at first, for he never could have dreamed Kris felt the same as him.
For it was no secret how enamored he had been by Kris since they first arrived and met in Castle Town. Not to Ralsei anyway. Or Susie. Or Lancer. Or Queen. Or—
…Okay, so maybe Ralsei was a little bit obvious.
Not intentionally, of course. He tried to hide it, but battling and ACTing alongside the human journey after journey only made the feeling grow stronger, taking root in Ralsei’s very being, blossoming into an elegant bloom whose vines wrapped tightly about his heart and lungs, squeezing and stealing his breath whenever Kris smiled at him, his heart threatening to burst anytime Kris called his name.
Needless to say, Ralsei had eagerly accepted the offer, though warning Kris about his lack of knowledge of what to do. He had been alone for so long… that was the one thing that Ralsei was worried about the most. He didn’t want to disappoint Kris. He had no idea how to maintain a friendship, let alone a courtship.
Kris had just smiled, placing a gentle hand on Ralsei’s, their gauntlet adding just a bit of extra weight. They had assured the young prince that it would be alright, that they didn’t need to do anything in a rush. That they could take their time. Figure things out together. Ralsei had smiled softly, the words bringing a bit of comfort to his anxious mind.
Now, several days later, Ralsei was beginning to grow accustomed to the subtle changes in his and Kris’ dynamic when they were around each other. They spoke more to him, used his name more often. Ralsei really loved the way Kris said his name. Kris would often come up and stand closer to Ralsei when talking to someone else, or even just because they wanted to. It still brought a little flush to Ralsei’s cheeks anytime they did so. He did like having Kris close though. Kris also touched more often. Even just the subtle brush of a hand against Ralsei’s paw, a greeting or farewell hug lasting a bit longer than would be considered normal. It sent a jolt of electricity through the Darkner anytime he felt the contact.
Suffice it to say, Ralsei loved every bit of affection from Kris, and showered them in his own acts of care. But it always surprised Ralsei anytime Kris did something particularly bold.
After all, before now, Kris didn’t seem the sappy, romantic type. But boy did they prove Ralsei wrong.
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