I quickly look down, my mind in a haze about what just happened. The silence befalls us once again, but this time it's a type of silence I could live with. The air hung low with feelings of lust and before I get a chance to gather myself, I'm already staring at Azai. I look at him and feel attraction, an instant connection.
"We should probably get going." Azai's sweet voice breaks the ice. I nod and take his hands as I slowly get up. I feel a head rush and suddenly I'm aware of all the pain I still hold in myself to protect Azai. I've only dabbled in this kind of magic, so the side effects are still quite new. I smile brightly at Azai, trying to suppress the growing feelings of resentment he has harbored towards his father for all of these years. Azai takes my hand and I stand firmly afte
