AN: I decided to take on the "100 Themes of Royai", because you can never have too much of a good thing.
1: Military Personnel
Their presence was magnetic.
There was something about the pair that simply demanded attention. Whenever they would walk into a room, their every movement would be tracked by curious eyes, taking in even the most subtle of behaviors. They were charismatic, professional, proud, regal. They stood side by side, shoulders square, backs straight.
It seemed that they were always perfectly synchronized. Almost as if they could read each other's minds. There was never an awkward moment between them, never an unwelcome silence. They were superior and subordinate, but neither led and neither followed.
Despite all the attention they received, they were very rarely spoken about, and nobody dared to mention their relationship. It was a taboo topic among the military personnel at Central. There was an unspoken agreement that that particular subject should never be brought up. But the words they wanted to say always remained on the tip of their tongues.
Perhaps it was because their relationship was so… unique. It was more than friendship, greater than love. It was a mix of loyalty and passion, a commitment that most people would never experience. Their relationship was brilliant in its subtlety. They were never caught doing anything unprofessional or improper, but the looks they shared were so intimate that the soldiers felt like spying whenever they would catch a glimpse of them. But it was impossible to look away.
What the inquisitive soldiers didn't know was that there was a silent promise between the two that was revealed in the Colonel's gentle touch and the Lieutenant's warm smiles, gestures that were reserved solely for the other. They never voiced their feelings out loud or discussed the state of their relationship. They were more than happy to just be in the same room as each other, breathing the same air. The only exception would be at the end of a particularly long day, where the Colonel would whisper quietly in her ear, "One day."
No matter how far away that day was, no matter how impossible it was, they were waiting for it. They were waiting for their happy ending. Because even sinners like them deserved a shot at happiness.
If you have the time, a review (even if it's a flame) would be nice. I'll probably have the second theme up tomorrow.
