Hey everyone! This is my 4th story on this site and, although there is less violence in this one, the theme is a little bit darker. So please don't read if you're sensitive to sexual themes or content. Other than that, please enjoy!
It was mid-day when the boat finally arrived at the small island of Estana. Ren stepped onto the dock and squinted against the bright light. He could hear gulls in the distance and waves gently crashing into shore. Ren grabbed his bags before checking the time on his watch. He still had a fair amount of time before the meeting with his potential clients was supposed to begin, so he decided to take a detour to the designated meeting place.
Ren casually strolled along the streets as he took in the sights around him. It was a small, yet busy island that held a cheery demeanor and seemed to be bustling with activity.
Ren's own thoughts consumed him as he walked. He couldn't help but compare this place to where he had grown up. His hometown was in the country of Ochana which, being an inland country, was dotted with small lakes and lush, unending forests. It was striking contrast to the vast, glittering ocean that seemed to stretch on forever in all directions.
The thought of home was starting to make Ren feel nostalgic when something bumped into him from behind, nearly knocking him right off his feet. He twisted around, ready to unleash his temper on whatever or whoever was behind him. Instead, his eyes went wide as he was shocked by what he saw.
Now standing in front of him was a small, delicate girl with chestnut brown hair and the most beautiful golden eyes Ren had ever seen. She was stammering an apology that Ren paid no attention to. Rather, he was too busy taking in the rest of her. Despite the sweltering heat, she wore a gray cloak that covered her petite body, revealing nothing of the clothing underneath. Ren wondered how she could stand to be in such a thing, especially in the middle of the day. Besides the cloak, the only thing the girl wore was a white choker necklace with a charm in the shape of a red rose on it.
Ren brought his attention back to the girl's face. Particularly to those eyes of hers. How they seemed to be made of honey or gold or sunshine, or maybe all three mixed together. His gaze then dropped slightly to her mouth. She had light pink lips that just looked so-
"Sir?" Ren started as he realized the girl had finished her apology quite some time ago and was now staring at him, looking quite unsure of what to do with herself.
A blush rose to his cheeks as he frantically searched for something to say. "My apologies. I was merely surprised by your presence," he said with a bow.
"N-no please! Don't apologize. I bumped into you after all! I should really be more careful, but I was in a hurry. I'm terribly sorry." The girl stammered, waving her hands in front of her.
"I see," Ren chuckled. "May I ask why you were in such a hurry?"
"I have to get back to work soon, as I was only supposed to run a short errand for my mists– err…I mean my boss."
"Where does a pretty young lady like you work?" Ren inquired. "I have some free time. Perhaps I could escort you there." Ren gave the girl the most gentlemanly smile he could muster. A smile that made most women melt.
Something like panic rose on the girl's face and her mouth gaped like a fish for a few moments as though she seemed desperate for something to say, but didn't know what.
Finally, she spoke. "No, that's really not necessary as I am nearly there already. Thank you though, for your kindness." She bowed quickly before darting off and out of Ren's sight.
Pity, he thought. It intrigued him that his smile had such little effect on her. He would have liked to see such a cute girl again before his short visit to the island was over.
Oh well, he sighed to himself. It's about time for the meeting anyway.