Chapter 4: Alone in the Forrest
His tears were cold, she could feel them on her arms, Simon cried there hugging her tightly with his cheek pressed against her chest.
Betty simply ran her fingers on his hair, attempting to make him feel better, but no avail. The more she thought about it, the more it made sense. Simon was depressed, it was clear to her now, it made her however question how he was able to keep this sadness bottled up.
"It was for that little girl's sake, wasn't it?" Betty asked.
Simon tried clearing his throat "Yes, I couldn't let her see me like… this, there's so much she can stand."
"That's true, you know?"
"Hmmm?"
"I find it impressive, that you tried to remain optimistic for her." she muttered as she massaged his scalp.
"Thanks."
Betty responded by hugging back, now on eye to eye level. She wiped his tears with her hand, Simon was less cold now, but his skin still burnt hers with its low temperature.
"Feel better?" Betty wondered.
Simon nodded softly with an unsure look on his face "Sorry about that…"
Betty shook her head "No, Simon. Maybe this isn't the time for that, I'm the one who owes an apology here."
"Princess…" He sighed.
"I shouldn't have ever left, I was scared, yes, but that didn't make it right."
The frozen man placed his hands on her shoulders. "Betty, you are back and that's what matters, I thought you didn't love me anymore and-" she interrupted him with quickly planting a peck kiss on his lips.
"You thought wrong…"
Simon smiled with his eyes growing watery "Oh, princess. I love you, too."
"My hero." she whispered as her arms wrapped around him, Simon could feel Betty's hands on his back, caressing him.
Their hearts felt content, culminating into one, the soul touch.
Simon and Betty stared onto each other's eyes, she smiled and kissed his forehead, not before moving his hair aside so she could get a better view.
Their legs entwined, their skin pressing one another's. She could feel the cold of his skin clash against her warmth, it was uncomfortable to feel this frost… yet it felt so right.
Simon was overwhelmed by the warm touch of Betty, he tried to make sure his cold wouldn't be unbearable, but kept feeling his efforts were futile.
"I don't mind, Simon."
"Are you sure?"
Betty nodded happily to him, and wrapped her arms around his back. Simon smiled to the princess that was below him, and he reached her face… just to kiss her cheek.
Soon after, it was over.
Simon found himself resting his head on Betty's abdomen, she played with his silver white hair, complimenting it at any chance she had.
The ice wizard had his eyes half open, trying to process the connection they had just shared.
"Is this real?" he asked.
Betty stroked his chin and she felt answering his silly question "Simon… just because it was great doesn't make it any less real." she giggled.
Simon blushed slightly, he scratched his belly and looked up to Betty.
"Betty?"
"Hmmm?"
"Did you… find me disgusting?" he asked very shy.
Betty lifted herself a bit, and offered a hug to Simon.
"I'd never find you disgusting, Simon."
Simon shared an embrace with her, feeling her warmth once more.
"But, Betty… I look so different"
Betty broke the hug and distanced a bit from her fiance "Yes, that might be true, but… you are still Simon, and that's what matters."
"I guess that's true, but-" "You have the same eyes" Betty interrupted him, and began to caress his face.
"You also have the same lips" she said before planting a quick peck kiss on his lips.
Simon smiled at her, she then began caressing his shoulders.
"The same strong shoulders" she complimented.
He blushed "You are making me blush"
"And the same cute butt!" she giggled
"Betty! You naughty princess!"
"Yes, I've been naughty, are you going to ground me?" Betty asked.
Simon pondered over it for a short time. "Yes, and your punishment is… I'm going smother you with kisses!"
He jumps on top of her, playfully kissing her in the face all over.
"Simon, don't be so silly." she giggled.
"Alright Princess, that was enough punishment, I guess." said Simon in laughter.
"I guess, but let me return the favor" said Betty as she raised herself from the ground and kissed Simon's forehead.
Simon smiled and kissed her forehead back. Both of them rested on the grass and snuggled down together. Comfortably Simon wrapped his arms around her, hoping to feel her soft skin pressed against his. He smiled delightfully at the feeling of Betty's hair on his shoulders.
It relaxed him so much to be with her like this, was it a dream? it was too good to be true. Betty closed her eyes almost about to fall asleep on his arms. Simon almost did so, but then… he felt something strange.
He felt Betty's goosebumps, on her skin… it only meant one thing. He was cold again.
Simon quickly let go of her and lifted himself, worried about his princess.
Betty sat down her knees and proceeded to ask "Is there something wrong?"
Simon nodded "I'm cold… that's what's wrong." he said in the verge of tears.