Chapter 12: Valentine's Day
Today was the day. Salem knew the purpose behind Valentine's day, and she was hoping that it would bring her and Eclipsen together. Eclipsen, who was reading in his room has the thinking along the same lines. Salem had gone out and collected some sweets and a bouquet of white roses. Eclipsen had left the room and went to jewelry shop, looking for something Salem might like. He settled on an obsidian black necklace, with a ruby inside the little black jewel slot.
Yeah, Salem was ready. She had seen Eclipsen walk out of the temple, so she waited for him to return. Little did she know he had already arrived back at the temple, and was preparing himself to give her the necklace. He had no idea how to present himself, and the first time he was interested in a woman she had not returned his affections. Eclipsen gave a mental 'screw it' and left his room.
Eclipsen stood in front of Salem's door. He was even more nervous now, and doubted himself for a moment. He snapped back to reality when he remembered that Salem was in love with him in the first place. Salem sat by the window, waiting for Eclipsen to show up. She began to doubt that he would come back within the day, and sighed.
Eclipsen knocked on the door, and stepped back. "come I'm" Salem called, having lost hope already. He opened the door, the box with her present inside. Salem stood, not expecting him and began to stutter. Eclipsen chuckled "Salem, would you be my valentines?" Salem sighed, her fears alleviated "absolutely, and would you be mine?" Jeramiah bowed while winking "gladly milady"
They joined each other on Salem's couch, which was a pleasant surprise that the bone décor was not actual bone, but a plastic like material. They proceeded to sit and eat candy, talk and give each other their presents until nighttime, where they returned to their rooms.