I loved writing this chapter. The theme of Quiet is just perfect for a couple like Shun×Alice.
quiet; adj. calm and unmoving; tranquil; serene
Shun's roof was the perfect place. It was somewhere he could come when he wanted to gaze up at the stars or simply to be alone: just the way he liked it. Now, with the full moon rising up in the sky and Alice by his side, the stillness of it all was breathtakingly beautiful.
Alice sat, mesmerised by the view that lay before her. From his roof, she could see the vast forest of trees below and the peaks of mountains in the distance, their sides illuminated by the silver moonlight.
"It's so beautiful up here…" She whispered. "How did you find this?"
"It was shortly after I moved in with my Grandpa," he explained. "I was sick of the ninja training that he made me do every day, so I just needed somewhere to be alone. Somewhere he wouldn't be able to find me. The roof was perfect because not only is Grandpa too old to get up here, but I also get to see the stars every night."
She nodded her head, taking in the smell of the night air. She could smell the spice of pine trees and the fragrance of wildflowers. The atmosphere here was so different to what she was used to back in the city.
"You know Alice; you're the only person besides me... and well, Skyress, who's been up here. But I hope you like it."
Alice could sense that he was smiling at her as he said this. She felt a hand, warm and tender coming on top of her own. Shun moved closer to her, his hand now holding hers gently. Content, she rested her head on his shoulder.
She closed her eyes, listening to the sounds of the night air: the distant murmur of crickets, the faint sweeping of leaves and the steady rhythm of his breathing. But the sound she enjoyed listening to most was the sound of their hearts beating in synchronicity with each other.
I still wish the two of them would meet up already in New Vestroia! And as much as I love Ingram, Shun needs Skyress by his side again.
Anyways, the next chapter is R for Restless. Review, please?