Second Installment. :D Enjoy - ThatOneGuyThatWrites
The Hot Springs were bathed in a soft moonlight, reflecting off the smoothed rocks and clear water. The air wasn't too cold, yet, but for now one could make do with a simple jacket. Standing alone on a well-worn stone path, stood Robin, Grandmaster of the Ylissian Army. The man was wearing his usual old and beaten tactician's robe, the coast swishing lazily in the breeze. His long and unruly white hair flowed across his face as he gazed upwards at the stars, his arms hanging limply at his sides.
He stood waiting patiently for his wife, Severa, who had no doubt taken the extra time to pamper herself. Robin often told her she did not need to use all the various, and quite expensive, products to enhance her appearance and he honestly was speaking the truth. He was quite proud to name such a beautiful woman as his wife.
Severa once admitted that she enjoyed putting the makeup on to make other men jealous of Robin, which he was initially concerned about. He did not particularly enjoy other man ogling his wife, but then again what Severa proposed was interesting. He felt conflicted about it nonetheless, he didn't enjoy "Showing off," Severa so-to-speak, but he didn't want to anger her either. Naga knows that Severa on a rant was the same to as when she got a hold of Robin for a day of shopping, she would be unstoppable.
Robin looked back at the path that lead down the hill towards the official Hot Springs buildings, where he could see a few Shepherds and other couples milling about. Robin sighed and shook his head, Severa was taking her sweet time.
The white-haired tactician paced lazily back and fourth on the path, feet ending up on the stone with no thought to where they landed. Robin had his hands clasped behind his back, so when he ended up tripping and firmly smashing his face off the stone he couldn't protect himself.
Robin groaned and eased himself onto his elbows, blinking a few times to see the small puddle of blood underneath him. He swore mentally, he didn't know how long this bloody nose would last. Severa certainly wouldn't be happy if he had to leave to take care of this. Looking upwards, he could see the outline of a person standing over him.
Robin blinked a few more times before Severa came into focus, a mild scowl on her face and her arms crossed over her chest. "Wow you sure know how to greet a lady." Severa remarked quickly. Robin sighed and began to pull himself off the stone. "Sorry dear, just falling for you all over again." Robin said with a wide grin.
Severa groaned and attempted to hide her blush. "Dork." Robin quickly dusted himself off and pulled a tissue from one of the many pockets in his coat, quickly wiping away the blood and cleaning himself up.
Satisfied, Robin turned back to the mercenary and bowed. "Milady may I escort you on this fine evening?" He asked with a smile and a small giggle. "Hmph." Severa grunted turning her head to the side, her large blush not hidden from Robin in the least.
Robin smiled before scooping the blonde warrior into his arms bridal-style. He was met with many protests and light punches from the woman, but he held strong. "Rooobin!" Severa groaned, giving up her fight and leaning into Robin's chest.
Happy with his victory, Robin leaned down and kissed the top of Severa's head, breathing a "I love you," into her hair. Robin could see Severa turn an even darker shade of red as she buried her face deeper into Robin's robes. A muffled "You too-" could be heard from the blonde.
Robin carried his wife farther away from the hot springs, out to where the path began to end and a loosely-packed forest began. "And just where do you think you are taking me?" Severa asked with a slight frown. "Well-" Robin began before jumping over a log, "I found this place earlier and I thought you would enjoy it."
Severa muttered a few unintelligible words as she relaxed more in his grip and fell into a light daze. Her eyes feeling heavy, Severa never expected the springs to be this relaxing. Sure, it did wonders for her skin, but being with Robin she wanted to experience every moment, not falling asleep in his grip.
Robin brought his wife out into the clearing he had spotted, a large smooth stone sitting peacefully in the middle. Robin set Severa down gently on the rock as he slid up beside her. He quickly put his arm around Severa, which she initially recoiled from, but eventually warmed up to the man.
The two laid there without speaking and stared up into the starry night sky, their breaths starting to cause steam to rise from their mouths. Severa brought her legs closer to her chest, shivering under the cold air. Robin let out a breathy chuckle as he sat up and unbuttoned his tactician's coat. He scooted backwards and leaned against a vertical portion of the stone, ushering Severa to follow.
Severa complied and pulled herself up, scooting backwards to lean against the rock. Robin smiled and grabbed her sides, prompting a quick "Eek!" noise to make its way from Severa, much to her chagrin. She giggled slightly as Robin pulled her into his lap, already feeling much warmer. The tactician reached forward and wrapped the coat around Severa and quickly did up the first few buttons, effectively trapping Severa inside his robe.
Severa sighed happily and curled up as close as she could to Robin. He was the only one who could see her like this, the soft side she could rarely show, even if it did come out by itself at some points. Removing his arms from the sleeves of his coat, Robin traced his fingers across Severa and wrapped her in a loose hug underneath the coat.
Some time passed in silence as the two enjoyed each others company, until Severa broke it. "Robin...thank you..." She muttered, face glowing pink. Robin responded by hugging her tighter. "In the future...I would never have expected to end up like this..." Severa began to speak quietly.
"It's kinda funny actually, when I was young Cynthia and a few of us would always play together in the castle gardens. And you would always be there, either talking to one of our parents or playing along with us. You were always the fun family-friend who everyone thought was amazing." Robin blushed at the compliment as loosened the hug as Severa turned to look at him.
"Cynthia would always go on about how heroic the Shepherds were and how she wanted to grow up and save the day. I asked her who she thought was the most heroic, and of course she responded with her father. She asked me, and I didn't know what to say. I thought that Vaike was very brave to charge into battle with an axe and no armor, my heroic dad." Severa dded with a short giggle.
"But then I remembered all those times that you would sneak our little group small sweets or gifts when our parents weren't looking, or how you would give me piggyback rides across the gardens. So I told Cynthia, 'Robin of course.'" Severa sighed. "After that she teased me constantly, claiming that I had a crush on you. At first I denied her at every turn, but the I realized I really did have a crush on you. Of course I knew it wouldn't work out...so I kinda fell for Owain a little." Severa spoke with a shake of her head.
"And then when I met you and we talked...I felt that again. That little feeling in my heart that proved that now this...could be possible."
Robin smiled and lifted Severa's face to his and gave a her a quick kiss on the lips. Severa blushed bright red and hid her face into Robin's chest, "You Dork!" She shrieked. "Love you." Robin whispered softly.
Silence passed over the couple as they gazed at the stars.
"So this is our honeymoon right?" Severa asked Robin, who immediately recoiled from the question. "S-Severa, dear, if we are going to have an official honeymoon I wouldn't have it here!" He spoke quickly.
"Why not!" Severa spoke as if she was offended, "Does this not fill out what a honeymoon is?" She asked. "W-well do you know what a couple does on a honeymoon?" Robin asked hesitantly, face glowing red.
"Well, isn't it just a vacation?" Severa replied, thoroughly confused at Robin's reaction. Robin could feel his heart beat faster. "Well t-there's more to it than that, but basically yes." He said quickly. "And a-anyways wouldn't you want a grand honeymoon planned out by your genius tactician husband? Expensive shopping trips, luxury rooms and the like?"
"Well that does sound nice...but why doesn't this count as a honeymoon?" Severa asked innocently. 'R-reasons..." Robin trailed off. "But enough of that...once we defeat Walhart I will take you to this wonderful spot in a different outrealm than this one, I'm certain you would love it." Robin said with confidence.
Severa nodded happily and fell back onto Robin's chest. "We should head back to our rooms soon...I'm certain your mother wouldn't be too happy with me keeping you from her." Robin said with a hidden frown. Severa unbuttoned the coat and stood, stretching and yawning. Robin shrugged out of his coat and placed it on Severa's shoulders, easing her into the fabric.
As they began to walk back hand-in-hand, Severa spoke up. "My mother can wait, I'm sure her hands are full with dad as it is." Robin chuckled, "Yes The Vaike can be a handful." The two made it back to the familiar stone path.
"Robin?" Severa asked as they got closer to the hotel building. "Yes dear?" Robin responded.
"Would you spend the night with me?"