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Another boring day is passing by...
Athanasia lazily sits down on the corner of her bed while looking at the window outside. Everything seemed so tranquil and utterly mundane. She is already 20 years old and is already receiving lessons as the crown princess next in line to be empress.
“But papa is still going to live a long life with me, anyway.”
Athanasia whispered in the air. Because Lucas gave them the world tree branch, paired with the long lifespan of magicians, both Athy and her father will live on for hundreds of years. However, that is not the same for the other noble houses who’ve been continuously pressuring the emperor to train the crown princess and for Claude to finally have some time to rest.
But Athanasia was the kind of girl who excelled at everything and all of her hard work studying in the past (which were, truthfully, for the sake of survival) has been useful in her studies now.
“Everything is so easy now...”
Due to the endless lessons and training, Athanasia has grown tired from all of it.
“Feeling bored, my princess?”
Suddenly, a figure appeared out of thin air, slender hands falling upon the princess' shoulders with a gentle touch. Without a doubt, Athy immediately knew that it was none other than Lucas, the legendary black tower’s magician and most importantly —her boyfriend. Lucas was standing behind Athanasia while his arms deftly enveloped her waists in a hug.
Athanasia didn’t even flinch at the magician’s sudden appearance. It seems like she’s already gotten used to this routine. Acknowledging his presence, she shifted her weight and leaned to his chest.
“Skipping your duties again, I see.”
The princess nudged him with her elbow but made no effort to push him away. Oftentimes, she gets embarrassed to handle his signs of affection. But right now, she can’t seem to resist his warmth. No matter how many centuries may pass, this is one thing she'll never get tired of, she thought to herself. It’s been like this for the past couple of weeks. Strangely, Lucas had become more affectionate, leaving Athy wondering why. It was certainly strange, but she didn’t seem to mind. On the contrary, she thought it was cute.
“I’m not skipping my duties. I barely have anything to do in that stupid tower anyway. Those bastards can handle it without me. They get so nervous whenever they see me, anyway, and it hinders their research,” said Lucas.
“Well, it won’t hurt to be nice to them from time to time,” the princess turned her head to look at him.
“I don’t give a shit about those bast—“
“And you should stop swearing at them too.”
Lucas pouted and looked away. He grumbled but still held her tight in his arms. Seeing the magician’s funny expression, Athanasia couldn’t manage to hold back her laughter.
“What are you laughing at?”
“I’m laughing because you’re very cute.”
Lucas tried to look angry but when the princess smiled at him, he can’t help but do the same.
God, I love her. He said in his head.
“Anyway, the main reason I came here was so that I could see you.”
He tightened his hold on her waist while he nuzzled his cheek in her hair, like how a kid would cuddle a soft toy.
Lucas lightly pulled Athanasia and they ended up lying down on the bed.
“Hey, why did you do that so suddenly?!”
Surprised, the princess looked back at Lucas while trying to stand.
“Because you , my princess, are the one who is awfully cute.” He laughed like a child while pulling her again. Now, both of them are lying on the bed. Athanasia was on top of Lucas while he was holding her waist so she won’t escape. Seeing how innocent Lucas’ face looked, the princess couldn’t help but give in to that smile.
She moved a little bit until they were both lying on their sides in the bed while facing each other. Athanasia also gave Lucas a big hug and rested her head on his chest. He felt so warm and she felt protected every time he’s near. Even though he acts like a delinquent most of the time and he really is a bastard, she still loves him so much and she knows he feels the same.
“Did you really miss me that much?”
“Yes.”
“Oh ho~ Awfully honest today, aren’t you, princess.”
He also hugged her back, tighter than hers while chuckling softly. They’ve been together for so many years and nobody can ever break their bond. They both love each other so deeply that hundreds, even thousands of years cannot extinguish that flame. Athanasia, who’s already lived a past life before this, has never really felt the warmth of another person. She spent her miserable life alone before she eventually got sucked in the novel. While Lucas, living for thousands of years just because he didn’t have any reason to die. He who erased his own emotions and lived a meaningless life, devoid of any happiness and love. Two lonely souls now connected by the thread of fate, and nothing seems more perfect than this.
I am yours, and you are mine.
They both looked at each other’s eyes and eventually kissed. At first, it was a sweet, innocent kiss, until it became so full of passion that both of them were gasping for air. They kissed again and again, seeking for each other’s warmth. Athanasia hugged Lucas tighter and had a firm hold of his back while Lucas, wanting to be closer to her more, placed his hands on her head and pulled her closer. Their kisses became steamier and steamier until Lucas finally inserted his tongue in Athanasia’s mouth. She flinched, but still continued their action.
Their hands are uncontrollable as it moves about, trying to find away to make their bodies closer with one another. Their bodies feel like its burning; their tongues are dancing with one another in their mouths. Finally, the kiss ends and both of them are gasping for air. They look at each other with eyes full of lust and passion, both of them are old enough to know where this might lead to. But Lucas does not want to rush the princess and force her into doing anything she’s not ready for, and so, he smiles at her lovingly while giving her a kiss on her forehead.
“I love you, Athanasia, my lovely princess...”
Lucas’ words gave her a tinge of nostalgia as she remembers the title of the novel she got sucked into. She wasn’t exactly the protagonist of the story and a lot has happened until she finally had this peace she always wanted. She is super thankful for Lucas because she knows that if it wasn’t for him, she wouldn’t be able to survive until now. He used to be just a tool for survival to her but now, she couldn’t live without him.
“I love you, too Lucas. My one and only bastard.”
“That’s amazing and handsome bastard for you.”
Athanasia rolled her eyes and laughed. She gave him a kiss on the cheek. Lucas pulled the sheets until it covered up until their shoulders and gave her a tight hug.
“I won’t force you into anything you’re not ready for. We still have a couple hundred of years, so let’s take our time slowly.”
“Thank you, Lucas.”
Athanasia smiled at her boyfriend and slowly closed her eyes to sleep.
Maybe my life isn’t so boring after all...
This was her last thought before drifting to sleep, comforted by the warm embrace of the love of her life.