Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Terresol's Forest 

Seeing the elf fully clothed, he grabbed a plate and put some fruit slices on it with some bread and walked over. He handed it to the elf and then got a hairbrush. He soon began to comb through the other male's locks.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana
Forest Cabin


He sat rather stiffly in the bed, not wanting to move unnecessarily as he eyed the plate of food. He let out a soft and satisfied purr when he felt the gentle brushing against his hair as he reached a hand out to slowly take a fruit slice, nibbling on it before taking a small bite, eating silently.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Terresol's Forest 

"You can relax, you know. You're safe here." He reminded Naesala and continued to brush his hair.

"Is there a certain way you wear your hair or do you want it down?"
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin

The elf merely kept silent, not answering as it was just a protective instinct. He slowly ate the fruit slice before he slowly shook his head.

"I'm fine with either way... Most of the time it's down..."
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Terresol's Forest 

He parted it and combed his fingers through it gently, adding a bit of texture to it. He smiled once he was done. 

"Perfect. Is there anything you need or want now?" He asked, twirling a piece of the elf's hair between his fingers. He wasn't sure why, but the other male was intriguing to him.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin


The elf seem surprised when Greyden asked such a question to him that he was silent for a moment. It was as if he was trying to comprehend what the other had said before he turned his body around to face him.

His head tilted to the side as he looked up to the other through his bright brown eyes, his ears twitching slightly before he lifted a wounded hand and gently tugged at Greyden's wrist before guiding it to the top of his own head, wanting to be patted.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Terresol's Forest 

Greyden let his hand be guided and he gently pat the elf's head and then stroked his hair gently. He smiled softly and shyly kissed his forehead, causing himself to blush lightly.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin


His eyes instinctively shut when he felt the gentle movement on his head, purring softly in delight as a bubble of warmth bloomed within him, a feeling that was long foreign to him. With his eyes closed, he felt something pressed against his forehead which made him open his eyes. He tilted his head in mild confusion when he saw the blush.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin

He bit his lip gently as he pulled away. "Well, I'll let you finish your food. You should get some sleep soon. I'll sleep on the couch. You need a proper rest."
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin


He blinked a few times at the human, just like any other confused 'child', he only kept his hold around Greyden's wrist, not letting go as he used another hand to take a fruit slice and offer it to him.

"Did I do something wrong?"
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin

Greyden shook his head as he took the fruit piece and sat back down next to him. He then ate the piece and soon went back to petting his head. 

"No, I just figured you might have wanted to rest. I guess I was wrong." He said and chuckled.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin

His lips formed a small 'o' and he nodded though he did not seem to understand. He turned his attention back to his food and took a bread before eating it, being as silent and slow as he possibly could.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin 

He smiled and watched him, seeing how timid he still was. He gently caressed the elf's face. He felt a wave of emotion over come him. It was something new to him. He leaned in and kissed his lips gently, blushing lightly. He quickly pulled away. 

"Sorry. I shouldn't have done that." He said, embarrassed from his actions.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin


Everything was in slow motion when Naesala suddenly saw the human leaning in and pressing their lips together. His eyes widening in surprise as he grew confused internally. What the actual hell just happened? Was he kissed? Right out of the blue on the first day they met?

Naesala found it absolutely ridiculous and had half a mind to slap the other in the face but he refrained from doing so, instead, he continued pretending. A childlike wonder in his eyes as he tilted his head at the human who was apologising what he did.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin 

He got up and scratched his five o'clock shadow a bit. He didn't know why he did that. He was mentally kicking himself. 

"Alright... Well, you should sleep..." He said and he moved over to the couch, since that would be his bed for the night.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin

The elf only watched him move to the couch before he himself lay down on the bed, not a word from him as he waited for the night to settle.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin 

Greyden kicked off his boots and curled up on the couch. Within minutes, he passed out, snoring softly. He hadn't slept well since the plague had started, since he hadn't been home.
Samuel
Naesala Iarzana 
Forest Cabin


Once he was sure the man was asleep, he silently got up and got down from the bed. He slowly went to Greyden and knelt down besides him. He wasn't sure why this man was treating him so well but he knew he couldn't stay for long by his side as he had a goal to achieved. Returning the favour, he planted a soft kiss on his forehead before he decided to take his leave, leaving the cabin and out into the dark night.
Anna
Greyden Smythe 
Forest Cabin 

In the morning, he woke up and yawned loudly. He rubbed his eyes and went to tend to Naesala, but saw he wasn't there. 

He frowned. *Was he taken? Did I scare him away? Why did he go?* He sighed heavily and folded his arms.

This wasn't the first time that someone he liked disappeared, but this time was different. They didn't die, but left him. He rubbed his face and slumped himself back onto the couch. He was now alone once again.