They walked slowly down the dirt path, letting the soft breeze from the lake brush against their skin. The sun was warm but gentle, painting the water in a golden glow. Their little lakeview house looked calm behind them, the quiet ripples of the lake reflecting the morning sky.
Ridan floated ahead with his usual excitement, darting up and down like a restless balloon, while Syaria drifted behind him, watching with a small, amused smile.
Hazuki looked up at Ellyn sitting on his shoulders. She had her chin resting on his head, humming softly like she didn't have a single care in the world. Her tail lazily swayed behind him, brushing against his back every now and then.
As he walked, his thoughts started to wander.
Now I know Ellyn isn't a child. Just her transformation skill.
He exhaled quietly.
It was a strange feeling. Warm and heavy at the same time. His heart tightened with a kind of joy he never really thought he'd have.
This is my first time… having a girl. A real girl.
