The two figures' skirts touched the shoreline as they were kneeling together, the fabric catching every grain of sand.
Summer's stifling chest pressed against her face, muffling Ciel's every whimper.
The hand that stroked her back was rough yet timid, as its owner didn't know how to comfort properly.
She rubbed her cheek against the pillow, smudging the dragon's black dress with her tears.
She deserved it. Ciel joked to herself, before a grumble yanked her back to reality.
"Your snort is all over my clothes."
A breath hitched in Ciel. The annoyance was as palpable as her drumming heartbeat.
"Sorry…"
Her muffled apology sounded weak.
To her surprise, she heard teeth seething from above her.
The Dragon's voice was loud and inconsiderate. "Why are you apologising?"
"...pardon?"
Ciel pulled back with a pause.
Surprise flickered within the Dragon's eyes that reflected Ciel's face.
Beneath the empty black pupils, a curving, red lip adorned her cute, round face.
