Even though she was a woman, he momentarily staggered when she rushed into his arms with all her strength.
After all, he flopped onto the pink mat she was sitting on. She fell between his legs when he dropped to the ground.
He narrowed his eyes at that moment. He put his hands on her shoulders.
He could feel the fair skin of her soft and round shoulders. Her heart was pounding. To her surprise, he bit his lip.
She closed her eyes quickly the moment he put his hands on her shoulders. She thought he was going to push her off, but he stayed still while holding her shoulders.
"Your Majesty?"
She raised her head and dared to look up at him. Her pointed eyes tilted sadly to one side when she extended her hands in excitement.
"Will you hold me, Your Majesty?"
She put her hands on his hands. It was the first time they touched.
Was it because of his meek behavior? She grew optimistic.