Vivid, And Lifelike

In a lush green forest, among the towering trees creating a beautiful canopy, a faint silhouette of a pair could be seen leaning against the sturdy trunk, from afar.

Different beautiful butterflies studded with fine gemstones danced gracefully around the entangled pair. The soothing sound of water as it gushed in the clear stream in a distance could be heard.

Sparkly fairy dust in the air added a sense of etherealness, making the whole scene look magical and dreamlike.

The girl with her blond-blue hued long hair akin to ocean waves gazed deeply at the man caressing her rosy cheeks. Her smiled resplendent. One could feel the feelings of genuine affection emanating from her in a glance.

"Azinza.. It's been so long since I've seen you smiling, it hurts my heart to see you without this beautiful smile..!"

Softly twirling a few strands in his fingers before tucking them away, behind her ears, the man gazed deeply at her. His emerald green eyes glowing mysteriously while his low, magnetic voice brushed past her. Her heart pounding.

Reaching to gently squeeze his hand on her reddened cheeks, the girl kissed his palm with her ruddy lips. Her gestures natural. There was no pretense, only pure emotions.

"And it's been so long since I got to touch you like this.. Your warmth, I missed you. It finally feels like I'm home!"

Smiling, she leaned into his embrace like a kitten longing for warmth. Her small face brimming with the love overflowing in her heart.

"Azinza.. You're the only one for me.."

Tightly squeezing the petite woman in his arms, the man breathed out his words. His eyes closing peacefully, savoring the lovely moment.

"You're the only one for me too.."

Hugging onto his waist like he was the only straw in her life, the girl mumbled softly in her mellifluous voice.

Listening the familiar sound, the rhythm of his heart thumping wildly against his cage, she was beyond excited. All of sudden, she raised her head from his chest, detaching herself from the man to meet his cavernous gaze.

The next second, her pomegranate red lips were sitting on his thin ones, hers quivering with anticipation and a hint of shyness. His were stiff in shock.

Overcoming the sheer surprise in his eyes, his arms around her slim waist tightened, his lips curving imperceptibly.

Biting back a smile, the man kissed her tenderly, in all passion.

Drowning in the unbridled waves of their love, and passion, the couple kissed each other hungrily. Soon, they were breathless and panting.

"Promise me, Azinza.. Promise me you'll come tomorrow as well. I'd rather die than stay apart from you!"

Pressing feather-lite kisses on her blushing face and ears, the man whispered huskily to which she nodded. Misty-eyed, her gaze locked on his handsome face.

Groggy, Tianna was roused from her deep slumber by the incessant rapping on her door. She forced herself to open her eyes, but failed. Her head throbbing in pain.

*knock* *knock*

Outside, a worried Zabie knocked once again before giving up. She then pulled out a pin from her hair to skillfully unlock the door.

"Anna?! Anna.."

Entering inside, Zabie looked around the house to find it empty. She searched for Tianna through the place, her bedroom door was open wide. Her bag strewn on the couch in the hall.

Upon entering the bathroom, Zabie was in a state of panick and shock, combined as she darted inside. Her countenance paled.

"Anna.. Why are you sleeping here?!"

Shaking the sleeping beauty uncomfortably leaning against the bathtub, Zabie asked in astonishment.

"Zab.. Zabie! I.. Think, I'm running a fever.."

With half-open eyes, Tianna recognized the owner of the voice booming in her ears as Zabie's. She held the latter's hand on her shoulders weakly. Her voice hoarse while her throat was itchy.

Sleeping on the cold floor of the bathroom with wet clothes, Tianna was bound to fall sick. Her skin burning.

"Oh no! Get up, let me help you to your bed!"

Somehow, Zabie dragged the half-asleep Tianna, who in her daze was still trying to understand the dream she'd seen.

Scared deep down, Tianna couldn't help but feel the want, the need to explore the meaning behind her strange dreams, so vivid and lifelike. As though she's reliving those moments.

The pain, the sorrow, the happiness, the passion, the love and the hate associated, Tianna could feel everything. It's absurd, yet it's the mindboggling reality, to her and everyone around her.

After assisting Tianna to her bed, Zabie poured her a glass of water and placed a tablet on her palm. She didn't argue, and obediently gulped the white pellet along with a mouthful water.

"I'm so sorry.. I had a gathering to attend and you know how my father is. So I didn't come home to see you.."

Taking away the empty glass, Zabie sat beside Tianna on the bed. Her fingers clenching around the glass as she said, a little guilty.

Smiling subtly, Tianna simply shook her head instead of answering, telling her not to take it to heart with her actions.

"Tianna, I heard what happened yesterday.."

After a beat, Zabie blurted out, unable to keep it in. She was never the type to keep things stagnant inside her.

Stunned, Tianna's expression froze at her statement. Her smile cracked.

Reminded of the embarrassing incident, Tianna turned white as a sheet of paper. The horrified look on Adam, as well as Ms Lilith's anxious expression etched deeply in her mind was painful. Her chest stuffy.

"..Was that related to your dreams?!"

Taking in Tianna's reaction to her words, Zabie took another bold chance as she asked, a little hesitant. Her voice low, almost a whisper.