Presenting You a Sapphire
"It's raining outside."
Almor suddenly spoke, carrying the cat that was already full to the window.
Ding-ling~
The melodious sound of wind chimes filled the air, catching Ruan Shu's attention as she noticed the wind chime she had gifted to Almor hanging by the window. As it swayed with the wind, its sound seemed to echo the gentle breeze.
Text: ### Ruan Shu stared at the wind chime for a few seconds, during which she didn't even notice her little paws being pinched several times. ###
Looking at the dark sky outside the window, with distant mist, it was indeed raining.
Ruan Shu realized that she hadn't returned yet, and the elderly butler would worry if he couldn't find her.
She turned her head, wanting to jump off Almor's body and run outside, but she was caught.
With a playful tone, Almor said, "Where do you want to go? Ready to run back in the rain?"
Considering the weather outside, if she were to run in the rain and get sick, her father and others would worry even more.
Jumping out of Almor's arms, Ruan Shu stood on the ground like a finely carved jade doll. Her skin and hair were so white that they seemed to glow, and her watery crystal-clear eyes were fixed on Almor.
"Your Majesty..."
Nervously, her voice slightly stuttered.
Almor pretended to look disappointed. "Aren't we friends?" "Why are you addressing me so formally?"
Ruan Shu quickly waved her hand, her soft voice tinged with urgency.
"No, it's just that I didn't know you were Your Majesty before."
He was the supreme king of the Star Beast Empire. If they were friends, she felt like she wasn't suitable to be his friend.
"But I thought we were already friends." I only have you as a friend. If you…"
The despondent expression on the young man's face was truly heart-wrenching, especially considering his striking handsomeness.
"So you're rejecting me." "Then I'll take you back," his tone conveyed disappointment.
Softening his tone, Ruan Shu, though a bit nervous, said, "No, I'm not rejecting you."
Ruan Shu said anxiously, "I just, just…"
"Then let's still be friends."
Almor accepted her words, bending down to pat her fluffy, soft hair.
"In the future, call me Almor, alright?" Can you say my name once?
Ruan Shu nodded dizzily and softly called out, "Almor."
The corners of Almor's mouth lifted as a victorious glint passed through his eyes, unseen by Ruan Shu, before he gently took her small hand.
"It's raining now." "I'll take you back once it stops."
Upon leading her to the balcony of the resting room, Ruan Shu was stunned when she entered.
The room was luxurious and beautiful, adorned with gemstones, crystals, and various other lavish decorations. Even pearls and gems were scattered on the floor.
She was unsure of where to step.
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Upon witnessing his delicate soles treading on sharp-edged gemstones or pearls, Ruan Shu winced.
She couldn't help but grab Almor's shoulders, looking at him in confusion, not understanding why he would do this. Didn't it hurt his feet?
Almor walked straight to the balcony, which was different from the interior. The floor was covered with a layer of white fur.
"Don't worry, those things won't pierce my skin."
Although in human form, it didn't mean he was as fragile as a human.
The rain outside was getting heavier. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the balcony, it looked like a water curtain.
Sitting on the soft fur blanket, Ruan Shu noticed a small table in front of her, with Almor seated across from her.
The small table appeared to be custom-made for her, as the person sitting across had long legs that seemed a bit cramped.
So he had one leg bent.
But Almor himself seemed unfazed, elegantly peeling a grape and unexpectedly handing it to Ruan Shu, who was messaging the butler.
The obedient and gentle girl subconsciously opened her mouth to eat it. By the time she finished the message, she had already eaten five grapes. Her cheeks were round from the grapes, and she burped with a grapey taste.
Ruan Shu: "..."
She blushed, feeling embarrassed as she swallowed the grapes in her mouth.
Feeling embarrassed, she tugged at the hem of her little skirt, not daring to look at Almor.
It was so embarrassing. Why was she so greedy, eating anything that came close to her mouth?
"Look up."
Ruan Shu raised her blushing face, and a hand so beautiful that one would want to keep it forever wiped her mouth with a tissue.
Ruan Shu: "..."
Her face turned even redder.
Almor smiled.
"You're too easily embarrassed."
Saying this, he pinched her smooth and plump cheek.
The baby fat on her cheeks was quite obvious, making her plump skin resemble milk jelly. Almor had wanted to pinch her for a long time.
Caught off guard by the assault on her cheeks, she raised her small head, not daring to move.
"Would you like to eat anything else?"
Ruan Shu touched her face, not hurt by the pinch but feeling a bit warm, probably still blushing.
"I'm already full."
While speaking, she pressed her small belly.
"So soon?"
Almor sounded surprised, "Is it because you're embarrassed?"
Ruan Shu shook her head, speaking earnestly and sincerely.
"No, I have a small appetite; I really am full."
Alas, Almor was disappointed. He wanted to feed her more, but she was unexpectedly full so soon.
"I said last time that the next time we meet, I'll give you a sapphire."
Almor waved his hand, and a dazzlingly beautiful blue sapphire appeared in his palm.
The blue gem's surface shimmered, clear and translucent, unforgettable at first glance.
Ruan Shu blinked, not reacting until he had placed the gem in front of her.
"A gift for you."
Ruan Shu: Σ（дlll）
"No, I can't accept this."
The gem looked very expensive and was almost as large as her palm!
"You gave me a ruby last time, which was already very precious." "I can't accept another one."
Almor's golden eyes sparkled with a smile.
"Don't worry, I always give gems as gifts when I meet people." "It's just that I have too many gems, and, uh... "I've been randomly tossing them around."
As he spoke, he leaned in and glanced inside.
Ruan Shu also looked, unable to control the twitch of her lips.
He really didn't seem like he was lying.