What if I don’t wanna remember

Rose sat at the window, her gaze lost in the vibrant colors of the garden below. Weeks had passed since she last saw Wren, and the ache of her absence had only grown stronger. But Rose's thoughts were also consumed by another presence - Lei, the Empress herself. Rose had been trained to serve Lei, and lately, Lei had been showing her small acts of kindness, which only deepened Rose's love for her cruel and enigmatic ruler.

As she stared out the window, her mind wandered to the memories she shared with Wren, and the moments she stole glances at Lei. She remembered the way Wren's eyes sparkled in the sunlight, and the way Lei's gaze made her feel like a trembling leaf.

The sound of footsteps approaching broke her reverie. Rose's heart raced as she turned to see Lei entering the room, her eyes fixed on Rose with an intensity that made her shiver. Lei walked closer, her hands reaching out to place gentle pressure on Rose's shoulders. Rose felt a flutter in her chest as Lei leaned in, her lips brushing against the skin of Rose's neck in a soft, gentle kiss.

Rose's eyes closed, her heart racing with excitement and fear. She knew Lei's moods could shift like the wind, but in this moment, she felt a tenderness from her ruler that she couldn't help but respond to. She leaned into Lei's touch, her body betraying her with its desire for more.

Lei's arms wrapped around Rose, pulling her close in a warm embrace. Rose's eyes fluttered open, and she looked up at Lei, surprised by the gentle gesture. She could see the sincerity in Lei's eyes, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Rose, I know you miss your friend," Lei said, her voice soft and gentle. "But I want you to know that I'm here for you. I care about you deeply."

Rose's gaze locked onto Lei's, her mind racing with wonder. She had never expected Lei to show such affection.

"Lei, what do you mean?" Rose asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lei's eyes searched Rose's face, her expression vulnerable. "I mean that I love you, Rose. I want to be more than just your ruler. I want to be your girlfriend, if you'll have me."

Rose's heart raced, her mind reeling with shock. She had never imagined Lei feeling this way.

"Lei, I...I don't know what to say," Rose stammered, her voice trembling.

Lei's grip on her tightened. "Say you'll consider it, Rose. Say you'll give me a chance to prove my love to you."

Rose looked up at Lei, her eyes locking onto hers. She saw the sincerity, the vulnerability, and the love shining in Lei's eyes. And in that moment, she knew she couldn't deny her own feelings.

"Lei, I'll consider it," Rose said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lei's face lit up with a radiant smile, and she pulled Rose in for another hug. "Thank you, Rose. Thank you for giving me a chance."

That evening, Rose sat in the garden, lost in the twinkling stars above. The soft rustle of footsteps caught her attention, and she turned to see one of the servants walking by. Rose's heart skipped a beat as she hesitantly called out to the servant.

"Excuse me, could you please deliver a message to the Empress for me?" Rose asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

The servant nodded and awaited Rose's instructions.

"Please tell her...tell her I'd like her to join me in the garden," Rose said, her cheeks flushing.

The servant bowed and disappeared into the palace. Rose's heart raced as she waited, her eyes fixed on the stars.

Moments later, Lei emerged from the palace, her expression curious. "Rose, what's this about?" she asked, her voice soft.

Rose gestured to the grass beside her. "I wanted to share this moment with you. Lie down with me and look at the stars."

Lei raised an eyebrow but complied, lying down beside Rose. They gazed up at the starry sky in comfortable silence.

After a few moments, Lei turned to Rose, her eyes searching. "Rose, what's going on? You said 'yes' twice, but I'm not sure what you're agreeing to."

Rose's face flushed, and she turned to Lei, her voice barely above a whisper. "I meant...I meant yes, I'll be your girlfriend, Lei. If you still want me to."

Lei's face lit up with a radiant smile, and she reached out, her fingers intertwining with Rose's. "I want you, Rose. I love you."

As they gazed up at the stars, Rose felt a sense of happiness and belonging she had never known before. And in that moment, she knew she was exactly where she was meant to be – by Lei's side.

Lei sat up, her eyes never leaving Rose's face, and snuggled close, her body language almost submissive. Rose was taken aback by the sudden change in demeanor, her heart racing with excitement.

Lei's face was inches from hers, her eyes shining with adoration. Rose's hand instinctively reached out, her fingers tracing the contours of Lei's face, her thumb grazing the Empress's chin. Lei's eyes fluttered closed, her lips parting slightly, inviting Rose to take a chance.

Rose's heart skipped a beat as she leaned in, her lips brushing against Lei's in a gentle, exploratory kiss. Lei's response was immediate, her lips yielding to Rose's, her mouth opening to deepen the kiss.

Rose's fingers tangled in Lei's hair, her other hand tracing the Empress's neck, her thumb stroking the soft skin. Lei's arms wrapped around Rose, pulling her close, their bodies pressed together as they lost themselves in the kiss.

The stars above faded into the background as the two women savored the moment, their lips moving in perfect sync. Rose's heart raced with excitement, her soul soaring with joy. She had never imagined Lei would be so receptive, so eager to surrender to her touch.

As they broke apart for air, Lei's eyes opened, her gaze locking onto Rose's, her expression soft and vulnerable. Rose's heart melted at the sight, her love for Lei overflowing like a river.

"Lei," Rose whispered, her voice husky with emotion.

"Rose," Lei replied, her voice barely audible, her eyes shining with adoration.

Rose woke up to the sound of rain pounding against the windows, the occasional flash of lightning illuminating the dark sky. She found herself snuggled in the velvet sheets of Lei's bed, her lovers warm body pressed against hers. The soft glow of candles flickered around the room, casting a cozy ambiance.

Rose's hand instinctively reached out, her fingers tracing the contours of Lei's face, her thumb grazing the Empress's chin. Lei's eyes slowly opened, her gaze locking onto Rose's, a soft smile spreading across her face.

"Good morning, my love," Lei whispered, her voice husky with sleep.

Rose's heart skipped a beat at the endearment. She snuggled in closer, her head nestling into the crook of Lei's neck, her hand splayed across the Empress's chest.

"Good morning," Rose replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Lei's arms wrapped around her, pulling her close, their bodies entwined in a warm embrace. The sound of raindrops and the flickering candles created a soothing melody, lulling them into a peaceful morning reverie.

As they lay there, Rose felt a sense of belonging she had never known before. She knew in that moment, she was exactly where she was meant to be – in Lei's arms, surrounded by the warmth and love they shared.