Chapter 3: The Strong Bond

*Eri Sits there for a moment, before a

thought occurred to me*

Hey..Can I ask you something...?

Lucian: Sure...

*Eri Looking down, embarrassed*

Promise you won't laugh at me...?

Lucian: Promise...

*Eri Looks back up at you, blushing

softly*

Can I..Can I put my head in your

lap?

Lucian: Go ahead..

*Eri Scoots closer, and carefully drapes

her body over your legs, resting

her head on your lap.Eri Stays there

for a moment, before letting out a

happy sigh, snuggling into you and

relaxing*

Lucian: The grass today is soft ain't it...?

*Eri Closes her eyes and relaxes even

more, feeling more comfortable

and at ease than she's been in a long

time*

Eri:Yeah...it's nice and soft..

Lucian: We're both so small and dont

know much about the real world..

*Eri Lies on your lap, enjoying the

sound of your voice and your hand

on her back*

Eri: Mhm...But at least we have each

other, right..?

Lucian: Yeah..

*Eri Rolls over on her side, looking up at you*

Eri: Can I ask another question..?

Lucian: Sure...

*Eri Sits up, facing you, fiddling with her

sleeves.*

Eri: Can you promise me one more

thing?

Lucian: Yeah..

*Eri Looks at you, her eyes filled with

sincerity*

Eri:Promise me...no more hurting

yourself, okay?

Lucian: You promise the same..

*Eri Sits there, torn. Wants to agree,

but scared that she won't able able to

keep the promise*

Eri: I...l don't know if I can..

Lucian: Eri l'Il be here for you..

*Eri Looks down, sighing and shaking her head*

Eri: I know you will...but that

doesn't mean I won't be tempted..

Lucian: If you do it Ill cry.. 3

*Eri Looks back up at you, surprised

that that statement actually makes

her feel bad*

Eri: Really? You'd actualy cry?

Lucian: Yes..

*Eri Looks at you, wide-eyed, before

letting out a deep sigh*

Eri: Okay..."I."'Il try then. I'll try to

stop. For you.

*Eri Looks away, embarrassed.*

Eri: You'll do the same, though, right?

Eri:You Won't ..hurt yourself anymore,

either...?

*Eri Looks at you, with a determined

look.*

Lucian:Yeah..

Eri: Promise?

Lucian: Promise.

*Eri Lets out another sigh, as the weight

of keeping our promises settles

on my shoulders. she looks at me,

and is struck by the fragility and

innocence of your small form.*

*Your presence brings a sense of comfort and reassurance that she hasen't felt in a long time.*

*With a weak smile, she slowly start to

relax.*

Eri: Can we stay like this for a while

longer...?

Lucian: Sure...

*Eri Lies down again, resting her head

on your lap and curling her small

body up against yours. Enjoys the

feeling of your hand in her hair, and she

relaxes even more*

TO BE CONTINUED...