Pursuing Her

The sight of Sophie's beautiful eyes that sparkled with the radiance of the stars was enough to make one subconsciously lose themselves in their depths. Her soft, red lips moved as she said, “I only did that because I couldn't help myself. It's your fault for having such a sexy Adam's apple.”

Is it really that sexy? I'm pretty much perfect from head to toe, but of all things, she likes my Adam's apple? That discovery left Tristan rather dumbfounded. Finally, he said, “Well, it appears you've taken a particular liking to it.”

“I have! I think it's very sexy!” As she spoke, she could not refrain from licking his throat again.

He fell silent, feeling like he was about to lose his mind. She's going to drive me absolutely crazy with her teasing! She's usually quiet and aloof, but when she starts flirting, it can really get dangerous. I like her so much that just looking at her can make me lose control, let alone when she tempts me the way she's doing now.

“I'm genuinely worried that sharing a bed with you in the future will be the death of me,” he remarked.

She stared at him wordlessly. Is that supposed to be a compliment? It sure doesn't sound like one.

“Are you calling me a temptress?” she asked, thinking about how the kings used to die in the beds of such women in ancient times.

“Yes, that's right. You're a little temptress,” he responded in a low, alluring voice. Leaning forward, he bit her lip gently as punishment. Her actions may not have been intentional, yet I seem to have fallen under her spell. If that isn't the of work a temptress, then what?

Sophie did not attempt to stop him from kissing her, thinking that was probably the only way to ease his discomfort. As time passed, however, the situation got increasingly out of hand.

Seeing him like that made her heart ache.

“I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to tease you. It was honestly a sudden impulse!” she explained. Alas, it was always he who ended up suffering.

Tristan did not respond. What else can I say? Can I blame her? I can't!

Breathing heavily as he lay on top of her, he could smell her faint fragrance. I know now's the time I should be going to take a shower. Nonetheless, I don't want to be apart from her. All I want is to lie close to her like this until the end of time. Even if we don't do anything, I'm content with just gazing at her like this. There's no doubt that I've become a person who's easily contented ever since she came into my life.

Feeling exhausted after their meal and amorous overture, she soon dozed off on the couch.

He got up from the couch gingerly. The sound of her quiet and steady breathing made him feel calm and at ease, giving him a sense of peace and tranquility.

After all, isn't this how life is supposed to be? I don't need a love that's grand and spectacular. Just this! A love where we grow old together with neither leaving the other behind. One where we stay by each other's sides for the rest of our lives. Just that is enough. That's genuinely all I need to be content. Everything was too smooth sailing between us in the beginning, so there are times when I can't help but worry whether something will happen in the future. However, no matter what life throws at us, I won't let go of her.

As he scooped her up from the couch, he knitted his brows at how little she weighed.

Despite his efforts in looking for various top chefs, she still did not eat much and never seemed to have much appetite.

She probably only eats to survive. I've never seen her particularly enjoy any food.

Arius did not expect that Tristan would go to find him. As long as the two were together, the former would inevitably be on the losing end, so he harbored an extreme dislike for the latter.

Hence, when Arius heard the doorbell and opened the door, only to see Tristan standing outside, he made to slam the door shut.

However, Tristan pushed the door open forcefully.

“What do you think you're doing? This is my house. I don't want to see you now, so can you get out already?” Arius demanded angrily. Ever since he appeared, Sophie doesn't love me anymore. So, naturally, I don't like him!

“Can't you quit being so childish? I'd only be here if I have something important to talk to you about,” Tristan replied. Does he seriously think I have so much free time to come all the way here and bicker with him otherwise?

“You have to talk to me about something? You? Really? Go ahead, then. What is it? Let's see whether I'm in the mood to help you out,” Arius said arrogantly. He had his moods too, and he was not about to help Tristan just because that was what the latter wanted.

“It's about Sophie,” Tristan revealed, stating the reason for his visit without beating around the bush.

Arius truly cared for Sophie, so he always treated any matters relating to her seriously. He immediately stepped aside to let Tristan into the house. “What is it? Did something happen to her? Hasn't she been with you all this while? What have you done to her?”

Tristan headed straight into the living room and sat on the couch. “You've known Sophie for a long time, haven't you? I was wondering, did she always have such a small appetite?”

“Ah, so that's why you're here. It seems that you've really fallen for her,” Arius remarked. Indeed, how little she eats has always been an issue.

“I've tried getting all kinds of different chefs, but no matter what they cook, she only eats a little.” Sophie was too thin, and Tristan was very concerned about that.