Niallus Saberhagen
First date
NiallusxIngrid
After Ingrid's stay in the Forked Tower. Ingrid wanted to spend some time with Niallus. During the time after the Aberration madness they would enjoy the peacefulness just by having coffee together, just chatting as friends. Eventually they managed to restore the closeness that they once had, but it felt different somehow, something had changed. Their times would go from studying together either in class or outside of class. That feeling they had before was still there but it was more stronger than before.
Throughout their time together Ingrid was unsure on how she felt about Niallus. Sure they were childhood friends. But now she was unsure if his honeyed words were actually genuine, or if they were just a trap. She wanted to see if he wanted to be with her for who she was. If she was right about this and it was a trap, it could have shattered their newly repaired friendship.
Luckily for her it was the first one. Feelings started to form amongst the two of them. They were unaware of how the other felt. However, they realised that life is too short, considering the amount of times that both Ingrid and Niallus have come close to death. It was all or nothing for this, so a few days before the last day of the first semester. Ingrid dragged him to a secluded location on the school grounds. Then Ingrid asked him out, beating Niallus to the punch. It was a shock because Niallus admitted that he was going to do the same. Hearing him admit that he wanted that too, all those doubts that she had of him, just faded away.
They didn't want to waste any time planning their date. However, they wanted to keep it a secret from everyone else, didn't want people to know just yet. Ingrid wanted to make sure it was the best first date, so she spent a whole day planning it out. A suitable location, what to bring. She packed a few things for food and drink. Jam, Cheese, fruits, some bread that she baked the day before also some wine with some glasses to go with it. She wanted everything to be perfect for it. While Niallus wanted this to date to go well too. So Niallus would meet her in the location that she picked out, she'll be already there preparing it for the date.
A couple of days later. Following Ingrid's instructions, to meet up at a tree that she marked, inside the forest off one of the trails. He dressed in some smart clothes, his mind kept wandering, then he muttered to himself. "Just relax. It's just a date. But what if I'm overdressed, or underdressed. What if I'm late, or could I be early…" more and more rambling, to the point where he just signed in frustration. Looking around to see if anyone heard him or if anyone was nearby, no one was in sight. He cuts off from the trail when needed and goes to the meeting place that Ingrid mentioned.
Ingrid spent an hour or so on getting ready with the help of Ragnhild. Once Ingrid sensed Niallus, she threw her voice at him to guide him the rest of the way. It wasn’t her first date she had done but at the same time, it was the first of potentially many with Niallus. Her anxiousness demanded everything to be perfect. "Niallus," Ingrid called as he broke through the bushes. Ingrid subtly looked at him up and down. His effort was noticed and Ingrid smiled, “You look nice.” She didn’t really know what else to say so she kept it modest.
Looking at Ingrid, his eyes lit up from just how she looks, she looked amazing. "Wow…you, you look amazing." He remembered that she complimented him on how he looked and he thanked her for it. Looking at the basket that she is holding, he politely offers to help carry the basket for her. "Do you want to lead the way? You can even hook onto my arm" he asks, with a smile on his face.
Ingrid blushes at the compliment, “Thank you Niallus,” she hands the basket and takes hold of his arm. Ingrid is less reserved with them being on a hidden date. With a quick use of the gift, Ingrid cleared the brush as they walked, “It isn’t too far from here, did I surprise you with the date?” Ingrid asked.
He nods, "You sure did. I'm actually excited about this date." He said with a smile. Both slowly walked through the pathway that Ingrid made with her gift, they admired each other's company. Ingrid tightly hugging his arm, it was nice. At times while walking, their attention would go to some of the wildlife that lives in the local area. Coming up to a small field with a clearing "Is this the spot Ingrid?" He asks her.
Ingrid looked at the spot, it was leveled and dry, just the way she left it. Flowers surrounded it and the canopy broke just enough to give some nice mood light. “This is it, I thought the flowers were beautiful and lighting was right,” Ingrid said as she started to lay out the blanket on the ground, Ingrid took a seat, laying on her side, keeping room for Niallus to get close.
After placing the basket down, Niallus lies next to Ingrid. Their eyes met as they lay there, not breaking contact. He couldn't help but stare at how beautiful she looked. "This is a great spot, no question. You did a great job." His voice has that usual sincere tone when he talks to her. A few minutes seemed to have passed, both seemed to have not moved much apart from now they're cuddling. "Do you want something to eat now, or are we just going to enjoy this closeness a bit more?” Looking into her big round eyes. He has this urge to kiss her, he resists it, it's a bit too early for that, since they've only just started their date.
Ingrid talked with Niallus, simply savoring this moment, their first date. It just started but it was going fine enough. Ingrid, at first, was nervous about cuddling but it felt nicer and nicer as she did it and eventually she was holding onto Niallus as they talked. Ingrid could see he wanted a kiss, she wanted one as well but first comes the food. Ingrid spent a few hours shopping and making the food. It was a shame to not enjoy it. With a little use of the gift Ingrid brought the basket over to them so they didn’t have to get up. Glasses were filled with wine and Ingrid got out the snacks, “Have you ever had a fig?” Ingrid asked.
Niallus takes a glass of wine with one hand while the other doesn't let go of Ingrid. "Thank you." He says with a smile. taking a sip of it, then places it down to one side of him. "I've had a fig before. Why?" He asks her, curious about what she has in that basket. But he didn't want to ruin the surprise that she had planned.
Ingrid sipped some wine as well, as she pulled a small knife from the basket, “I was served them a unique way some time ago.” Ingrid quartered them, still connected at the butt. Ingrid poured some honey, “Then they pour honey on it then…” Ingrid summoned a flame and started to cook the fig and caramalize the honey. “A sprinkling of salt and dash of black pepper,” Ingrid said as she quickly toasted the pepper in flame, “And there done.” Ingrid presented them for how pretty they looked only to then break of a piece, and gestured to Niallus to take it. She looked at him expectedly.
Niallus takes the piece "Wow, this looks really nice. Thank you, I've never had a fig like this before." The aroma for it as a whole smelled great. Eating the piece, it was nice, really good in fact. None of the flavours were overpowering, in fact they blended well together. "This is really good. I love it." He said after eating the piece.
“It is really good huh?” Ingrid agreed, his compliment giving her a proud smile. “I really like cooking,” Ingrid said before going back to the basket, this time grabbing some bread, butter and jam. Ingrid sliced a piece of bread off and toasted it, “I made this loaf this morning and the butter is keampo ko butter.” Ingrid spread some butter on the toast. The butter melted quickly with the warmth of the toast. The jam was a dark color, with red and orange in it. Ingrid offered the piece again, this time getting it a little closer to his face, she looked expectantly.
"It really was, you're definitely an amazing cook.I can't wait to try this bread that you've baked. No doubt it'll be as good as the Fig." He goes to take the bread, but stops, but based on how she was holding it, does she want me to eat it from her hand? He takes a bite of the toast, Ingrid gets a satisfying smile while he eats it from her hand. After eating it, looking at her so close to his, he smiles at her, even though he has jam on the side of his mouth.
Ingrid got that scene she had read so many time, and it was satisfying. Ingrid smirked as she inched a little closer, "You left some," Ingrid wiped the jam with her thumb as she tasted it, "Pretty sweet huh?" Ingrid teased.
Niallus looks at Ingrid, based on her little tease, "It's nice, very sweet." He feels a bit bold by placing a hand on her cheek. Stroking her cheek with his thumb, her skin is so soft and warm. "I could eat another, or do you want something else in mind?" Niallus teased.
Ingrid blushed and held his hand against her cheek. She nuzzled into his hand and looked Niallus in the eyes, “I think I might want something else…” Ingrid started to get ever so closer, hoping Niallus would be the one to initiate.
She leaned in closer. Niallus wondered if Ingrid wanted him to show initiative to kiss her. He leans in closer to her without fear or hesitation. his lips touching hers in a passionate kiss, it doesn't feel weird at all, it somehow feels right. His arm that's around her pulls her body closer towards his. He pulls away from the kiss, his eyes looking into hers. "Was that what you wanted?" He whispers to her.
It was Ingrid’s third kiss and but her first time she was in full control. Sileen was when she felt loss and broken from her sin. Benny was when she was aberration mad and half aware, though she did enjoy it. This was her trying and succeeding. There was something satisfying about it. Ingrid had a hard time keeping her eyes on him, she was surprisingly embarrassed. She shook her head and whispered, “Yes.”
Niallus gets a little concerned about how Ingrid was acting, sure she said yes to the kiss being enjoyable, but her face said otherwise. He knows that Ingrid is not one to open herself up to people especially about stuff that she holds close to her chest. "Is something the matter, your face says otherwise?"
Ingrid keeps her face in his chest before saying, “I’m fine, no, more than fine, just happy.” Ingrid looked up for a moment and gave him a smile before returning to how she was. Ah! Why is it this kiss that is embarrassing? Oh Ipte, why now?
Niallus places a hand on her head, he lets out a little sigh, she's really flustered from that kiss, isn't she. A gentle smile comes across his face, then gently kisses her forehead, "I'm glad that you're happy, I've loved being with you on this date so far." He pauses for a second. "And I want to kiss you again if that's ok." His face goes a little red from asking the question.
Ingrid heart was beating hard, she was just happy it was going well. She wanted to kiss more but she had this barrier that doing more would be trashy, doing this much was already on the edge or even past what would be acceptable. But when Niallus asked if they could kiss again, Ingrid thought, It’s Niallus, he’s safe. Ingrid whispered, ”Of course it is okay,” before looking up to him, she pulls his face closer to hers, kissing him again. A longer kiss than before.
This second kiss Niallus held Ingrid at her waist, bringing her down with him as he went to lie on his back, the kiss broke for a second, but they both didn't want it to stop, so they continued kissing. Neither one wanted to let go of holding the other. Both getting lost in the moment and didn't care. When they finished, Ingrid laid next to him resting her head on Niallus's chest stroking his collarbone that she did the last time with one of her fingers. Niallus's heart was pounding from kissing. Ingrid could hear it as clear as day. with a free arm, Niallus feels around for that spare blanket so they can snuggle up together.
Ingrid cuddled into Niallus, trying to get comfortable after the makeout. A few chill breezes to cool things down before Niallus covered them with the spare blanket she brought for just the occasion. Ingrid thought the date was good so far if not a little fast. Making out, cuddling all on the first date wasn’t traditional but with how dangerous her life has become, she couldn’t help but want to move fast. Ingrid just closed her eyes and continued to follow the line of his collar, occasionally letting it wander to his chest, as she listened to his heart, Thankfully, he couldn’t hear hers.
Laying there, cuddling with Ingrid. His fingers ran through her hair as she rested her head on his chest. Looking up to the sky, he wondered if this was going a little bit too fast, thinking it over he didn't really care. To him he was with the person he cared deeply about. He kisses Ingrid on the top of her head asking, "Is it wrong that I want to stay like this for a long time, holding you." Eventually he finds himself getting tired from the sheer comfort, still holding tight to Ingrid.
She held onto him, "I hope not because I could as well," she whispers. Blissfully ignorant of her surroundings, Ingrid started to doze off. She hadn’t cuddled someone since the student faire and the physical comfort lulled her to sleep.
Family Secrets
"I've been having these dark thoughts lately, about my own existence. But I've never fully understood.
Recently I met the Traveller. Well more like they found me. It was during the time when the auction house was broken into and items were stolen. How they spoke to me, it was as if we were family, which I didn't understand. However, the conversation that I had with them. It shook my very core. And after it I was left with more questions than answers, but for my own family. More importantly, my mother."
"The traveller informed me that my mother is an agent of the traveller. Impossible. This was the first that I've ever heard of this. But why would the traveller make something like that up, also there was also my family secret that I'll be trained in shortly. I thought that I had learnt everything from my family, so what could it be? Those thoughts I've had, question my very being. Was I part of my mother's plan so she could get into nobility? Could I have just been something along the way and she just played along, lying all this time? No matter what I think, I won't get anywhere. So, I've asked my mother to come here to Ersand'Enise. To give the answers I desperately need."
11th Ardanes
Almost two months have passed since Niallus asked his mother to come to Ersand'Enise. He stood in his dorm looking out of a window, waiting for his mother to arrive. Still confused by the travellers words, and he wanted to know why, why was all this kept from him. He tried asking the Traveller, but they just said to ask her yourself. His body tensed, throat dry, this suspense was suffocating. She hasn't even arrived yet. With a knock at the front door of the dorm room. A voice came from the other side
"Niallus, It's your mother. Can I come in?" Without looking back his eyes focused looking out the window.
"Sure."
As the door opens, a middle-aged woman comes through. Closing the door behind her she looks around her son's room. "Wow, it's been a long time since I was in a Ersand'Enise dorm room. Not since I was here." Astrid says while making her way to Niallus.
Niallus turns around giving his mother a hug. It's been about a month since he last saw her. He gestures to her, to sit in the chair at his desk.
"It's not like you, wanting to see me out here. Is something on your mind?" Astrid asked her son. Looking at her, he wasn't sure if he could ask her, but he wouldn't get the answers he was after. Taking a deep breath, he quietly asked her.
"Ar…Are you an Agent of the Traveller?" Astrid's eyes widened at first, then quickly returned to normal. "The Traveller. That's absurd. Are you sure you aren't well?"
"No, I'm not. Can you just answer the question, please."
"Oh the way here I ran into Ingrid, my she's certain-."
"Don't change the subject and answer my question!"
Niallus shouted, Astrid was taken a bit by this, he's never shouted at her. Her face went stern, it seemed she was ready to answer him.
"What makes you say that I'm an agent of the traveller?" She says
"Because I met them. they told me you were."
Niallus explained.
There was silence at first. Then Astrid sighs,
"So, they came to you, did they? They said that they would only approach you themselves if the situation was dire. Fine, I'll tell you the truth." She takes a breath. Placing her hands on her lap. "I am a travel agent. I have been since I was about your age." Niallus was in shock from what the Traveller said was true.
"how long have you been an agent for?"
"Do you remember when I told you that I didn't have magic? That I was a late bloomer, that was a lie. The traveller gave me my magic." Her tone had turned serious, her face more focused. This made Niallus confused and made him question his own magic.
"So, does that, does that mean my magic is from the traveller too?" He asks her. "I'm unsure. Yes your magic came late to you, but it might have been because of my original genetics that may have affected it." that never crossed his mind but now she's mentioned it, it kinda makes sense.
"What about me in general? Was I even planned?" Feeling this may be a bit much for him to take, Astrid gets up immediately to hug her son, placing a hand on the back of his head so his head can rest on her shoulder. This was only the beginning. "I'm so sorry Niallus. I didn't tell you about all of this, in case you became a target to people who oppose the travellers ideals. No doubt they'd use you to get to me, to get to the traveller." She hugs him tightly just from the thought of someone abducting him when he was a child shakes her to her core. "Your mind must be falling apart right now. But I can tell you this, you weren't an accident. I was so happy you were born. Because I finally had what I wanted, a family of my own."
"I see the Traveller as a parental figure, since I didn't have a family so I joined their cause in the hopes to find a family I can call my own. Then I met your father years later, then you were born. I raised you to be a kindhearted person, and you have." She kisses his forehead. "I won't force you to join the Travelers' cause, and neither will they. You are free to make your own decisions. Just know no matter what, I will always be proud that you are my son." Niallus smiles a bit while hugging his mother."I'm just so confused by all of this. I had my doubts about what the traveller said to me. But since it's true it makes me wonder if the other things are true." Astrid cocks her head in confusion, raising an eyebrow wondering what else the traveller said to him. "What else did they say to you?" She asks curiously "They said that I will be trained shortly in my family secret, but I can use arcane swords already. Is there something I've missed?" Astrid lets go of Niallus, taking a few steps back. "So they even told you about that." She looks annoyed with them saying that to him. "Niallus, our family secret isn't the arcane sword magic that we use. It's dark magic."
Again silence filled the room while Niallus tried to comprehend what Astrid said. To him, dark magic was something that only a few people could learn in small secluded groups. But his family knows it. "How?" Astrid shakes her head. "Sorry, I can't tell you that. You'll have to ask your grandfather when he teaches you on how to use it." He figured that would be the answer to his question. "I figured that would be the case, I'll ask him when I see him." pondering for a second he asks his mother if she can use dark magic. She just smiles at him, tapping her nose with her index finger.
"If you are an agent of the traveller, do you know what their main goal is?" Astrid shakes her head, informing that she doesn't know much apart from wanting to bring unity to all races, regardless of social standing. She knew more but for now she wanted to keep it, he's already been through enough. Besides there is one more secret that she has to reveal, well not hers.
Astrid lets go of Niallus, she pulls out a letter from her coat. Then hands it to him. Niallus looks at it for a second before taking it. "What's this?" he asks then takes it. Astrid struggled to find the right way to put this, but, somehow she managed. "I know about you and Ingrid dating. I know that you botj have been hiding it from people. That letter is there, is some of her secrets that the traveller knows she's done." Niallus was in complete shock, how? How does she know? This brought a lot of questions, but since it's from the traveller, he was unsure about it. "Why are you giving this?" he asks her. "I'm giving you this because you have a right to know. But I know you and I know her, you'll both be able to get through this. This is just something that the traveller wanted you to know, so you can make a decision. That's all."
Niallus was tempted to tear it up and bin it, but something made him not, he opens a drawer in his desk and places it then shuts it. He places both hands on his desk feeling exhausted from everything that he's been told. "I'll look at it another time, right now I need to clear my head. I'm sure you'll be on your way." Astrid nods "First, I want to go to this place called Zenobucks, come on I'll treat you. We can talk more about your adventures?" Astrid says with a smile trying to bring the conversation back to a normal state. Niallus could go for a Zenobucks right now.
"Sure, just don't tell anyone that me and Ingrid are together." he asks his mother. She agrees. "Only if you don't tell anyone that I'm a traveller agent." Agreeing to it, he and his mother leave for Zenobucks.
Have Faith.
NiallusxIngrid
Date 15th Ardanes.
As the sun is about to set, caught between day and night Niallus walks the quiet streets of Ersand'Enise, his mind racing with many thoughts. So much has happened in these past few months. Exams, classes, friends, finding out his mother is a traveller agent and of course dating Ingrid. The last two weigh heavily on his mind. His mother knows that they are together and she also knows secrets that Ingrid has been hiding.
He shakes his head, "Maybe I'll drop by her dorm hopefully that'll cheer me up," he smiles hoping that would be the case. With no one around. This is a good opportunity, so now he doesn't really have to sneak around as much. As he approaches Ingrid's door, he can hear her voice faintly. From the way she sounds she seems to be studying. This makes him smile. "Always studying, aren't you my bookworm." then out of nowhere, his mind plays tricks on him, making him think the current Ingrid isn't the one he wants to be with, but it is the current Ingrid he want to be with, he tells himself. he gently knocks on the door.
Ingrid was humming a small song that her tutor taught her as she studied. Something to fill the silence. Ingrid knew that she could pass the exams that she was confident of. However, her own anxious habits had her studying for even a smidgen of doubt. And with the lack of activities during testing season she had little too pull her away.
Niallus could hear her hums, it's similar to the tune that she used to hum when they were children. With her in a study mood he may need to knock a bit louder, in which he does "Ingrid." he's says trying not to bring any attention to himself.
Ingrid perks up at a knock and heads over to open the door, “Hello- Oh,” Ingrid said surprised, “Hey Niallus, come on in.” Ingrid ushered him in from the hall, trying to avoid people seeing him.
Niallus walks inside quickly, so no one spots him. Inside there are books scattered everywhere, it seems she must have been at this for a while. It doesn't surprise him, in fact he adores how passionate she is when it comes to her studies. He turns around, waiting for Ingrid to close the door. "Have you been studying all day again?" he asks, his tone is quiet, so no one can hear him from outside.
"Pretty much," Ingrid said matter of factly as she moves some books off a chair so he can sit. "Got home and decided I should read up just in case, you know," Ingrid said as she took a seat across from him. "So, what did you come over for, need help with Business study? I have some notes," as she patted a stack of papers and books.
Before he sits down he gives Ingrid a little hug and a peck on the cheek. As he sits down, looking at the notes that Ingrid has made. "Thank you sweetheart, I barely scraped by with mine, hopefully these notes will be able to help me," he smiles. "Can I have a look, or is there a toll I have to pay for these notes," he asks with a little charm.
Ingrid didn’t mind a peck, they were having a time together but sweetheart was a little much, Ingrid rolled her eyes at it and said, “You ain’t at sweetheart yet," Ingrid teased, "and no cost.” Ingrid moves a stack of notes over, “Can’t have you failing now,”
He goes through some of the notes, her handwriting is pretty good and clean, easy to read. After some more browsing through the notes he puts them down next to him. "Thank you, I'll go over these notes. Just from the first few, I can tell where I'm going wrong." he tries to think of something else to say to her. "So, how well do you think your going to do in the exams then?"
Ingrid sat up and crossed her arms, "Me?" Ingrid asked. She sneered, "I’m going to pass, no doubt, Ace it in fact. I’ve studied all semester and even did practice questions.” Ingrid looked confident and then scooted over next to Niallus, "So, Let me help you," Ingrid smiled.
Niallus smiled, "Sure, I'd be happy for you to help me." looking at some of the notes, he then stops. He moves his arm out the way of her, "Do you want to cuddle up?" he said to her. Not sure if she'd want to go through with it, but it never hurts to ask for a cuddle while studying.
Ingrid was getting into the studying, "No?" Ingrid questioned why he would want to cuddle. It was easier to study sitting up, it kept you focussed and you have more control of your space. Ingrid continued the tutoring before she had a single thought, What if he isn’t really here for the last minute studying… Oh shit. Ingrid tried to subtly get a little closer to cuddle, trying not to say anything to admit that it flew over her head.
He wonders if he's making her feel uncomfortable, since she's more focused on studying. He was looking for a little balance, affection and studying so she doesn't burn herself out with studies, but she's never done that yet. They study through the notes that Ingrid has made, Niallus seems to get the hang of it. With each question he asks her, Ingrid passionately answers it, even with the cuddling she's still intelligent. As they go through the notes, Niallus stops, asking. "How about we take a quick break. So I can absorb what I've learnt so far."
“Alright,”Ingrid stretched, “Let me go whip up some snacks and something to drink.” Ingrid headed off for a few minutes and prepared some toasted sandwiches and a herbal tea sweetened with berries and spratz. She came back in with the sandwiches and the pot of tea, Ingrid motioned for him to come over to the couch as she poured the tea. Ingrid opened herself up for him to cuddle up if he wanted.
Niallus cuddles into her, this is nice. He takes a cup of the herbal tea, sipping it, it's nice. After placing it down, he takes a piece of his toasted sandwiches. "Thank you." he says with a smile, taking a bite, it's really good. As he looks at Ingrid, his thoughts wonder. I don't know what secrets you're hiding, you'll open up eventually. For now, I just want to be with you. The current you. he holds her tightly, "Thank you for helping me with these notes, I mean it. I've just had a lot on my mind recently, family stuff. Being with you, it calms me." he admits to her with a soft sincere tone.
So that's the issue, Ingrid thought. She ran her hand through his hair and pulled him more onto her. "You know you can come to me, I'll be here whenever you need," Ingrid said, trying to alleviate his concern. She gave him a kiss on the forehead, "I care for you more than I care about people being suspicious."
That's the issue, how can I go to her when the thing I'm struggling with involves her. Gods I don't know what to do, he thinks to himself. While she's holding him, hearing her say that she cares for him, it makes him smile. "Thank you, Ingrid," he whispers while wrapping his arms around her. Looking into her eyes, "I want you to know that I'm always here for you too, because I care about you too."
"I know," Ingrid says quietly. She pondered what to do. There were secrets that weighed on her. It made her uncomfortable to hold on to some things when Niallus was so open with her.
It should be fine, Ingrid thought as she took a breath and adjust herself and Niallus for him to be laying on her fully. "I think I want to talk…"
Niallus resting his head on her chest while the rest lays next to her, not much room for much movement. He can hear her heartbeat, it's beating a little faster than normal, it has a quick rhythm to it. "Oh? What do you want to talk about?" he asks her curious on what she wants to talk about.
"I… I feel like a fraud. I want to be powerful, I think. And I have wanted to be kind and free but everytime I back down or change…" Ingrid fines the whole opening up thing to be unpleasant but knows she needs to, no, wants to. Ingrid tightly embossoms Niallus, "I'm just a fake. I faked friendships. I was dishonest for so many years. And when I think I finally found myself trying to be a person. To feel and act on those, I make mistake after mistake and ruin any and all potential friendships."
Niallus laid there hearing her opening up. It must have been the first time he's heard her sound so vulnerable. He waited, choosing his words carefully not to upset her. Here goes… he thinks. "Ingrid, I don't think you are a fraud. You said that you only make fake friends, but I'm still here." he lifts his head up to look at her. "I don't have fancy words, but sometimes, strength of magic isn't the only thing that matters. Not to sound super corny but a strength of the heart." placing a hand on her cheek he continues. "You are just afraid to open up to people, I think if you let people in and have faith in your own confidence. You'll be able to become the person I know you can be."
Ingrid shook her head, "That's the thing when I try to be honest and genuine is when I wrong the most people. From bad thoughts about someone's loved ones to hating someone for no good reason. I even threatened people. I'm no good." Tears started to well up in her eyes, "I have no control over myself and I fear that hateful person is who I truly am."
"I can help you with that. he pauses for a second. "I want you to be happy, and safe. Seeing you like this makes me want to help you. It'll take some time but I can help you become a better person…the only question is do you have faith in me, because I have faith in you."
Ingrid didn’t know what Niallus was going to say nor did she know what really ran through his mind. But he wanted to help, even if Ingrid didn’t know how he could. Ingrid wiped the rest of the tears away and giving an enervated smile, "I think you listening will do a lot and letting me hear your opinion on things. Can I rely on you for that?"
Niallus smiles at Ingrid and he helps wipe away some tears with his thumb. He feels her face nuzzle into his hand. It seems she is willing to try, which makes him happy. "Of course I will." feeling a little bold he leans closer to her for a kiss.
Ingrid kisses him back, and cuddles in. It was surprisingly tiring being open. There was a weight that the uncertainty had if this would work, could she be honest and better herself but it was comforting to have someone with her for once. Ingrid gave light kisses to him as they cuddles and when she felt alright enough she decided to ask, "Do you want to talk about the family thing?"
The family thing of his is something that could make her feel worse, making her more distant to him. "It's nothing important, I'll talk about it another time right now I want to make sure that you are ok." he says, giving her some little kisses while hugging her back. After he rests his forehead onto her looking into her beautiful eyes.
"Alright, I’ll be here when you need," Ingrid gave him a kiss. Ingrid settled into a long cuddle session. Studying doesn’t matter right now when Niallus is right in front of her.
Niallus smiles at her saying that she'll be there for him. He positions himself next to her so his head is at the same spot next to hers, he runs his hand through her hair. "Thank you Ingrid." Giving her another kiss, this is a nice tender moment they have right now. "Do you want to keep cuddling or do you want to do something else?"
Ingrid tugs on his shirt, "I want to cuddle. You should be able to do fine on your exams." Ingrid held onto him through the hours of Eshiran.
As things were getting late and Niallus would have to leave soon but Ingrid didn’t want that. She wanted him to stay. As he was getting up she went towards her own bed chambers. Ingrid gazed at Niallus, "Coming?" Ingrid said with an alluring smile.
Niallus unlocks the door ready to go, but Ingrid asks him to come to her chambers. Looking at Ingrid, with a smile he walks up to her, he kisses her. "Are you sure?" he whispers to her, holding her by the waist.
Ingrid give a smirk as she pulls him into the room, "Very sure." inside the chambers they embrace once more, kissing, their arms around one another. With some help from the Gift the door shuts behind them.
Big thank you to @dragonpiece I had a lot of fun with these Collabs