That midnight, Lariette lay awake on her bed, still recalling the moments she shared with Ruediger today—especially in the maze garden. Her eyes traced the ceiling where soft lights from the outside left shimmers on its surface.
'We're dating now, right?'
Blinking, the heat radiated from Lariette's cheeks while her heartbeat sped up. She patted her face, trying to keep her composure instead of being carried away by the excitement.
After sharing the heartfelt embrace, Ruediger and Lariette shyly smiled at each other. She held back from teasing him despite thinking how adorable his flustered look was.
The autumn breeze slightly tousled his crimson locks. She took the liberty of trying to smooth them, earning a soft smile from him. His emerald eyes gleamed with something more tender, filled with joy and hope.
Ruediger's promise, which was chanted earlier, rang in Lariette's mind.
