The light breeze blowing from the upper floors of the palace cooled the night, while the stars sparkled like jewels in the sky.
Zero and Lyria stood silently on the palace terrace.
Both of their hearts were beating rapidly; the words between them spoke more than words.
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A Silent Meeting
Zero turned to Lyria.
"I know we get lost in the chaos of our lives sometimes..." he said, his voice low and sincere.
Lyria smiled, "But what's important is finding each other, isn't it?" she said.
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Heart to Heart
Zero couldn't take his eyes off Lyria.
"With you, all my fears fade away.
It's like the world exists just for the two of us..." he whispered.
Lyria slowly brought her hand to Zero's face.
"And I also.. I believe that we can overcome anything with you."
As her fingertips touched Zero's cheek, a connection deeper than words was formed between them.
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First Touch
Zero took Lyria's hand, hesitantly but determinedly.
He closed his eyes and bowed his head slightly.
Lyria stepped forward as well, her face slightly flushed.
The two of them were truly close for the first time in the cool night of the terrace.
Their lips slowly met.
Time stopped, the world went silent.
It was the moment when all the wars and pains were forgotten.
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The Power of Love
When the kiss ended, Zero looked into Lyria's eyes.
"You are my light," he said.
Lyria smiled back, "And you are my strength."
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Looking to the Future with Hope
The two of them stayed on the palace terrace throughout the night.
They did not know what the future would bring, but they made a silent promise to face everything together.
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END OF CHAPTER