Ocean's Breath Plateau Dreamer

"yes!" hoarsened with want, roughened by surprise. "i am not — i do not use others, legend. and i find myself feeling often that i used you. i know i did not," his heart beating a slow ache as he turned his eyes upon her. "i know — i know my feelings were and are genuine. but — our stations, legend. i feel — yes."

he considered her face, the way their eyes met one another in not so much a clash but a caress of pain.