My Angel Girl

The castle was quiet, the kind of serene silence that only came in the depths of night. Kikidori and Ere'ana were asleep in their chambers, peacefully entwined, oblivious to the world around them. The faint sound of Ere'ana's soft breathing mixed with the occasional snore from Kikidori was all that broke the stillness.

In Yumi's room, however, the night was anything but still.

Yumi sat cross-legged on her bed, her dark eyeliner smudged after a long day, though she still looked as effortlessly goth as ever. Across from her sat Elnora, her golden hair catching the dim light from the bedside lamp. They'd spent the last few hours talking, laughing, and simply enjoying each other's company. But now, the mood had shifted.

Elnora leaned in first, her soft lips brushing against Yumi's. The kiss was tender at first, but it quickly deepened as Yumi responded with equal fervor. Her hands found their way to Elnora's waist, pulling her closer as the space between them disappeared entirely.

The world outside faded away. For Yumi, nothing existed beyond this moment—this perfect, intimate moment with the girl she loved. She could feel her heart racing, a mixture of excitement and nervousness coursing through her.

Elnora's hands gently cupped Yumi's face, and Yumi let out a soft laugh, pulling back slightly. "You know," she said, her voice teasing, "if my mom or dad walks in, we're both dead. Well, more dead than we already are."

Elnora giggled, her laughter light and airy. "Then maybe we should be quiet," she whispered, her lips brushing against Yumi's ear, sending shivers down her spine.

Yumi rolled her eyes but couldn't suppress the smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah, because Cerberus is totally not going to bark at some point and ruin everything."

As if on cue, the tiny black Chihuahua, curled up on a blanket in the corner of the room, let out a soft snore. Yumi and Elnora both stifled their laughter, their eyes meeting in shared amusement.

The moment didn't last long, though. Elnora leaned back in, her hands trailing down Yumi's arms as their lips met again. This time, the kiss was deeper, more intimate. Yumi felt her cheeks flush, her usually sharp, sarcastic exterior melting away in Elnora's embrace. For once, she let herself be vulnerable, completely caught up in the moment.

The hours stretched on as the two lost themselves in each other, their kisses growing more passionate, their connection deepening in ways that words couldn't describe. For Yumi, it was a night she would never forget—a night that felt like the beginning of something even more profound.

But even in the midst of their closeness, Yumi couldn't shake the faint voice in the back of her head reminding her of her parents down the hall. Kikidori's sharp instincts and Ere'ana's angelic sensitivity were no joke. If they walked in... well, Yumi didn't even want to think about that.

Still, as the night wore on and the castle remained quiet, Yumi allowed herself to relax. For once, she felt truly happy, truly at peace. Whatever happened tomorrow, whatever challenges or chaos awaited her, she knew one thing for sure: Elnora was worth it. Every risk, every rule broken—it was all worth it.

As the first hints of dawn began to creep through the windows, Yumi and Elnora finally pulled away from each other, their breathing heavy, their faces flushed. Elnora smiled, resting her forehead against Yumi's.

"I should probably go before your dad throws popcorn at us again," she joked, her voice soft.

Yumi laughed, though she didn't want to let go. "Yeah... but thanks for tonight. Seriously."

Elnora kissed her one last time before slipping off the bed. "Anytime, goth girl."

As Elnora quietly slipped out of the room, Yumi lay back on her bed, a small, content smile playing on her lips. She knew her parents would have a lot of questions if they ever found out about tonight, but for now, she didn't care. This was her moment, her night, and she wouldn't trade it for anything.

The End of Chapter 35