11-25-2009, 11:55 PM
[025.] Pretty
Edeline and Gallagher stood on the balcony of the dirigible. Gallagher was smiling like Edeline had never seen. Together, they stared out at the night sky, Edeline wondering what had gotten Gallagher into such a good mood and wondering what was on his mind. It was good to see him so happy.
"The stars are so pretty, aren't they?" He spoke softly.
"Yes, they are," Edeline agreed.
"Your eyes are like the stars," he turned to her. "Just as pretty, if not more so." Edeline didn't understand what he was talking about.
"Th-thank you," she blushed. Gallagher brushed back a bit of her auburn hair with his fingertips.
"You don't know, do you?" He looked pained for a moment.
"Know what?" she asked. She could feel her heart rate steadily increasing and her face reddened as she wondered whether or not he could hear it.
"How pretty you are," he replied with a slight smile. "You are so pretty," he smiled wider.
"But I'm not really," she looked away, embarrassed. He cupped her chin in his hand and turned her face back to him.
"Yes, you are. You are very pretty, inside and out." He stared into her eyes as if looking for her confirmation. She felt tears form. She was happy he felt that way and that he had said those things.
"Sir Gallagher," someone approached. "Gallagher took a step away from Edeline and looked at the man. "The captain would like to have a word with you about our destination."
"Right," the Gallagher followed him inside, leaving Edeline feeling anxious about what could have happened. But she felt pretty for the very first time and her heart grew even more toward Gallagher.
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