I paused, my eyes widening in surprise, "Human?
”Norris looked at me intently, then suddenly said, "By the way, you're human. ”He seemed to think I was so surprised because he was robbing human things.But we're going in the wrong direction.I'm surprised that humanity has long since perished, so when will he have to grab it?
And he probably thinks I'm unhappy.The original smile on Norris's face narrowed slightly, then looked at me and asked, "Flowey, are you angry?"
”I was a little puzzled, "Huh?
”After a few moments, I figured out what he meant, and I laughed a little, "I'm not going to be angry about this." ”Because they didn't rob me, they didn't rob me in front of me.Okay, I know I'm selfish with this idea, but I really can't help it, I don't know anyone here.Norris looked at me, "Really?
”I nodded naturally.So Norris walked over, bent his eyes, and naturally lowered his head and rubbed my cheek, "Huahua is so good." ”I hesitated, but I couldn't dodge his movements, and when I didn't hesitate, he finished rubbing.I sighed, patted him on the head, and gave him a perfunctory sound."
Uh-huh."
Norris grabbed my hand and kissed it in the palm of my hand.I froze and looked at him.Norris naturally looked at me, and there was no emotion in his sapphire blue eyes, "Huh?
What's up, Flowey. ”I shook my fingers, then shook my head, "It's fine. ”...bar.Norris is a dragon, so in my mind, he is a little different from Emilia, Cesarah, and Serry.He is like this, I can't help but think back to his dragon form, so I can't help but feel that some of his intimate behaviors are very like...
Pets are spoiled.In the face of Norris's strong and huge dragon form, I can still think that he is a pet, and I feel that I am a little helpless.However, there is one thing to say, although Norris is a western dragon, he is very good-looking, especially with silver scales, full of beautiful luster.At night, when I went to bed, Norris lay on the soft bed and tossed and turned, and the emotions that I was about to fall asleep were distracted by him.I rubbed my eyes and asked him, "What are you doing?"
”Norris took a deep breath, a rare little irritation.To be honest, this is the first time I've seen him show such obvious irritability, and there is a faint irritability, which makes me a little scared.After all, I don't know him well, what if he gets angry with me.Thinking like this, I couldn't help but rub inside.Norris didn't pay attention to my movements, and he continued to roll over uncomfortably.Watching his movements, a light flashed in my mind, "You, should you fall asleep because you don't have a gold pillow..."
Norris's temperament is particularly susceptible to emotions, and he looks like a dragon who is irritable and irritable when he is tossing and turning at this time.Originally, I was a little scared of him who was a little manic, but after guessing why he was irritable, I laughed a little.So I said, "Why don't you get the gold back?"
”Norris endured, then said, "No. ”Confused, he continued, "I'll hold you at night." ”Me: "Then why don't you hug it?"
”Norris said firmly, "No. ”I didn't know what to say for a while.After a while, just as I was about to feel a little sleepy, Norris suddenly said, "Flowey, can I put my arms around you?"
”I paused and came back to my senses, "Huh?
”"How—" I paused, and Norris came to me, stretched out his arms and took me in his arms, clinging to my body, and then bowed his head to my neck and shoulder.I stiffened."
Norris...?"
Norris took a deep breath and his tone returned to slanching, "Huh?
”I said, "You're holding me like this, I'm going to sleep." ”Norris reached out and rubbed my head, his movements unexpectedly gentle, "It's okay Flowey, just hold it for a while." ”I was speechless for a moment, arguing in a low voice, "I can't sleep." ”Norris misunderstood what I meant, and he chuckled, "Just right, I can come and put you to sleep." ”I:......
I suspect he did it on purpose.I said quietly, "If you can only hold one gold coin and me, I suggest you choose a gold coin." ”At least I can get some sleep.Although he slept with gold coins on his pillow, I would be sore the next day from being hugged by him, but if I had switched to holding gold coins, it would have been different?
Norris leaned into my ear and said, "Flowey, your words like this remind me that I will hold the gold coin in one hand and yours in the other." ”I didn't even care about how he was going to "hold the gold coin in one hand".After a few moments, I nudged Norris's chest with some discomfort.Norris snorted from his nose, "Huh?
”There was a hint of magnetic hoarseness in his voice, unexpectedly...
Something sexy.I couldn't help but shrink my neck, a little uncomfortable."
You're hugging me so tightly, I'm uncomfortable."
Indeed, Norris's movements at this time were almost equivalent to hugging me around him, and his arms were clenched, which made me feel imprisoned, which was naturally very uncomfortable.Norris was silent for a moment, then sighed softly and let go of my previous position.He put one hand over and touched my face, and I felt a little rough in his palm."
Huahua, you're really delicate."
Delicate Me: ......
Gradually, I became a little sleepy, and I didn't care about the close distance between me and Norris.But while I was half asleep, I felt a hand touching my cheek.Then I heard Norris whisper in my ear, "Flowey, do you know why I have to hold you?"
”I really can't muster the extra energy to think about his question, and I don't want to open my mouth to answer.Norris didn't need me to answer him, though.He said it again, with that cold, wicked smirk in his tone."
Because the treasures I care about, if I don't hold them tightly, they will always be snatched away.So, I don't dare. ”Then, in a daze, I felt him lick my cheek."
But not anymore, I'll protect you.So Huahua, stay here with me. ”When I woke up the next day, I finally didn't feel like I was being held under me anymore, which made me feel a lot better.But the only thing is that Norris hugged me too tightly, although I was not under me, but there was some pain in my lower back, obviously I was strangled all night.At this time, Norris also woke up, and he naturally lowered his head and kissed me on the cheek, "Huahua, wake up." ”I nudged him.Instead of letting go, Norris asked, "What's wrong?"
”I said, "You strangled me a little bit." ”Norris paused, then let go of his hand.I sat up, pressed my waist, and frowned, and sure enough, it hurt a little."
Flowey."
Norris called out to me, then sat up as well, and then he leaned forward and hugged me in his arms.The heavier man's weight weighed on me."
What's wrong?"
I asked him.Norris smiled a little happily, "It's okay, I'm in a good mood." ”I didn't know what to say, but fortunately Norris quickly let go, he quickly got out of bed, I watched his movements with some confusion, and then I saw Norris impatiently run to the side of the gold mountain, take a deep breath and pounce on the gold mountain, burying his face in it.I:......
The corners of my mouth twitched, and I got up to wash.While I was washing, the necklace hung down, and Norris leaned against the gold mountain, looked at my necklace, and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Locator?"
”I was stunned for a moment and looked back at him, "You know?"
”Norris sneered and hooked the corners of his mouth, "Of course I know, no matter what, I've lived a lot of time." ”He walked up to me and looked at me with lowered eyes, "Flowey, give it to me." ”At this moment, I felt the aura of danger beside Norris again.I subconsciously pursed my lips, looked at the mountain of gold behind him, and said to Norris, "Well, why don't you touch the gold coins again?"
”I don't really want to face Norris in this state, because it's too dangerous, I'd rather see him touching the gold coin, although it's a bit two, but I can handle it.And not like it is now.Norris raised an eyebrow, then folded his arms and looked at me from top to bottom, "The half-blood gave you?"
”I don't know if I want to nod or not.Norris held out his hand to me, his expression faint, "Flowey, give it to me." ”Norris, who had been safe for a while, turned his mood indicator towards danger again.I unconsciously reached out and shook the necklace.Actually, of course I didn't want to give it to him, whether or not Cerry would come looking for me, but it was a...
Wish?
and metrics.I don't want to throw it away.Without it, I'd be really hard to find.I quietly took a step back, thought for a moment, and shook my head hesitantly.Norris's expression suddenly became a little dangerous.He stood in front of me and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Huahua, you're disobedient." ”Truth be told, of the three races I've come into contact with, except for Hall, only Norris has ever given me such a dangerous feeling.But one more difference with Hall is that I...
I don't think Norris would do anything to put my life at risk.But that doesn't mean I won't be afraid!
It's like watching a ghost movie, and my heart is beating wildly.I thought about it and said to him in a sincere tone, "I didn't want to run away, I just wanted to meet my friends, I haven't seen them in a long time, I...
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Think of them. ”I think Emilia.I've been thinking about him since the day I was taken away by Cesar.And now, I want to be Cesara too.Although it's not quite right to describe it as a flower heart here, but, probably really getting along with Cesar, he is no longer the young master of the demon clan with a thin image in my heart.It's my friend.What I said to Norris wasn't all lies, and I had nowhere to escape, mine was, I just missed them.Norris didn't look like he believed it, though, he just held out his hand to me, "Flowey, obedient, okay?"
”His sapphire blue eyes looked at me.It's weird.Obviously I am the one who is in a weak position, obviously he is a dragon, I don't know how many times stronger than me, as long as he wants, even if he robs him, he can snatch the necklace over, but he didn't make a move, he didn't even approach me, he just stood in front of me, stretched out his hand, and used...
Look at me like that.I don't know how to describe that look.With a deep obscurity, and a little sadness."
Flowey."
Norris shouted at me again, "Isn't it good to be here with me, although I don't know how to take care of humans yet, but I can give you the best." ”I hesitated and shook my head.Seeing that he was about to take another step closer, I thought for a moment and said to him, "You, no matter what you say, I will not give it to you."
You took me here without asking my opinion, and you still sometimes changed your face and scared me, making me think you were dangerous.I just want to see my friend now, and you're going to snatch my necklace again, and you want me to stay, so I don't want to listen to you.You said you wanted to raise me, but I didn't want to be raised by you, I just wanted, I just wanted..."
Probably because the weather was good today, Norris was in a bad mood, and it was an auspicious day, so I suddenly had a glass heart."
I just want to ......"
I had a lot going through my head.What do I want?
Maybe just want to go back to the Celestials, to Emilia's arms.Or maybe go back to that moment when I first met Cesar, and ask him not to arrest me and want to be friends with him.Or maybe I want to go back to the beginning, to when I was still at home.But these are the past, and I can't go back.It was unfair and useless for me to vent my anger and resentment on Norris, my glass-hearted emotions should not be given to him, and he did not understand it.Probably the only thing I can say to him is his anger at taking me for him.But I don't want to live in anger every day, just like now, I hate my negative emotions.However, before I could gather my energy to gather my emotions, Norris suddenly quieted down, he looked at me quietly, and sighed after a moment."
Flowey, don't cry, you're crying me..."
He put his hand in front of my face, his index finger bent, and gently wiped away the tears that I didn't know when they fell on my face.There was a magnificent, deep light in his sapphire blue eyes.Norris suddenly curled the corners of his lips, smiled a little helplessly, and his eyes calmed down."
When you cry, my heart hurts."
The author has something to say: crying, always a catalyst for feelings ww But you also have to understand that Huahua _(:з"∠)_ The previous emotions can be suppressed, because she is still "in the world" (phew) and Cesar and Seri are also very good to her Now, first of all, she is isolated from the world, in the cave, it must have an impact on her emotions, and secondly, Norris's "moodiness", these points are stimulating, coupled with his current move to ask for a necklace, it will naturally touch the point in Qianhua's heart There is a grievance, called " The more I said, the more I felt wronged "Hahahaha, Huahua is like this now, but soon he will be a good man again* Norris: Gold coins and Huahua, I'm an adult, I can choose to have them all * When I wrote this chapter, I suddenly felt that if the emotions of the previous races for the heroine were compared to the light of a flashlight, then they were all a process from putting to receiving, but the dragon clan was a process from receiving and receiving, and I don't know if I can let you get it until New Year's Day!
Happy New Year's Day, everyone, hehe, Momoda~ Chapter 69 Unknowingly, Qianhua has been living here in Xisara for seven days, but she still has no sign of going back.At first, Qianhua was still a little worried and panicked, but slowly she was at ease with what she encountered.Stay here as long as she can, and with Cesar by her side, it won't be hard to endure anyway.For the past few days, Cesar would go to the battlefield every day, without a day of rest, and when he returned, he would be armed with blood.He didn't seem to care, nor did he care, if he had a strong smell of blood on his body, or which enemy's blood stains were on his clothes.After all, demons are like that.And there will never be other demons who say to Cesar, "Cesar, the blood on your body is so thick and smelly", after all, for demons, bathing in blood is a matter of course.After Cesar brought him in to live there, he would come to see her every day after he came down from the battlefield, sometimes in the evening, sometimes during the day, sometimes at night, depending on when he was free and was replaced by someone else.One of the battles in Western Sahara was a little late, and there was no time to rest at night.He was a bloody battle, he was a little wounded, and his body was sprinkled with other people's blood.However, after coming down from the battlefield, Cesar didn't pay much attention to it and came to see Qianhua.Because he's been like this for a long time, he's used to it.And this kind of small injury will slowly recover after a while because of the demon's physique.So Cesar simply changed his coat and sat on the edge of the bed of Qianhua, looking at her sleeping face.Probably because of the Liantian War, the moon of the demon clan also seems to be covered with a layer of blood mist, and the moonlight is not bright and bright, and at night, the sky is extremely dark.However, Cesar could still see Qianhua's face clearly.She slept soundly, unaware of what was happening outside, not even that Cesar was sitting on the edge of her bed watching her.Looking at the thousand flowers, Cesar's face softened for a moment.It's weird.He had never had such emotions and emotions, as if his heart had suddenly become so soft that even his hands could hurt his heart.Cesar looked at Chika and couldn't help but reach out and want to touch her face.When his fingertips touched the smooth, warm side of the human face, Cesar suddenly felt nostalgic.The tips of his ears were a little crimson, and he felt a little uncomfortable with his actions of "taking advantage of others".Although he is a demon, the demon clan scoffs at the other races, especially angels and humans, who "should respect others" and "be 'affectionate and polite' to those you like", and even most demons value sex more than so-called love.But at this moment, Cesar suddenly had some innocence and sprouts.He had never met such a person.Even though she's human, she's...
So...
Cesar felt like his fingertips were hot.At this time, Qianhua suddenly frowned, trying to avoid Cesar's hand.She stretched out her hand and unconsciously pushed Cesar's hand away, and she had been sleeping a little deeply, but suddenly there were signs of waking up.Seeing that Qianhua was about to open her eyes, Cesar stiffened, and felt like she was running away.But Chika had already opened her eyes.She rubbed her eyes and saw Cesar sitting next to her.Qianhua's tone was confused when she first woke up, "Cesar, you're back." ”Cesar was a little uncomfortable and blushing at this time, but thanks to the dim darkness of the night that obscured his expression.As a demon, he could see the night clearly, but Chika couldn't.Cesar pinched his fingertips, then tried to reply to her in a calm voice, "Hmm.You...
Why did you wake up all of a sudden?
”In fact, what he wanted to ask more was whether Qianhuagang noticed that he was touching her.At the mention of this, Qianhua frowned slightly, "Well, I felt a very strong bloody breath that made me a little uneasy, so I woke up." ”Bloody gas?
Cesar was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at his hand.In fact, it wasn't just his hands, he was covered with blood, which was a familiar taste for him, but it scared Qianhua.It even woke her up from her slumber.At that moment, Cesar didn't know how to describe the emotions in his heart.It's like ......
Originally, his heart was so hard that nothing could hurt him, but when he saw Chika, he suddenly softened and took off his thick and hard shell, but at this moment, his heart, which had become extremely soft, was pinched and held by a hand.It made him feel stuffy and painful, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.Is it so uncomfortable?"
It's...
That's right. ”Chika noticed that Cesar's mood was not quite right, and couldn't help but ask him, "Cesar, what's wrong with you, are you hurt?"
”She knew that Cesar went to war every day.Although Xisa's strength as a young master will naturally be very strong, Qianhua still can't help but worry."
I'm fine."
Cesar replied without thinking about it."
You...
Wait a minute, I'll come back later. ”With that, he stood up.Qianhua subconsciously grabbed the corner of his clothes, and as Xisar took a step away, his clothes were half lifted at this time because the corner of his clothes was pinched by Qianhua, and the already bloody aura suddenly became heavier.Cesar stiffened there."
You, you let go, don't you listen to the words of this young master!"
Cesar's tone was a little hurried.If it were normal, he would like and enjoy Qianhua's small actions and dependence, but at this moment, he hopes to be as far away from Qianhua as possible.He didn't want the smell of his body to be smelled by Chika.The young master of the demon clan, who was originally fearless, was suddenly afraid that Qianhua would be disgusted with the smell of blood on his body.However, Qianhua suddenly got off the ground and asked not about this, but about: "Are you hurt?"
”Her tone was anxious, and she suddenly lost all her sleep.Cesar paused, then slowly turned sideways, "You..."
Chika looked up at him, hesitated, and carefully went to Cissa's hand.In fact, she didn't know if Cesar would let her hold hands, after all, they hadn't been together for a long time so far, and she was afraid that Cesar wouldn't believe her and reject her.But fortunately, Cesar didn't mind.Qianhua lowered her voice and whispered to him, "I'm worried about you, I'm afraid you'll get hurt." ”As Cesar stood there, he suddenly felt a warmth in his heart.He lowered his eyes to look at the human standing in front of him, and unconsciously curled the corners of his lips slightly.It turns out that she cares about him so much.Cesar rubbed the top of her head, "I'm not hurt, it's someone else's blood." ”Qianhua breathed a sigh of relief.She sat back on the bed, looked up at Cesar, and casually asked, "You didn't rest so late?"
”Cesar couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips, and instead of answering Qianhua's question, he asked, "Hey, did you care about this young master just now?"
”Qianhua was not as awkward as him, so she naturally nodded, "Yes, I'm afraid you'll get hurt."
If you get hurt, I'm going to be very distressed. ”Cesar's movements stopped, the tips of his fingers stiffening slightly.He lowered his eyes to the human sitting on the bed and quietly looked over.He took a slow, deep breath and suppressed the burning heat in his heart.But emotions can be suppressed, but the heart that suddenly beats fast and the scarlet burning ears can't be controlled.Cesar's fingertips moved, his voice was slightly hoarse, "You ......"
Chika was a little puzzled, "Huh?
”Cesar turned his head sharply, and he had a rare feeling that he was a little embarrassed.“...
I know. ”After a moment, he suddenly said this."
Huh?"
Cesar slowly half-crouched down and whispered, "I know." ”Your mind.Qianhua hesitated, she thought that what Cesar knew should be the true meaning of her words, and she didn't make up anything else, right?
After all, she still had a deep impression of Cesar's brain-replenishing energy.As her eyes stared into the darkness for a long time, Chika was gradually able to see Cesar's face in the dim environment.Looking at Cesar's familiar face, as well as his eyes and expressions that slowly became familiar, Qianhua couldn't help but soften his expression even more.But what does it matter.Anyway, she can cope with Cesar's brain supplement."
Just now."
Suddenly Cesar said, "Why did you wake up all of a sudden?"
”Cesar mentioned this, and Qianhua thought of it, she hesitated for a moment and said, "Because the tip of my nose suddenly smelled blood, I was a little shocked." ”Cesar pursed his lips and tilted his head, "It smells bad." ”To say that it doesn't smell bad...
That's really a bit of a conscience, but if you want to directly say that Cesar's body smells bad, Qianhua can't say it when she looks at him like this.But looking at the way she was spitting, Cesar already knew the answer.He clenched his fist, "I, I'll wash it up next time."
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Will wash very clean. ”He said in a low and quick voice."
You—" Cesar finally couldn't help but turn around and look at Chika again, he bent down, very close to her, and then stretched out a hand and gently pressed it on her shoulder.In fact, he originally wanted to put his hand on the side of Qianhua's face, but thinking back to the touch of her face, Cesar felt an inexplicable itch on his fingertips, and finally just put it on her shoulder in a reserved way.There was a faint light in the demon boy's pupils, and even if there was no moonlight, it was still like a bright light in this dim room.Although his eyes looked like beast pupils, at this moment, they were full of young people's tenderness, grievances, awkwardness, shame and unconscious expectations.“...
You must not dislike me. ”He looked directly into Qianhua's eyes, his gaze paused slightly, and after a moment he moved down, resting on her lips.Chika was slightly stunned, and after a moment she smiled, she remembered that Cesar had said something similar to her.Although it was dark and Cesar might not be able to see it, she couldn't help but smile at Cesar, "Of course I won't dislike you, never." ”Cesar's hand holding her shoulder tightened, "Chika, I..."
Chika asked suspiciously, "Huh?"
”"I want to do something."
Before Qianhua could ask, the next moment, she vaguely saw Cesar's body in front of her move slightly and leaned over.The next moment, her lips were soft, and it was the other party's lips, which were imprinted.Chika blinked stunned.Then, before she could react, Cesar let go of her and ran out, and before Qianhua could shout "wait", she was the only one left in the room.What is this called?
Chika covered her head and sighed.Forget it, she didn't bother to bother with it, anyway, Cesar was like this, and now he probably ran to a place where no one was blushing.As Qianhua guessed, at this time, Cesar came to the highest point of the demon building, blowing a cold wind wrapped in blood, looking at the dim scene in front of him, in a daze.His face and ears were red, and even his neck was red.Knowing that at this time, no one else would appear here, but Cesar sat for a moment, and finally couldn't help but stretch out his wings, and then the bat wings belonging to the demon closed forward, wrapping himself in it.Cesar was locked inside, and he was finally relieved.He bent one leg and rested his arm on it, then pillowed his forearm and touched his lip with the other.He just ......
Cesar's fingers twitched.I couldn't help but purse my lips."
Anyway, anyway, this young master won't admit what he has done."
Cesar whispered suddenly."
Ahem, when the battle is over, the young master will marry her, on the contrary, she should be happy anyway...
Hmph, I'm sure I'll be stupid and happy by then. ”Thinking that Chika would smile shy and expectant because of her marriage proposal, Cesar felt a burning and soft heart.He couldn't help but curl his lips and laugh."
Ah, I have to practice what I said when I proposed.Ben Young Master...
Naturally, it is calm and will not make mistakes, and it will not be good if Qianhua faints shyly at that time. ”Although it was a disgusting word, Cesar's tone was full of pleasure."
Wait until it......'
s over," he stood up, looking ahead, his brow with determination and a sense of sass."
When it's over, I'll be with Qianhua forever."
Suddenly, Cesar thought of something, and he raised his arm and hesitated to look down and sniff it.In fact, he didn't have to smell closely, he could feel the bloody breath all over his body, which was really bad.With this in mind, Cesar was going to find a water source to wash.When he flew in the air to look for it, he slightly hooked the corners of his lips, and there was a smile on the corners of his eyebrows and eyes."
Ha, there's no way, who made Qianhua so delicate, who let this young master spoil her."
And...
Cesar didn't want to hug her with the bloody breath of this body.Although the conditions are not good yet, within the scope of her ability, Cesar wants the best for her.After washing herself, Cesar changed into clean clothes.At this time, the sky was just about to get dark, and he was going to continue to go to the battlefield.Before going to the battlefield, Cesar flew back into the house again to take a look at Chika.In the misty sky, her sleeping face was unreservedly displayed in front of him.Cesar walked up to Qianhua and looked at her seriously, and after a while, he leaned over slightly and hugged Qianhua lightly, and the force was very light."
Wait until I get back."
Cesar touched her cheek one last time, and browled his eyebrows."
Get some sleep, little human."
The author has something to say: the next chapter continues the dragon line, Cesar finally slowly transitioned from the original image to the present to write to Cesar himself squatting there, burying himself in his wings and talking to himself, I suddenly wanted to write - at this time, a passer-by An unknown demon passed by, he looked at a demon in the wings in the heights, and suddenly frightened.What people!
How dare you pretend to be a young master and say such stupid things!
No, he must sue the young master, the young master's cold, strong, handsome and tall image must not be tarnished!
Rush the duck, for the honor of the young master!
Hahahahahahahaha ”Norris uttered this almost in a calm and sighing tone.The dangerous aura and atmosphere on his face and around him dissipated, frowning slightly, and looking at me with emotions that I couldn't understand in his sapphire blue eyes.I was slightly stunned, and when I raised my eyes to look at him, I realized that I was crying when I realized that I was crying when I realized that I was in a fog in front of me.I thought my emotional ups and downs shouldn't have been so intense.To be honest, it's a little embarrassing.One reason is that Norris and I are not yet that acquainted, and it is not appropriate for me to cry like this in front of him; Even though he kept telling me that he liked me a lot.The second is because we were still in a state of confrontation before, but I suddenly cried with a glass heart, and Norris, who was crying at the same time, subtly softened; In addition to the implication of breaking the deadlock, such a move also has a point..."
Victory without force"?
We're not trying anything, though.I quickly wiped away my tears and coughed uncomfortably.Looking at Norris, who was leaning over to look at me at eye level, the emotions in his eyes returned to peace, even with a little emotion that I couldn't quite understand.It makes me feel that he seems to be quite ...
Peaceful?
Probably because of my sudden crying, coupled with his softening gestures, the atmosphere between us was not so tense.