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In all the chaos that had seized the Dreamscape, there had been frightfully little time to settle down and just breathe.
Between Acheron's true identity to the Watchmaker's Legacy to Firefly being part of the Stellaron Hunters – it was all a lot for Caelus to soak in at once. It was a mercy, then, that as the situation stabilised and things started to return to normal. The Family was kind enough to extend the Astral Express's stay in Penacony. Not by a ton – they weren't that generous – but enough for them to enjoy an actual vacation.
Caelus gladly took them up on that offer – but rather than stick with his family in the Express, he ventured to Golden Hour without them. That wasn't to say he'd avoid them, he had plans on meeting up with them later and hanging out, but for this one moment in time he just wanted some alone time with a special someone. A special someone who was all too happy to accompany him, breaking away from her peers in the Stellaron Hunters just to spend the day with him.
''I still can't believe you remembered I love these things...''
''Heh. Why wouldn't I? You always have this cute look on your face when you think of them.''
Firefly's cheeks lit up a rosy hue and Caelus chuckled, earning an even cuter pout from his partner. Alas for her she couldn't whack him with her hands currently full with a Oak Cake Roll. Still she huffed at him and took another bite out of it, her poutiness quickly melting away with every chew as the pleasant taste filled her mouth.
Shaking his head in amusement Caelus let his eyes drift across their surroundings. Golden Hour was as busy as ever, the eternal moment before midnight packed with shoppers, party-goers and dates; the whole shebang. They weren't just wandering without reason though; their languid steps gradually bringing them towards Dr. Edward – the large talking eyeball busy chatting away with a Bloodhound guard and laughing merrily with him.
Caelus glanced over just as Firefly popped the last of her cake into her mouth, about to lick her fingers clean when she caught him looking – warmth burning her face as she instead pulled out a napkin, shyly avoiding eye contact as she did so.
''You're adorable, you know that?'' Caelus had to say.
Firefly didn't reply but the cute pout came back again, though it deflated as he bumped his left hand against her right. A budding smile spread across her lips instead and she obliged, slipping her hand into his own and giving it a squeeze – one that tempted him to lean over and peck her cheek. A giggle answered him and she averted her eyes if only out of pure embarrassment, distracting herself by pulling him towards Dr. Edwards.
After all while Golden Hour could provide many opportunities for fun, the pair of them longed for somewhere a bit more tropical for a change – him especially. Belobog had been cold, the Xianzhou Luofu had been chilly and high-up, whilst Penacony was urban and bustling. He had yet to encounter a beach planet, and Firefly clearly hadn't either, judging her by excitement at the thought.
''Hm? Ah well hello there, member of the Astral Express! It's been quite some time since you came to visit me – and you even brought a friend!'' Dr. Edward greeted them cheerfully, single iris flitting between them both. ''Have you come to chat – or, more prudently, have you come to purchase an experience even the Dreamscape can't offer?''
''Haha, maybe...?'' Caelus scratched his cheek. 'He's good at reading people huh...'
''Now now, no need to look so abashed, my friend! I am here to provide all that you desire – so please, tell me what you seek and I'm sure I have someone in store!''
''Do you have any um... 'beach' themed ones? Private, ones?'' Firefly shyly inquired.
''Hm, hm, yes I do my fair lady. Is there any further specifications – a serene Hawaiian experience, the chaos of a bustling beach, an Arcadian inner-sea?'' Dr. Edward queried merrily, and had he hands Caelus didn't doubt he'd be gesturing animatedly.
He shared a look with Firefly though, no words said but her own want conveyed easily. ''The Hawaiian one?''
''Excellent choice my friend! Please rest your heads against me and close your eyes, and you'll be whisked away in no time at all~!''
The merriment in the good doctor's voice was infectious and with a giggle Firefly obliged, Caelus just a step behind. The surface was like a thick glass and pleasantly cool against his forehead, his mind at ease as he just listened to the hustle and bustle of Golden Hour, his hand remaining in Firefly's own as he felt himself be pulled down. The sensation was all too familiar and he didn't fight it, his mind feeling as if plunged deep underwater, the sensation lasting only a few seconds at most.
Then suddenly he felt like he was falling backwards, his world flipping – and then sunlight graced his eyes. The change was so stark he cringed, reflexively lifting his right hand and blocking the glare as he cracked his eyelids open – his surroundings steadily coming into focus as he got used to the change in lighting,
What he saw was a beautiful rustic town, neither too upscale nor downtrodden. Shops of varying kinds lined the walls of the street – a fast food restaurant here, a cosy little jewellery shop there, a gift shop beyond it. Coupled with the sunny sky peppered with clouds and it felt almost picturesque, especially because of one acute fact; it was quiet. Even from his position on the ground, awkwardly sprawled, he could count only a handful of people moving about the streets or inhabiting the shops.
Deep down he knew they weren't real people, obviously, just fictions created for the experience, but it was easy to mistake them for real people as they meandered along the pavement or dipped into a shop, the bell chime joined by a warm greeting between friends. It was a quiet beachside town, just like they'd hoped.
''Mn...'' Twitching in his left hand lured his gaze left, unsurprised to find Firefly by his side. ''That felt weird.''
''Mm. Is that your first time doing it, or...?''
Firefly hummed her agreement as she sat upright. ''Yep. I'm surprised this all looks so real though... that Dr. Edward really knows his stuff, huh?''
Caelus chuckled his assent and climbed to his feet, a tug helping Firefly to hers. She nearly bumped into him, her cheeks flushing and nose nearly touching his own, their closeness embarrassing yet slightly thrilling all the same. It was perhaps because of that nascent thrill that he closed the distance, their lips meeting in slow, drawn-out kiss. One Firefly reciprocated almost immediately, a soft hum escaping his partner as her lips meshed with his own.
They drew apart moments later, cheeks warm and a soft laugh escaping them both. Caelus pulled away first and instead turned his eyes onto their surroundings, noting how a passing pedestrian barely paid them much mind. That was reliving; even if the people here were all just fictitious, it'd be embarrassing to be looked at while kissing. A sentiment Firefly seemed to share as she tugged on his hand, pulling him off of the road and onto the pavement.
''Where should we go first?'' She inquired as they began to walk, the myriad of shops around them tempting.
''Well since we're at the beach, we should probably get some swimsuits?'' Caelus suggested, earning a chirp of agreement from his partner.
Conveniently there was a swimsuit shop just a dozen paces ahead, so neatly placed he suspected it was intentionally done as part of the dream. He wasn't complaining though and meandered in through the open doorway; the interior cramped but cosily so. If even a dozen people were present it would be mobbed but with just the pair of them inside it was homely, almost; the Sigonian-style rugs on the walls and floor complimenting the bead necklaces that hung on display above the counter, an Intellitron patiently waiting behind the counter.
His eyes though were quickly drawn to the range of clothing on display. Hanging from rotating racks there was everything from a tuxedo to a pair of swimming trunks to a casual shirt-shorts combo and everything in-between. After a single spin though he made his mind up and plucked out a pair of neon-green swimming trunks and an off-white button-up. They were in his exact size amusingly and a quick glance around the shop located the changing room tucked just beside the cashier desk, only a thin curtain for privacy.
Then again given it was just a dream, he supposed privacy wasn't a huge concern.
With that thought in mind he meandered inside and pulled the curtain shut. It was cramped, barely bigger than a phone booth and with a single full-length mirror on the left-hand side, but he made do with the space and stripped his jacket and top off. The button-up came on easily, his arms slipping into the holes and the cool fabric coming to rest against his skin. He was half-tempted to button it up but decided against it considering their locale, opting instead to shed the rest of his garments and slip on his shorts.
Less than a minute after entering Caelus exited the changing booth, idly tugging on the collar of his new shirt. His eyes flickered over to Firefly as his lover approached, her sweet smile earning one from him in turn – but he couldn't get more than a glimpse of her clothes before she swept past him into the changing booth. He didn't mind though, busying himself with idly browsing – striking up a brief conversation with the Intellitron who assured them the clothes were free because 'we don't use money here'.
Didn't make much sense but hey, it was a dream after all. At least he didn't have to worry about money here.
Meandering around the shop he spent what must've been several minutes just listening to the gentle ambience of voices and distant, unseen cars, the crashing of waves a faint but omnipresent noise in the dream. More than that though was the noises of Firefly getting changed; the sound of fabric sliding across skin, buttons popping open, little grunts of effort – it left his cheeks a tad pink, having to consciously stop himself from visualising what was going on behind the flimsy curtain. And how easy it'd be to pinch the corner of it to one side.
Such temptations were evaded as the curtain was pulled aside by a slender hand, allowing Firefly to step out. Any words Caelus held evaporated as he laid eyes on her; soaking in the simple white sundress she'd picked out. It was plain and noticeably thin, the narrow straps looping over her shoulders and leaving more than a little cleavage on display. Something Firefly herself seemed conscious of; her cheeks red but her smile sweet as she curled some hair around her index finger, playing with it senselessly as he gazed at her.
''W-Well?'' Meekly she probed, eyes flitting his way. ''How do I look?''
''...honestly I can't decide between 'great' and 'amazing', so I'll just go with both.''
She giggled and skipped up to him, eyes adoring as ever before pecking him on the lips. Her right hand slid down into his left and she gave it a warm squeeze, a tiny tug all that was needed to lure him out of the store and after his beloved.
''So! Where to first?''
''Well, I kinda wanna see what eating is like in this dream, so let's go over to that kebab place...?''
At his affirmation Firefly merrily tugged him along, her merriment infectious as ever.
And here in this dream, they had all the time in the world.
X-x-X
Despite being a simple dream, it was so terribly lifelike.
While there was obvious signs of it being fake like the illogical freedom they were given or the absence of any dangers like passing cars or sharp objects, there was just enough present to sell the illusion. The wind on his face felt real, the food – even those he had never tried before – tasted realistic, and even the way the people interacted with them felt natural. It was almost eerie, but the charm of the place warded off any misgivings.
Most attractive of all about this dream though was the beach. Though he'd never been to one – discounting Scalegorge Waterscape – it was everything he'd imagined it'd be and seen in pictures. A long, unbroken stretch of sand that seemed almost bright under the afternoon sun and a deep blue ocean lapping up onto it, leaving the sand it touched soggy and of a darker gold hue. Most of all nobody else was at the beach, giving them utmost privacy to do whatever they wanted.
Naturally the first thing he did was take a swim. Or attempt to before he realised he didn't know how to swim and, amusingly, neither did Firefly. Thus after pulling him out of the water with an absurdly long fishing rod she found conveniently lying on the beach, they contented themselves with just taking a languid walk across the warm sands.
''...this is nice.''
The gently-sighed comment brought a smile to his lips and he hummed, walking alongside Firefly as they neared the end of the beach – the sand banking upwards into a small grassy hill that served as the end of the beach. Clusters of greyish, weather-worn rocks littered this part of the beach, many of them enticingly flat as if begging to be sunbathed upon. A sentiment that Firefly seemed in possession of as his girlfriend approached one, his gaze idly following her.
When Firefly grasped onto the edge and hefted herself up just as the wind blew, lifting the back of her dress just a tiny bit.
Enough for him to trace his gaze up her smooth, creamy thigh and to her peachy behind with nothing to cover it.
Embarrassment was quick to coil in his throat as arousal ignited further down, the sight only momentary as the wind slowed and let her dress fall back into place – conveniently so as his beloved sat down on the flat rock, tucking her dress under her butt. With warming cheeks he hauled himself up onto the flat rock too, noting almost absentmindedly how warm the rock was – not so hot it stung, but enough that he wondered if you could fry and egg on it.
Of course, such idle thought were secondary to the sight he saw. One that made him shift behind Firefly and snake his arms around her, pulling his beloved closer. Firefly blushed at that but hardly resisted, her smile shy as she sat on his lap and laid her hands over his own, stroking them almost as she leaned back into him like he was a chair.
''...by the way, Firefly.'' Caelus decided then was the best time to pop the question. ''Why aren't you wearing any underwear?''
Though he couldn't see her face completely, her head only turned partway towards him, the way she momentarily tensed and squeaked was more than enough of a guilty confession.
Made all the moreso when she pouted back at him. ''You only now noticed?''
''How else was I supposed to notice earlier?''
She tugged one strap of her sundress to the side, showing only bare flesh. ''You didn't notice I wasn't wearing anything underneath this?''
''I mean I wasn't trying to check what your hypothetical swimsuit was.'' Caelus flushed – not least because, leaning back as she was, he could look down her dress at her sumptuous cleavage. ''Besides, you're the one that decided to go commando.''
''Hmph. It's a dream so it's fine, right?'' Though she tried to act huffy about it the curl to her shoulders and dipping of her chin spoke well of her embarrassment. ''Plus, it means there's less to get in the way, right?''
The subtle invitation sent his blood rushing south and brought a slight murmur past his lips, his hands slipping out of hers. Instead they gravitated further north, pressing her sundress flush against her fair skin until his palm grazed over her breasts, cupping them almost reverently through the cloth and giving them a slow squeeze. His bashful touch earned him a giggle, shyly done as it was, and Firefly leaned into him with the sort of demurity he'd come to expect from her.
It made him more daring, more bold. His palms slid away from her full breasts and stroked down her thighs, caressing them with equal parts affection and lust. It was part of why he fell for Firefly so hard, he supposed. For one she was a precious soul, so kind and sweet yet beleaguered with such misfortune that he wanted to make her the happiest woman in the universe. Someone who opened her heart to him willingly and adored him wholeheartedly for it. At the same time though, Firefly was gorgeous. Maybe he was just new to relationships but it was hard to hold her in his arms like this and not let his mind go to dirty places – her sumptuous thighs, her ample bosom, her slender figure and all the ways he could touch her, tease her, please her.
Desires that Firefly was all to willing to reciprocate.
''M-Mm~''
Firefly's feeble mewl tickled passed her lips as his right hand slid between her legs; his fingers teasing her slit with a skill that came with experience. Though his touch was dainty at first his arousal quickly got the best of him, his middle finger sliding inside of her. She tensed minutely before letting a little moan out, her shoulders losing their tension as she reclined back into him, her breathing accelerating as he also let his index finger slide into her – pumping into her.
His other hand ran up her tummy, tracing her belly up to her ribs and then her breast; groping her left tit. No bra nor bikini top laid underneath, letting him grope Firefly's ample breast easily, admiring how perfectly her tit fitted into his hand. He couldn't get enough of her, his touch quickly growing more excited whilst his lips grazed her nape, eliciting an adorable whimper from his partner – one that finally built up into a moan as he sucked on her neck. Her hair tickled his nose but he merrily continued to tease his beloved, his lips grazing further up as he sucked on her neck again, marking her with a faint hickey.
Firefly whined then and twisted just enough that she could kiss his jaw, tempting Caelus to close the distance, the kiss they shared quick but brimming with affection. An affection that brought their lips together again, then again; one kiss leading into the kiss and each longer than the last. His fingers meanwhile worked on her insides, pumping and thrusting into her depths and quickly getting her wet, her arousal all too evident as his fingers slid along her wettening walls.
''Caelus~'' Firefly whined adorably.
He pulled back from the kiss then, flashing her a little grin and making her pout back. Said pout was quick to fade though as he pecked her nose, luring his beloved into another kiss – one preluding the moan shared between them as he pulled his fingers out. He rubbed circles on her sex and made Firefly whimper with arousal, her gaze flitting south momentarily – not least because of his erection pressing up against her ass.
''...hey, how about we do it right here?'' Firefly murmured to him then, cheeks a cherry red as she glanced around them,
He did the same and found nobody around, as expected of the dream. That coupled with having a flustered and horny Firefly on his lap was more than enough to convince Caelus to agree, his murmur bringing a bashful smile to Firefly's lips as his lover leaned forwards, getting her knees under herself as he straightened his legs out a bit more, giving her the room to straddle him reverse-cowgirl. A position that let him admire her curvy behind as she position herself above his cock, his tip soon grazing her slit, guided by his hand.
And he couldn't hope to quell his moan as Firefly impaled herself onto him. The hot, sticky embrace of her pussy felt downright heavenly in that moment and all he could do was bask in the sticky tightness that clamped around his tip. The shaft too was soon smothered by her loving tightness, coaxing his hands down to her hips to steady her; easing her down that little bit more and sinking her onto his rock-hard cock.
When with a little exhale Firefly sprung back up. Her slick clench of her pussy was heavenly and he ran his hands up her hips as she worked them, appreciating the sensual roll to them as she eased herself up-and-down his shaft. It wasn't their first time and that shone through as Firefly got more into it, finding her rhythm and moaning as she impaled herself onto his manhood, taking more and more of him into her until he was practically bottoming out.
''A-Ah... I love it when you're inside of me...'' Firefly puffed out, mewling as his hands went to her chest. ''D-Do I feel... mn, good too?''
''Amazing.'' Caelus breathed back, squishing her malleable breasts.
Though she had to her back to him he wasn't complaining, not in the slightest. His arms hiked her sundress up enough that he could admire her gorgeous ass and slender back, his gaze tracing her figure with a reverence few things got in life. Her curves were perfect, the way she worked her hips was majestic, the noises that fled her lips as she bounced on his cock – it was heavenly.
Doubly so since she didn't rush it. She didn't hurry to get them to completion or try to grind a creampie out of him. Rather Firefly took it somewhat slower; fast enough to please them both but patient enough to let them both enjoy the act, away from prying eyes and inquiring voices that would force them to stop. While risky romps in the alleyways of Golden Hour were thrilling and dangerous, there was something to be said about slower, more intimate sessions like this, just enjoying each other's bodies to their fullest.
Perhaps it was that sentiment that made Firefly stop, then turn around to face him. His cock remained inside of her the whole time, her insides clutching onto his manhood as she twisted about and left him moaning at how tight she felt in that moment. His eyes though were quick to crack open though, soaking in the sight of his lover's flushed face and demure smile, the latter of which held his eye for but a moment as she resumed moving.
''Nn... Firefly...'' He reclined back on his left hand. ''Fuck...''
The breathless curse earned a slight scolding look from his lover, though her own pleasure took away any heat such a look had. He smiled all the same though, his right hand kneading her breast even as she rode him, her gentle tempo gaining momentum as she succumbed to her own wants – his cock penetrating her slick hole and her insides like a vice around it, squeezing him so very lovingly.
It made his hand fall away from her plentifully-kneaded breast, falling to her hip instead; helping pull her down onto him. She moaned at that, the noise more a mewl in truth, and in return he answered with a groan – their mutual noises filling the beach air, only the slow crashing of the tide to interrupt their duo. Her hands cupped his cheek and her bounces slowed momentarily as their lips met, the kiss deep and involving tongue, muffling their moans somewhat.
The need to breathe forced them apart though. Her hands slid down his neck to his shoulders and pushed him back – and the moment he was laying back Firefly went back to riding him, her moan loud and enthusiastic as she dropped down onto his cock. The lurid smack of their flesh just sold the sensation, his eyes screwing shut as her sopping tunnel clamped around his dick so nicely, the constant movement edging him towards his peak.
''Caelus, l-look at me.''
The hurriedly-breathed words made his eyes open – just in time to see Firefly pull her sundress over her head. It fluttered free from her grip and flew away from them but she didn't seem to care, her face scarlet but the love in her twilight eyes unquestionable – least of all as she threw her head back and rode him like she'd been waiting years for this moment. The passion she moved with was electric, his cock swollen and throbbing against her wet insides as they seized and clamped around him.
But his eyes remained open, soaking in the sight of the naked Firefly. Her breasts bounced freely and her taut tummy was on full display, her figure bathed in the warm afternoon sunshine as she took him between her syrupy petals, her nectar clinging to his cock in a sticky sheen. His eyes weren't sure were to settle, a sudden frenzy overcoming him. Her tits as they bounced, her curvy hips, her creamy thighs, her defined stomach or slender shoulders – he had a feast before him and only moments to appreciate it, his end rapidly nearing as Firefly cried out, her quivering tenor pushing him to the edge.
''Firefly-!'' He grabbed her sides. ''C-Cumming!''
Their flesh met once, twice, thrice – and then she gasped, throwing her head back as she climaxed on his dick. The knowledge was what truly pushed him over the edge and made him shout as he busted his load inside of her, a torrent of cum ejaculated inside of her as Firefly grinded herself onto his crotch – gasps abound as she rode out her climax. She flinched and shuddered as pleasure shook her; back arching then not, her breasts heaving as she gulped in air, her stomach sucked in as she leaned forwards and then a moan tumbling past her parted lips as her climax peaked; her thighs pressing into his hips and her eyes screwed tightly shut.
His grip on her hips lessened then, a feebler moan escaping Caelus as his orgasm eased off. The plentiful mess of fluids inside of her though reminded him he'd just nutted in her – their fluids mixing together and dribbling down his twitching cock, some of it pooling around the base of his shaft. Firefly mewled at the leaking sensation and slowly grinded herself onto his cock, her pussy tightening and relaxed as she rolled those gorgeous hips of hers, teasing a tight moan from his lips.
''Nn...'' Pushing himself up into a sitting position Caelus wrapped an arm around her lower back. ''Firefly...''
''Cae- mm...''
The kiss quenched her words and made her arms wind around his nape, pulling him into an embrace. Their lips remained locked even as he shifted further onto the rock before easing them both onto their side; the kiss breaking off only then as he slowly flipped their positions, leaving him on top of Firefly. She blushed a deep red at that, lips pursed and chin dipped low, but when he kissed her nose a smile spread across her visage and her legs slowly locked around his waist.
''Again.'' Firefly softly said, caressing his cheek. ''A-And since it's a dream, it's fine to finish inside me too. I don't think I can get pregnant this way...?''
''Darn, I was hoping for that.'' Caelus ruefully said.
Firefly squeaked and whacked his arm. ''H-Hey! It's a bit too early for that!''
''Doesn't make the idea any less appealing.'' He teased, pressing himself into her and making her moan as he grinded his cock into her. ''Hnf... you'd make a great mom y'know.''
''Don't tease me~'' She whined back.
''I'm serious.'' Caelus fired back, kissing her cheek. ''I don't wanna let you go ever again.''
''Mnn, if you say it like that...''
Caelus chuckled and propped himself up on his hands, reared his hips back, and as one they moaned as he sunk back into her. The prior creampie left her insides slick and sticky, making it all the more arousing to thrust into her – each pump swifter than the last as Caelus got more into it, finding the right rhythm that left Firefly whimpering his name.
That and pressing her thighs into his hips. The leg-lock made it harder to move but the hotness more than made up for it, his mind addled by sheer horniness as he made love to Firefly on the beach – because in truth that was what it was. It wasn't a fuck, it wasn't a romp, it was raw lovemaking in that moment. A sentiment Firefly shared as she pulled him down into a brief kiss, their mashing lips doing little to muffle her dainty whines.
''Yes, yes...'' The little breaths against his lips made him shiver, arousal aching up his shaft.
Arousal that also compelled him to pound her all the more – a cry escaping Firefly as he buried himself in her quivering quim. The way her loins squeezed his length was indescribably right, his instincts taking the helm as he ploughed his lover raw; no condom to get in the way of their love. A love that made the prior load ooze out around his shaft as if he was making room for the next, the lewd thought only fuelling his mad desire to impregnate Firefly.
Briefly his right hand left the rock and went to her breast, kneading her beautiful tit and eliciting a mewl from his partner. She laid her hand over his and kept it there, letting him feel the jiggle of her tit as he penetrated her over and over, the lurid squelch of his cock sinking into her depths feeding his wild lust. Such was his lust that he slipped his hand back onto the rock, steadying himself as he rammed into Firefly, groans forced out of him as he lost himself in the blissful act.
''Mm, C-Caelus, harder, please~'' Firefly whined.
Caelus obliged, fucking a fresh cry out of Firefly as he gave it his all; senselessly slamming himself into his lover. The loud slap of their flesh grew as he kept up the pace, pressure mounting in his loins as he slammed his cock into her tightening pussy. His end was coming, that he knew and didn't resist; losing himself in the moment as he went balls-deep in Firefly, her sweet cries filling his ears-!
Until he peaked, a rush of relief shooting up his cock before he busted his load inside of Firefly. Her thighs pressed into his hips as she cried out, euphoria scrunching her visage as she came and came hard with him – their bodies locking up as pleasure rushed through their veins. He could hardly think, able to only press himself into her as he came within her, the sensation of cumming inside her a pleasure in its own right.
How much time passed he wasn't sure, the second hand losing all meaning – when fatigue came in like a sledgehammer and knocked the strength out of him, leaving him flopping atop Firefly with a moan.
His girlfriend grunted cutely, her breathing fast and shallow as she held onto him, her chin digging into his shoulder and her body ever so warm against his own. The gentle press of her thighs against his hips was enchanting and he grinded himself against her senselessly, relishing the little mewl he coaxed out of her – one stifled as she pulled him into a kiss.
''Mm... Caelus...'' Her fingers drifted up into his hair, tugging gently. ''...let's stay like this for just a little bit longer?''
Caelus gladly hummed an agreement, cuddling himself into his beloved as she giggled.
X-x-X
Some time later Caelus opened his eyes, finding himself outside of the dream and back within Golden Hour once more.
Blinking away the blurriness in his vision he took a step back, the clamour of Golden Hour filtering back into his sluggish mind. His eyes flitted right to where a group of Pepeshi were currently eating ice cream – barely more than a few bites having been taken out of them. Not surprising, with the benefit of hindsight. Time moved quicker in the simulated dreams than in the Dreamscape; something about moving at the speed of thought or something.
Warmth squeezing his hand though lured his gaze back to Firefly, blushing as he remembered he had been holding her hand and still was. She noticed that fact at the same time and blushed a similar hue, though her lips curled up into a cute, demure smile not a moment later, her adoration for him clear as day.
''I see you two must've had a splendid experience!'' Dr. Edward's voice snapped him out of his daydreaming. ''I'll deduct the 100,000 Credits from your account, dear Nameless! Please do come back if you wish for another stupendous experience in future!''
''Y-Yeah, will do.'' Caelus coughed, ignoring how much money that one experience cost.
Instead he squeezed Firefly's hand and pulled her away, the pair of them meandering off to somewhere more private to rest – their bodies untouched by what happened in the dream bubble, even if the phantom sensations remained.
It was as he pulled her away, then, that Firefly nudged him with her shoulder.
''...by the way, if I do get pregnant, you better take responsibility.''
Caelus stumbled at the implication but Firefly dragged him away before any could see, their rosy cheeks garnering more than a few curious looks as they fled to somewhere more private.
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