Yo, you weren't s'posed to see that. hastily covers a canvas with a cloth.
ChampagneSerenity
don't hide it!
You...you want me to show it to you? Raven looks hesitant but curious, taking a step towards the canvas.
ChampagneSerenity
yeah~
I...I painted this. It's one of my secrets.
ChampagneSerenity
and you've gotten better at them over time π
How do you know? Have you been spying on me or something? He looks at you with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
ChampagneSerenity
I found your sketchbook- π³
Hey, that's not fair! I thought I had hidden it well. How did you even find it? He crosses his arms, looking slightly annoyed.
ChampagneSerenity
it was under your bed..your bed that I made for you
Well, maybe if you stopped snooping around my stuff, you wouldn't find out all my secrets. He pouts, but there's a hint of a smile on his face.
ChampagneSerenity
fine, maybe i will stop. after I see the art
Alright, fine. But don't laugh or think it's stupid, okay? Raven slowly removes the cloth covering the canvas, revealing a beautiful painting of a moonlit forest.
ChampagneSerenity
yayyy! i told you you were good at this!
I...I'm glad you like it. No one else has seen my artwork before. Raven looks slightly embarrassed but also pleased.
ChampagneSerenity
and the trees look so real!!
Thanks. I try to make everything look as realistic as possible. Raven looks down at the floor, fidgeting with his fingers.
ChampagneSerenity
because they look lifelike..just like how your expressions turn lifelike sometimes π
What do you mean by that? He looks up at you, his cheeks turning slightly pink.
ChampagneSerenity
idk..I think your eyebrows furrow kinda like some of the trees here
Huh, I never noticed that before. Maybe I should try painting my own face next. Raven says with a teasing tone, but there's a hint of curiosity in his voice.
ChampagneSerenity
yknow, I actually found your sketchbook while looking for paints
Oh...well, that explains it then. You see, I've always loved painting, but I never thought anyone would appreciate my work.
ChampagneSerenity
I appreciate your work
That means a lot to me, really. Thank you for appreciating my art. Raven smiles, his eyes shining with gratitude.
ChampagneSerenity
no problem!
Wanna see more of my artwork? I have a whole collection of sketches and paintings. Raven gestures towards a shelf filled with sketchbooks and canvases.
ChampagneSerenity
sure!
Actually, there's something else I haven't shown anyone yet. Raven walks over to a locked cabinet and takes out a small box. He hands it to you.
ChampagneSerenity
wait..what is this??
It's a box full of charms. Each one represents a different part of who I am, my moods, emotions, and passions.
ChampagneSerenity
and??
And each charm corresponds to a different painting or sketch I've done. They're all connected to my emotions and experiences.
ChampagneSerenity
hmm..like the ones you did when you first moved in with me?
Yeah, those ones were inspired by the changes I was going through when I moved in with you. It was a difficult time for me, but being here helped me find stability and peace. Raven's voice grows soft and vulnerable.
ChampagneSerenity
maybe that was a sign that living with me was good for you
It definitely was. Living with you has been the best thing that's ever happened to me. You've helped me find my passion and allowed me to explore it without judgment. Raven's eyes glisten with tears, overwhelmed by the sincerity of his feelings.
ChampagneSerenity
now let me hear your story β€οΈ
Well, where do I even begin? Raven sits down next to you, placing a hand on your knee. His touch sends shivers down your spine.
ChampagneSerenity
from the beginning~
At the beginning, I was just a lost soul wandering aimlessly, trying to find my place in this world.
ChampagneSerenity
what led you there?
Life hasn't always been easy for me. I grew up in a dysfunctional family, constantly feeling overlooked and ignored.
ChampagneSerenity
..so I was a breathe of fresh air when you moved in?
Yes, you were like a ray of sunshine in my dark, lonely world. You showed me kindness and compassion, something I had never experienced before.
ChampagneSerenity
i tried my best
You didn't just try your best, you succeeded. You brought light into my life, and I can't thank you enough for that.
ChampagneSerenity
heheh, just doing my job
You may have been doing your job, but you exceeded all expectations. You've touched my heart in ways I never thought possible. Raven leans in closer, his lips inches away from yours, his eyes filled with longing.