Artem's Sweet Chapter 01-07
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Script
Artem is tired. Get some rest at home and talk with him.
The sky has already gone dark by the time you both return to Artem's place.
You stand before the floor-to-ceiling windows, letting the cool night breeze blow against your cheeks. It feels very nice.
Artem walks over, gently hugging you from behind.
Artem: What are you thinking about?
You: Artem, have I ever told you that the view from your bedroom window is absolutely stunning?
Artem: I don't think you did...
You: Then I'm telling you now. It's really beautiful.
You strike up an idle conversation with him.
You: (Artem seems to have been a little subdued ever since Juan brought up how we resemble his parents...)
You: (I think I should ask him about it...)
You: Are you upset, Artem?
He doesn't reply, only gently resting his head against your shoulder.
You don't press further. Instead, you gently pat the hand he has around your waist.
You: (I'll just remain like this until he feels like talking.)
You: (I should also give him some time and space to sort out his own thoughts and feelings first.)
With that in mind, you gently lean against his shoulder. You put your hand in his and stroke his fingers.
You don't know how long this silence stretches before his low voice reaches your ears again.
Artem: Don't you think what you're doing is like trying to comfort a child?
Artem moves closer. A few strands of his hair tickles at your cheek.
You: Of course not. I'm comforting my boyfriend.
He doesn't say anything, only repeating the same motions with his long fingers in return.
You can feel the soft warmth of his fingers. It makes you feel as if someone is strumming your heartstrings, causing a pleasant tingle.
Your cheeks grow hotter as you frantically search for another topic as a distraction.
You: Your hair's really soft... It feels nice.
Artem: Hmm?
Artem: What's with that out of the blue?
You: It just feels nice to the touch...
Artem: !!!
You: (Help! What in the world am I saying now!?)
You: Err, I mean... I've heard of a saying before...
You: They say that people with softer hair are gentler in nature, and these people tend to be more emotionally affected by the things happening around them.
You: And I feel like you've been a little down ever since we left Juan's home...
You: So, I was wondering if you're affected by the happenings between the Fowlers.
Artem: No. They... did not affect me.
Artem: It's just that I already...
He suddenly stops mid-sentence, lowering his gaze and refusing to look at you.
You: Hmm?
Artem: ...Nothing.
His usual warm smile is back on his face when he looks back up at you again.
He gently kisses your hair, and you can tell just how much he treasures you.
Artem: As long as I can be by your side... That's all I ask for.
He spreads his arms and encases you in a tight hug. Your back presses against his chest as his warmth surrounds you.
What's he thinking about? Why is he worried? The questions in your heart only multiply.
But, for now, you find yourself unable to ask these questions out loud...
All you know now is that he needs you, and you are also worried about him.
You: ...
You hold his hand, pressing your palms together like you usually do.
You: Don't worry. I'll always be by your side.
Artem: [Player]...
The night breeze blows, dispersing his love and murmurs into the air.
