3. “I just want to see you smile…”
Just twisting one word in that to make this a cute twinquision thing ;D
Vaxus sighed, arms draped over the railing and eyes glued to the courtyard. Dorian and Vivienne were below, talking and exchanging magical techniques.His thoughts wandered, daydreams fluttering through his mind’s eye.
“If you’re not careful, you’ll get drool all over the poor guards standing below.” Valerin stood leaned against the doorway, a wicked grin on her face.
“Val…” Vaxus cleared his throat and looked away from the courtyard to peer at his sister’s face. “I wasn’t… I mean I didn’t…”
“Oh relax, brother,” she chuckled. Pushing off from her perch, she sauntered forward and patted him on the shoulder before settling at his side. “I’m only teasing.”
He laughed with her, shaking his head gently as he turned back around. Folding his arms over on the rail, he resumed his careful study of the practicing mages.
“Now, are you going to make me guess?” Valerin asked idly. “Or are you going to share if it’s Madame de Fer or charming Master Pavus that has your attention?”
Vaxus glanced to his sister from the corner of his eye. “What makes you think it’s either?” he asked, forcing his voice to stay calm and collected. Trying, so very hard, not to give himself away.
Valerin draped one arm over his shoulder. “Vax. Darling brother.” She gave his shoulder a squeeze. “I know you better than that. Come on then, which one?”
He huffed out a defeated sigh, looking away from her in hopes of hiding his blush. “Dorian,” he murmured.
She cooed eagerly, grinning from ear to ear. “And what is it you’re hoping for, huh?” She wiggled her eyebrows at him, stifling a light giggle.
“Right now?” Vaxus looked back down at the mages. Even from here he could see Dorian’s brow furrowed in thought and concentration. “I just want to see him smile…”
