They entered the balcony theatre and despite the small number of seats, nobody else sat in the small, cosy theatre. The projectors' shadows flickered in the back before lighting the screen with the opening credits of an old romance.
"After you, M'Lady."
Nikolai ushered Leona towards the soft, velvet seats and then settled before pulling her close, until her head rested on his shoulder. She relaxed almost instantly, her fingers sliding into his hand, their palms warm together.
"This is my first time watching something like this."
"Been to a cinema?"
"Mm... lived a life like a normal human." Her voice cracked slightly as she peeked at Nikolai's face with her lovely eyes. "It's strange, but I like it. I like it too much that I'm scared to lose it."
He chuckled before pressing his lips to her temple.
"You won't lose anything, I promise."
Leona's eyes dilated as she breathed deep and turned her face, burying it into his neck, hiding the tears she tried to hold back.
