Midnight has arrived, it was a cold evening for everybody.

The moonlight shining brightly at the sky, the light if the moon hitting the smooth snow that twinkles from the reflection.

Looks like stars has been inprinted in the snow of Snezhnaya.

The girl with light blue eyes stared at it from the window of her room in the castle.

She still has the feeling of being numb, her emotions and herself are not fully open yet.

At the entrance of the room, stood infront of the door is Pantalone, now his coat removed and only leaving him on his black long sleeved shirt. His gloves were also removed alongside the silver rings he wore are now placed on the table.

He frowned at the girl who was sitting beside the window, taking in the scenery outside.

His heart until now continues to ache, this was not the outcome he wanted. He wanted to live with her on a brand new home, where they will grow old together.

Instead she has been imprinted with a delusion. It pains him and her.

Taking in a deep breath, he grabbed a nearby dark gray blanket that was draped over the arm of the couch and made his way to her.

Y/N felt the presence of Pantalone, but didn't bother to look at him. She was ashamed of herself, the sight of the blood on her hands got stuck on her head.

She was a monster.

"You're not a monster." Pantalone replied, as he wrapped the blanket around the shivering girl.

The girl internally cursed, not realizing that she said that out loud.

She felt her body got lifted up, looking above she saw Pantalone carrying her bridal style.

He took the spot where Y/N sat down just a few moments ago and sat down, placing

Y/N on his lap with her back placed against his chest.

The small couch against the window gave them a good angle of the moon illuminating the two of them.

He whispered against her ear, "You are not a monster. You're Y/N, an adventurer, my darling, and my snowflake."

The emotionless girl still had the power to blush at his words. She may not feel the real meaning of happiness right now, but her heart felt the caring and love on his voice.

Y/N didn't reply, not having the urge to tell him a thank you. She continued hating herself, of the people she killed, the blood, delusion and everything else.

Pantalone didn't bother asking her to talk, knowing what state she is in. But by the pink tint on her cheeks, thanks to the moonlight he knew she was still there. The real Y/N is still sleeping, but she will come around.

"Remember, I love you so much. I know you hate yourself, but I will never hate the person who saved me years ago." He softly spoke, placing his finger underneath her chin, lifting her face up.

Leaning his forehead against hers, he stared at the eyes she fell inlove with.

"Now, it's my turn to be here with you. Let me repay you, of all the sacrifices you and F/N have done for me."

Placing a loving kiss on her cheek, he grabbed her hand and placed it on his chest. Above his heart.

"You will be free from this control. When it's over, I'll get on one knee and ask you to be mine forever." He whispered leaning closer to her face.

Y/N stared back at his dark blue eyes, tears started make her eyes gloss. It was okay to cry, she thought.

Soon, tears fell down on her cheeks. Finally an emotion, even if it's sadness... It was still something.

He can't stand it anymore, he has to do it... Been waiting for too long.

His slender fingers wiped the tears on her cheeking before placing his hand against her right cheek, as the other wrapoed around her back.

Leaning in closer, he softly placed his lips against hers.

The two stayed on the position, no one moved.

The man pulled away slightly before staring at her eyes, the faint blush on her cheeks says it all again.

Placing his lips against hers again but this time he took control of the kiss.

Moving his lips against hers, the girl stayed still completely clueless how to react. It was her first kiss, same as Pantalone.

She started to clumsily moved her lips against his, her hands gripping the fabric of his shirt. She only made small movement in the kiss.

Meanwhile Pantalone gave her a loving, rough and a bit sensual attention with his lips.

Few moments passed and the too pulled away, both breathing heavily. Y/N is completely flustered.

She placed her head against his chest. Listening to his rapid heartbeat, she can also bet hers is doing the same but 10x faster.

"I love you, Y/N." Pantalone whispered, burrying his face on her neck.

Y/N finally smiled for the first time after days, and she replied.

"I love you too..."

On the right side of Y/N's hair, a new group of her dark blue strands of her started to turn a bit more gray...