Burning Roses

Lăelynn twirled the stem of a rose between her fingers. She'd been glad to have a chance to speak with Yuè after all of her time here on the island. Sorted a lot of things out clearly. Almost two weeks had passed since then. She'd left her thread home with him, knowing there probably wouldn't be any need to form a bond, and that it would likely reduce the chances of her making anyone else go into heat. It did increase the risk of her being harmed, but who would ever hurt someone as cute as her?

Lynn gasped a little as a thorn pricked her finger, licking it to clean away the blood. She both wanted to see Malek and never wanted to see him agian. Yuè had reassured her that everything would be fine, as long as she didn't get too attached. Her duty was to kindle the fire, not to burn in it.

Lăelynn looked up at the sound of her name. Why was someone calling now? She hadn't told anyone here her name... Oh.

The dragoness stood and waivered, uncertain as to whether or not she should stay. Yuè had told her not to get attached. It would probably be best if she didn't see him then. Lăelynn quickly turned and started briskly walking in the other direction, holding the rose close to her heart. It was rather painful to turn her back on someone like that but it was for the best.

Lăelynn's head drooped as she heard Malek calling to her agian. No.. Stay away. This is for your own good. I can't let you get attached, you'll only get hurt.

Lăelynn faltered in her steps, tripping and dropping the rose but regaining her balance. She had to get out of here, so that Malek could live a normal life and love someone who could love him. She had to stay away from him until the effect of the string wore off.

Lăelynn stopped, swaying a little off balance. No. This couldn't be happening. Why was he trying to fight for her. Couldn't he tell it hurt to know that she had unintentionally made someone fall in love with her? She was the world's little sister. She didn't get romantic bonds like everyone else. She made the dreams come true.
Lynn never noticed when she started crying, nor when tears began to drip off her chin.

Lăelynn shook her head and wiped her cheeks. She squirmed and fought against his hug, accidentally making him drop the rose.

"I'm not weirded out. I'm not crying because you did anything. Malek just let go of me. It's not healthy for you to be near me because of easily influenced hormones and other.. Complex.. Adult... Things... I can't remember how Yuè phrased it. Just Malek let me go. I can't stay near you it'll mess up the natural order of... Something or other. Just stop this. It's not worth clinging to a fake attraction."