The rhythmic sound of the waves filled the air as you and Nanami walked along a quiet beach in Langkawi. The soft glow of the moonlight reflected on the calm waters, and the gentle lapping of the ocean against the shore was soothing, a stark contrast to the bustling city you had left behind. Nanami’s footsteps were steady beside you, his presence grounding and reassuring.
He paused, looking out over the horizon, the silhouette of distant islands barely visible in the night. "This is… peaceful," he said, his voice low, almost lost in the sound of the sea. "I don’t get moments like this often."
You turned to him, watching the way the moonlight highlighted the sharp lines of his face, his usually serious expression softened by the tranquility around you. "I’m glad you’re getting to relax a little," you said softly, stepping closer and resting your head on his shoulder. "You deserve it."
Nanami’s hand found yours, his fingers gently lacing with yours as he let out a small sigh. "It’s different being here with you. It feels like… I can breathe. Like everything else can wait for a while."
His honesty took you by surprise, but it warmed your heart. You squeezed his hand, leaning into him. "That’s all I want for you, Nanami. To feel at ease, even just for a moment."
For a while, neither of you spoke, content in the quiet intimacy of the moment. The stars above twinkled faintly, and the night stretched out endlessly, wrapping around the two of you like a comforting blanket.
Nanami’s arm came around your shoulders, pulling you closer as you walked together, the soft sand shifting beneath your feet. "Thank you," he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.
"For what?" you asked, looking up at him.
"For being with me," he replied, his eyes meeting yours, a rare vulnerability shining in them. "For making moments like this possible."
You smiled, your heart swelling with affection. "I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else."
Nanami pressed a gentle kiss to your forehead, and for the first time in a long while, he allowed himself to truly relax, knowing that in this moment, with you by his side, everything was exactly as it should be.