Chapter 142: Elevator Stands No Chance Against My Charisma
(Karsten)
Her lingering touches on my neck tattoo woke me up. She must have been intrigued and exploring—for sure I knew she must be staring as well.
So I said, "It’s rude to stare, Blue Rose." Before opening my eyes and finding her shyly doing just that.
Quickly, she tried to snatch her hand away from my neck, but I clasped it in mine and held it there, against my skin.
"I wasn’t...was just admiring your tattoo." She stole her gaze away but didn’t pull her hand.
"Do you like it?" I questioned, pulling her even closer as if she wasn’t already pressed against my hard body.
Arata didn’t complain or feel uneasy.
"Yes, but what’s the story behind it? Why a snake tattoo?" She asked, her fingers softly whispering against my skin, so calming that I wanted to close my eyes and just drown in the feeling.
There was so much related to this tattoo. The males on my mother’s side usually acquired it once they came of age. So I told her.
"It’s a Fujic Serpent, a symbol of our family. It represents wisdom, strength and protection. These are fundamentals and virtues a Chevalier boy must uphold as he transforms into a man." I paused, enjoying the caresses of her fingers before continuing. "For generations, we have lived by these principles and worn this symbol with pride. We try to not dishonour it and the legacy it represents."
"That’s fascinating to learn. Thank you for sharing the details with me." She leaned closer, shifting her head from my arm to my chest. I let her be, my hand ending in her soft hair as I combed it gently with my fingers.