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From the first moment I laid eyes on Nova and her tattoos, I knew she was the one.
My heart recognized her, even if my brain took a moment longer to catch up.
Tattoo pairings like ours, especially those that mirrored each other in a near perfect harmony, were the stuff of legends on my planet.
They were tales old grandmothers would narrate to eager young ones about fated mates and star-crossed lovers, the kind of story you’d never imagine finding yourself in the midst of.
And yet, here we were, in the very heart of Ikmal prison, amidst cold steel and uncaring eyes, discovering a connection that defied reason.
The essence of her was intoxicating.
Floral, yet with an undertone of something fierce, like a thunderstorm waiting to erupt.
Every inhale brought her essence deeper into my being, making it harder to discern where she ended and I began.
Gazing into her eyes, I found an entire universe waiting for me.
They were the kind of eyes that spoke tales of a foreign place, of rainy days and sunlit afternoons.
But what drew me in were the little flecks of gold, almost mirroring the hue of my own eyes.
I was lost in my thoughts when the feeling of her soft lips against my own brought me back.
The sensation was electric, sending shockwaves through every fiber of my being.
It was like sweet nectar, reminding me of a rare fruit from my home planet, its name now eluding me in the sea of emotions her kiss evoked.
The gentle caress of her hands against the rough texture of my skin brought another layer to our connection.
She felt the inked designs that had been with me since my youth, tracing each one with her delicate fingers.
The space dragon, octar, and tarigon — their alien counterparts inked on her — seemed to come alive beneath her touch.
I tightened my grip around her waist, pulling her closer, wanting to feel every inch of her against me.
The silkiness of her hair brushed against my cheek, and the subtle sounds of her sighs were music to my ears.
Breaking the kiss, I rested my forehead against hers, allowing our ragged breaths to sync.
This was a moment I never wanted to end.
Yet, with the weight of the reality of our surroundings, I couldn’t help but marvel at the irony.
In the unlikeliest of places, we had found each other.
The universe, in all its grandeur, had seen it fit to match two souls across galaxies amidst the despair and darkness of Ikmal prison.
It was a testament that love and fate were not bound by location or circumstance.
Love was a force of nature, unyielding, ever persistent.
“Why here?” Nova’s voice, soft and melodic, broke the silence as if she could hear my own thoughts.
“Destiny doesn’t need a glamorous backdrop,” I murmured, kissing her forehead. “It finds its way, regardless of where you are.”
She chuckled, the sound warm and melodious. “And here I thought prisons were only good for holding onto regrets.”
I grinned. “Seems they’re also quite adept at forging connections.”
