The Mermaid and the Harp 17
Black, endless pitch black.
After the sun sets, there is no light at the bottom of the sea.
With each step forward, her consciousness blurred, and she looked up at the sky where she couldn't see anything clearly, and clenched the hand of the person beside her.
"Ran?"
In the darkness, she couldn't see his face, but she could smell the faint aroma of his body mixed with the seawater, even if the arm he was holding in his hand was not warm, but she didn't let go.
"A little further on, maybe it's the exit." At this point, her deep tone was a little lighter, as if she was looking forward to light and true freedom: "If I go with you to the world, you won't come back." ”
She can't do without this sea, she is the one who is imprisoned.
The person beside her paused in her steps, and she felt that in the darkness he seemed to turn his face slightly to face her.
There was a cold hand on his face, and he held her face with a careful force that looked like he was holding some fragile treasure.
He couldn't respond, and the force of the rubbing on her face was so light that even if you couldn't see anyone, you could imagine how bad his face was at the moment.
Even if he didn't hear any response, Bai Wanwan's heart warmed slightly, and he rubbed his face against the palm of his hand, just like in every world before.
"It's okay, I'll just stay here... For me, it's satisfying to be able to touch you. ”
How rare, she thought she would be separated by a layer of glass forever. Being able to touch and hug each other is the greatest satisfaction for her now.
His hand on her face seemed to pause for a moment, but for a moment she felt herself being held tightly in the depths of the sea where there were only the two of them.
The darkness and infinite loneliness are infinitely released the closer you go.
She is often stronger when she is alone, or she is brave and decisive. Even after being an orphan for so many years, she even subconsciously felt that she would not become dependent on anyone.
Whether it is a companion, a relative or a friend, those strangers will eventually drift away, and she will feel at ease when she enjoys loneliness.
After meeting him, the loneliness that she could endure before and be a companion every day seemed to have become a weapon of murder, and it was difficult for her to accept that there was no place for him, and she couldn't imagine how difficult the years would be.
When I am alone, I am strong and courageous.
I'm with you, and I just want to stay by your side quietly and be willful.
And aren't these all spoiled by him in the previous world?
So many different hes said to her: Do what you want to do, miscount me.
They all smiled and comforted her: Just stay by my side, and I'll figure out how to solve the rest.
At this moment, Bai Wanwan, who hugged Lan tightly, buried her head in his arms against his faint heartbeat, as if listening to music more beautiful than the harp.
This can be regarded as the last warmth.
He put his hand on the back of her head and gently ran her hair with a soothing meaning, even if he didn't make any sound, Bai Wanwan still sank into the tenderness that couldn't struggle.
Thankfully, even if she wept, she wouldn't be seen. And if she quietly hides and cries alone, no one will think she is cowardly.
"Lan, before dawn, go out."
She looked up and said to him, "When the time comes, maybe we will be able to see the sunrise over the sea together." I've never seen the sunrise..."
She couldn't see the other person's face in the dark, but his knuckles accurately caught the tears she had shed.
Bai Wanwan felt a little embarrassed, and hugged his waist and explained in a whisper: "Because I'm too afraid of the dark, I ......"
Where did she fear the darkness, the only thing she feared was separation.
The let go of the hand was carefully held by him, and when he noticed the mottled wound on her hand, he subconsciously let go for fear of hurting her.
Bai Wanwan took the initiative to hold his hand, endured the pain and shook him: "It's okay, I don't hurt, can you hold me?" ”
Lan hesitated for a moment, his fingertips squeezing between her knuckles and interlocking her fingers lightly.
Bai Wanwan smiled and wept, wiped her eyes with her other hand, and continued to walk with him.
It was as if the years had slowed down when she was with him, but it was good that she could stay with him a little longer.
Along the way, those fragmented memories kept replaying in my mind like old movies, those who were alive, those who hugged her, those who wiped away her tears with pity, and those who stretched out their hands to her with a smile, all turned into eternal nothingness when the world collapsed.
But in her heart, that wasn't a bad ending. Even if both of them died, and they loved each other deeply when they died, she felt satisfied.
A little further on, the place with a slight white light should be the end of this "sea".
The closer you get, the more hesitant you become. She simply stopped and spoke: "You go out alone, I'll send it here... Otherwise, the road back alone will be too dark and long, and I will be very scared. ”
He didn't let go of her hand, but turned back to the light and smiled at her, even if the light was faint, she saw his bright eyes.
"Do you want to ...... Do you want to watch the sunrise with me? She asked tentatively, if it was what he asked, then it could not be regarded as her own willfulness.
Lan responded by gently reaching out and caressing the side of her face.
Let's go to the light and the morning light, when the night is gone, and the sun rises forever.
When she came into contact with the air of the land again, Bai Wanwan had an unreal feeling as if she was in another world. Those dazzling lights that had not been touched for a long time pierced the eyes.
But she tried to keep her eyes open as if greedily, trying to see him standing in the sun.
The young man should be in high spirits, even if he is sickly, under her eyes are scorching and shining stars.
The sun that was still resting on the sea level was also gentle, and the crimson light fell on the two people with a pale yellow circle of light, and those broken lights stained his eyebrows and eyes, setting off his facial features extremely warm.
The silvery-white fishtail hangs down in the light blue water, and its long hair is slightly swayed by the sea breeze. The two men sat quietly on the rock, neither of them spoke first, for fear of disturbing the time, and the years would pass in an instant.
Where will he go? What kind of people will you meet? Will the world end then.
She thought about these questions quietly, and his hand, which was still bright red and oozing blood, was gently placed in his palm, and he frowned lightly, looking at the hand stained with her blood, and the pity in his eyes could almost turn into a substance.
It's enough to be cared for like this.
At that moment, she was relieved.
You go, wherever you go, no matter what your identity, I will find you.