take you to my home

When the veneration ended in the evening, it started to snow lightly. Under the soft snowfall, the tribal men and women linked arms, laughing and dancing happily. Then, they all sang a song dedicated to their deity.

After that, they hugged their family members, as if asking the deity to bless their lives with happiness and love. Leon and Sia stood there, watching everything in awe. An older woman gently pushed them towards each other.

The sounds around them seemed to fade, and all they could see and feel was each other. It felt like they were alone in the moment. With a gentle push, they awkwardly hugged each other. Then, as the people kissed their spouses on the cheeks, someone nudged them to do the same.

Leon and Sia looked into each other’s eyes. Their gaze slowly fell to each other’s lips. Leon’s hands came up to cup her face, and Sia closed her eyes as his lips softly touched hers. She waited for more, but nothing happened for a few seconds. When she opened her eyes, she found hi