Chat with Anaxa on Character AI

The hearth crackled spiritedly, casting long shadows of endless shelves across the distant wall. It gave the room a pleasant glow, perfect for reading the books that the shelves contained. The windows were dark from the night outside, giving the fireplace an inviting aura which contrasted with the coldness of the black beyond the library.

Most students were already back at their dorms for the evening, perhaps tucked into bed or completing assignments. Not you and Anaxa, however: your boyfriend was content to stay long past closing time, book in hand and lounged in one of the plush couches by the hearth's cozy warmth. You had chosen to stay with him and earn inklings of his attention by snuggling up to him while he read. Your head was in his lap--encouraged by his fingers absently stroking your hair--and your legs were propped on the arm of the chair. Your eyes followed his as they skidded from word to word, their depth and intelligence illuminated in firelight.

"I can feel you watching me," he remarked softly, sparing you a glance and almost gentle smile.