My Baby Daddy Isn't Human-Chapter 133: Good Dream Tonight

The drive was mostly silent, save for the occasional sound of the tires rolling over the pavement and the distant hum of the night. Raelynn sat in the passenger seat, her fingers loosely intertwined on her lap, sneaking glances at Elion from time to time.

She wanted to ask where they were going. She had about a million questions, starting with why they were out so late. But instead, she remained quiet, allowing the ride to unfold in its own pace.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the car came to a slow stop. Elion turned off the engine, and in the stillness that followed, Raelynn could hear the gentle rippling of water nearby. She blinked in confusion as she turned to look outside the window.

A lake. A beautiful, vast lake stretched out before them, its surface shimmering under the pale light of the moon. The water mirrored the night sky, reflecting countless stars that seemed to twinkle with every movement of the wind. Everything around them was still, a stark contrast to the city's usual noise. Trees lined the shore, their leaves rustling faintly in the breeze.

Raelynn turned to Elion, confusion flickering in her eyes. "Why did you bring me here?"

Elion remained silent for a moment before exhaling softly. "Come on." He opened his door and stepped out, the sound of gravel crunching beneath his shoes breaking the stillness.

Raelynn hesitated for a brief second before following suit. The cool night breeze brushed against her, making her shiver. She pulled her coat tighter around herself. When she turned back, Elion was already standing near the water's edge, his hands in his pockets, staring at the lake as though lost in thought.

Slowly, she made her way toward him, her boots pressing into the damp earth. She stopped just a few steps away, her gaze moving from the lake back to Elion.

"It's beautiful," she murmured, the sight taking her breath away.

Elion glanced at her from the corner of his eye. "I'm glad you think so."

A small silence stretched between them before Raelynn shifted slightly. "But... why bring me here?" she asked again, tilting her head to look at him.

Elion let out a slow breath, his gaze still fixed on the rippling water. "I thought... maybe if you saw something beautiful before you went to sleep, you'd have a good dream tonight."

Raelynn's lips parted slightly, taken aback by his words. A warmth bloomed in her chest, unfamiliar yet comforting. She hadn't expected such a thought from him—Elion, who always seemed distant, unreadable, and so effortlessly composed.

"Didn't know you care," she whispered, more to herself than to him.

Elion finally turned to look at her. "Of course, I care."

She didn't know what to say to that. Instead, she let her gaze drift back to the lake, letting the soothing sight calm the chaos in her mind.

After a while, Elion moved to sit on one of the large rocks near the shore. He patted the space beside him, a silent invitation. Raelynn hesitated before finally sitting down, keeping a small distance between them. The cool night breeze brushed against her skin, making her shiver slightly.

Elion noticed and without a word, he reached over, adjusting her coat to cover her better. The casual gesture made Raelynn's heart stutter for a second. She turned her head slightly, meeting his gaze. In the dim moonlight, his silver eyes seemed to glow, holding an intensity that made her breath hitch.

"You don't have to do this," she murmured, her voice softer than she intended.

Elion tilted his head slightly, studying her. "What?"

"Being so... considerate," she admitted, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her coat. "I don't want to be a bother."

Elion let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. "You're not a bother, Raelynn."

She turned her face away, embarrassed. She didn't know why she said that. Maybe it was the vulnerability creeping in.

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A comfortable silence settled between them as they both gazed at the lake. The sounds of the water, the rustling leaves, and the distant chirping of crickets filled the air.

After a while, Elion shifted slightly, leaning back on his hands. "You know, I used to come here a lot when I was younger."

Raelynn turned to look at him, surprised. "Really?"

He nodded. "Whenever things felt... overwhelming, I'd come here to clear my mind. Something about the water always calmed me down."

Raelynn found herself smiling faintly. "I can see why. It's peaceful here."

Elion hummed in agreement, his gaze softening as he looked at her. "I thought you might like it."

Raelynn felt her cheeks heat up, and she quickly looked away, cursing how easily he affected her. But before she could regain her composure, she felt Elion shift closer. Her breath caught when she realized just how close they were now.

She turned her head slightly, and her heart nearly stopped when she found Elion's face just inches from hers. His golden eyes locked onto hers, unreadable yet mesmerizing. The world around them seemed to fade, the only thing that existed in that moment was the space between them, getting smaller and smaller.

Elion slowly lifted his hand, his fingers brushing against her cheek, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Raelynn's breath hitched at the contact, her skin tingling where his fingers touched.

For a brief moment, she thought he was going to kiss her. And the most shocking part was—she didn't think she'd stop him.

But just as the space between them disappeared, Raelynn turned her head away at the last second, her heart pounding in her chest. She heard Elion let out a quiet chuckle, and when she dared to glance at him, she saw the small smirk tugging at his lips.

Raelynn swallowed hard, feeling her face heat up even more. "I—It's late. We should probably head back."

Elion didn't press her further. Instead, he simply nodded, pushing himself up to his feet. He extended a hand toward her, and after a moment of hesitation, Raelynn took it, letting him pull her up.

She wasn't sure what was happening between them. But one thing was certain—Elion was making it harder and harder for her to ignore whatever this was.