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A LOVE AS DEEP AS THE SEA
This is my entry for the Fairy Vial valentine's contest!! Aaahhh I worked super hard on this, it was especially difficult doing the background but I'm really proud of how it turned out x) I love love loooveee Pathway and Genevieve's designs, so I thought this was a perfect opportunity to draw them together~! The colours were super fun to work with and incorporate into the background
I also entered the writing part of the contest, the descriptions of the places in the art and writing don't really match, so let's just pretend they're two separate occasions 8D
Anyway, I hope I was able to capture their personalities and dynamic, so without further ado - here it is !!
"Pathway, I really don't like the sound of this! Are you sure this isn't a prank?" Genevieve's voice was disguised with fear, but Pathway saw right through it. Her excitement couldn't be hidden. The boy smirked, a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
"Ohh, come on mate, you don't have to worry! We'll be there soon, I promise."
Squeezing her hand, Pathway continued to lead her through the rocky terrain of the deep sea. The dim glow of their vials lit the corals around them with a soft, gentle light. Some may have found it rather eerie, but after years of exploring gloomy shipwrecks together, the atmosphere sparked exhilaration in both of their hearts.
"Here we are!" Pathway exclaimed with jazz-hands. Genevieve frowned, glancing around.
"What is it, exactly?" she asked timidly. Her lover grinned.
"Pff, I may have said we're there but we're not really there yet," Genevieve gently slapped his arm. "You've gotta close your eyes." Pathway added. The girl hesitated, twirling her violet hair. She did that when she was nervous. His expression suddenly softened.
"Jellyvieve, it's Valentine's Day. You really think ya boy would prank you?"
"Yes..!" Genevieve chuckled softly, a sound that reminded Pathway of bells chiming.
He smirked. "Do you trust me?"
There was no reply, as they both already knew the answer.
Genevieve's eyes fluttered closed.
"Alrighty. Open your eyes."
Although he couldn't see her face, Pathway heard a gasp escape from Genevieve's lips. He began to explain.
"I found this place a few years ago. Sometimes, I come here to just sit and think. When stuff gets hectic, ya know?" Although it may not have sounded like it, the cave was a secret and private place that was very close to Pathway's heart.
"Oh, it's beautiful." Genevieve breathed, "Thank you. For bringing me here."
The cave was small, but it felt like a planet of its own. Bioluminescent flora and fauna illuminated the area with hundreds of dreamy colours. Tiny fish darted around the couple, leaving streams of bubbles in their wake. Barnacles and corals clung to the cave walls, with ribbonlike strings of seaweed swaying to the gentle flow of the water. Pathway turned to Genevieve, searching for her approval.
Her eyes were wide, the vibrant hues of the cave reflecting into her deep blue irises. Although the cave was gorgeous, nothing under the sea or on land could possibly compare to her beauty. The wondrous expression on her face filled Pathway's heart with joy, reminding him of the reason he had brought her there. Sheepishly, Pathway cleared his throat.
"I.. I know we don't usually get a lot of quiet, alone time since we normally just joke around with the crew... so I thought this would be a good-!" his voice was quickly cut off by Genevieve's lips on his, giving Pathway the only answer he needed. Smiling against her mouth, he pulled her into a tight embrace.
Nailed it.
That's all~! I hope you enjoyed my entries, best of luck to everyone else who's entering x)
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