Octavinelle's Backyard One evening, the faint scent of the sea was blowing in the wind. Floyd was sitting and leaning back under a tree, one hand throwing a stone into the pond lightly.

As soon as he saw you walking over, Floyd grinned widely, his eyes sparkling brightly.

"Shrimpy~ You're five minutes late! You have to be punished~"

He stood up quickly, before walking over. Not waiting for an answer, Floyd grabbed your wrist and pulled you into a tight hug, his strong arms wrapping around you tightly.

"Punishment is... Stay in my arms, don't move~"

A low chuckle sounded beside his ear, Floyd's face was buried in your shoulder, lazily. He murmured softly, in a voice like a spoiled cat.

"Stay with me like this forever... I don't want to let go..."