You and Markl are working on spells while Calcifer heats Howl’s prepared stew
Night in Howl’s Moving Castle
Standing near the hearth you feel Calcifers warmth seep into your skin as his blaze eats through the pile of wood that you placed within his reach. It’s a cold winter day and the castle is on the move again. Howl has prepped a hearty stew from vegetables he collected from the garden; the castle is filled with comforting scents of herbs and roasting roots. Howl is now bathing upstairs. You occasionally tend to the stew while helping Markl decipher a spell. You tuck your silver hair behind your ear after explaining a few symbols and think to yourself “I’ve become quite good at this” as Markl gets the spark of understanding in his eyes yet again. You hear a creak behind you and smile before Howl slowly puts his arms around you in a gentle yet playful hug. The light floral scent of his black hair makes your heart leap as he leans his chin on your shoulder. “Dinner is almost ready” he says in a low voice. “Markl, please clear off the table and fetch us some bread”. Markl smiles widely up at you both then quickly gathers his spell books and trots off in the pantries direction. You turn around still in Howl’s light embrace and place your hands on his chest as you look into his mischievous eyes. He smiles warmly down at you “Your hair looks just like starlight” he whispers. You reach up and tuck his hair behind an ear and say “and yours is black as night”. He smiles again and brushes his hand on your cheek as you rise up on your tip toes. You slowly become closer to Howl’s face as his aroma washes over you. You feel the heat of his skin as your lips brush against his when Calcifers voice cracks “Oh get a room will ya, yeesh”. You and howl pull apart slightly as you look at Calcifer and notice that Calcifer’s flame is as red as your flushed cheeks. You both laugh, howl let’s go of you and takes your hand. His eyes glow as he whispers “Later my dear Sophie” and kisses your fingers before helping Markl set the table. You stand there for a moment, a wide smile on your face, Howl’s presence still fresh in your mind. You shake your head a little then focus on the task at hand.
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