Take me somewhere new
05-05-2016, 12:17 AM
Why had she spent so much of her time alone? She had craved this sort of closeness with someone for so long. And now she realized she had wasted so much time chasing those who hadn't wanted her close in the same way. She'd left her home in search of her childhood friend, Ajax, who had left her behind without a word. She had never seen any trace of him. Hadn't he cared about her? And then she'd met Miksa - she'd been so certain he'd be the friend of a lifetime. But he'd always forgotten her as he moved across the lands. He'd never looked for her. Had their friendship truly been one-sided? Now he was gone without a word. Why had she spent so much time waiting for something that was never meant to be? With Steel beside her, she felt like she was exactly where she was supposed to be. And he was right where he was meant to be. Or so she thought, and hoped, as her heart seemed to beat a little faster. The giddy feeling that tightened her chest was balanced with the nervous flutter in her belly. What if she was just annoying him? Would he want to leave, or make her shove over? Doubt left her though as he continued their teasing banter about the frogs. She laughed at his comment, sticking out her tongue at him. Okay, they'd definitely have to get something more than a frog tomorrow. Her smile grew at the thought of the next morning - she wouldn't wake up alone, something completely new to her. They could start their day together, and oh what a different day it would be! When he said that she was good where she was, that he had plenty of room, she let out a contented sigh of relief. She was surprised and so glad that he didn't mind her leaning into his shoulder - in fact, he soon leaned back into her touch. She blinked slowly, letting the silence overtake her. The only sound to be heard was the rain, which seemed to be coming down harder now, and she was glad they'd made it to shelter in time. Suddenly she felt Steel's nose press lightly into her cheek, for such a brief and fleeting moment that she wasn't sure it had been on purpose. Did he just touch my cheek? she wondered in shock, her cheeks burning fiercely now. He'd been so stoic, so quiet, she'd have never expected the gesture from him. It spoke volumes over any words they could share. Then he'd whisper, ever so softly, yet she heard him clearly. "Thank you." She didn't know what to say in return. Should she say anything at all? As he lowered his head to rest them upon his forepaws, she lay for several moments in stunned silence. She couldn't stay quiet after that, but in a rare instance of bashfulness, no words would form on her lips. So instead, she'd reach forward to press her nose gently to his neck, running her muzzle affectionately up behind his ear, and then down until she reached his cheek, returning his soft gesture. Then she would turn over just slightly, so that her back leaned against him and her head lay upon the ground near his forepaws. She looked up at him, a sleepy smile upon her face. If there was bliss to be had, this was it, and with heart still thrumming, she wasn't sure if she'd be able to sleep at all. |
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