Take me somewhere new
05-10-2016, 09:10 PM
Though her heart raced, her breath came easily as she relaxed so close to Steel, their dark coats mixing together. She was sure she could feel him tensing, especially when her nose touched him. However, he would relax again quickly, melting into her touch. Perhaps he was just as unaccustomed to this as she was, but the feeling of exhilaration far outweighed any negativity. Reason and uncertainty begged them not to get closer, but instinct led the way without hesitation. Esarosa, an impulsive creature by nature, could not resist, would not resist, even if her mind urged her to keep distance. Why keep any distance? What could it hurt? She'd been alone for so long though, surviving the wilds on her own, that she feared something like this couldn't last. She'd had friends, and they'd come and gone; could life actually feel like this for any extended amount of time? The warming sensation she felt all over her body, particularly where their bodies met, was enough to hold her steady, by-passing any worries or doubts. Laying peacefully, her eyelids fluttered closed, and briefly open again when his tail shifted. She looked up at him, seeing his true smile. She'd never seen him smile quite like that before. Could he really be feeling just as happy and intoxicated as she was? Her breath quietly caught in her throat, elated as her heart thumped loudly in her chest. Then his smile began to fade away, causing Esa's brow to furrow in worry. How could his smile disappear at a time like this? When he spoke, her eyes widened just slightly, ears perking forward. His voice... why did he sound so sad, so uncertain? His question struck her deeply. Why did he seem to think that he didn't deserve this niceness that they shared? ""What do you mean?" she would ask in return, tilting her head to the side as she rolled over again to lay on her belly, so that she could face him properly, ""Don't we all deserve a little kindness?" Her eyes searched his face, seeking out his gaze. She found herself wondering what she could do or say to cheer him up, and help him feel like this was meant for him. She didn't like that Steel was doubting whether he deserved this. ""Since I first met you, I can't find a single reason why I shouldn't be nice to you," she said rather matter-of-factly, ""Besides that, I believe in karma. If I'm nice to you, one day you'll return it." She grinned somewhat and winked at him, wagging her tail. He had already been kind enough, agreeing to join her and share this small cavern with her; he was even letting her steal his warmth! And that unexpected touch to her cheek that had helped to spark the affection glowing between them... her claws dug into the ground as she recalled how it felt, the blush returning to her face all over again. However, falling into a more serious tone, she would continue to seek his eyes. ""Steel, you've been a really cool friend," she murmured to him, ""You're always here for me. I feel so happy beside you, right here, right now. I kinda don't want tomorrow to come... I mean, it'd kinda be nicer to just stay here; like if time just stopped, that would be perfect..." Her thoughts came out without hesitation as she began to express her internal state. Was she really saying this all out loud, like nothing could go wrong? It felt like nothing could go wrong, though. Her smile returned as she stared at him, realizing how much she cared about him, and his happiness. He wasn't just a friend that she'd hope to see again. He was a friend that she didn't want to part with, now that she'd found him. She was sure now that she never wanted to wonder where he was again. She wanted him to always be near. If everything else crumbled around them, as it had with Argead, at least she'd feel secure with him by her side. At that moment she realized words may not be enough to truly get her message across; she was no good with words when she was nervous like this, anyways. So she reached out with her muzzle toward his face, pressing her lips against the side of his muzzle to plant a tender kiss, heart beating wildly in her chest as she refused to pull away from him. She'd never imagined that meeting Steel here on this rainy night would turn out like this. The rush of emotions that surged through her was overwhelming, terrifying indeed, but she wouldn't want it any other way. |
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