A new beginning

He noted that she too was chilled by the water. He would have to remember not to bathe this late in the day - or at all if he could help it. These days were far too cool to be chilled to the bone by water. As she came to his side and commented on the cool weather he began the route back to their newly dug home. It would do until tomorrow when she would most likely return to her family. He could easily take time when she was gone to expand it to a more welcoming size. However at this time he truly wanted to be close to her - for more reasons than just one. As they traveled he thought back to their first encounter - and the few that had come after that. Their attraction had been forbidden, their flirtations restricted. But now they were free to do as they pleased, free to be as affectionate or flirtatious as they deemed fit - even in public. A smile crossed his lips, a new day would dawn.. and with it came hope for the future.

He watched her slip inside when they made it to the den, not hesitating for a second. He took a moment and then slithered in after her, bringing his frame close enough to her to share their warmth equally. "I think this is the coldest winter I've faced. The last was on the delta and there was hardly any snow at all. The temperatures were warmer too." Idle chatter came naturally for the boy, though it could be seen in his eyes that he was tired. As he settled himself he found his bodice curling around hers slightly, and he brought his chin to the earth beside the crown of her head. A gentle lick was given to that crown. "I think we could both use a good night's sleep." He felt himself drifting off to dreamland with her warm bodice at his side.

Exit Maverick


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