On pins and needles

Walk | Talk | Think

The timid wolf's dark eyes closed as Awaken nuzzled into her fur, pressing close to those gentle nudges and licks. This was better. At least he wasn't just standing there, internally warring with himself and unable to do anything because he was afraid she would break. True, she did feel shy around him still, but having him close made her feel safe, confident, and comfortable. This was progress, right? It made her tail wag again as she leaned into him, returning his nuzzles and kisses with tender affection and delighting in his wanted attention.

But even as she encouraged him, she could feel the mood change, moving away from worrisome and becoming more resigned, more intimate. It caused her skin to prickle where he touched her, her heart to speed and her chest to tighten. Ever gentle, ever patient, he reached across her, scooting to place one of his paws on her other side so that his large, muscular form hovered over hers. She swallowed, suddenly becoming still. Instinct rather than experience or education warned her of what was to come, and naturally with it came a touch of nervousness. Not knowing what to expect, whether she was prepared or not, ran through her mind, but as she felt Awaken nuzzle her neck and place careful, comforting licks to her head she knew there was no question. She trusted him.

His rasping voice whispered against her ear, his breath causing it to twitch gently, and in answer she nodded her head, murmuring a quiet, "Yes," as she leaned a little to one side to brush her shoulder against his supporting front leg.

OOC: Fade? And fast forward if you'd like?