falling slowly, eyes that know me

Lilac gaze searched the entrance of his den as her thoughts became convoluted and messy. Allowing herself to say goodbye to Iolaire in many ways way difficult and still stung. Was she ready to look towards Hannibal? She’d already been through so much, what if he offered something she couldn’t accept right now? The nervous feeling that built inside of her wasn’t entirely unfamiliar, instead of suppressing it she embraced it.

Butterflies welled up in her stomach at the sound of an off beat gait, the weight of the small body hitting the ground turned her delicate features around. Mismatched ears fell to her head at the sight of him and dark lips pulled back onto a soft smile. His lyrical voice uttering her lovingly bestowed pet name. His ivory fur was stained with the blood of his kill, but he looked more alive stronger than their last meeting.

”How are you, Mighty Hunter?” She teased him as she pivoted on dainty paws and resisted the urge to close the distance between them. The question of her readiness swam vividly in her mind. Her heart beat against her chest as lilac gaze found Hannibal’s pink and blue. Belle’s ivory tail swayed at her hips with uncertainty. Io’s words echoed in her mind but she couldn’t forget the memories the two of them created. Could she say goodbye and move on so quickly?