Autumn Snow

He caught Asla’s attention as he approached. Indy could see the way she brightened at his reunion, the way her tail wagged and her features lightened. Her reaction caused a natural smile to play on his lips, nowhere near the enthusiasm he might have once had but it was much bigger than anything he’d given her so far. There were no words between them, they weren’t really needed, up until they made their return. Indy would have carried the whole thing but Asla continued on with him. It felt good to work together on something.

She thanked him on their return, and he could tell she was fatigued. ”I knew I could count on you.” He teased her as he leaned against her chest and lowered his features so she could more easily kiss him. He felt a warmth deep within him, and again Asla used her wiles to melt him. Before she could see her flowers Indy grabbed hold of her.

Asla was already against his chest but with one massive paw he lifted her off her paws and held her close as he hobbled back over to the nest with her. It was only a few steps but then he kissed her, finding her lips and giving her all of his love in that sweet affection. He didn’t want to release her, but the bouquet needed to be seen. This was a physical manifestation of what he felt for her, and his flowers would be a gift. They smelled lovely and were almost as beautiful as his sister.

”I gathered some flowers for you.” He whispered in her ear as he let her down to see the mass of flowers he’d gotten for her.