just forget the world

This would only be her second experience with sake and she was glad she started with the first bottle. This one was a little more difficult to swallow comfortably, and the flavors lingered longer. It certainly wasn’t bad, and Venom enjoyed the warmth in her belly. Hattori didn’t shy away from her contact as he took his sips of the fine liquid. Venom struggled to keep her eyes off him as he mulled over her words and offered up the flask in return. There was no telling what might have happened to him, or her, had they not been introduced by fate. His aloofness, how serious he was, his strength, and dedication to her and the pack all made this eventuality easy. Venom wanted to be close to him, and had eventually convinced him that he wanted the same.

Venom was only affectionate with those she felt most close to. Plague was easy to show physical affection, Sirius was another that encouraged the behavior in her. Her mind shied away from Azure and the tumultuous feelings he roused in her. On that note the young woman took the sake and took her own deep swing, not concealing her difficulty in swallowing this time. This round really was stronger, and she was already feeling its pleasant effects.

However light the cavern was becoming the beauty of their surroundings paled in comparison to how she felt beneath the surface. For a long time now they’d ignored the spark growing between them, but here in the sheltered haven beneath the earth she could feel it pulsing through her. Along with the tingling shiver that raced down her spine as she caught Hattori’s silver eyes as he finally gave up his full name to her. It was a small gesture, but it meant a lot to the development of their relationship.

Venom grinned, realizing just how close they were. The alcohol warmed her and brought a euphoric feeling that enhanced the one that fell over her when she leaned into Hattori’s side. ”Your secret is safe with me.” Venom assured him teasingly as she leaned in just a little bit closer. She really could get lost in his eyes, instead of freezing though the girl hesitantly tilted her muzzle so she might leave the brush of a kiss on his lips. ”And that one too.” She added in a whisper, only barely pulling away to tell him.