just forget the world

The long night wasn’t new to either of them, though usually spent patrolling or deep in responsibilities Venom was wrapped up in Hattori. The first allowance of affection to be shown, and that first glimpse at the powerful emotions they’d both been holding back. Once open, Pandora's box could not be closed again and on into the night the pair learned each other. She didn’t know when they fell asleep, but even now she remained tangled up in him. The young Empress slept deeply, and far better than she had since becoming an adult. She felt completely at ease, safe, and loved curled up beside Hattori.

She woke up slowly, there was no real light but a hint of sun from the skylight above. Venom had no clue what part of the day it was or how long she’d been asleep. Only that she was greeted with Hattori’s warmth as she breathed in her first waking breath. A content sigh left her lips as sunset gaze blinked open groggily. Dreamy eyes lifted to Hattori’s handsome features as he greeted her softly.

Venom grinned sleepily and snuggled against his plush fur. ”Good morning to you, too.” She hummed softly before answering bashfully. ”A little sore, but it's worth it.” Not quite so daringly anymore the young woman reached up to steal a good morning kiss. ”How are you?” Venom almost regretted that the return to Ashen and their responsibilities would have to happen sooner rather than later. She’d had fun with Hattori before, but the experience of being and having him so vulnerable opened her eyes to the extremes that she had fallen for him.