A Little Time For Us

Bowen led him from the castle after her return, the boy had spent the whole time she was away from him pacing and worrying. Even worse now that he truly knew Bowen he hated when she wasn’t beside him. When she returned with a busted lip he had hovered maybe a bit too much, but he was new to all of this. The boy was still trying to figure out his boundaries and his own feelings, and how he should react. Bowen was plain in her speech and whatever she desired of him Haiku would deliver as best he could. Including tamping down his own worry, but he didn’t resist looking after her lips with his own healing skills and the kisses her wound deserved. Haiku was glad when she lingered at his side and wanted to be with him, especially now on this trip. He hadn’t been able to really confess how much her missing presence bothered him, but they spoke about everything else under the sun.

She told him about her life while she was a captive, and the stories of the pirates made his young blood boil. He knew she was changed but now he had the why and it sickened him. Not that he showed her. Haiku was the picture of support. When they weren’t talking about their lives apart Haiku helped Bowen in her great need. The affliction that was always on his mind, and very much on hers. She was nearly insatiable, but as much as she needed him the boy was there for her. The guilt that gathered in his mind slowly ebbed away with each time he made love to her. This wasn’t just a simple act to help rid her of tears, he was showing her how much he loved her each time they came together. He was learning quickly, her guidance and teaching building skill to match his confidence. He was learning her body like he was learning her mind and her past.

Besides his own brother there was no other soul who knew him like Bowen did, as much as she confessed to him he returned to her. His life was subtle and subdued in comparison but she listened to him as he did for her. They were always touching, as long as she was in his presence there was always a part of them attached. A tail against a hip, his huge paw over hers, their shoulders as they walked together and she led him on this grand trip. The little triggers that flared her desires were no longer a resistant taboo, she knew as long as he stood beside her she would be taken care of to the best of his abilities, which were increasing every time.

Their walk was nice, but he could sense their destination as the island came into view. Bowen spoke softly, declaring they had indeed arrived. Haiku hadn’t withheld any affection from her since their first night and his first reaction was not to enjoy the sights but to lean down so he could nuzzle her jaw and kiss her cheek. Bowen was determined though, and he easily followed her out onto the sand. The island was beautiful, but he couldn’t pull his gaze from caramel swirled fur. ”You said you’ve never been here before?” He asked softly as he leaned his head against her hip as she walked. Suddenly grateful for the supplies strapped to his back. If they took the whole day to explore he wasn’t going to be ready to return to the castle tonight. Already he was looking forward to staying the night with her out here in the wilderness.