A Little Time For Us

Bowen could understand Haiku's uncertainty. She could understand that he might be hesitant to feel the same after everything that she'd told him. It wasn't something that a lot of wolves would be able to wrap their mind around but it was so simple for Bowen. She'd been used by so many men. Some against her will, but many by choice. Her own captain had used her and had held her as one of his own, though he had loved his brother above all. First in his heart, he had called the other man. Well, Haiku was first in her heart. Artorias was second. Everyone else fell after.

A strong paw came up to hook behind her and Bowen took that as a positive sign. She released a breath that she hadn't known she held and nuzzled her forehead against Haiku's. She loved him. She loved him and she said it out loud. He knew. There were very few things that Bowen feared and speaking her thoughts out loud wasn't one of them, but she had been nervous when she confessed to Haiku. Very nervous. Part of her was still nervous.

Haiku spoke softly, but he spoke words that made Bowen's heart soar like an albatross. He loved her too! A soft laugh burst free on a wave of relief and joy. Had he denied her, she would have understood, but he was returning her words. He loved her too! The young man pulled his forehead from hers and their eyes met. Bowen didn't even realize that there were tears filling her own green depths.
Haiku's dark lips moved to catch her own and Bowen poured her love into that kiss. It was hesitant on his end, but she wanted him to know that everything was okay. She was here. They were both here.

"I love you, Hero." Bowen spoke softly against his lips, her right paw raising to lovingly stroke his cheek. "I love you so much... and I want to be with you forever." Sitting on her haunches, the russet and cream fae wrapped her arms around Haiku's big chocolate neck. She squeezed him to her in a loving embrace, pressing her soft chest against him as she did so. He was uncertain, but she was far from it. She loved him and that was a certainty.
"Bowen & Haiku"