Sing this lovesick melody

Life had felt different since he had taken all of Azzie. Though he had put their fight behind him, he was still careful for the way he treated her. He couldn't help but feel bad about yelling at her, because it was so unlike him. And while he didn't necessarily feel a tension between them, he had been keeping to himself as of the last few days. Gentle affections he had always shared with her, but nothing further.

He still slept well next to her, he still felt like she needed him no matter what kind of troubles they went through together. He needed her too, but he was not awakened to what else the world had to offer. He was open to her and nothing else, she was all that mattered in his life.

He woke up slowly, humming as she pulled him into her and pulled him away from sleep more lovingly than she may have known. His eyes just barely opened as she said his name, a gentle smile as he caught her form tangled in his. His arms wrapped tightly around her shoulders as he rolled onto his back and carefully pulled her on top of him. His paws releasing her, he caressed her sides as he looked at her but nothing more. Maybe there was a part of him that was scared to continue on, to go all the way again. He didn't want to upset her like he had, but he loved her and he loved being with her like this. It was undeniable to him how much he wanted her, and in this moment it would seem like holding her like this and looking at her made her the only thing on his mind.

"Balthier"