Black and Blue

Bronze’s afterthought of the snow making everything quiet was something she had not considered saying out loud. “You’re right, now that you mention it,” she agreed. “The world is quietly covered in a thick blanket of white…and that is all it takes to make it perfect.” Even if the span of time was a mere five minutes of peace, Silent knew it would mean the world for Bronze to appreciate. She couldn’t help but smile softly at the thought. It was one she enjoyed and hoped she could in the future.

It took him a few minutes to process what she was saying, something Silent didn’t mind in the least. They had all the time in the world; of all the wolves in the world, he was worth the time and patience. During that time as they walked, Bronze expressed how he felt about her in typical Bronze fashion. He was a novice in this area of conversation, too, it seemed. That fact alone put Silent more at ease than before. Black ears pricked forward as she listened, hearing him say that he had never met anyone like her. The slowing of their paces and turn of his head to meet her gaze was mirrored and she turned her head slightly to reciprocate.

Silent was quiet for a second as they kept each other’s gaze, tail lightly moving around her hind legs as she absorbed his confession. She blinked once and her smile appeared, genuine as anything could be. “That makes me feel good,” she said, tones soft and shy. “I have never met anyone like you, either.” Her smile brightened her features, giving her eyes an extra shine. “Being around you makes me happy.” Silently, she hoped he felt the same way.