i've come to the realization

There were a lot of thoughts and emotions for the both of them to work through as the two of them allowed themselves to embrace the feelings they were finally admitting. Venom was well aware that Maverick would have much adjusting to his new life, and while her routine would not be quite as disrupted she would be learning to live with another again. The two of them could build a new life together. The grin that took his features mirrored on her own, she felt the joy and relief as warm and treasured as the feeling of his arms around her shoulders. He told her he would always run with her, and while part of her feared that promise, the other part of her believed him. He kissed her paw with a sly grin before disappearing to gather his sparse belongings.

Maverick didn’t leave her waiting for very long, as he emerged with an old sack and a huge grin on his maw. He bumped against her shoulder playfully, and teased her about getting home and into bed. She couldn't deny how good that sounded with the cold whipping around her right now. He reminded her that she hadn’t invited him beyond Ashen’s borders quite yet. The closest look he got was when they first met and he’d raced into her borders. He pulled himself closer to her, swatting her rump with his tail as he commented on Ashen being their home now and Venom beamed up at him. Yes, they would be together entirely. No sneaking, no goodbyes, no guilt. They were starting a real relationship.

"Our home.” She agreed with him warmly as she leaned into his side. "Our bed.” Venom continued his teasing lightly as she looked up at him with a grin on her pale features.

"Venom"