Coming back around again

The way his cool, blue gaze trailed up to meet hers and the soft agreement he gave to her question made her flutter yet again in a way that was quickly becoming familiar. In that moment as their gazes held one another's she felt a shift and an intensity that she hadn't felt before and suddenly she felt so much more certain that it wasn't just her that had been feeling the way she was. Part of her was terrified of falling head first into something that would be so precious to her after having everything ripped away from her so suddenly, but another part was desperate for that connection that could finally chase away the loneliness she had felt for so long and that was the part of her that was screaming louder than anything else.

She didn't respond right away. Instead she tipped her muzzle up, drawing closer to his like a moth to a flame, stopping just shy of making contact with him. She knew this was the tipping point and as she chased the rush she felt from his presence she finally replied just as softly, "I do," as she brushed the side of her muzzle against his. Her eyes closed for a moment as she leaned her cheek into his, nuzzling tenderly and affectionately against his cheek and muzzle. Her breath caught in the most wonderful way at his touch and a smile pulled at her lips as she savored this moment. After a few lingering moments she finally pulled away again, giving him a look that hopefully spoke much louder than words ever could as she got to her paws and began leading him into the cave that sat just behind where they had been relaxing and eating together.

"Anthea Dásos"