Silence of the Hillside

As Mariah pushed forward with what he asked for, it was like his whole soul could release itself. He wasn't so quick to take what he so strongly desired, but he reveled in what she offered him. A deep exhale as they went head to head, a deep longing that fully took control of him. His paws moved carefully along her body as he welcomed everything she gave him. He was never quick to take, she could expect that of him.

Pulling her closer he would take them to the ground in one soft sweep, placing her carefully before going to take her lips again. He lived for this moment, like he'd never get this with her again. As if it were only them in the world, as if they loved each other. Eachother's truest, deepest loves. The sounds of the darkness in the plains around them sided with that. There was not better place to be. He treated her as gentle and rewarding as he always did, did he ever change? As much as the moment was about him, they were about her in unison. Cerberus cared deeply for her, there was no denying. Maybe he did just a little too much.

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Being with her was like a breath of fresh air, the taste of what he wanted in real life. He knew that, he just couldn't find a way to make it stick. It wasn't like at home. Scylla would never be what Mariah, or any other woman could be to him. The relationship was different, but he could never have a family with her. Not the one he wanted. Dropping to her side, he caught his breath. Paws curled around her to keep her close but not suffocate her. He could never get enough really.

It would be a moment before he shifted, his nose reaching for hers for yet another gentle kiss. Not as deep and longing as the one before. A paw running along her chest, his eyes searched her face questioningly. No, it was not enough. "Won't you stay with me?" His voice was quiet, maybe a little scared to say so. "In Obscura." He knew he was asking her for everything, to what extent he did not. But he was coming to his realization of not being able to stay away. Wanting what Mariah made him feel everyday. Not like this exactly, but what he could imagine a life with her being like. As if there was a hope he could have his happily ever after. How much of this would have been settling, and how much of it would have been real.

"Cerberus Kline"