Redhawk Caldera The faith that sets you free

Elwood was pleasantly surprised when Finley grabbed up the little rock and pulled it protectively against her chest. He truly hadn't known whether or not she would appreciate it -- he knew that she would get way more excited about a bear claw or something of the sort, so he made a mental note to try and get one for her someday...hopefully without doing too much damage to himself. But seeing how she laid claim to the stone just because it had come from him -- well, that made his heart swell.

She snuggled against him and he craned his neck affectionately over her shoulder, pulling her close in what could only be described as a wolfish hug. He chuckled as she coyly questioned his feelings for her. "Yeah, kinda," he said, nipping playfully at her shoulder. For a few moments, he simply remained entwined with her, happy to enjoy the embrace.

But he soon pulled away, feeling a flutter in his chest as he remembered his original intentions for giving the agate to Finley. He readjusted so that he could look at her, and then he swallowed. "I do love you. Like, a lot. And I don't want to rush you into anything if you're not ready..." he started, trying to gauge her reaction before continuing. "But. Do you. Will you...I mean, are you? Are we...official?" Wow, smooth moves, he thought, mentally kicking himself. But at least he hadn't given Finley enough reason to run away...right? Or would she be frightened by his incoherent statements?