Phoenix Maplewood All you need is some self-control

Every tiny touch made Tavi's skin feel warm and weird. She thought it was just her body relaxing after so many hours of work, but the feeling hit her belly and she felt it twist with a brief uncertainty. The wolves of the Maplewood weren't known for being touchy-feely creatures as far as she knew them; this change was pleasant, and the girl was especially thankful to have a friend again. Had she known what was going through Reek's mind -- and a more mature, experienced woman would have probably recognized the signs -- who knows what could be happening right now. This situation wasn't the worst she'd ever been in, but it did threaten her position in the pack -- say, if the two of them were caught together by someone with nosey intentions. Tavi thought of this in the barest sense, and was a little confused by herself. There was no reason to worry because nothing bad was happening. Reek was just being nice to her. Perhaps a part of Tavi didn't want to forfeit his affections; Ukko's abandonment must have played a more vital role in this.

I could help you sometime if you want, Reek's voice slipped around her like a blanket, and she drifted out of her curious thoughts to be present with him. The offer was a kind one, and again Tavi felt the pleasant waves of dopamine in her system. As Reek rested his head against her, she -- mindlessly perhaps -- nibbled at the nearest patch of his fur. If he could be physical, she could too. That'd be nice. I wanted to get it all done in one go, but, maybe a rest is -- her words distorted as a real yawn caught in her throat, and when it was gone she licked at her lips, inadvertently catching some flyaway darkness from Reek, the muscles in her neck and shoulders tensing for a brief few moments. -- ahhn, hm. Sleep now, dig later.