Phoenix Maplewood Peace for a While Longer

Grace couldn't help it anymore, not after his comment. She smiled shyly, giving him a questioning look with her golden eyes for a moment and inching towards his side. If he allowed her to do so, she would press her damp self into the curve of his belly and cuddle. If not, well, then she'd go back to where she'd been like a scolded little pup. She was a little nervous of being so close, but she'd enjoyed his touches so far and saw no harm in cuddles. She had no idea he'd wanted it as much as her! The yearling settled herself comfortably, making sure he still had an adequate amount of room to wiggle, and stretched her hind legs out in her usual awkward way. Her black faded russet fur was mostly dry, but it was starting to give her a bit of a chill. Hopefully Esaro wouldnt turn her away! She listened quietly to his tale, golden eyes growing wide in fear. What if that happened here?!
      "I'm so sorry Esaro, but I'm very glad you WERE saved. Else I never would have made my first and best friend."
She didn't think about her words, they just slipped from her jaws. Afterwards, though, the happiness in the pit of her belly seemed to grow; those were the words she had meant, even without thinking. She hoped to never lose the friendly male, that he'd always be there to protect her.