Phoenix Maplewood Peace for a While Longer

Grace smiled and reached up, licking his cheek. Her tail wagged behind her as she shifted, laying fully on her side against Esaro in a hope to make them both comfortable. She was a little teary, but it was for pure happiness that also sparked from her pelt. 
       "Thank you, Esaro. That means a lot to me." 
And it did. Coming from a male, who was not just her best but first friend.... It made her worries disappear, if only for a little while. Between that and being emotionally drained, a wide yawn captured her features. Her golden eyes were droopy and, above all, relaxed and happy. She put her head on his paws, rumbling contentedly deep in her chest.
                  "A nap sounds...  Wonderful..  "
By now she was struggling to stay awake, but wanted to make sure Esaro had nothing left to say.

Feel free to end or just archive ☺ They are so incredibly cute.