Sunbeam Lair Close your eyes, everything is going to be just fine

His breath was slow and steady, yet his heart was beating faster than ever. He had never felt something like this, like his heart could pop out of his chest. His heart was fragile, having been through much, so he was more scared than anything to fall in love. Yet here he was, searching for his fiery little sprite alone in the dark. What if she didn't feel the same? What if there was another who had caught her eye? He feared rejection, but he was more afraid of never knowing.

He snorted softly. It was a cool spring night, less warm now without plants keeping cold breezes outside the cave. Would his white ghost be cold? The wind played with his fur, a cold yet satisfying feeling, and he could swear it made sparkles dart around him. She was his every thought, riding the whispers in his head and he silently surrendered.

Finally, he reached the lying body of his sprite, his dear love that knew his story, knew his problems. She knew everything what there was to know about him. He had killed for her, wept for her, and in return she had given him a reason. A reason to keep on going. Was she asleep? He gently nudged her, silently trying to wake her.