Larksong Grotto At It Again

Aspen watched as Charley took his cue immediately and within seconds was on top of the rabbit. She was right. He was strong. She couldn't help but feel a warmth go through her body in happiness and pure admiration. Yes! She cheered mentally although her pleasure showed in her smile and the sway of her tail as Charley trotted happily over to her dropping the rabbit at her paws.

Aspen was completely unprepared for what next came out of Charley's mouth. "Feast, my angel, you deserve it" he spoke. Her heart literally melted. Something about the nickname already got to her and made her feel so special but now he had added a MY and that made it so much more. "I-I uh," she mumbled. She couldnt collect her thoughts she was utterly speechless. 

She just nodded respectfully as if to say thank you since the words would not form in her maw. It took her a moment before she sat down by the rabbit and began to eat careful that she only ate half. She didn't care what he said or what arguement he made this was as much his as it was hers.

Despite the hunger telling her to keep eating she stopped herself and nosed the rabbit towards Charley. "Please," she said looking at him. "You need to eat just as much as I do. Don't even try denying it. Besides you earned it," she offered him a warm smile as she pushed her muzzle into his shoulder. "Thanks for your help and company today, I needed it," she stated.

Wait did I just say that. I just said I needed him. She took a moment to play it over in her head and realized that she did. Without him around she would still feel totally isolated and have no one here to trust. She may not have even stuck around if she hadn't met some friends soon. Yes. I need him.