shine on evening skyfire

Inwardly, she was sighing of relief that she was not just a habit to him, and instead something natural. She nodded, thinking the same thing. Their relationship had never seemed forced; it was always like it was supposed to be there. It had come and blossomed and it had taken her some time to even see it. She had been distracted with the passing of her parents and their travels. But, now that they had found a new home, and were currently trying to find a new den, there was one thing that needed to be addressed that hadn't come so naturally yet.

She smiled softly at his words, letting them wash over her like the warm summer sun, warming her all the way down to her soul. Verrine, she began. If we're going to continue living together, I need to tell you something. She stepped forward, bringing her face closer to his. It was now or never. The moment felt right, and this time she wouldn't pass it up. Verrine, she said, her voice soft and almost breathless, her heart beating so hard she thought it would break through her chest. I love you.