Phoenix Maplewood Anyone Home?

He made no moves to step back when she approached him, but was surprised when she began licking his cheek. He understood what she was trying to do, but he liked the idea that she was giving him small kisses on his cheek. She then stopped suddenly, the job incomplete as she looked sheepishly away.

He gave her a smile before speaking, "That's ok. You were just being helpful." he said in a kind and warm voice. "It would only be fitting that I return the favor." he said. Now with her up close he could see a little bit of sap on her muzzle just out of reach. He went and gave her a few licks, freeing her muzzle off the sticky sap, and gave her one more kiss for good measure.

She smiled again, this time feeling his fur bunch up as his lips turned.  "Though I think there's still a little left on my cheek." he said wondering what she might do about it.