Blackfeather Woods Walking by your side

As if by magic, there she was. Takiyok tucked herself affectionately under him to lift his head, and in turn his spirits. The softness and scent of her brought a smile to him, and at once he remembered how very lucky he was to have met her. Lovingly he nuzzled her cheek, and did not bother to hide any of his thoughts from her.
I'm okay, he said. Zephyr pretty much hates me after I told him about us. He won't even talk about it, he frowned, looking at her. It was comforting to know that he could share such inner turmoil with her, though he was careful to avoid the more carnal things that he thought might make her feel jealous.
I think it's a pretty childish reaction, but I also feel bad. I thought it would be okay, and we could still be friends. I don't understand what is so problematic for him, he explained, shaking his head. He knew that he and Zephyr had shared a connection, but other than the brief sexual intimacy, none of it really seemed to have to be tied to romantic feelings. Taikon thought of their conversations, and felt frustrated that such talks would never happen again.