Firefly Ravine Bittersweet Berries and Stinging Nettles

He carefully placed his head down next to Pepper's, lapping behind his ears in an attempt to comfort. It had never been his strong suit, primarily because he didn't usually make the effort.

"I'm sorry if my asking was too much."

His tone was genuine, his words sympathetic. Now he knew for a fact that Pepper had grown on him.