Silver Creek i was wide awake - but when was that?

The girl bounded toward him. His name filled his ears. A laugh slipped through the boy’s muzzle, filling the air. His tail whirled behind him, forcing his hips into a sloppy sway that left much to be desired of his tall and gangly frame.
 
Deku welcomed the embrace of the girl. He seemed to dance toward her, a few small steps, and then froze. The boy could not help but to beam at her, toothy and accompanied by a lolling tongue. His back seemed to spin, though sheerly out of the delight that had swept through his figure. It did not feel as though the moment could be real, but there she was. It felt as though returning to his home had been validated.
 
The starchaser spun backwards before stopping and drawing his muzzle upward. He peered at her with feigned suspicion. There was a playful air to the black and white figure as he took a step toward the girl and sniffed. “You’ve gone and grown up, Weejay,” Deku remarked to her, a smile curling the edges of his dark lips.