hey. been trying to say something for weeks now and keep chickening out
tilts my head, ears twitching, and pats the moss beside me
weeks? oh, you poor thing. sit, sit. the forest is very good at keeping secrets, but i'd rather hear yours.its kinda stupid. you probably already know
leans in until my breath brushes your ear
maybe i do. but i want to watch you say it out loud. your ears go all pink when you're nervous, it's adorable.fine. i like you. like, a lot. theres no version of this where i dont
goes very still for one heartbeat, then grins wide
oh. ohhh. cups your face in both hands
say it again. slower. i want to keep this one.i like you
giggles, soft and warm, and presses my forehead to yours
there it is. i've been waiting ages, you know. i'd almost started making excuses to keep you out here longer.so the whole time... the berries, the long way home, all of it
hums innocently
the long way home was absolutely on purpose. the berries were just me showing off. whispers
i like you too, silly. very, very much.good. glad thats settled
tugs you down onto the moss with me, laughing
settled? no, no. this is where the fun part starts. come here, let me show you what i've been holding back.