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[wildwarden]

( Save for the occasional 'love' endearment Night Sky tacked onto the end of her sentences, nothing so explicit had been uttered. And it was enough of surprise that the dryad was momentarily stunned, her golden-toned cheeks now blooming with red and her pulse pounding.

Calling direct attention to it might fluster Meryl - and while she didn't think she would take it back or deny it, she didn't want to risk anything. So she said nothing for a long moment so she could just stare up at the other woman, a hand reaching to grasp hers if she let her so she could pull it toward her own cheek and nuzzle into her palm. )

You're right, it is only fair. Although I'm not very good at keeping to a schedule- so what happens if I want to worship you at night instead?

[notsonewbie]

[The way Night Sky's cheeks darken isn't lost on Meryl. She can only assume, however, that it's her blatant charms, rather than anything specific that she's said. Were she to be called out on it, though, the story really wouldn't change. She did love Night Sky. Maybe it was the first crush jitters speaking, convincing her that a deep crush was something more, but as far as she was concerned? It was the truth.]

Well, I suppose we could flip things around in that case. I could take the morning worship. I'm flexible like that.

[wildwarden]

( She chuckled, the sound lilting and nervous, her cheeks still red. She sounded far more emotional than the conversation would suggest. )

Seems you have everything all figured out. Until I sneak into your window again mid-afternoon and start smothering you with affection. ( She's a wildcard. )

[notsonewbie]

[Well, the tone of Night Sky's voice does manage to convince Meryl's brows to furrow. Her head cants, just slightly.]

Is something up? Did I say something wrong?

[wildwarden]

What? No. ( Spoke hurriedly and insistent, arms wrapping tight around her. ) Gods, no. I just-

You said you needed time to show how much you loved me and I- I was surprised, I guess. To hear it.

[notsonewbie]

[Oh, give her a second to process that. She stiffens just that little bit, just the faintest bit sheepish of having confessed in such a blasé way. Certainly, Sky deserved something with much more fanfare.

But. Here they are. And it's not like Meryl's going to hide from this.]

Well... I do. And just in case you need to hear it again? [She tips her chin up.] I love you.

[wildwarden]

( Night Sky stared at her, eyes misty with tears and wide with surprise. She didn't know what to say - no. That wasn't true. She knew exactly what to say but, for a moment, the only noise that came out of her mouth when she opened it was a soft whimper.

She never doubted how Meryl felt, but she could not fathom the words being blatantly spoken to her. )

...I love you too, Meryl.

[notsonewbie]

[Gingerly, Meryl reaches upward. She thumbs beneath an eye, coaxing away any tears that just might manage to escape. Her smile is fond as she beams down at Night Sky, fading only as she pauses to properly kiss the Dryad.]

I'm glad that's settled, then.

[wildwarden]

( It was a close call, but Night Sky managed to swallow back the tears, smiling up at Meryl in turn and then eagerly kissing her back; hands cupping her cheeks.)

Gods, you're precious. ( Then, without warning, she shifted her weight to try and roll Meryl over and start cocooning them both in blankets. ) You're never going to get rid of me now!

[notsonewbie]

[There's a squeal as she tumbles over, followed by a cacophony of giggles as they're both properly bundled up. She protests only enough to clear a spot between them, a space where she can nestle just above Night Sky's chest and close her eyes.

The sound of her breath is lulling, after all.]

I better not be. I plan to be in it for the long haul, thank you.

[wildwarden]

( Taking the hint, Night Sky kept her arms wrapped around her (like she had much choice in the burrito she had made of them both) and rested her cheek atop Meryl's head. )

Mmm. Me too, sweetness. And I look forward to all of it.

[notsonewbie]

[Now that they're both settled, it's easy enough to close her eyes and settle in. It's still early in the day, and she's never really been the napping type but — why not. There was nothing wrong with a Post-Coital nap.]

Yeah... [She barely swallows a yawn.] Me, too.

[wildwarden]

( Her lazy, hedonistic girlfriend was inclined to agree. Night Sky kissed the top of her head again and fell silent, fingers absently stroking through Meryl's hair while she drifted off to sleep. )