Survivng the Storm

Cypress · 03-11-2011, 12:30 AM

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Sorry I'm so late(in and out more like it), but don't wait on me either :x And boys will be boys. Also this was wrote here and there on my phone so I hope flows okay x.x

Just bumping into Parker had been embarassing enough, but it was that sweet smile and the brush of her nose against the fur of his shoulder that really sent his cheeks burning as his eyes trailed to the snow covered earth. Nervous butterflies fluttered in his chest. Leaving him feeling flustered and.. shy? Yet there was also the sensation of a grin pulling at the corners of his lips. It was all so confusing for the brown and sable boy that was never known for such a timid nature. Not yet able to understand the stir of emotion that he felt. The stirrings of adolescence.

The fluttering in his chest and belly subsided and were then quickly forgotten. Replaced by his awareness of the damp weight of the snow that accumulated on his back. The burning warmth of his cheeks driven away by the bite of the winter wind. He had been first to notice the tag along, though he was last to recognize the dark ball of fur in sea of white. Recognition only coming to him as Mati called out the boy's name and simultaneously the end of their hunt. While he had been first to detect their little follower he simply stood back, next to Parker, as Mati handled the situation and dished out a gentle scolding. A hefty sigh leaving his muzzle as he felt the familiar bubbling of frustration now that their hunt that had already been troubled by the constant snow fall was now impossible now that they had Tony to worry about as well.

The snow never faltered in its downward decent. The falling flakes had been constant since they had left the manor, but it was their growing density that was starting to concern the youth. The path that should have been behind them, would have lead them straight home, had vanished. The scent of their trail already buried under the accumulated snow. Looking around, Cypress couldn't tell which direction home was even in but he trusted Mati would them home. She had experience in this sort of thing. Right?

Cypress had expected he would follow from behind just as he had all along. So as Parker brushed by him, once again stirring up butterflies in his chest, he could only stare at her in slight confusion with a stupid grin plastered across his maw. At least stupid and foolish was how he felt. Though after a few seconds his brain kicked in gear and he understood. After all, her eyes and nose was about all that stood out in this world of white. So he followed Mati. Staying much closer than he had before and every few moment he would look behind him to find the black of Parker's nose to make sure she was still there. On the times he happened to catch her eye he would give (what he hoped was) a reassuring smile.

Hopes of reaching the manor abandoned for now, Mati lead them to the closest cover they could find. There was little choice, but the last place Cypress wanted to be, especially over night or longer, was skip caves. It was not the caves themselves that bothered him, but they were dark. So as they came to the entrance he halted outside letting Parker enter first, after Mati and Tony. Playing it off as good manners rather than admitting to his own fears. Reluctantly he followed everyone else in, but lingered close to the mouth of the cave. "I'll keep guard here." He said before trying to shake the snow from his back. Hoping his excuse would be enough to keep him close to the outside world. Close to the light, no matter how little. Still he couldn't argue that it was nice to be out of the wind.

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