Why felines felt the need to sit on top of one another was something she simply could not comprehend. When she was in her bigger form the boy clearly enjoyed sitting on top of her. At first she thought it was for height purpose, the boy always enjoying being up somewhere high. It was why she had given him a hammock in the first place in Lucian's old warehouse. It did not bother her when he was sitting on top of her when they were confronted with vampires, Dark Hunters, and witches. However...she didn't necessarily like being sat on in this position. Especially when he was sitting on her stomach instead of her back. Yet his strong purr reassured the girl that he was attempting to be nice at this point- maybe. As she nuzzled underneath his chin his rough tongue washing over the side of her face brought the girl to lean into the tongue accepting this tender gesture. It was rare for the duo to have these intimate moments and hardly did anything intimate happen to each other in their human form. Touch was something they were both learning about one another, accepting from one another, and overall simply learning to trust the other even more each day. Slowly she was learning that for once she would be touched by another and it wouldn't bring her any kind of pain or lasting physical and emotional damaging mark. As she began to bat at him, encouraging him to turn into his playful self, she noticed his features turning into a frown and for a moment she began to panic until he lifted his massive paw and had it bat at her own ears. A wolfish grin appeared as he mimicked her, wanting him to be his joyful self, doing anything she possibly could to make him happy. It is when he lifted himself off her could she breathe a bit better as she turned her head following his movements. Those golden eyes held mirth, but they disappeared and instead began to show signs of frustration. One grey ear went back in an apologetic manner as he began to speak. Her ebony cranium would tilt to the side against the snow shocked to hear such a logical and thought out response. For a moment she simply stared at awe and wonder, but soon she would shake her head. Looking back up at the falling snow she would turn her head just slightly so she could catch the frozen snowflakes. As they fell into her eyes she would pray silently to herself that her spotted friend wouldn't freak out. As she turned her head to face him, her entire face was covered with snowflakes, including her eyes, and her fluffy silver brushed banner would sway side to side in the snow.

"See Tobi? Even though I have snow in my eyes I can still see...my eyes have not frozen over."

For a moment she would roll over on her side against him, settling on lying on her stomach. This was a much more comfortable position to be in. Her head would rub against his shoulder and neck a silent way of rubbing his scent on her own peculiar colored fur- a technique she learned that all felines do to one another. Surrounding herself with felines allowed the girl to adapt her actions to that of a cat slowly leaving behind some of the most basic actions any canine should do. Although she was different from her pack she still wanted to try to be a good standing member and acting like them may just be one of the things to help keep her around. After all...when in Rome...His reason behind him being gone all night had the girl stop rubbing her head against him for a moment. Those stony eyes looking at him and then traveling down slowly upon the titanium watch he was wearing around his neck, the scars and old wounds from that tight leather and studded collar was fading away- thanks to time and the cream she would place on his neck at least once a month. New luster golden fur was replacing the washed out and damaged fur from being hidden by that cursed collar the vampire woman had placed upon him. That he had not left her was...pleasing, her chest not carrying as much pain as before. His gargled words brought the girl to a reassuring feeling, grateful to hear that she had done nothing wrong that would cause him to want to be away from her or disown her. Such a feeling of being wanted for the first time was like a driving force for the abused girl. It was like a drug for her one that she never wanted to get off on. For a moment her teeth would gently nip one of his black ears that sat at the top of his skull, her teeth were gently tugging it in a kindhearted gesture. She did not know how to bathe another, but she knew he liked his ears being scratched and using her teeth seemed like the perfect way of doing it. Yet she would stop when he mentioned Christmas presents. Pulling her head away from his own she would stare at the boy with shock and curiosity. Shyly her voice would wiggle to his mind, turning her head away from him for a moment, and then hesitantly turning it back around.

"Christmas presents? I've never got Christmas presents before...yes I'd like one."

Being the most hated member of her pack didn't mean that during the season of generosity and charity did her own kind want to extend to her compassion- something the festive holiday was truly about. While the others gathered around to celebrate and enjoy the festivities she remained locked away somewhere. Occasionally she was allowed to roam the grounds, moving through the small town, usually sticking to the shadows. Always she enjoyed it when the town square was trimmed by the bright colorful lights, the scent of ginger and peppermint in the air, and the bright atmosphere. It was nice to simply watch members of her pack stroll around carrying bags of items they bought or made to give to one another. Even though she could not partake in events that followed such as the big pack dinner or hunt, the exchanging of gifts, and the countless holiday songs they howled that didn't mean she didn't appreciate watching. Sure she wanted to join in, but she knew her place, and if she even attempted to try and take part then she would lose her chance of watching- so she never took the risk. That Tobi knew about the holiday, and knew to get a gift, was equally as shocking as his previous statement about eyes freezing over. Wagging her tail some she noticed the cat-like grin on his features. As he pressed into her as he walked away she watched with amusement as he began to strut- similar as to how he did it the rainy night when he had first asked her on a date- in his own unique way. His strut allowed her to see his healthy form, his lean powerful muscles rippling underneath that fine golden fur, her nod of approval was given as she continued to observe. It is when he leaps at her did she get up and leap back at him. Her form chasing his and then pausing, waiting for him to leap at her again as she leapt back. The snow kicking up in the air and settling back down, the lupine properly engaged in this game. His comment caused the girl to pause in mid-leap, her head tilting to the side. That she has to say such things isn't embarrassing...although if she had to admit that aloud with others present...then she would be mortified. Slowly she would walk towards him circling the boy, her tail flicking side to side, her own way of mimicking his strut, but in canine fashion- the need to impressive him as he had done for her previously.

"Tobi is the prettiest of all boys and he is the strongest too, and the cleverest."

Her movement would stop when she sat before him obediently. Her voice held that genuine tone the young woman fully believing such things. Some may think he was unintelligent and stupid as ever, but she knew that was far from the truth. He was unique. His mind worked differently and even though he was trying to function and understand the social norms, she appreciated himself and that wonderful mind of his- to hell with what others thought and what the social norms must be. His next words caused her heart to stop as those steely tinted blue eyes widen with surprise. Her entire form went still for a moment and she could hardly breathe. She just went completely still, her mind racing as fast as her heart was pounding feverously in her chest. Shaking her head in disbelief her voice held a crack in her voice, pausing every now and then.

"Really?....I...I would be your girlfriend even without Christmas presents...you just have to ask."

That he was stating he wanted her to be in a relationship, and not with the feline that was carrying his cubs, seemed so abnormal. The she-wolf was so very sure that he would leave her behind and go to the panther's side, be it instincts to protect the mother of his cubs, or his Alpha ordering the boy to be with his sister after this. Staring at him her eyes would look into his own, searching for any signs of deceit- not wanting to be tricked or played. She would stand up again and slowly walk towards him and sit only a mere few inches from him, that fluffy banner swaying side to side in a pleased manner.

"Tobi...I'm already always in your bedroom, and I think everyone knows you keep me because of your mark, but I will stay at your side...always...as your girlfriend."

"talks like this"

Raven