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"Klaus?"

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"Hey, Klaus?"

Rolling my now-opened eyes, I slowly lifted my head from its comfortable resting place, giving a jaw-cracking wide yawn. God, what time is it? Groaning softly, I felt consciousness slowly seep back through my body unwillingly and unwantedly, and knew that even if my waker left now I'd be just as awake as if he kept pestering. "Now now my dear boy," I said conversationally, taking a sniff of the air to make certain I was talking to whom I thought I was, "You seem to have awakened me from a deep sleep." Setting my face flat and baring tooth, I turned my head towards the fox's diminutive form, crouched beside my comfortable bed. "That isn't considered good manners, you know, especially not towards someone who could eat you in a single bite and still be hungry!" Teeth bared slightly for good effect, I glared at the smaller canine before me for a moment, and then burst out into a wide, sunny smile. "Luckily for you, I've never been much of one for manners," I chuckled, stubby tail switching slowly from side to side. "Welcome back to my humble abode, my good sir!"

The play of emotions across the little fox's open face was enough to make the sudden wake-up call well worth it, and as always I felt happy seeing the little guy. Not that I would ever admit so much, of course. Originally, Rufus' face had been somewhat akin to that of a pup stealing treats; by the time I had finished my second sentence, that look of embarrassed acquiescence had shifted to a cringing, half-whimpering look. And as always when I spoke sharply to the little guy, I ended up feeling like a bit of a jerk and felt like making up for it. By the end of my last sentence, the change was staggering again; it was like an entirely different fox had entered and was now sitting there, beaming up at me with a happy glow in his eyes. Funny little guy...

Yawning once again, I slowly sat up, taking time to stretch out my powerful muscles. I bowed backwards, stretching out my legs before me, then stretching out forwards in a cat-like stretch, pink tongue extending forth from my muzzle as a final yawn wracked my body. At last, I felt good enough to start the day, so I fixed my gaze back upon Rufus, giving the little guy an affectionate pat on the head. "Now, what can I do for you, chum?"

Again, I felt a curious warmth flush my body as the little fox looked up at me with pure adoration in his eyes, a slight blush tinting his white muzzle fur.

"Well... I was actually just wondering if you were busy, Klaus..."

I chuckled again slightly as he gave me a subtle wink and licked at my muzzle shyly with a bright blush, turning my head and licking his shorter muzzle back. "My dear Rufus, why are you so shy still? Honestly, you've fucked me silly so many times that you should be able to give me a simple lick without looking like a beet."

"..."

Shaking my head, I gave his muzzle another lick. "Never mind, pal. What did you have in mind there?"

Blush receding slightly, Rufus looked back in my eyes with a grin. "Well, I was thinking of taking a stroll through the town, and... Well, I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather be with!"

Oh come on, don't play coy with me, pal... There's something else going on here, too! I swear, if it's about that silly bitch again... I snorted at that thought, but ignored it when he raised an eyebrow. Smugly grinning, I licked his face again, chuckling at the sudden flush of crimson to his face. "Sure thing, foxy! Sun's shining, birds are tweeting... Just gimme a minute, and then I'm all yours!"

Leaping over the surprised fox, I trotted over to the gas heater in the corner and gave the dial a flick, lowering the temperature slightly. I loved it just a little bit warmer than the humans wanted it... And honestly, they can't tell. Wilt's the plant a little, maybe, but oh well... That done, I rejoined the fox and gave him a grin. "Ladies and small canines first!"

The twinky little fox simply smirked for a wonder, and then pranced out through the door, full of bubbling energy. It was quite catchy... Even just watching his bouncing form made me feel bright and energized, ready to run for hours and then... Well, let's not think about that yet, I thought, chuckling slightly as I felt a twinge in my groin. I trotted quickly through the door Rufus had thoughtfully held open for me, waiting to hear the clank of it slamming shut before looking back at him, nodding him forwards. "C'mon, you lead today, pal. Which way?"

Rufus gave a nervous chuckle, bushy tail swishing side to side before answering. "Well, I was just thinking of taking a little tour through town, if you'd be okay with that..." Looking back at me, he smiled a little, questioningly looking into my eyes. "I've never really spent much time here... I spend most of my time either in the park or outside the city... If you could give me a tour, that would be great! ...Please?"

By the time he finished, he had the biggest pair of begging puppy-dog eyes that I had ever seen; honestly, how could I even think to deny that? "Right on, Rufy," I exclaimed, wagging my stumpy little tail. "Take you around me digs, eh?" Trotting along in front of the fox with a quick rump shake, I looked back at the fox with my head cocked, an eyebrow quirked and a lewd grin on my face. "Are you coming, or are you just going to enjoy the view awhile?"

I waited until the blushing fox caught up before strolling ahead, letting Rufus keep the pace with me. In all honesty, I really did enjoy the fox's company, definitely just as much as he seems to enjoy mine, I thought with a smile. It is just so fun, playing him sometimes... Anyways, since he's clearly nervous about this, I think I'll give him the toned down version, I thought, sniggering slightly to myself. He'd probably scream at the sight of a squirrel, and my God! If he saw a cat he'd just keel over dead!

After this thought, I decided we'd avoid the path through the local scrap heap I usually take whenever I get the inkling to head downtown. Saves time, yes, but man, there's a lot of spiders! Continuing down the wide concrete sidewalk, I gave Rufus subtle nudges down streets which I wanted to take; all the while the towering skyline of downtown London was looming higher and higher as we came closer. At first, Rufus seemed to recognize some areas, but as I took him further into the metropolitan areas, his eyes grew steadily wider and wider until he was just walking along in mute amazement.

At the edge of road, a wide expanse of water suddenly appeared in my vision, glittering brightly in the early afternoon light. "See that, lil' pal? That's the Thames," I informed Rufus in a scholarly tone, gesturing with my paw. "No, no, the river, not the bloody hot dog vendor!" With a roll of my eyes, I nudged the fox again, pointing farther down the street. "See it? We're gonna cross up there, there's a bridge."

As they drew abreast of the bridge, a vast and wide white expanse of smoothly shaped concrete, Rufus' jaw dropped open at the sight of a massive, revolving metal disc, sunlight shining through its seemingly empty interior as the colossal outer ring spun apparently on its own. "What... What the heck is that?" he asked, voice low.

I chuckled at his reaction. "That's called the London Eye, bucko. Ferris wheel, quite big, yeah?" Despite my snide reaction, a slight tincture of amazement filled my own thoughts, once again marvelling at the ingenuity and inventiveness of the humans who had built it. "Pretty gadget, ain't it? Now come on, there's sights to see and things to smell yet ahead!" With that said, I started out across the bridge once again, knowing that the little fox would be right behind me.

Right on queue, the little fox's nose bobbed up beside mine as he matched up his pace with mine. With a warm smile, I rubbed my powerful body up against Rufus' shaggy one before continuing down the broad path, slowly sauntering my way across the bridge and into downtown London proper.

The next hours seemed to blur together to become just a single warm, happy memory of friendship shared as the sights flashed by. I procured us hotdogs from my favourite little street vendor (who happened to have a weakness for cute doggies); that much stood clear in my mind. Together we had taken our food and carried it over to a nearby little park, munching down happily under the sunny skies to the sounds of laughing and playing children. After that point though, it all blurred together again in a haze of conversation and ribaldry until finally I snapped out of it.

Shaking my head to clear out the haze, the first thing I noticed was the fact that the blazing disc of the sun was now beginning to dip low down towards the Western horizon. A beautiful nimbus of clouds wreathed the sun in ethereal red and pink light, drenching the ground with their saturated colours. The little fox was still beside me as always, looking back up at my gaze with a loving twinkle in his dark eyes, normally so somber and nervous at the same time. Bright red fire burned deep within those dark orbs from the blazing sunset, and even I couldn't help but be touched by the depth of the emotions held deep within my little friend. Normally I wasn't much of a romantic; hell, at the moment I could think of at least 5 different individuals whom I regularly fucked, none with any heavy commitments, simply for the pleasure... But I knew Rufus felt more for me, and on this beautiful evening I wasn't so sure I didn't too.

Flicking my head around, the next thing I noticed was that both of us were now deep within a large park; the heady smell of fox hung heavily around the area, so I surmised this must be where Rufus had his den. Funny, he's been to my place more times than I can count, but I've never even seen his! However, no matter where I looked from my prone position, I couldn't see the opening, and frankly I was far too comfortable at the moment to consider exploring around for it.

Thick, tall trees surrounded their little hilltop, ringing it around like a protective wall, seeming to shield the pair of us from all of the outside world. Again, I was struck by the sheer intimacy of our current position... It was literally just the two of us. Silence hung thick and expectant through our little world, and a feeling of anticipation hung in the air, almost tangible in its strength. I was surprised when Rufus broke the silent reverie, speaking quietly almost to the point of whispering.

"Say... How long have we been... Well... You know..."

"Fuckbuddies?" I immediately supplied with a chortle, giving the little guy nudge to the shoulder and wagging my tail.

With a deep blush visible through his thick fur, Rufus nodded with an embarrassed grin. "Yeah... That... Well... I've been thinking, you see... I've been in you so many times..." (And at this his blush deepened even more, something I thought would have been physically impossible given his already crimson state,) "..."

"Yeeesss?" I asked slowly, feigning ignorance to draw out the moment and chuckling slightly at the little fox's bright complexion. "You were thinking, little pal? What about, eh?"

"Iwanyoutofuckme!" Rufus sped out, tail twitching downwards slightly at his mistake. "I mean... You see... What I mean is, of course..."

"You want me in you?" I raised an eyebrow for a moment, thinking it over. "Are you sure?" For once I was entirely serious; I knew all too well how much the size difference between us affected our relationship on a sexual front, and definitely didn't want to rip up the little guy. "I'm not exactly "lightly hung", little buddy..." I thought to myself, giving my half-hidden sheath a glance.

With a quick look following my eyes to my hidden genitals, the fox looked back up at my face with an expression of total trust and love. "Yes, my dear, for once I have my mind firmly set on it!"

I could feel a quickening in my loins; suddenly I was acutely aware of my heartbeat, blood throbbing through my veins as it began to pump into my groin. Still, of course I wanted to be careful. "Just tell me if you can't continue, my little friend... I don't want to cause you any pain!" I stopped and gave a quick chuckle. "Well... Unnecessary pain. Because this will hurt, you realize that, right? Something as big as me just isn't met to fit in a hole as tight as yours..."

Nodding again, the little red fox got up and timidly presented himself to my discerning gaze, gingerly lifting his tail and spreading his legs slightly. "I'm sure, dear... Please!"

"Well... I suppose, if you insist..." I winked slightly at the fox before slowly climbing to my own feet, thick red cock tip jutting out lewdly from the tan furred sheath between my thighs. Licking my chops, I walked over to my friend and reached in between the fox's legs, gently squeezing the warm and heavy testicles hanging there before moving my paw along to cup and caress Rufus' surprisingly thick, warm sheath. Looks like we're both ready for this one!

As I prepared to mount the little fox, I suddenly realized that there was a problem. A big problem. Or... Maybe a small one, I chuckled to myself, looking down at the fox's diminutive form. "We're gonna have to do something different here, pal... I don't think this is going to work. Simple geometry, my dear sir..."

As I cast my gaze around, searching for a solution, abruptly one presented itself. "Here's just the thing!" I exclaimed, giving Rufus a nudge in the right direction. "See that rock over there, Rufy? The big flat one?"

"Yeah?"

I rolled my eyes briefly. He's not getting it... "You know, right then I noticed something."

Rufus looked back at me with surprised eyes, questioning eyes. "What's that, Klaus?"

"I'm taller than you. Quite a bit taller, as a matter of fact."

And then the light of understanding flashed into Rufus' eyes, followed by a slight pink blush to his furry cheeks. "Right, sorry..." he murmured, quickly leaping up on the rock and resuming his former posture, looking back over at me. "Better?"

I gave him a sultry smile, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Much!" Trotting over to join him, I was about to jump up on top of him, but sudden inspiration struck. Because I know, from those few times I've let big dogs mount me, penetration without proper lubrication... Well, hurts like the Dickens. _Instead, I drew back a couple of paces, licking my lips in anticipation. Raising a paw to gently sweep his broad, brush-like tail aside, I bent forwards until my nose was just before his tight, clenching hole and then took a swipe at it with my tongue. _Ah, good, clean... I thought to myself, chuckling slightly. That makes this a lot more pleasant...

Digging in slightly, I felt my tongue begin to pierce through the tightly closed ring and pulled back, giving the surface a couple gentle laps before pushing again, slowly teasing him. And he's sure appreciating this... I thought to myself with a smirk, noting the small fox's moans and his growing arousal, swinging between his legs. The knot was still buried in his furry sheath, but as I watched and lapped, more and more of his coral-coloured shaft slowly slid free from its hiding place until finally the entire length, definitely a goodly size for a canine his size, was bobbing beneath his belly. Little clear drops of fluid dripped from the tip; as I continued licking one of these drops became a sudden spatter as the fox shooting a squirt of pre-cum hard against the rock.

Finally, satisfied that his entrance was slick enough to dare an entry, I hopped my front paws up onto the rock, leaving my hind legs planted firmly upon the soft grass. Winking to him as he looked back at me, I shuffled forwards, squeezing his hips slightly between my powerful legs. Perfect height, I thought as I pressed forwards. My hips were just level with his back; from this position I would have the perfect angle for entry, and this would make it as easy on both of us as possible. Not that either of us will be complaining, in the end... I snickered.

Pressing my hips forwards again, I finally felt my pulsating tip, slightly out of its protective covering, come into contact with Rufus' furry hind. With a grunt, I shifted my body upwards slightly, and with a groan I felt my cock tip slide up from his heavy balls, past more shaggy fur... And then, abruptly, it came in contact with a deliciously wet warmth, like a furnace buried beneath his tail. He clearly felt the contact too; with a grunt, he shuffled his hips slightly, angling his rear downwards towards my cock. Giving his head a lick, I asked him one final time, "Are you sure about this?" Much as I had my reputation of a fierce and furious fucker to uphold, I had never been in one this small, and I had no desire to tear the poor little guy up.

"Please, Klaus..." he whined, looking back at me with fervent desire burning in his eyes. "Don't make me beg! Fill me with that massive meat!"

For a moment, I was flabbergasted. I had never, in our whole time together, heard him say anything even remotely that dirty.

And then he blushed bright red, staining his fur crimson.

That's more like the Rufus I know... With a hearty laugh, I began to press my hips forwards once again, only this time there was resistance. He groaned; I could feel my tip slowly spreading apart his tight, virgin hole one slow centimetre at a time. I made slow, relentless progress as I dug my cock in deeper and deeper into his hole; the progress was painfully slow for me, and just downright painful for the fox, judging by the look on his face. That face made me feel bad, but... Honestly, he asked for it, he knew what this would entail. So he's just gotta buck up and take it! And really... "It gets better, Rufy, trust me!" I grunted out, pressing forwards again and managing to sink almost an entire inch deeper into his clenching hole. "Right now... *Oof* You've just got to... *Ugh* Loosen up!"

He had no comment to that, head lowered to the ground; I could hear his teeth grinding as he grit them from where I was standing. A look of intense concentration filled his face, and as I shoved again I could feel his muscles loosening up slightly, the almost painfully tight contraction slackening until I shoved again, abruptly forcing the rest of my cock right up to my uninflated knot deep into his bowels, sheath bunching up and pushing back behind my knot.

At that, he really did cry out, and for a moment I was worried I had hurt him, but when I hastily withdrew, he gave me the most desperate look I've ever seen.

"Why did you pull out?" was all he said, but the tone of voice was purely begging, a whine overlying the words.

"I thought I hurt you!"

"Put that damn thing back in me, my dear!" he exclaimed, shoving his hips backwards into my crotch for emphasis. "I didn't say to stop!"

For a moment that bewildered feeling washed over me again. He's giving me orders now?! What the hell has gotten into him? However, I wasn't one to waste a golden opportunity like this. Reaching down with a paw, I hoisted my throbbing erection back up until I felt that wonderful heat again, and then shoved forwards hard and fast, driving my entire length deep into him.

Again he cried out, but this time as I listened I realized that there was no pain in that cry... Or, at least, not much... He sounds like Sheba when I bone her! I thought with a sudden bark of laughter. Just another bitch to breed, heh... Reaching between his thighs, I squeezed his hardon for a moment, feeling his heart racing through the thick rod's pulsations. _Well... Not exactly a bitch... They don't usually come equipped with the outdoor plumbing. _

I shook my head, dispelling the stupid thoughts. This was no time for thinking... This is the time for fucking! Winching my hips back, I slammed my rod home again deep into his inner passages, feeling that almost unbearably tight ring of muscle clamp down hard just in front of my knot. My god, I'm not going to last any time at all with that thing squeezing like that... Like the other times I'd been with males, it felt different than a bitch's pussy... It was far tighter, for one! Even moreso, the tight passage was never designed for this kind of invasion; with every thrust I could feel his muscular walls rippling along my length, trying to shove out my invading cock. The feeling was different, but just as good as Sheba had ever felt.

Pulling out again slowly until all but the tip was withdrawn, I slammed it home again, my heavy balls slapping up against his at the far end of my thrust. Another high yip issued from his muzzle, but judging by his throbbing rod, he was beginning to enjoy this just as much as I was. Pre was already leaking hard from my cock; I couldn't help but shudder with delight as my shaft rubbed up against the smooth, pre-slickened walls of his rectum.

Beginning a quick and furious pace, I proceeded to rut him down into the rock he was standing on, until he was left virtually laying down to stay upright, his rump thrust up high into the air. His own cock was hanging out at its full; sneaking a paw in I gave the length a quick rub, curling my digits around the throbbing rod and jerking up and down in smooth, experienced motions. Sure, anal sex feels great, but having a paw helping you out at the same time? Priceless! I thought, remembering that time with that big Dane... Under that big Dane... With a blush, I tried to banish the thought. He doesn't know about that, and God willing he never will!

As my cock pounded in and out of his tight hole, I began to imagine that I could feel it grinding up against the soft walls of his prostate through the rocketing pleasure blasting through my cock; my suspicions were confirmed as he began yipping upon every thrust, thrusting his fluffy rear end back towards my short-furred crotch in sync with my own rhythm. My massive balls were smacking up against his own pair with a soft slapping sound on every forceful shove; I could feel the built-up cum churning in there, just waiting to be released. My balls felt to me like the world's most ridiculous pendulum, swinging back and forth beneath me from my powerful bucking. Despite my heavy fucking, he stayed right where he was, thrusting hard back against me and moaning effeminately.

Abruptly his muscles contracted again, and I heard a soft spatter as a shot of pre splattered to the rock below him. Oh yeah, just tapped the ol' prostate... I grunted, tongue lolling out of my mouth as I thrust in again identically to my previous one. Again he moaned and contracted around my length, more pre drooling forth from his hard cock to the dark rock below. Looking down, I could see a sticky pool of the fluid collecting in a crevice on the rock; just judging by this veritable pool he was clearly drawing near his climax. Unf... As am I!

Pausing my furious pace for but a moment, I pulled my tongue back into my mouth for just long enough to say, "Unfortunately... *pant* I don't think I'll... *pant* Be able to knot you there, *pant* my dear little foxy... *pant* So don't worry, I'm not going to tear you open! But get ready... This is gonna be fast an' furious, little buddy!" That said, I slammed my cock home again, feeling the skin on my knot slam hard up against that hot, tight muscular ring. Ooh how tempting it is... I moaned lewdly, loosing a feral growl to the setting sun as I fought my own nature, trying desperately not to give in to my primitive instincts and tie my mate.

Tie or no tie, though, there was no force on Earth which could have prevented my inevitable climax. Between Rufus' rhythmical clenching on my cock and my own thrusting, I could feel my balls drawing up tight to my body, jizzum stirring within as they prepared to fire. "I don't *unf* know about you there, *pant* Rufus, but... I'm pretty much done for."

His only response was a sudden high-pitched moan which rose up to a howl; through the midst of it I could hear a heavy splatter against the rock beneath him as he finally succame to his orgasm and let loose. Daring a quick glance down as my own orgasm neared, I could see a massive white stripe painted across the rock's dark surface, standing out and glistening in the fading light as it joined with the puddle of pre already there. The sight of his continued outpouring was sexy enough, but as he came his bowels clenched down hard upon my penetrating rod, and with a grunt I knew my time was now.

With a ferocious growl, I slammed my cock in once, twice, three times... And then I raised my barked victoriously as I felt my own orgasm rush through my body, that blazingly ecstatic feeling coursing up from my groin all the way to explode into my brain. Suddenly I could feel my own balls begin to fire, and with a series of feral barks I felt my load proper squirting out, filling the little fox's rear passage with hot jizzum. Still growling, I continued my ferocious pace as was my wont, driving on the orgasm.

At this point, Rufus was doing little more than hanging on, but as he felt me begin to cum it was as though all his strength suddenly vanished. Grunting as his weight seeked to drag my cock out of his bowels, I wrapped my paws under his hips, precariously balancing on my hind legs as I pounded in and out of his ass. His own jumping, throbbing cock I could feel pressed hard against my paws; joining my paws closer I wrapped them roughly around the base of his knot, squeezing tightly. Actually being able to feel his cock throb and flex as he shot out every sticky rope of his jizz was thrilling, and suddenly the intensity of my orgasm skyrocketed again, leaping up to heights which I had rarely ventured. Every centimetre of my body felt as though it were on fire with this burning pleasure; I could actually feel my balls getting lighter by the second as shot after powerful shot of my cum poured into the fox's tight ass.

Before long, Rufus' cock had ceased its outpouring onto the rocks, his wanton lust sated, but still I carried on pounding him. The way that it extended the orgasm was absolutely magical... It was a trick which didn't work for most, but once you figured it out... Well, you'd never go back. Again and again, I felt the hard, swollen rim of my knot slamming against his hot, tight muscular ring, and again and again I had to restrain myself from hammering it home as my instincts were telling me to do. The clenching passages in which my steely member was ensconced were amazingly slick from the combination of all the pre I had unloaded there, and now my true cum... It took almost no effort now to slide my cock in up to the bulbous glands at the base, unlike even a minute ago when it had been somewhat of a struggle (But a delightful struggle, at that!)

Groaning, I gave his knot a squeeze again as the fire raging through my body lightened, and he moaned slightly, occasional drips of sexual fluids falling from his cock to splatter against the rocks. I gave him one... Two... Three final thrusts, and then with a sigh I pulled my cock out as the last vestiges of my long orgasm died away. For a moment there was nothing, and then with a splash my cum came washing out of his now gaping cavity, spraying all over my still-hard cock and covering my thighs with its sticky mess. I sighed blissfully, slowly letting him back to his own four paws as I regained my steady footing on the ground below. With a chuckle, I ran my tongue gently over his gaping hole, tasting my own fluids and grinning lewdly.

"So, how was that, my dear fox?"

Rising on quavering legs, he turned slowly to face me, walking stiffly as though his ass were very sore. Which, in all likelihood, he'll be doing for the next week, if I did anything right... I thought to myself with a smirk. He opened his muzzle as though to say something, but all that came out was his panted, hot breath. Speechless, he closed his muzzle with a bemused smile, then leaned forwards and kissed me.

Wagging my tail, I kissed the little guy back happily. After all we had been through, all the days of friendship and the nights of wild sexual depravity, this was something we always did... Honestly, although I knew he loved me, I wasn't sure I felt exactly the same... But no matter how it turned out, both of us still knew we were best of friends, and I had no qualms about sharing a wonderful evening with him like the one we just had. "That's what I thought," I murmured, giving his muzzle a lick before pulling away. "Anyways... It's getting kind of late... Would ya mind if I crashed here, tonight?"

Finally finding his voice, Rufus nodded emphatically, saying, "Please do! I'd be honoured if you'd stay here with me, Klaus." Gesturing over to his right, he forced his tired legs into motion and nodded towards a wide bed of leaves, seemingly out of place in the clearing. Oddly enough... It was way larger than any fox would ever need. Looks like he's been anticipating this for quite a while, I thought to myself. Again, I felt a stirring in my heart, touched by the thoughtful gesture. It may or may not be love, but in any case... I trotted over to him and gave him a quick kiss before laying myself out on the soft bed of leaves, leaving him a wide space in which to cuddle up against me. "C'mon foxy, time for bed..." I said, a yawn distending my muzzle.

For a moment he just stood there, and then he climbed in next to me, pressing his belly up against mine. Both of us lay there for a moment, licking at each others' faces, and then we lay our muzzles down side by side, ears drooping from fatigue. Before we dropped off, I whispered in his ear, "Thanks for the wonderful time, my good friend."

Smiling that sweet smile of his, he looked me in the eyes and nuzzled me gently. He didn't say anything to it; he didn't need to. We both knew the wonderful thing we shared was too great to put into words... And so we left it there, and no more was said until sleep stole quietly over the pair of us, spreading its warm, dark shroud over our minds and leaving us to our blissful dreams.