Warm Morning
#8 of The Wolf and the Bear
The Wolf and the Bear
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Art by rodunt
Aura © FA: Aurastrasza
Miyuki © HelzimGiger
Aura's verdant eyes fluttered open. The sunlight pouring passed the shades illuminated the room brightly. Not that she could see much of it. During the night, it seemed Miyuki had rolled onto her back and Aura took the presented opportunity to warm herself, curling into Miyuki's side. Miyuki's arm was under her, the bear's paw holding her flank, and Aura's head was resting on her love's shoulder. She watched Miyuki for a while, head back and mouth agape, her soft breathing occasionally interrupted by a small snore. The tie she had left in her hair had slid off as she rolled. Her locks were scattered across the bed like the rays of the sun, the red strap once keeping them together tangled uselessly in some distant strands. Aura took a deep breath and slowly sat up, gently removing Miyuki's paw from her side. She stretched and then pushed off the bed.
The worgen went to the window to look outside, just partially parting the curtain. The morning sun had already melted much of the thin sheet of snow from the night before. She heard rustling behind her and saw Miyuki, eyes still closed, on her side and searchingly patting the place next to her Aura had been in. She smiled and crossed back, taking Miyuki's hands in hers and giving them a light squeeze. The pandaren narrowly parted one eye, the other clamping shut. The barely visible eye glanced at the window. She winced and shut her eyes again, murmured incoherently, and rolled over again. She fumbled for Xuen and, upon finding it, placed it over her face to block out the light.
"Well, good morning to you, too," Aura said with a laugh.
The pandaren groaned out, "No...too early."
Aura leaned back over the bed and placed hand on her shoulder, answering, "If the sun is up, it is most certainly not too early to be awake."
Miyuki turned back with a grumble to face Aura through squinted slits, the stuffed tiger flopping off as she did so. "You keep saying that, and I never believe you." She slid her hand up and grasped Aura's. She stiffly pulled her down, her legs hitting the edge and making her fall forward. Aura looked up, amused, as Miyuki pulled her close and planted a kiss on her. "There. Good morning, Aura." She grinned. "Can I go back to sleep now?"
Aura gave a happy sigh and reached up, caressing Miyuki's pregnant belly. "Of course, dear. I wouldn't want you getting too tired; you should get your rest if you need it."
Miyuki stretched a little, content. "Good," she said, yawning, "I wouldn't mind sleeping in until noon every day."
Aura frowned a moment. "You still have-"
"Yes, yes, my class. Responsibilities and such," she answered with a quiet laugh, "But that's not for a few more hours. I can still get a little more rest in."
She chuffed, "Very well."
Aura kissed her love once more before getting up again and exiting the room, going to bathe and prepare for the day. Upon returning to the bedroom to get dressed, she noted the conspicuously absent bear. She quickly donned a fresh set of garments and went downstairs, stopping by the front door to put on her thigh-high boots, cleaned and dried since last night. She made her way to the kitchen. One of the help passed by her, walking a bit hurriedly, red in the cheeks. Aura stopped him.
"Did something happen?"
"Oh, it is nothing, ma'am. Miyuki insisted on cooking your breakfast for you, though, and had me leave."
She narrowed her eyes. "Why are you-?" She felt her own cheeks flush and she wondered what Miyuki was wearing. "Very well, thank you."
"Of course. And good morning to you, ma'am."
She pushed open the door to see Miyuki, her back facing her, pushing a pile of food from a skillet onto a plate. The red robe she was wearing, one of Aura's, certainly was not meant for someone of her size, as the bottom hem only barely reached the base of her tail. She tried not to laugh at how high-up on her back the belt was tied, knowing full well it wasn't a matter of choice. Her hair was still down, a waving cascade of chocolatey locks, and her tail happily swished back and forth as she finished her prep.
Miyuki turned when the heel of Aura's boot clunked on the wooden floor. Indeed, the robe was far too small. It was only just closed about her breasts, the belt tied with such little remainder it appeared to be less a knot and more a bowtie, located just at the bottom of their generous curves and strained against their weight. The rest of her was left completely open to see, all of her, and she immediately understood why her servant had been so embarrassed. Aura grinned at the sight and moved forward as the pandaren scooped up a steaming mug and met her. She held her arms up to move into a hug while giving Aura her cup of coffee. She accepted it and Miyuki moved a little to her side as she leaned forward, aiming her belly out of the way, so she could easily reach up and kiss Aura on her cheek. While there, she held her hands up and behind Aura's neck and leaned back, smiling warmly up at her with veiled, sleepy eyes.
"Miyuki, you didn't have to do this."
"I know. I wanted to. Besides, I bet it'll taste better than anything else you would have gotten."
"Hmm...probably. Thank you." She looked down at the soft, creamy-white mound pressed against her. "I don't think that fits you."
Miyuki gave a half-hearted shrug. "I couldn't find mine. I thought this would look better, anyway."
Aura reached around the pandaren's hips and squeezed her large rear with her free hand, making Miyuki coo with the grasp. While it was always splendid to look at and better to feel, she couldn't help but love how Miyuki's pregnancy had made it softer, rounder. "I think you might have forgotten to put something else on, too."
"No, I just chose not to."
Aura smiled with glee at the remark and leaned in, Miyuki meeting her kiss. "It was a good choice."
"I thought so, t-" Miyuki's answer was interrupted by a yawn. "-too! Sorry about that. Well, I think it might be best for me to get that extra little snooze before I need to be anywhere. Have a good day at work, honey. I love you." She pecked Aura again before pulling away, hips slowly swaying as made her way out. She glanced over her shoulder, a smug look on her face as she caught the worgen staring, before giving a swish of her tail and closing the door behind her.
Aura sighed, still disbelieving such a person could just drop into her town like that those months ago. She happily ate her food, pulling out a small sheet of parchment from her briefcase from the night before. Her smile widened as she reread the note.