{"sf1_id":204006,"sf2_id":"rn9ykq0n","title":"Snowfalls and First Dates","author":"Demi Azurewing","words":953,"posted_at":"2010-12-19T03:00:00.000Z","tags":["Avian","Clean","Dragon","Dragons Lair Contest 2","First Date","M/M","No-Yiff"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/204006-snowfalls-and-first-dates","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/rn9ykq0n","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/88/9c/889cd7bb-8f05-4cd0-b5a5-bcc844baa7d9","description":"","content":"I paced around the room, nerves slightly frayed. Outside snow was falling steadily, the only thing that calmed me. I checked the lights and wiring again, making sure that the TV and DVD were all set to go. I then paced back into the kitchen, checking to see that the casserole was still going good and not burnt.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nReaching the oven I pulled on the wide mitt over my feathered hand and pulled out the glass dish, seeing that it was still a little underdone. That was most likely because I had done this twenty times over.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nTaking a deep breath, I tried to sooth the shakes and jitters that were running through me. _Everything will be fine!_ Now if only I could believe that! I paced again, listening as my talons clicked across the wood floor rhythmically.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nI began walking in a circle between the kitchen and the living room, the only area where rugs didn't cover the floor. It always seemed to be cold, but tonight I was thankful for the distraction. After awhile I had calmed enough to sit on the stairs, next to the window.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nI still shook, but now I could effectively wait. Outside large flakes of snow fell and plastered themselves against the windows. I looked down the road and saw the single streetlight, illuminating the only other house on the road. It looked as if Jat was out shoveling the snow.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nHis sleek otter fur seemed to repel the snow as I watched. It was like he had a force field around him. He stood for a second and stretched before going back to work. I shivered slightly, my form not as cold tolerant as his was. I turned slightly and stared at the entrance to the road, feeling slightly calmer.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n_Nothing will go wrong._ I thought to myself again. It was growing into a soothing mantra. I repeated it over and over, eventually calming myself. My first date would go fine. I had dinner and a movie all set up. Now I just needed to wait for my date to arrive.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nI set the oven to a lower level, now humming softly and slowly to myself. It seemed to fit the weather very well, and I watched the snow from the kitchen window. I ran a check on the wiring again - more out of habit then worry - and gave a sigh of relief. Then the doorbell rang.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nMy breath hitched and some of the doubt came back. So far we had only talked online. What if he wasn't who I thought he was? Taking a deep breath, I answered the door. A dragon, easily seven feet tall and covered in black scales, stood there.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nHe smiled shyly and I let him in. He removed the military camo jacket and blew a small bit of fire onto his hands, warming them.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"It's nice to finally meet you Dre!\" he said. His voice was of the gods, deep and powerful, yet with a note of caring kindness.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"You too, Mid.\" I said, holding out a hand. Instead of shaking he pulled me into a crushing hug that took my breath away. By the time he let me go I was blushing heavily and was a little breathless. \"Dinner?\" I managed to get out.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"Of course! You know, for some reason I was imagining you a bit taller... I think you look perfect like this though.\" Mid commented as I took the casserole out.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nUnfortunately, things have a way of going wrong. At this exact time the power went out. I was night blinded and blinking the darkness away as Mid helped me to the table after taking the casserole. My stomach sank as I realized that the night had gone wrong. All that careful planning had gone down the drain. I felt tears prickle at my eyes, a sob escaping me.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nStrong arms wrapped around me. \"Shh, it's okay. What's wrong?\" Mid asked, voice filled with comfort.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"I \\*sob\\*, had it all planned. I wanted it to be perfect!\" I got out, the tears flowing freely now.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"Shh...\" Mid mumbled and started humming. He had a beautiful voice and I could feel the vibrations from his chest, flowing straight into my body. \"It's fine. I brought some candles, actually.\" He moved around the table, placing lit candles on the surface.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nI started out serving the casserole. I could do nothing to control the situation any more, and my plans had been destroyed. Might as well go with the flow. I smiled at Mid and sat down across the table. We ate, exchanging stories of our pasts that we had already told a million times online. They seemed new, though, more truthful and filled with life. It was a wonderful feeling.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nAs dinner ended I frowned, wondering what to do. Mid answered that for me. We walked into the living room and we sat next to each other on the couch, leaning against one another.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"I think that I have had a wonderful evening.\" Mid said, his chest rumbling next to me. I looked up to the big dragon.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"Really?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"Yes, all because I spent it with you.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\nWe talked for hours more, just being close was enough for us. I started to get tired and leaned into Mid more heavily. He curled around me and I felt warm. Secure. It was a feeling that I hadn't had in a long while. I began to slip into a light sleep.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\"I love you, Dre.\" Mid whispered, kissing the sleeping bird on the head.\n\n  \n  \n\n"}