Light from the bathroom flowed into your living space as you pushed the door open.

Nick was reclined on the farthest side of the couch, watching the TV. Flashes of light hit the dark sweatpants he was wearing and accented the green sweatshirt he had on.

His large eyes darted to you and he popped his seat back to it's upright position.

"Ah, I was expecting your arrival..." He patted the seat next to him which featured a folded blanket.

You smiled and wandered over to the couch, your soft pajamas swaying around your ankles.

Chuckling at the sight, you ask, "A blanket?"

He grins, "Oh what? You don't want it?" Nick leaned over and yanked the blanket towards himself, "Fine then, more for me."

"No wait!" You leaped onto the couch, "I do want it!"

Reaching out for the blanket, you feel your momentum catch up with you. You experience the phenomenon of inertia as your top half folds forward and you land right on top of the warm fox and the blanket.

Nick scoffs, "Hey hey! Alright, I'll give you some." Your cheeks burn as you scramble to back off of him. "So violent over a blanket..."

Dropping back onto your seat, you try to maintain some form of composure, "Well, that's what you criminals get."

The orange foxed rolled his eyes, "Well then," He began, as he leaned over you to evenly distribute the blanket, "Here's your reward."

You tensed as he laid the blanket across you. He was rather gentle and careful with his movements. His concentration was always toward his current task. You're certain that his mind wandered sometimes, but the focus he could employ when needed was fascinating.

Despite being lost in thought, you noticed him sit back and tilt his head slightly.

Realizing the awkward slouched position you were in, you sat up and adjusted the blanket yourself. The soft fabric laid in folds and easily covered you both.

You tried your best to breathe and relax. You got nervous being this close to him. Well, not really nervous, but... excited? Some sort of weird emotion. You knew you were tense, though, and Nick could probably tell too.

Glancing over at him, you recall the events of earlier this evening. You had actually been scared for his life... Is there anyone else out there to get him?

"Uh, Nick," you pause as he shifts to look towards you, "I'm glad you're safe."

A moment hangs in the air as you both watch each other. Suddenly his eyes clamp shut as he reaches over and hugs you tightly.

"No, I'm glad you're safe."

His soft fur brushes yours as he holds you close. You barely had any time to react to the sudden hug. You slowly reach up to return the hug.

His muzzle shifts a little before he pulls away.

Nick holds your shoulders lightly as your hands fall away from his back to his waist.

"I'm sorry I put you in danger today," he lifted his paw from your shoulder to rest on your cheek. You felt your throat tense with emotion as his low voice continued, "I don't want to lose you."

The handsome fox paused for a moment, "Oh, and thanks for saving my life, too," he winked.

"Oh stop," you say as you move forward, leaning into him and smiling.

"Stop? Come on, you know you love it."

You bury your head deeper in his chest as he reaches over to recline the couch, "Stooop. Stop being so smooth."

Laying on his chest you feel the vibrations as he speaks. "I'm completely innocent."

Propping yourself up on your right arm you squint at him, "Yeah, right."

Your left paw gently rests on his chest as you lean down towards Nick and slowly connect your lips to his. The soft heat from his lips feels amazing and you melt as you sense his right arm trail up and hold you in place. You react by lifting your left paw and holding his cheek.

Pulling away and taking a breath, you see his shocked expression.

"What?"

Nick tosses his head and looks away, "Ohh, nothing..."

"Oh no no no mister," You say as you pin his arms down and climb on top of him, "You gotta tell me."

The fox beneath you squirms a bit and he tries to hide a flustered expression from you.

"I'm waiting."

He looks back at you and smirks with his fangs,"Stooop. Stop being so smooth," he mocks you whilst flexing his paws around yours.

"Hmpt." You cross your arms, close your eyes, and look away from him. "Mocking me now?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, did I hurwt your wittle feewings?"

You look away even more and lift your chin in defiance.

"Aww, I did, didn't I?"

"Not listening."

His paws slide up your thighs and grab your waist, eliciting a tiny squeak from you, "Please come back, I promise I'll make it up to you."

"F-Fine." You uncross your arms and lay back down. Your legs rub against his as your head comes to rest on his chest.

"Much better," he says as he begins to pet your ears and head.

"Mhmm..." you murmur. His rhythmic breathing combined with light pets takes all the tightness in your body away. You hear the air conditioning turn on and begin to feel the faint breeze it creates across your fur. Nick muted the TV with his free paw and gave you a kiss on your head. You squeezed his firm body in response and let out a sigh.

It was way past midnight. What would tomorrow be like? Does he have any plans? So many questions came to mind, but none of them bothered you. The only thing that mattered was his heated body under yours. One of his paws came to rest on your head while the other came to hold your side. The future holds so much more fun, love, mischief, and excitement. You can't wait to spend it with him.

Faint city sounds echoed around the room as you both dozed off for the night...

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