That One World

Chapter 7

Chapter Seven

I got up and walked toward him. He looked at the ground as I approached, like he didn't want to meet my eyes. I slowly walked around him, studying his features and betraying nothing on my face. He was truly beautiful... And frightening. I didn't want to be scared of him, and I was finding that it wasn't that hard to not be scared. At this moment I felt completely peaceful.

He glanced up, meeting my eyes. That's when I walked around and sat cross-legged in front of him. I felt safe.he uncurled his tail from around him and tentatively brought it closer to me. When I showed no motion if being uncomfortable, he wrapped his beautiful tail around me. It felt like a smooth rope, as gentle as anything. He pulled me closer to him, so I was snuggled up right against his flank. He was very warm, and I hadn't even noticed the chill before then. Now I was grateful for his heat. I placed my palm on his chest, feeling the sanded scales. It felt oddly right to be with him, here and now. I met his gaze as he brought his head down to look at me. His eyes framed in black made me want to cry, just because of how beautiful it was. The majesty of it all blew me away. I should feel very frightened... But I didn't. At all.

He interrupted my thoughts by shifting his body down from a sitting position down to a laying stance. While doing this he never unwrapped his tail from me. Once again he pulled me into a more comfortable position. I was now curled up against his chest, his torso blocking me from any unwanted wind. He laid there, studying my every move with curiosity. I tore my gaze away from his to memorize his beautiful frame. His monstrous face, red body, and forelegs. He was truly stunning, and I could tell:

I was falling in love with him.

This beautiful creature, neither man nor beast. I am now a part of another world entirely.

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Sorry, short chapter. Need to work on it some.