Mehk and Itna

Morning Swim

        “Love?..." She sat there, clueless on what to say. The both sat there quietly for a moment before Mehk got up, retrieving his blanket and lying down under it. Itna smiled lightly, “Goodnight, Mehk.”

        He mumbled out from his blanket, “Goodnight, Itna...”

        Itna woke the next morning, sitting up and rubbing her eyes. She yawned, looking over at the still sleeping Mehk, with only his head sticking out of the blanket. She smiled, then rose and left the tent. Her paw skimmed the surface of the oasis waters, checking it’s temperature. Hearing Mehk snore lightly from the tent, Itna slipped off her cargo pants and slowly dipped herself into the water, rinsing any sand and grime from her fur. A little while later, she climbed out, laying down a towel and relaxing in the sunlight, waiting for her fur to dry.

        Mehk yawned and got up to leave the tent. As he stepped outside, he saw the half-naked Itna lying by the water, “Woah my god, I’m so sorry."He covered his eyes.

        Itna’s eyes widened and she jumped up, grabbing her pants and putting them on, her fur still wet from the water, “S-sorry, I thought you were asleep..." He turned around, walking back into the tent. Itna sat back on her legs, blushing lightly. Eventually, Mehk came back out and sat next to her. Seeing him, Itna’s face got redder, “I’m sorry about that..."

        He smiled lightly, but hid it, “You, uhh... looked...good..." Itna sat still, glancing at him silently. Before either of them knew what was happening, Mehk leaned over, kissing her again. Itna melted into the kiss, a small purr erupting from her throat. Her hand was found by his and they intertwined idoly. His other hand ran up and down her back, causing the purr to slightly increase in volume. After what seemed like forever, Mehk broke the kiss, staring into her silver eyes. She smiled, then noticed her purr and silencing it as best as possible.

        Mehk leaned towards her ear, whispering lightly, “I like your cute little purr."