Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

97- Purring and problem–solving

My muscles have tensed up and what was a very comfortable position is now very not. This isn’t the first time we have slept in the same bed, it shouldn’t be so awkward. I suddenly realise that Bellamy’s breathing isn’t slow and deep like I would expect from someone who is asleep or nearly asleep. Also his arm on my waist is tense again. I’m about to ask what’s wrong, but Bellamy beats me to it.

“Something is upsetting you.” He says, his tone is dark. I stammer out a response.

“I just noticed that you’re… well. Maybe I should move away a little bit?” I suggest. Bellamy groans.

“That’s why you’re anxious? I’m still on high alert, your discomfort makes me want to keep. you as close as possible, but it’s my proximity that’s the problem.” He sounds horrified.. I see his dilemma though. I’m anxious so he doesn’t want to let go, and his holding so tight is making me anxious. Although it’s not so much that he’s close as that he is clearly still aroused and I’m awkward. How is this so embarrassing?

“I don’t know how I’m supposed to react.” I explain quietly, my voice barely more than a whisper. Bellamy is quiet for a minute, still holding me close.

“You’ve never said anything any of the other times.” He comments.

“O–other times?” I ask, confused and sort of horrified. Bellamy chuckles behind me.

“Yes other times. Almost every time we’ve shared a bed if I’m completely honest. You never noticed?” He sounds amused.

My voice is a

you haven’t realised until now… But either way it’s not your issue, it’s mine. We could lay some other way if it’s making you uncomfortable, you really

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97- Purring and problem–solving

moving supposed to help? I still KNOW. Unless it will help your

it. But you need to sleep. Are you going to stress about this all night now?” He asks and

Bellamy lets out a

that’s not going to work. You’re exhausted and you need sleep. I have an idea…” he trails off. He suddenly releases me and climbs

back, he’s left the

adds. I can hear the soft rustle

dip beside me again and something soft brushes against

I ask, confused. A warm and furry

shifted. Well, I suppose that does

a long term solution, but

around me. I can feel his tail on my leg and the warm weight of one of his paws pushed up against my shoulder. I snuggle in closer and he… purrs? I can’t help but giggle a little and the tension in me drains away. I focus

so my muscles probably got tight. I shudder to think how achey I would be without the hot bath. Bellamy is still wrapped around me in his black cat form. Now that I think back on it, I do feel like I was being a little dramatic last night. Then again, I don’t think either of us were our most calm and reasonable selves. In the daylight, it doesn’t seem real anymore. I can’t believe someone trashed my place and threw a rock through my window! I’m going

sit up, stretching

don’t feel like I slept that long.” I grumble. Bellamy gives what I can best interpret as a cat version of a shrug. He then hops down from the bed and stretches deeply, curving his