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.

I didn’t! My voice is a high

it’s not your issue, it’s mine. We could lay some other way if it’s making you uncomfortable, you really can just ignore it though. Nothing has changed.” He assures me. I can’t help but let out an

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97- Purring and problem–solving

help your situation?” I suggest. Bellamy still sounds like he finds

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

I admit. Bellamy lets out a deep

have an idea…” he trails off. He suddenly releases me and climbs out of bed. I’m immediately a little

hits my back, he’s left the blanket

rustle

I feel the bed dip beside me again and something soft brushes against

warm and furry body

suppose that does fix the awkwardness a

a long term solution, but he’s right that I need

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 on the steady purring beside me and it doesn’t take

was really tense and pumped up on adrenaline 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!

otherwise. I sit up,

time is it? I 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