Nyx and Cassidy: Random Pairing Drabble

Black storm clouds gathered on the horizon; The Storm was coming, coming to decimate everything on the island in a sort of purge or rebirth. Those who wanted to go back home would try their luck in riding The Storm off the island. Those who wanted to remain built Storm Shelters and prepared to wait it out. Those who wanted to die would merely stand outside when The Storm hit. Cassidy, who had spent all day building his family's Storm Shelter and stocking it, was relaxing after his hard day's work. He was sitting outside on his porch when a familiar person walked by.

"Hey there, Nyx." He greeted with a smile.

Nyx inclined her head in response, but didn't return the smile. She, instead, looked at the dark clouds. "Storm coming soon."

Cassidy nodded. "And I'm assuming you're preparing for it…somehow?" He gestured to her apparel.

Instead of being donned in her usual black and red furs or polymer armor, Nyx was dressed in simple, black hide clothing. She carried a simple bow and a couple of arrows in her hands.

"Nyx was going on hunt. Will need much food." She continued to look at the growing storm clouds. "Is going to be a long storm."

"I hope I'll be able to see you after it." Cassidy said.

Nyx just shrugged. "Is all in Tor and Fenris's paws. If is Nyx's time, is Nyx's time. Won't pretend to know fate… 'Sides…so many new people…not many to miss Nyx if Nyx…leaves."

"I would miss you." Cassidy said seriously.

Nyx scowled. "Don't flirt."

Cassidy shook his head. "No, not flirting, just the truth."

She stared at him with her gold eyes before slowly answering. "If Cassidy…left…Nyx would miss too."

Cassidy chucked and watched as Nyx suddenly looked away uncomfortably. She shuffled her feet and muttered –he heard the words "Nyx" and "cag nag*"- before dropping her equipment and stalking towards him.

Cassidy looked at her strangely, "Nyx?"

She didn't answer him. She grabbed the front of his shirt, pulled him forward, and kissed him. Cassidy's eyes went wide with shock and disbelief, but he smiled against her lips and kissed her back.

She tasted sweet with a trace of spice and something he could only describe as fire. She flattened her hand against his chest and he thought she would push him away, but she didn't. Cassidy snaked his arm around Nyx's waist, testing how far she would permit him to go. He felt her stiffen and he immediately moved to release her, but she relaxed –surprising him further- and responded back by wrapping her arms around his neck, holding herself against him. They stayed like that until they were forced to separate for air.

"Does this mean I managed to tame the wild Nyx?" Cassidy asked breathlessly.

Nyx smirked. "Not even close."

Cassidy laughed. "Really now?"

"Wouldn't take long to prove Nyx not all tamed." Nyx's eyes glittered mischievously.

"Baby, you can take all the time you want." Cassidy winked.

Nyx smiled slyly and sauntered into his house, taking Cassidy -by his shirt front- with her.

Cag nag*- the wolf/varg word for crazy