SIMBA

thinking over, and having that...not helpful conversation with that weird-ass monkey I decided I was going to tell Kenya I didn't want to get married. and add to the fact, I don't think I'm ready to leave this place yet. Life in the outside world of safety and security is hard. It's a lot harder when you have to think of someone else's wellbeing. It would honestly add more stress to our relationship.

Which would be the opposite of helping it grow- and I know that what she wants. hell, it's what I want too. I know it's going to break her heart and upset her. but it really wants I want to do.- it's what needs to be done in the situation. she won't be able to see it. It'll be fine if I'm the bad boyfriend for a few days. I can live with that.

As I got back to the main area, I found her sisters there laying around having a conversation. I stayed in the background, not seeing her. I thought I'd go over and see if they have seen her, but that answer was probably no. If they had seen her. She probably wasn't there anymore. It's been a couple of hours, since this morning after all.

oh well. maybe i'll head to that-

"Simba, I was looking for you." I turned to see Kenya coming from my right.

"Hey, what's up?" I could tell by the look on her face something was up.

"Can we talk?" she asked looking at me.

"Sure. I actually was looking for you to talk to you too"

"Perfect." I followed behind her. Going back down the way I assume she came. Is was quiet for a moment. Neither one of us saying anything. Guess I'll break the ice. "hey ken-"

"I don't want to leave anymore." she randomly blurted out. " and for that matter, I don't want to marry you...well force you to marry me."

"Huh? I thought..." well, I was not expecting that.

"I know, that's what I wanted... to leave and start a new life with you- I do, I still do. However, I was wrong to randomly ask that of you. And I feel worse having you ask the question in front of everyone yesterday. I mean what my dad said was so out of paw- I honestly didn't know he was going to say anything remotely close to getting married. The whole situation I put you in was messy. I'm sorry."

"Oh no...that's okay."

"No, it's not, I was being selfish. I honestly do feel bad. I put you in a really uncomfortable situation Simba and it was selfish of me. I've been thinking about it all day, and I'm going to tell my dad I changed my mind, and we're staying a little longer. I mean what's the rush for right. we're happy, and everything going fine with us." i ...didn't expect this to happen, really...that's so considerate of her. not to say she is considerate about me, I just know she was dead set on leaving. at least she seemed that way to me. She's really going to give up something she wants to do, for me? To make me feel better?

"Kenya..."

"Don't say anything, I already made up my mind. I wanted to tell you first. I know you were freaking out about the whole situation, I could tell. Now with that being said, I have to go tell my dad." Kenya gave me a nuzzle, before turning to leave. I felt something spur within me, I don't know what you call it...moxie right? anyway, I turned Kenya around and gave her the biggest kiss. "...what was that for?" she asked bewildered.

"Forget it, let's get married." the look of a shocked expression could definitely be read on her face. I know- me of all lions asking for this so suddenly. Especially form what I was thinking earlier. "No, I'm serious. let's do what your dad said. And bet married."

"..i...i don't know what to say, are you sure. Did you fall on your head earlier today?"

"I did some thinking too, and you're right. This is the time for us to be alone together, living our best lives, before the cubs come of course and-"

"Whoa cubs? okay, I'm sure you've fallen down now. Maybe you should sit down and get some rest." she backed away from me, still looking a little bewildered. but I'm sure I'm making the right decision now. It just took her pulling back for me to see. She was right. I was being a coward, afraid of taking the next step. thinking I was by myself in this- but I'm not.

It was like that stupid monkey said, my problems or past, or whatever the hell he said, well just coming back to me. "Babe, I'm serious. I love you, you love me right?"

"Of course."

"Then let's just do it, what have we got to lose? if this works out great fine, if not, then that's okay. At least I know, if I'm going to go through any hardship it'll be with you by my side. I wouldn't want it any other way. well, what do you say?"

"...let's get married!"

"Yes! great-"

"But wait, when? and are you for sure sure?"

"yes I'm for sure sure, and how about by the end of the week."

"...so in a few days...are you crazy!" okay, I might be a little eager. but who cares, it's time we got out of here anyway. plus if I have to see that weird-ass monkey I think I might actually kill him next time.

"No, I'm excited for us- not crazy." let's leave here. " and I think I got what you were saying, and feeling. The being stuck... feeling-"

"and the feeling that there's something greater for us out there?!"

"...yea."

"that's what I've been feeling all along Simba."

"Me too. I think I finally get it now, forgive me for being slow. So by the end of this week you and me? " A sure smile came to my girlfriends' face. I'd go through hell and high water to see it.

"Haha looks like you've found yourself an official mate Simba."

KawaiiCutie12, unfortunately, he's not going to get any. and she will get hers soon. And no I didn't plan on him appearing. maybe in another fanfic.

RyanSquad- yes, but I think he's more delusion than Scar was honestly. bu then again I didn't flush Scar put as much as I should have.

Guest- yes my story has very dark moments. I like to shoe the worst in air quotes 'humanity' before showing an honest moment. I think its more meaningful. So yes a lot of negative things repeat, that's just how it would be in reality until said person changes it.