Hi, sorry for the massive delay, college work is a nightmare. I've got this week off though so I should be able to give you a few updates :)

chapter 10: ugh, morning

Sadie was stirred from her sleep by a tickling sensation on her right thigh. As her eyes adjusted to the morning light she looked down to see the duvet hanging off the end and Anubis spread out across the other half of the bed, his tail twitching on her thigh. Sitting up, she looked closer at Anubis and noticed he's been chewing the corner of the pillow. 'Aww, bless him. I wonder what he's dreaming of' she thought as she slipped out of bed to use the en-suite bathroom. When she came back she noticed the time, 10:30, it was unusual for her to be up this early on a Sunday. As she got into bed again he stirred, "oh, good morning Sadie" he said groggily, propping himself up on his elbows.

"Good morning Anubis. sleep well?" she inquired.

"Yes I did, very well actually. How about you Sadie?"

"I slept well, although I was awoken earlier than expected."

"Why was that?" he asked, frowning.

"Your tail, tickling my leg, any higher and... well you'd have a damp tail, if you catch my drift."

Anubis raised his eyebrows, unsure exactly how to reply, "I..."

Sadie let out a small laugh, "oh Anubis, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to embarrass you that much." she assured him. "Although I didn't think it's bother you, after all we are almost naked."

Anubis looked down at himself, he was only in his underwear but so was Sadie.

"Sadie, I haven't asked you yet. From what I know about your 'courtship rituals' I believe I am supposed to ask you."

"Yes?" Sadie asked, waiting for Anubis to get to the point.

"Well.." Anubis said nervously, playing with his tail, "would you be my 'girlfriend'?"

*squeak* "Yes... o.. of course" Sadie choked, unable to show how happy she really was, instead hugging him tightly.

After what felt like an hour locked in the embrace Sadie let go, a beaming smile lighting up her face. "Shall we, ah, go to breakfast?" She asked, blushing.

"Sure, although do you think we should get washed and dressed first?" He inquired.

Sadie smiled cheekily, "I think that's an excellent suggestion."

She hopped off the bed, Anubis following her quietly. They exited the room, turning right to the bathroom door. Sadie held her hand out as she had done before, the hieroglyphic appearing and the door swinging open. They stepped into the large stone room. Sadie looked over to Anubis as the door swung shut, "now lets actually get a wash this time ok?" she chided.

Anubis scowled at her.

Ignoring this she went over to the changing area to pick up some things. She came back holding some shower gel and a large bottle of shampoo. Anubis raised an eyebrow, "well this should be fun".

Sadie placed the bottles at the side of the pool. "Take them off" she commanded, pointing to Anubis' underwear.

"Why?" he asked, embarrassed.

Sadie sighed, "well you usually get a bath naked don't you?"

She placed her hands on her hips like she did when she was irritated, "look, I'm gonna undress as well." she explained.

Anubis complied, removing his underwear and tossing it to the side as Sadie did the same. They stood for a moment, admiring each other's naked bodies.

"wow" Sadie breathed.

"Sadie, you are beautiful" Anubis marvelled, looking at her body, her hair hiding her modest breasts slightly.

Sadie blushed, suddenly realising she was actually naked before Anubis.

"Well. Your not bad either " she noted, looking down at his, what would she call it... dog hood?

Anubis slipped into the warm water, holding his hand out for Sadie to join him.

She slipped in next to him, grabbing the bottle of shower gel, flicking it open rubbing the gel over her arms.

She turned round, exposing her bare back to him, allowing him to clean it for her. He rubbed the gel on gently, admiring her soft skin, allowing a small low growl escape his lips. She heard the growl and the swishing of his tail in the water, "your enjoying this aren't you?" she asked.

"mmhm" he mumbled.

After she had been washed she span Anubis round, rubbing shampoo into his fur, starting at the shoulders, down the arms. Then she began to work down his back. She stopped to put some more shampoo on her hands. Giggling she spoke, "Anubis, your gonna have to calm down your tail. I see your enjoying this a lot. Now your gonna have to get out and lay down so I can sort your lower half."

He got out and lay on his stomach for her. She started by washing the fur on his bum, taking great care. She then moved on to his large black tail, rubbing the shampoo into it. She carried on down his legs, when she moved back up she avoided touching his manhood, blushing innocently.

He sat up and got in the pool, rinsing himself off. Sadie sat on the side with her legs dangling in the water. As he came back to the edge of the pool his tail brushed Sadie's leg, sending a shiver through her body. He surfaced, his ears poking through the water first, causing Sadie to crack a smile.

"Anubis?"

"Yes Sadie?"

"Do you want to.. y'know?"

"Sadie, what are you on about?"

Sadie helped him out of the pool, pulling his wet body up to hers. Looking into his eyes she placed a soft kiss on his lips. She broke eye contact and laid a kiss on his neck as she slipped her arms round his soft furred body, just above his tail. He placed his hands round her, resting each one gently on her bare ass.

"Sadie, I know where we're going with this, do you really want to?"

Sadie stopped. She couldn't, not yet. at least, did she really want to remember her first time being next to a bath.

"No, I don't, thanks for reminding me, I just couldn't help myself, your soft fur, your smell, its intoxicating."

"Now you know what I smell all the time when I'm with you."

"Anubis"

"Yes?"

"I don't want to yet. But later, when Bast is out or asleep..."

"That's ok" he agreed, giving her a gentle lick on the lips.

They broke the embrace, Sadie pulling on her bra, Anubis fastening it for her. Anubis stepping into his boxers, Sadie pulling them up for him. This went on till they were fully clothed.

Bast was already sat at the table, munching on friskies. "So then you two, have a good 'wash'?" She inquired, her tone teasing.

"We did" The couple said in union, smiling as they shared the same thought.

Bast raised an eyebrow, "Is he any good then Sadie?" She asked bluntly.

Sadie raised her eyebrows, "Bast! I'll have you know that we haven't done anything yet." She protested.

"Oh come on, you've got to have at least kissed"

"Well, yes..."

"So what did you think then dog?"

"I.. That is for Sadie alone to know" he said proudly.

Sadie gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. Looking over at Bast she stuck her tongue out.

"What do you want for breakfast Anubis, bacon?" Sadie offered.

"I think we shall" Anubis agreed, clicking his fingers, a plate of fresh bacon butties appearing in the middle of the table.

Sadie took a bite out of one, holding it out for Anubis to take a bite.

He took a bite, grinning as Bast shook her head.

Sadie wrapped her foot round his under the table.

After finishing the meal Bast left the room, "I'm going out, not sure when I'll be back" she said before reverting to muffin's form.

"Anubis, would you like to go out somewhere today?" Sadie offered.

"Ok, what did you have in mind?" he asked curiously.

"Well, I was thinking of going for a picnic, just me and you. I know the perfect spot."

Anubis thought about it for a moment, he'd never been on a 'picnic' before.

They packed a picnic basket full of food and various drinks. Sadie ran upstairs to get her jacket as Anubis placed the basket in the duat for safe keeping.

When Sadie came down Anubis noticed she was wearing a tight black tank top, covered with a loose sleeveless jacket. Her hair was freshly combed, the red and blue streaks running down either side of her soft face.

Anubis looked at her, "I think I'll change back to my human form for the moment, we don't want to attract too much attention" he suggested.

Sadie nodded in agreement, taking his now human hand. She inspected him, combat boots, jeans, black shirt, ruffled black hair, pale skin... hot.

"Just before we go, there's one thing I need to do" Sadie said smiling.

"Which is?"

"This" Sadie said, pulling his lips onto hers, now he was more able to enter into the kiss. He explored her eager mouth, pulling out only to let her explore his. When she did he responded by gently sucking her tongue. She withdrew her tongue after a few minutes, breaking off the kiss softly.

Panting slightly Anubis looked at Sadie, her smile warming him, "I needed that."

"so did I, lets go." Sadie replied hastily, locking the door.