Getting To Know You
Diego and Shira were walking side by side through the snow covered forest. It was quiet for the both of them. All you could hear is a few birds chirping, trying to wake up in the morning. Diego still didn't know where this 'secret hideout' Shira mentioned was at. The atmosphere a felt a bit awkward. They don't know what to say to each other.
"So... was life of a pirate that bad? I mean, did you like being a pirate?" Diego tried to start a conversation.
" Well, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. Back on Gutt's ship, most days, I just wanted to get out of there. It's usually because of the crew. I thought that leaving my old pack and joining the pirates was a good idea. I thought that I would feel accepted. But in the end, you made me realize, that I didn't belong there. Now I'm worried that I won't belong in your herd." Shira wanted to get all that off her chest. Both Diego and Shira stopped in the middle of the trail. Diego stepped in front of her.
Diego couldn't believe what nonsense she had just said. How did her pack not accept her? How could the crew not accept her? Why does she think that the herd wouldn't accept her?
" Shira, what makes you say that?" Diego asked.
"Anyone I meet, somehow, it's like they don't like me. They usually don't. They never do. I think it's because of how I look and my personality. Wasn't I rude and cold when we first met?" Shira asked.
" Well yeah but, now your part of our herd. You think we're not going to accept you for who you are? Look at us. We're all different. And we all accept each other. You're going be fine if you stick with us Shira. Trust me." Diego reassured her.
Shira listened to every word Diego said and smiled. She realized, that maybe she finally found herself a place to call home, a herd that can accept her, and a real family.
"Thanks Diego. You know, you're kind of a softie. Ever since we first met." Shira joked.
" Gee, thanks...kitty." Diego teased and Shira gave out a playful growl as they started walking on the trail again.
" And if you think that no one you meet likes you, well... I like you." Diego stopped in his tracks and realized that he didn't mean it like that. Well he does like her, more than a friend, but he didn't want to say it out loud to her!
"Uh..I mean.. I didn't mean..I don't...I mean I like you but I didn't mean it like that...Uh.." Diego stuttered and failed to make a smooth recovery.
While Diego was trying to explain what he had said, Shira reached up to his cheek and gave it a soft, long, loving-lick across it. Just like he did in the morning.
Diego stopped talking once he felt her loving gesture on his cheek. He was in shock, but he smiled.
"Thanks softie." Shira whispered in his ear. She then continued walking on the trail with Diego still standing behind. Once he snapped out of it he then tried to catch up with her. While he was walking, he looked at her and thought,
I do like you Shira. I really do.
This was the most sweetest chapter I have written so far! I'll probably have the next chapter ready by next week or right after Christmas. I'll try to finish this story as soon as I can. Before the year ends! Thanks for reading! :)
I wish you a Merry Christmas (or Happy Holidays!) and a Happy New Year! :)