Relaxing``Outlaw

[|| Bella ||]

Bella couldn't help the smile that never left her face. She watched as Outlaw ran around, jumping and playing like a pup. She laughed as she watched him. She felt like running around like that herself, but she didn't want to hurt her paw anymore. But did she care? Not really. She had everything she could ever want; a home, a family, and possibly pups.

Bella knew that she wanted children, but she wasn't sure if Outlaw did or not. She dismissed it, though as Outlaw came back to her. She smiled up at him and racked her brain for something to say. She wanted to say something romantic, but she wasn't sure if she should or not. Oh well. She needed to admit it.

I love you. She said and looked down, slightly embarrassed. She had never admitted that to anyone before, so it was difficult for her. Bella risked a glance up at him, and she couldn't tell what he was thinking. She hadn't known her tail stopped wagging until it started up again. She smiled up at him and sat down, her tail making leaves fly on the ground. She couldn't think of a time that she'd been happier.

[Zephyra]

Outlaw smiled when Bella told him 'I love you.' Outlaw licked Bella's head again and said, I love you too. And Outlaw meant it. Again the thought of pups popped into Outlaw's head. He watched Bella's tail wag and he chuckled as the leaves flew everywhere. All of his life Outlaw had been angry or sad. The minute he had met Bella, those feelings changed to happiness. The happiness started off small but the more he had talked to Bella, the happier he got. Outlaw wondered again if Bella wanted a family but didn't want to say anything. Perhaps she would tell him eventually. With all of the playing he had done, Outlaw was very hungry. He hadn't eat much the past few weeks. He'd gotten a mouse or squirrel here and there but not much more. Once in his life, he had gotten some deer meat but they were hard to catch. After a few minutes the hunger in his stomach was unbearable. Bella, I am going to catch something to eat. He smiled and ran off to try and find something to eat. For a while he couldn't pick up the scent of anything. However suddenly the scent of deer filled his nostrils. He crouched on his stomach and began crawling towards the smell. After a few minutes, he finally he spotted them. A herd of deer were grazing quietly. He got a bit closer and he watched a lead buck lift his head and sniff. It had smelled him! Suddenly they bolted and so did Outlaw. He gained speed and was soon on the heels of an old deer who lagged behind. It was medium size so he guessed he could drag it back to Bella. Finally he was beside the old deer. Then he jumped to the side and grabbed it's neck in his strong jaws. The deer's neck twisted towards the side and Outlaw dragged it down. He strengthened his grip and after a few minutes, the deer stopped struggling. He then let go and gripped it again in his jaws so that he could carry it better. It wasn't easy dragging the deer back to Bella but after about fifteen minutes he had managed to drag it back. This would fill he and Bella's stomach for a while. Here. This wasn't easy to catch but you look hungry and I was hungry too. He smiled and then began eating the deer. He ate large chunks and ate them quickly. However he left a lot of meat for Bella. When he was done, he sat up and waited for Bella to speak.

[|| Bella ||]

Bella thrilled when he said he loved her too. She smiled and watched him walk off to get some food. She was glad that she would be spending the rest of her life with Outlaw. She was certain he would take care of her and love her. She knew that sounded a little fairy-tale like, but she actually believed it. As she was waiting for Outlaw to come back, she couldn't help but think about her future.

A future that now included Outlaw. And hopefully pups. She smiled to herself as she imagined herself, laying somewhere with a liter of pups cuddled in next to her, and Outlaw resting beside her. It was something she had always wanted, and she had never thought her dream would ever come true.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Outlaw came back with a deer. She smiled up at him with a little bit of wonder. How he managed to catch and drag this deer all the way here was something she couldn't fathom. Thank you. She said and watched him eat for a moment before digging in herself. She ate her fill and by then, all the good meat off the deer was pretty much gone. She took a step back and sat down, her tail circling around her. Her ears fell to the side and she watched Outlaw for another moment before she spoke.

Outlaw... She paused and formed her words. I was thinking a little bit about our future. I don't mind if you say no, but would you want to have pups? There. It was out. She held her breath and waited for his response.

[Zephyra]

Outlaw smiled as he watched Bella eat her fill. He was glad he had made her happy. Then he heard Bella ask him if he wanted pups. His smile grew wider as he spoke. Of course Bella. Outlaw was overjoyed. He would finally get the family he had always wanted and he would make sure that he would treat them great. He then bred with Bella. He knew his pups would be born soon and he couldn't wait. He imagined tiny puppies running around he and Bella, jumping everywhere, barking. A smile crossed his maw as he thought of them. He hoped they were born healthy but if they had a deformity he wouldn't love them any less. He then licked Bella's head and said, I can't wait for the puppies. He wondered what they would look like. Probably mainly black with white patches and very tall. He chuckled thinking of them. Leaves swirled around as a breeze blew them. A yawn escaped Outlaw's maw. He was tired and his muscles ached from catching the deer and running around like a pup. Quietly he waited for Bella to speak.

[|| Bella ||]

Bella was elated at Outlaw's response to her question. So her dream really was coming true. She smiled and then Outlaw bred her. She didn't think that he would want to do it so soon, but she wasn't objecting. Then he licked her head and told her he couldn't wait for the puppies. She laughed quietly.

Neither can I. She said and she looked up at him. She watched leaves blow and then Outlaw's yawn. She matched it with a yawn of her own. It had been a long, wonderful day that left the Border Collie tired. She looked around and her attentiveness returned. Now that she was planning on going to sleep, she needed to make sure nothing would attack her or anything. But now that Outlaw was with her, she didn't worry so much.

She didn't see, hear, or smell anything, so it must be safe. She laughed at herself. She was way to nervous. Now that she had met Outlaw, she was realizing things about herself that she intended to change. Like being so nervous and jumpy. Her hazel eyes rested on Outlaw and she smiled.

Hm. It's getting late. What do you say we hit the hay? She asked him. Then it hit her. She was going to be a mother. Could she really be a good mother? She was starting to get a little nervous now, but she was determined to practice that during her pregnancy.

[Zephyra]

Outlaw smiled and said, I agree. He layed close beside Bella and licked her head once again. He made sure that he stayed very close so that in case something attacked Bella during the night, he would be able to react quickly. For the next couple of months, Outlaw would protect Bella at all times. She and the pups were the most important things in his life now. He would die before he let anything harm Bella. He flicked his auds as the nights sounds began. Owls whooed. Crickets chirped and creatures shuffled in the leaves. Nothing out of the ordinary. He smelled the air but didn't smell anything that was threatening. Quietly, he lay his head beside Bella's but his eyelids didn't droop. He knew that he would probably be up most of the night watching Bella and their surroundings. He didn't want to act crazy but he loved Bella and their unborn pups. A chilly breeze then blew, making Outlaw shiver. The night had brought cooler temperatures. He wasn't very cold so he guessed that Bella wasn't either. She was medium haired. He smiled and let his eyelids droop now, however he kept them cracked, watching for anything.



OCC: I think we are done with the thread now. lol.