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“Okay, now let her back to her cage. If you don’t, she’ll keep flying around here and then forget to eat.”

“That severe?”

“You have no idea.”

With a soft exhale, Norma took one of the fancy stools from around the house and propped herself up. Just how Felicia had instructed her before, she hummed a little characteristic tune. The gentle tones of it made Felicia’s canary bird Nanu fly right to her already outstretched hand. As the little bird took her place, Norma couldn’t help but to smile. All the stories of darling princesses that she grew as a little girl, just to become one, surrounded by animals.

The thought settled in, as Nanu ruffled her little feathers and let her pet her on the head. Though another one emerged when he finally hopped to her cage and she could close its doors. Because then she spared a look at Felicia, surrounded by pillows and blankets. So she smiled.

Afterall, it was Felicia who was more of a gentle princess, while Norma gladly took the position of her loyal knight.

Especially looking so ethereal, calm and cozy as she did back then. At least, Norma hoped that she did. Sure, nobody truly could’ve looked good during their period but there was a chance to feel somewhat at ease. Norma clicked her tongue in Nanu’s direction and as she made sure she was eating, she herself hopped off onto the ground.

To then sit down, right by Felicia’s side on her fluffy couch. Mentally, she was checking and unchecking everything she was seeing. Alright, all the pillows, anti-cramp medication, water bottle, a heater, but what else, what else…

Though Norma had to stop for a second, almost weirdly enough for her. Yet the sight of her girlfriend like so, tugged at her heartstrings so strikingly, it was hard to describe. The movements of her breathing, letting her chest rise and fall in such a mechanical way soothed Norma as well. Her eyes were closed but the smile on her face was heavenly. Gorgeous, delicate, sublime in a way. Felicia’s black short hair pooled on her pillow like a crown, like a true princess.

Didn’t Norma feel like her knight back then. Her own hand reached towards her, ghosting over the curve of her face. Feeling the warmth and softness of her skin, as Felicia let out a pleased hum. It was only then when her own hands captured hers. She pressed a quick kiss on Norma’s hand, like a butterfly touch. It was enough for Norma to feel a flutter all throughout her body.

Only then Felicia’s amber eyes opened and looked at her with devotion she wasn’t sure was possible. Right in them, Norma saw infinity beyond any words.

“How are ya feeling?” Norma asked, scooting a bit closer to her.

With her right hand, Felicia rubbed her eye and stretched a little, “Like your bulldozer ran me over. No offense.”

“None taken. Besides, I only know how to operate it. Doesn’t mean that I own it,” she laughed a little, as she bent her back ever so slightly to meet her. “Want another pill? These extra ones always help me out so I figured…”

“No. Thank you but I can’t. I still have 3 hours until I can take another one.”

“Gotcha. Damn…” Her brows drew in a bit closer together. Almost to avoid the stare, Norma clutched her own stomach and turned around.

Hearing so, Felicia’s senses seemed a bit more alert. She sat up ever so slightly and let her right hand slide across Norma’s shoulder. Such a soothing motion, Norma almost felt another wave of guilt overtaking her. Not when Felicia was always this gentle. With anyone around but especially… Her. In a way Norma never felt like that.

There was no question asked, just a motion. And while they often operated like such, Norma couldn’t stay in silence for too long. Her lips pursed, containing a question just begging to be asked. Yet it remained for a second longer.

It was enough time for Felicia to once more wince because of a cramp and descend lower. With her left hand, she clutched the heater and laid back again.

All while Norma’s senses grew more tarnished.

“Agh, Feli, Feli, what happened? Was it worse, do you need anything, you want me to take care of it?” Though not exactly panicked, Norma had to cover her bases. Especially since she was clutching Felicia’s hand closely, dearly.

“It was just another cramp. Painful one but… Ah, it’s fine now,” after taking another breath, Felicia seemed more relaxed.

Norma – not so much.

“Look, I know you’re all cozy but do you want anything else? Like maybe you need a snack or a tea? Oh, you bought a coffee maker too, right? I can make you a cute latte!”

“I appreciate it but…” Felicia started though not exactly getting through to her.

“Or do your pets need anything? You have enough turtle food or do the girls need their water changed? I can clean the aquarium, if you want,” Norma sing-sang to her, flashing her a toothy smile.

“No, thank you but I don’t need that either,” sure, she insisted but there were always a thousand other thousand that flew across Norma’s head.

“Wait a sec, ah, I didn’t feed your girls! Be right back, I gotta–“

She was ready to go, maybe even fly forward to feed Felicia’s dogs. But something dragged her back. That being Felicia’s arms wrapped around her middle, grounding her right where she was on the couch. Her face buried right at her back, simply enveloping her.

Just like so, Norma sat down again. Feeling her breath sticking to her ribs, she simply asked, “Feli… Is there anything else you need?”

“Yes. You.”

Felicia’s delicate voice meshed together with a stern tone. But she was serious, deadly so. That was when Norma’s sight lowered a little. She sat down, where she was. Her own muscles let go.

“Closer,” with one more request, Felicia whispered. Flush against Norma’s skin.

Of course, Norma obliged.

So she descended towards the couch, closer, deeper, right by Felicia’s side. While she was relaxing with her heater, Norma simply laid down next to her. Laying her head on Felicia’s shoulder, wrapping around her arm. That was exactly when everything else stopped mattering – it was just them, on this couch together. The only movement being Norma, pressing that kiss against Felicia’s cheek.

Everything in her world was always fast-paced. Whether it was her shop, her brothers, her hobbies, her life, Norma was always on the go. Her need to take care of everything, make sure people lived that happier life, as well as herself was overwhelming. The blood-pumping adrenaline and words that she was reliable, strong-willed and effective, always put a smile on Norma’s face.

But everything in Felicia’s world was soft, gentle, understanding. There was no rush or expectations, simply a moment to breathe out. All that Felicia had wanted was her peace of mind, a chunk of tranquility and order she so desired. And that was the only thing she wanted from Norma. For that reliability to once more simply be… For her. At the moment, not chasing it. Maybe even stay a while, breathe out and let the silence take the center stage.