#gorouscara

It was a particularly peaceful night on Watatsumi island, the air cool and crisp. The moon beamed down from shore to shore, giving the place a tranquil atmosphere. Now there, in the general's quarters, was Gorou himself, and Kunikuzushi, or Wanderer. The two men had grown close together over time, especially with the Wanderer's more frequent visits to Inazuma to see his favorite little shiba.

Inside the abode, Wanderer, or as Gorou liked to call him—Kuni—was sat up, back against the wall and sitting on a futon as the doggy general was splayed out across his lap, happily basking in the affection he was being given. His tail thumped softly against his blanket with each gentle rub to his plush ears, eyes closed blissfully.

"Gorou, are you falling asleep on me now?" Wanderer murmured, feigning irritation as Gorou opened one eye to look at the vessel, almost cheekily, before replying. Despite the slight hint of shyness in his tone, he still managed to make an at least somewhat witty reply. "W-with the way you're rubbing my ears.. I may as well be."

Wanderer clicked his tongue, trying to hide the faint smile that graced his lips. "Oho, really? Don't you close your eyes, pup." He chided playfully, his free hand moving from the futon to gently prod Gorou's ribs, to which the general squeaked and glared halfheartedly, ears twitching.

"Gorou~" The puppet cooed, moving his hands down from Gorou's ears to his ribs, beginning to gingerly poke and scribble at the exposed skin. The general yelped at the sudden tickling, then melted into soft, hiccupy laughter. His tail began wagging, the appendage exposing his love of the treatment every time.

"BwahAha! K-Kuhuhuni—ehe! " Giggled the general, his cheeks flushing an adorable shade of pink. "Oh noo~ Gorou, are you ticklish?" Wanderer cooed, gently poking between each rib one moment, then scribbling his nails towards Gorou's armpits the next, to which the shiba snorted.

Once Wanderer had decided Gorou's ribs had enough attention, he shot his fingers towards his tummy without warning. Gorou immediately squealed, his tail whipping madly against the sheets in delight as he felt those soft fingers scratching and wiggling all over his belly. "NAhahAH! Ghk—bwehehEe! Eheep, haha, Kuhuniiii!"

Gorou whined between his laughs and squeaks, squirming beneath the 'assault' on his poor, ticklish tummy. The shiba kicked when Wanderer traced up his side, and snorted and bucked at the softest caress to his navel. His tail wagged wildly, his happiness evident in the pitch that sweet laughter Kunikuzushi loved to hear so much.

"Awee, is my little pup hap–" "YEHEHEHES!"

Gorou interrupted, his head tossed back as mirthful tears pricked the corners of his teal eyes. Wanderer looked pleasantly surprised at the eager confession, but gradually slowed his tickling to gentle rubbing, allowing Gorou to catch his breath.

As soon as the general's breathing wasn't so heavy, Wanderer leaned down to pepper kisses all over Gorou's face and cheeks, prompting more wagging from that fluffy tail. The two men eventually locked eyes, then leaned forward to press their lips together, holding the position for a good 10 seconds before pulling away, expressions fond and flustered.

"I l-love you." Gorou whispered after a few moments of silence, shifting his gaze as his features gained a bashful look. "I love you too, Gorou." Kunikuzushi murmured in reply. Lying back against the tatami mat on the floor, Wanderer gently stroked Gorou's soft, brown locks. He watched fondly as the general's eyes eventually fluttered shut, to which he leaned down to peck him on the forehead before shutting his own eyes, allowing sleep to take over.