Under the Veil of Stars

Something pulled Damien out of his half-asleep state. He was having a bit of trouble falling asleep tonight it seemed, but the reason for this disturbance was different, a change in one of the two men he was staying with during his recovery. It wasn’t Blithe, the frog wasn’t a heavy sleeper but his aura was rather constant, no, it must be Kei. The albino cat shifted in his bed and stared at the ceiling. ‘Weird…It feels like longing…I should check on him.’ With that resolute thought in his mind he sat up, the white fur on his chest practically glowing in the dark.

The air was crisp outside of the sheets; fall was setting in for sure. Damien’s ears twitched, trying to locate the elusive chameleon as he grabbed a blanket big enough for two people to be under and made his way out the door, his bare feet padding soundlessly against the hard floors. One glance in Kei and Blithe’s room informed him the one he was seeking wasn’t there, nor was he in the kitchen or the living room, which meant… ‘Kei’s outside. Crazy chameleon’s outside. It’s too cold for him to be out there for long.’ Damien gave a small sigh, slipping out the door and soon located Kei on the roof, his sharp cat eyes giving him better night vision than most.

He moved with less grace than Kei to get to the roof, smiling a bit at the thought of how annoyed Blithe would be if he saw the cat exerting himself so soon after losing his stitches. He was also aware that even at their quietest, Kei always knew when either Blithe or Damien were approaching. The chameleon may not have said anything but Damien knew he had been discovered as he quietly made it onto the roof; Kei’s aura had changed from longing to its usual open and inviting self. Damien walked up to the chameleon with care, seeing the other in nothing but pants. The cat shook his head and draped the blanket around Kei’s shoulders, causing the chameleon to shift and smile up at Damien. “You should be sleeping.” He said.

Damien returned the smile and sat near his dominant, leaning back on one hand. “So should you.”

Kei’s smile broadened and grabbed a handful of the blanket his kitty cat had provided, opening it up and inviting the other to come closer. “What brings you out here this fine night?” He kept his voice softer than usual so as not to disturb the sleeping frog below them.

Damien willingly obliged to Kei’s invitation, quietly making his way over until he was snuggled up against the chameleon, the warmth of the blanket enveloping them and protecting them against the cold night air. “Well…you did.” He muttered, adjusting until his head rested against the strong, scaly shoulder.

The chameleon looked down at the albino in high amusement and curiosity. There was no way Damien could have heard him. Stealth was his specialty, very few heard him and even with Damien’s sensitive ears he always managed to surprise him. So how is it that his kitty cat knew where he was? Kei gave out a small ‘heh’, wrapping a hand around Damien’s shoulder and rubbing the soft white fur with his thumb. “Hmm, I must be losing my touch.” He spoke with a light chuckle, giving away his amusement.

Damien let out a soft purr; he always loved the attentions both Kei and Blithe gave him at random. “I didn’t hear you, you’re too sneaky for that.” The albino cat gently prodded Kei’s bare chest, careful not to touch the scar running down the middle, as he knew that was a shameless turn-on for the dominant chameleon. “I wasn’t fully asleep when I sensed your aura had changed. I thought maybe you could use a little company to quell the longing you have. Besides, it’s way too cold for you to be out here shirtless.”

Now that was adorable. Kei let out a soft chuckle as his smile widened, it never failed to amuse him how much concern Damien and Blithe showed toward his well being, though he hadn’t expected Damien to pick up on such a minute change. “Sensitive soul indeed…” He murmured, scooping up Damien and settling him onto his lap, ensuring that the blanket was still wrapped around them snugly. He stroked the soft cheek before pulling Damien into a brief but tender kiss. “Now where did you learn to pick up on such things?” His smile was broad and gentle as he rested his horn lazily on Damien’s forehead.

Damien couldn’t help but smile more as he closed his eyes, feeling Kei’s soft breath against his nose and muzzle. “From you. You didn’t have to teach me, I didn’t have to ask. All I did was watch how you shifted your aura to fit the needs of those around you, I had some talent in doing it before, but observing you helped me refine my abilities.”

Kei watched the albino before him in interest. He underestimated Damien’s sensitivity, what else had his kitty been learning from him? He was sure that Damien had yet to cease with the surprises, but for now it was best to let it slide. He wrapped his arms around Damien, pulling him snug and close against his chest, his eyes returning to the twinkling stars as he smiled a bit. The two stayed there in the comfort of each other and the blanket, he could tell Damien was tired still and so he began to stroke his fingers gently along Damien’s spine, coaxing him into slumber. Once he was sure that his kitty cat was asleep he planted a tender kiss between Damien’s ears and smiled, muttering softly so as not to wake up the albino and resting his chin atop the other’s head. “Thank you...”