[Summer] I never knew a thing about love.

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The black and tan shiba inu's paws walked into the snow, his large and muscular body shivering a little. Yes, shivering.. despite his thick coat he was still cold. The snow was deep, and as he looked around himself he realized he was up to his belly in snow. Oh no! No wonder he was cold. Slowly he leaned down and started digging, making a large plot of frozen grass where he could sit. Then he shook first his head and then his entire spine shook and the snow on top of his fur went flying everywhere. His fur fell back into place and he sighed. That was so much better. He circled in the small area and laid down, closing his eyes for a moment. The clouds let way and it started snowing, and the snow started covering him, blending him in. Slowly he got up and shook it off. "Blast this snow..." He murmered.

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Summer

Hold on, what's the rush, what's the rush we're not done, are we?
Cause I don't need to change this atmosphere we've made if
You can stay one more hour, can you stay one more hour

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Summer let out a grunt as she trudged through the snow. She was knee-deep in it, and didn't particuarly enjoy the damp cold feeling of it against her body and limbs. She didn't hate snow - but Autumn was her favourite season. She just didn't like snow, ice and the coldness.

Pausing for a second, she lowered her ears and thought about where she was going. Was she just walking forward without purpose? That was very unlike her. She looked up int othe sky, which was pretty much pure white - just like the ground. it was very fantasy and dream-like. That's the thing about Winter. it's cold, but simply breathtaking. A small smile crossed her short maw, as she continued forward where the snow was thankfuklly less deep. Soon, her legs were uncovered, and the snow was finally underneath her feet where it belonged. Flicking her curled tail a couple of times and then shaking her body vigorously to rid her coat of the snow, she kept walking. Her next priority? Food.

[angel]

Eyes of the black and tan shiba inu closed, only to flicker open upon hearing the sound of crunching snow. His ears folded back and he stood up, his legs stiff and his lip curling back ready to fight.. but what he saw made his legs turn to jelly and his snarl turn into a relaxed smile. It was a beautiful girl! A shiba inu, just like him, golden with a beautifully stout body and a lolling tongue.. the little darling was knee deep in snow until he watched as the beautiful fae passed right by his hiding place and into some more shallow snow. Why, say something, Carlos! His inner thoughts urged him to bark, say something... anything! And so he lept out from his little hole in the snow and landed in front of her. "Hello, m'lady." He said softly. "I am Carlos." The snow barely reached his toes due to his bigger size, and he finally shivered, adjusting to the warmer air now that he was out of the stomach deep snow. He looked at the fae, taking in everything from her dark cocoa eyes to her curly tail like his own, beautifully placed on her lower back. His own tail wagged gently back and forth, and he let a more relaxed smile come to his lips. "May I ask your name?" He asked, then added quickly, "I hope I'm not interrupting your daily.. routine.. but I had to at least meet you. Sorry if you saw a snarl, you did take me quite by surprise."

[.:Summer:.]

Cold, cold water bring me 'round
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Cold, cold water
What you say?
It's such, it's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

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Summer yawned as she quickened her pace, catching the scent of fresh, live meat. A rabbit? Almost definitely. She started heading straight in its direction, until...

"Hello m'lady. I am Carlos."

She took a step back out of sheer surprise, because this handsome male had come out of nowhere. She swallowed and her ears and nose twitched nervously. A male had never approached her like this before. Her sharp nose took in his warm scent, and her eyes scanned his appearance with surprising interest. He was a Shiba, like her. Tall, purebred, stocky ... and black, tan and white with very interesting markings. She found her eyes drawn to his. For he had orbs of the most crystallizing ocean blue. They were mesmerizing. Realizing she was staring, she blinked and smiled shyly. He appeared to mean her no harm, but she kept her guard up - just in case.

"May I ask your name? I hope I'm not interrupting your daily.. routine.. but I had to at least meet you. Sorry if you saw a snarl, you did take me quite by surprise."

Summer felt hear heart skip a beat in her chest. He seemed so charming and sweet ... how could she resist talking to him?

Hello, Carlos. My name is Summer, and it's a pleasure to meet you. And please excuse my waryness, you surprised me a little. She smiled softly at him, her tail also wagging a little in a cheerful response.

[angel]

His eyes quickly met hers as he caught them, and he felt a almost tingling sensation in his stomach and then as she spoke felt as though his heart might leap out of his chest. She had averted her eyes by now, and he took a step forward gently. She was a shiba like him, only of a different color and smaller. And my but she was beautiful.. and as he heard her voice, as smooth as silk, he felt his heart melt back into his stomach and felt like he was walking on air. "Summer..." He repeated, smiling like an idiot. "A beautiful name for an amazingly elegant, and if I may say so equally stunning shiba inu like yourself." He said softly, his tail wagging as he walked up to her, circling her and gently, as he came to her side again, gave her a small lick on the cheek. He quickly pulled back, ready for the female to reject him or such, so he sat a few feet away, to show he meant no harm and only affection for her. He became lost in her beauty... quite literally twitter pated.

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[atrb=background,http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac90/Zephkins/Tables/SummerMiddle.png] Summer found herself blushing deeply; her white cheeks speckled with a soft tinge of pink. The way he was looking at her was very flattering; and almost a little embarrassing. Her ears flattened against her skull, as she closed her eyes and bowed her head slightly, still feeling a little embarrassed. "A beautiful name for an amazingly elegant, and if I may say so equally stunning shiba inu like yourself. Wow. These sweet words sent shivers up and down Summer's spine. She felt a little awkward and wary; this was just a little much. When he suddenly got up, she watched him intently. He was circling her. She raised an eyebrow as he examined her, feeling more and more awkward. Like a display in an art gallery. When he licked her, she yelped a little in alarm before shaking her head. This was all very new, and a little frightening for her. She simply wasn't prepared. Watching him as he sat down a few feet away, she frowned at him a little. The way he was looking at her was starting to get on her nerves. Was that really necessary, Carlos? she asked, trying to keep her voice as level and inoffensive as possible. She knew what he was thinking, and dit didn't make her very comfortable. Please, slow down. I'm not ready for this, it's too sudden. A soft smile spread across her dainty maw, and she wagged her tail a little. But you seem a very sweet gentleman, and I've grown a little fond of you. I've not been a stray for very long, and ... I may need a little help. You look a little lonely yourself. Could I possibly stick with you for a little bit? if it's not too much trouble, of course. You;re just the first stray whose shown any signs of kindness towards me, and I feel a little lost and confused. She blushed again out of embarrassment as this silly thing to ask. But he seemed to like her a lot, so ... why not grab the opportunity? What choice did she have?

[angel]

As he came around her he saw her shiver and saw her start to look at him differently as he pulled back from the kiss upon her cheek. He knew instantly it had been in vain; a mistake. "Was that really necassary Carlos?" Came her irritated tones. His ears flattened and he lifted his lip a little in an annoyed and slightly hurt fashion. So much for that! The words faded as she dragged on, and he barely heard her but at the same time was all too aware of what she was saying, "Please, slow down. I'm not ready for this, it's too sudden." But then she said, "But you seem a very sweet gentleman, and I've grown a little fond of you. I've not been a stray for very long, and ... I may need a little help. You look a little lonely yourself. Could I possibly stick with you for a little bit? if it's not too much trouble, of course. You're just the first stray whose shown any signs of kindness towards me, and I feel a little lost and confused."

He pondered this a moment, his head turned away from her. Hidden were tears in his eyes, but he quickly swallowed the lump in his throat and blinked a few times before turning to face her. "Err.. yes... You may stay with me. With it, my undying protection."

He looked at her and then became serious, "But know this.. betray me and I will never speak another word to you again. Hurt me again and I will not give you any more favors. If we are clear on that, then come with me..." He walked away to a hole in the ground, where he looked inside and said, "Ladies first. I'll guard the den entrance for the night."