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It was the day of the next full moon, and Miu was plenty aware of that.
But, this time was different. She did not have the same amount of fear as she once did. Instead, she felt a certain confidence despite the fear that was also present. And it was all because of the girl that was sitting next to her, her girlfriend. Kaede.
Sure, there were still some difficulties. Miu’s leg was still in the healing process, making her live a more sedentary lifestyle due to it. It was somewhat bothersome, as Miu despised having to limit herself.
Eventually, she became accustomed to it. It wasn’t something she particularly liked, but she relunctantly came to terms that she needed to rest.
And that conclusion was made because of Kaede herself. There had been moments in the process where she would try to get up despite the pain in her leg, insisting that she could do her work and daily activities. But, Kaede would always put her back down and told her she needed to rest her leg.
It was something that Kaede was always keen on, and she would always keep a close eye on her during the day. And she remained that way.
Currently, they were both on their couch, watching a show the two of them had decided on.
Miu was sitting up, her healing leg propped up. Her head was leaned on Kaede, who was also sitting upright as she played with Miu’s hair.
There was a comfortable silence between the pair, with Kaede occasionally giving Miu’s head soft kisses.
Miu was aware of Kaede occasionally staring at her as she watched the screen, which got her flustered more than she would like to admit.
After they finished an episode, Miu stared at the window nearby. She knew dusk was slowly approaching, as the sky began to turn into a mix of red and orange. She was uncertain if she would fully transform that night, and she sincerely hoped that the night wouldn’t end in disaster.
Kaede seemed to note Miu’s unease, wrapping her arm around her. “Hey, honey, it’s gonna be alright.”
Miu turned her head from the window and stared at Kaede. There was a small smile on her girlfriend’s face, and a look of love in her eyes that she’s seen many times before. But, Miu never got enough of how Kaede looked at her. She looked at her like she was the only girl that mattered.
“I-I’ll be fine. You don’t have to worry ‘bout me, Kaeidiot.” Miu muttered.
Kaede leaned her forehead against Miu’s. “I’m sure you will be fine,” She paused, taking a breath. “But I just wanted to tell you. I can tell you’re on edge.”
Miu felt her face heat up at the kind words, scrunching her nose up in embarrassment.
Kaede let out a soft giggle. “You’re cute when you get all embarrassed like that. But, I assure you, everything is going to be okay. Do you want to get in bed, would that make you feel better?”
Miu gave her a mischievous grin. “If you wanted to fuck me, ‘ya could’ve said so, Kaeidiot.”
Kaede shook her head and laughed, a blush present on her face. “What am I gonna do with you, Miu?”
“I can think of a few things. Heh.” Miu grinned, cackling as Kaede helped Miu walk to their bedroom.
Kaede playfully rolled her eyes as she led her into their bedroom. She carefully helped Miu get on the bed, and helped her prop her foot up so she can rest comfortably.
“Is that better, sweetheart?” Kaede asked, laying next to her.
“Y-Yeah.”
“Good. I love you.” Kaede leaned in to give Miu a kiss on the cheek.
They lay comfortably in silence together, but Miu began to feel slightly sickly as night crept in.
Miu began to shiver, trembling slightly against Kaede.
“Miu? Are you okay?” Kaede took Miu by the hands, caressing her fingers against Miu’s trembling ones.
“I-I’m fuckin’ fine. I can handle myself, thank ‘ya very much.” Miu groaned.
But, both Miu and Kaede had realized the cause of it when they looked out the window. The darkness was approaching, and the full moon was making its way into the night sky.
“Oh shit. It’s getting dark.” Miu fretted, beginning to feel her head pound.
Kaede remained firm, keeping a grip on Miu’s hands. “Hey, hey. Listen, you’re gonna be okay! Nothing bad will happen, I promise. I won’t let anything bad happen, and of course I won’t let anything happen to you.”
Miu nodded her head, wincing at the feeling of her head.
“Are you alright, Miu? Do you need anything?”
Miu groaned, latching onto Kaede’s warm body. “My head really fuckin’ hurts. I’m used to this shit, but I can’t deny that it hurts like a bitch.”
Kaede wrapped her up in her arms, resting her chin on Miu’s head. “It’s alright, just take deep breaths, okay? You’re safe.”
Miu attempted to follow what Kaede had said. She took deep, shaky breaths. She held Kaede tightly, pulling her close to her.
After a few minutes, Kaede winced. “Since when were your nails so shar… Oh, right,” Kaede spoke, turning her head to see the darkness outside.
“Fuck, not this shit again!” Miu pulled her hands away, putting her clawed hands in front of her face.
Kaede took Miu by the hands, intertwining their fingers. “Shh, it’s okay. I know it’s scary, but you got this.”
Miu grumbled and groaned, attempting to hold back her transformation. But, every time she held it back, it was incredibly painful. But, she felt as if it was a necessity for her in order to live her life normally and to not hurt Kaede.
“Listen, Miu. I know it probably hurts to hold it back, I can see the way you’re straining. It’s okay. You don’t have to hold it back if it makes you feel better.” Kaede reassured, backing up to give Miu space.
That was true. As much as Miu wanted to hold herself back to prevent any conflicts, she knew that holding herself back was immensely painful compared to the feeling of transformation. It was like holding back an instinct or a habit.
Miu couldn’t respond, only letting out pained sounds as her body transformed. She avoided Kaede’s gaze, panting as she felt her body contort.
She moaned in pain, burying her head into their bedsheets. She felt Kaede put a hand on her, rubbing her back.
Her senses began to heighten as her body finished shifting. She turned to face Kaede, who had a look of horror, yet awe.
“Wow, I knew that transformations were intense but… wow. Are you alright?” Kaede asked, shuffling next to Miu and sitting next to her.
Miu let out a soft whine, laying back down on their bed. She was feeling alright, but it was quite difficult to express.
Kaede’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion, then she nodded. “Ah, I forgot you can’t talk in that form. It’s alright, I’ll make sure you’re comfortable!”
Miu tilted her head, watching as Kaede got up and left the room. What the hell was she up to?
A few minutes later, Kaede came back into the room. She was holding a bag that appeared to be stuffed with several items.
She got back onto the bed, bringing the bag with her.
Miu, being curious, brought her head in close to the bag and began sniffing it. She could smell several different scents, but Kaede gently moved her away.
“Easy there, Miu! I’ll show you what’s in here. It’s just stuff I bought the other day to make this stuff easier for you. Here, I’ll show you.” Kaede smiled, stroking at Miu’s neck.
She removed her hand from Miu, and began reaching inside.
She first pulled out a few blankets, all looked particularly fluffy. “Here’s some blankets! For you to wrap yourself in, or to just lay on. It’s up to you!”
Miu took one of the blankets from Kaede’s grasp, putting it in her mouth and chewing at it. Her actions cause Kaede to chuckle.
“Those aren’t for chewing, silly! I did get something for you to chew on though,” Her hand reached into the bag, pulling out a stuffed bear. “I got this for you to chew on! I know you probably need something to chew on when in that form, so I thought it was a good idea.”
Miu’s eyes widened, having a certain sparkle to them. She took the bear in her mouth, shaking it ferociously with her head.
There was a soft chortle from Kaede, who petted her head in response. “Haha, I’m glad you like it. And I have one more thing for you,” She reached her hand into the bag again, and Miu’s head perked up at the sound of a food bag.
“Oh, that caught your attention? Well, I got you some jerky! I know it’s important for werewolves to get their meat, so here you go!” Kaede spoke, opening the bag and giving her pieces.
Miu took the jerky happily, wagging her tail as she ate. She quickly finished up, licking her lips.
Kaede grinned, pulling Miu into a tight hug. “You’re doing amazing, Miu. I’m so proud of you.”
Miu whined, nuzzling Kaede as she held her close.
Miu felt a feeling of happiness and safety in her chest. Kaede was the first human to ever treat her werewolf form like it was a genuine part of her, and wasn’t afraid of her lycanthropy like everyone else was.
And as if Kaede could sense what Miu was feeling, she spoke. “I love you, Miu. Whatever form you’re in, I absolutely love you.”
Miu’s heart pounded, nuzzling even closer to Kaede.
As Miu snuggled closer to her, she could feel Kaede’s hands run through her fur. She let out a sigh of contentment, and leaned on Kaede.
Kaede laughed, scratching behind Miu’s ears affectionately. Miu felt her tail wag at the touch, her tail thumping against the bed.
“Aww! You’re very cute, you know? But I’m glad you seem to enjoy what I got you. It’s really important to me that you’re comfortable, alright?” Kaede whispered, kissing the top of Miu’s head.
Miu’s eyes closed against Kaede’s touch, relishing in the warmth.
Before Kaede had found out about her identity, Miu hated herself and her lycanthropy. But, now she felt a sense of confidence growing as Kaede showed her affection. She could hardly believe that there was someone out there that loved her regardless of who she was, and that the one she loved wouldn’t leave her because of it.
And as Kaede kept her close, Miu realized how lucky she was. She knew she wanted Kaede to be happy, and Miu knew she wanted to be happy with her.
In that moment, Miu gave Kaede a soft lick on her cheek, a gesture of love.
“I love you too, Miu. I’m so lucky to have you.” Kaede spoke, her voice full of love.
Comfort washed over Miu, there was no denying the safety she felt around Kaede. No person had ever loved her like Kaede did, and no person had ever accepted her like Kaede did.
As they continued to cuddle, Miu began to feel herself growing drowsy. She let out a yawn, which alerted Kaede’s attention.
“Are you getting sleepy, honey? You must be exhausted.” Kaede asked, scratching under Miu’s chin.
Miu pawed at Kaede in response, giving her a little nod in response.
Kaede gave her a soft smile, laying down in bed. She patted the spot next to her, signaling for Miu to lay next to her.
But, Miu had other ideas. She took the teddy bear that Kaede gave to her, and approached Kaede. Instead of laying next to Kaede, she laid on Kaede’s stomach.
Kaede let out a soft noise of surprise, but then scratched the top of Miu’s head. “Or, you could just lay on top of me. That’s fine too, I’m glad you’re comfortable!”
Miu rested her head on Kaede, shutting her eyes. She began to relax, feeling secure in Kaede’s presence.
She began to fall into a deep sleep to the feeling of Kaede stroking the fur on her head, occasionally whispering words of affections.
At that moment, Miu had never felt more grateful. She had finally found someone who loved her no matter what, and she knew that she loved Kaede no matter what.
She was finally safe.
She was finally happy.