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The sound of the shower water turning off made you look up from the book you were reading. A part of you almost wanted to chuckle, the exact reality of the situation hitting you all at once, as you looked at it from a third perspective.
This was maybe your third time this week “the princess had requested your presence” and while it sounded all fancy from the koalas who had told you, it also… was hilarious hearing it said like that.
You had been dating Blaze for a while now, and yet, everything still felt so prim and proper. You even still caught yourself calling her “your highness” whenever you’d snuggle.
And yet, here you were. “At the princess’ request”... to talk to her as she fell asleep, usually just about whatever came to mind, or she’d ask if she could vent to you.
Eventually the sound of the door opening made you sit up, placing the book you were reading back where it went, as Blaze stepped into the room, wearing a beautiful nightgown.
“Your highness.” you smiled.
“That’s “Blaze”.” she corrected, a light smile on her face as she sat on the edge of her bed, next to you. “I’ve been the whole kingdom’s “highness” all day. Right now, I simply wish to be “Blaze”.”
She looked at you, her eyes soft and her smile warm.
“Your Blaze.” she added.
“Blaze it is.” you replied, nodding.
Satisfied with the answer, Blaze sighed shakily, leaning back on her hands and looking upwards.
“What a day I’ve had…” she smiled.
“Would you like to talk about it?” you asked.
Blaze stayed quiet for a bit… before giggling a bit. “No. Not really.”
The answer made you laugh, as well, but it also warmed your heart.
You loved seeing Blaze laugh. She rarely did it while in her throne room, usually keeping a calm poker face:, “her eyes on the prize” as Marine put it. It really reinstated what Blaze said.
Right now you weren’t speaking with “the Princess”. You were speaking to “Blaze”.
Her laughter faltering, she sighed lightly, before shaking her head.
“No… truly, it wasn’t all that bad… just…” she began, before smiling again. “A lot.”
With a smile, she began.
“I don’t know if you heard but, Marine was testing out another one of her new boats…” she said with a soft giggle, which she tried to cover. “She was trying to imitate those… “Extreme Gear” Sonic and his friends ride on…”
“Like a surfboard?” you asked.
“Similar, but… relying on “air”. And much, much larger.” she corrected, before turning away, hiding another smile. “And I suppose…. This one was quite the success, because, before we knew it, she had… slammed it directly into the dock… Smashing part of it in pieces and sending shards that affected some local businesses.”
Your eyes widened, as you prepared to speak, but Blaze spoke up first.
“No one was hurt, thank goodness, but…” she assured you, before starting to fiddle with her hands.
“I was asked for my ruling…”
You smacked your lips, nodding sympathetically.
“You know me, i wouldn’t want to squander Marine’s efforts, but… I couldn’t show favoritism, either…” Blaze continued, before smiling slightly. “Though I DID make a case that it was an accident, so… I lightened her punishment. Slightly.”
You smiled, bracing yourself.
“I had her disallowed from any testing for the next two weeks.”
You stifled a laugh, but amazingly, Blaze would end up giggling first, patting the bed slightly as she tried to restrain herself.
“You should have seen her face, dear… It was the lightest punishment I could offer her, but… with that face, you’d swear I’d commanded her exile!”
Fully unable to hold back her laughter any longer, Blaze brought a hand to her mouth, chuckling through it, as she did her best to hide it.
Watching the whole display, you couldn’t help but… smile.
Not just because of the funny story, but also because you were just… happy.
Happy to see Blaze smiling, seeing her so relaxed.
To see the proud Princess of the entire Sol Dimension giggle at her friend’s expense and… let her hair down a little.
You smiled as you thought about it, your eyes settling on her slightly damp hair.
You supposed you meant that literally, too.
You always liked the way Blaze’s hair looked when it was down. You supposed it made sense for it to be tied up when she was performing her Royal Duties, and maybe that’s why you liked seeing it down, so much. It was a rare sight.
Not only that, but it really did make her look cozier. More relaxed. Again, it was just another distinction that separated “Princess Blaze” from “your Blaze” (even if she was always “yours”, technically).
Her hair looked so soft, especially now, now that she had just washed it. You almost wanted to touch-
Actually…
You smiled, reaching over and gently running your fingers against it, a gesture that stopped Blaze from laughing, and making her freeze.
“What- what are you doing..?” she asked, her voice softer than you were expecting.
“Your hair looks so nice and soft, tonight…” you answered, continuing to stroke her hair, before stopping. “Sorry, I probably should have said something first. Am I bothering you?’
Blaze’s eyes widened a bit when you said that, her tail noticeably flicking when you stopped playing with her hair. She looked down, shaking her head.
“No… i just… wasn’t expecting it…” she replied, voice still soft as cotton. “Actually it… feels really nice…”
Finally she looked towards you, her cheeks a little red and her tail swaying slightly.
“You can keep going… if you want…” she said through a shy smile.
You smiled, before returning to stroking her head, playing with her hair.
“Yes, your highness.” you replied, using her title to tease her.
Her cheeks darkened in red, as she leaned closer to you, once again, correcting you. “That’s… “Blaze”...”
Guiding her head to your lap, to use it as a pillow, you nodded. “My Blaze.”
“Your Blaze.” she repeated, cozying into your lap, her tail curling up, trying to wrap around your torso.
You could only smile, as her cozied up position made your heart melt, filling your stomach with butterflies, as you continued your small rubs.
“As I was saying… after that, I…” she tried to continue speaking… only to stop short, instead sighing comfortably as she nuzzled closer to you.
The princess of the Sol Dimension… cozied up on your lap, cozied by you stroking her head, as if she were a kitten.
“Continue…” you decided to say, wanting to tease her a bit.
“I’m… trying to…” she replied, her voice a little shakier. “Just…”
You’d get lost in the moment, petting your beautiful girlfriend in a moment that begged to last forever… when suddenly the final piece fell into place: in the form of what felt like a light vibration on your lap.
“Blaze?” you asked.
She said quiet, only saying your name in a way that felt like she was saying “Please don’t.”
And yet, it was impossible to deny.
She was purring.
The refined, elegant, and graceful Blaze the Cat… was purring on your lap.
You almost wanted to not address it, it feeling like a disservice to do so, and yet as the purrs continued as you continued to spoil Blaze… you had to at least say the words that practically lingered in your head on repeat.
“My god, you’re adorable.” you told her.
Blaze would only mumble in response, pressing her face against your legs to muffle her response, which you could barely make out as a “I am not”.
“Oh, yes, you are.” you reinstated, making sure to wiggle your fingers and stroke individual locks of hair at a time, alternating from massaging her scalp directly, to tangling your fingers in her hair. “You’re the most adorable princess that ever was…”
You could hear Blaze mumble something back in return, though it was much harder, mostly blocked out by the sounds of her purrs.
You smiled, leaning back so her voice could come out clearer… only to hear her breath, a little heavier than before.
She had fallen asleep. Fallen asleep from being that cozy from your praise. From your pets.
If she wasn’t so adorable, you’d mostly be feeling pride.
You watched with deep care as you slowly brought her into her bed, making sure her head was supported by the pillow. As she sprawled out slightly, you couldn’t stop yourself from kissing her cheek as you tucked her in.
It felt good.
Felt good to take good care of the princess.
Your princess.
Your perfect, purring princess.
But even more importantly… your Blaze.