Melanie
*Shed close her eyes, still deep red and close to him, her face buried into his chest gently in her embarrassment. Yes. She is a danger to herself. Quite so. She's finding herself happy in his arms.. And not wanting him to let go either as she shivers in his arms. She finds herself feeling about the same way about him. Trusting him more now and in the back of her mind knowing something* Could *Happen between them.*
Catherine
*Alexi may not have been tired but just being there in that situation had greatly calmed him and slowly but surely he could feel himself drift from consciousness and to a realm of sleep. He of course wasn't asleep at that moment, but within a few moments he would be out for sure*
Melanie
*A bit before he does, she slowly slumps a little more against him as her exhaustion from her poor physical health takes over and her eyes grow heavy as she falls asleep against him, blanking out from the world as she sleeps, breathing evenly and slowly, still curled up against him.*
Catherine
*Alexi could feel Yukiko fall asleep against him, this of course bringing a smile to his face as he too started to drift off. Because of this driving off to sleep, Alexi had ended up falling back onto the bed just so he could lay in his sleepy state. Soon enough though he was asleep*
Melanie
*Once he wakes up, she would still be asleep, basically lying half on top of him in his arms, curled up close to him, eyes closed and breathing evenly and slowly. Shed be lying on his chest really with her legs next to his, cuddling close to him. Not knowing that she's doing so.*
Catherine
*Alexi had woken to Yukiko cuddling against him, something that he'd usually Abe hesitant about but with her it just made him happy and comfortable. This of course was why he just laid there with the kitsune against him, happy as ever as he woke up from nap of sorts*
Melanie
*Shed shift a little in her sleep, her ears tickling the bottom of his chin gently. He can feel that their probably very soft even from the slight touch. Shed pull herself a little closer to him as she shifts, letting out a soft noise as she does so. She's very content here.*
Catherine
*Alexi felt her soft ears brush against the underside of his chin, it tickled of course but he didn't move from where he lay. Instead, he pulled a hand up and gently stroked the top of the kitsune's head as she slept, hopefully making it a bit more comfortable as he did so. The feeling that Alexi felt for Yukiko was a new and near unknown one but it was welcome in his heart, he didn't want this feeling or moment to end at all if he was to be honest*
Melanie
*As he starts to stroke her head, her eyelids flutter for a moment. She's a light sleeper. She sinks back into sleep and starts purring softly in her sleep. That's something she's always enjoyed but never really got and she's happy that he's doing it and is content with it, not moving from lying over him, purring softly as he strokes her hair. Which is very soft. As is her ears. Maybe a little dirty though.*
Catherine
*Alexi didn't mind the dirt at that moment, it was something that could be taken care of later. Right now what mattered to him was just making sure that Yukiko was warm and happy, that was what mattered to him most right now after all. Now Alexi himself was of course happy as well, he was with a fairly good looking girl right now... Well, she was a bit malnourished but that could be fixed given time and a regular eating schedule. Anyways, he kept lighting stroking Yukiko's hair as he lay there on the bed with her snuggling up against him, he planned on doing no more than what he was after all*
Melanie
*Shed continue to purr softly as he strokes her hair, nuzzling a little into his chest as she pulls herself a little closer to him in her sleep, extremely happy even as she sleeps and glad to be warm and safe for once. And with someone she could or does like. And yes. She is flat out attractive even in her malnourished State. Yes she's quite thin but she still has an attractive face and body even though she's so thin. She'll probably look even better when she puts on some weight yes.*
Catherine
*Alexi couldn't help but just keep his eyes on her, admiring every inch of her figure and features as he lost himself in thought. Most of his thinking pertained to bringing Yukiko to a more healthy condition of course, but he also thought on what his future would be like, he hadn't really thought of what he wanted in the long term but he did eventually want to meet someone to be with. Well, maybe he had in the past or the present... He wasn't sure so he set the thought aside as let out a long drawn out sigh, one of slight frustration. This frustration soon faded away when he focused back on the Kitsune upon his chest though, she essentially took his mind to a better place and that was something very new yet very welcome to him if he was to be honest... What was this feeling he had though? He just didn't know*
Melanie
*She would stay just curled up on his chest, purring softly in her sleep, breathing evenly and slowly. Oblivious to the outside world in her exhaustion. This is the best she's slept in a long time. And it's thanks solely to him. Shed never forget this. No matter what.*
Catherine
*As much as Alexi wanted to wake Yukiko to see what her reaction was to all this, he didn't as he knew that she needed all the rest that she could get... Especially when she just about froze to death earlier that day. He couldn't help but just worry for her, he wanted to care for her as long as it was allowed but he didn't know if the other would want it... Especially when she didn't seem too sure of herself. The best he could do is play things by the minute and see how everything turns out though*
Melanie
*And sleep she would. For maybe 10-20 min she'd remain curled up on his chest, very close to him and purring softly as she sleeps, content and for once in her life. Dreamless. But soon her eyes would flicker and shed shift softly, letting out a soft groan as she moves, not opening her eyes yet.*
Catherine
"Well good afternoon Yukiko"

*Alexi could tell that the Kitsune was waking up which did cause his heart to race a little as he anticipated her reaction, he of course was fine with hw she napped against him but if she was was lost to him though so he just had to wait and play it cool for now... He did hope that things turned out right though*
Melanie
*She would slowly open her eyes and look up at him confusedly before she figures out where shes lying. She goes red in the face and quickly looks away, shifting off him slowly. Shes very embarrassed and wouldn't look at him, just murmuring* "Sorry.." *Slowly.. She feels bad and doesn't think he was ok with it. Why would he be? Why would he like her in the first place? In her eyes. This is how it is.*
Catherine
"Hey... No need to be sorry Yukiko, I'm not mad or upset that you fell asleep on me"

*Alexi spoke with a deep and reassuring voice, one that almost definitely made what he said seem like the truth that it was. He frankly didn't mind having Yukiko sleep against him as he actually liked it and enjoyed it quite a bit... He doubted that the other would accept this though, she seemed set in her ways of being reserved after all*
Melanie
*Shed glance at him in surprise. Not expecting this answer at all.. Looking away quickly and pulling her knees to her chest.* "A-are you sure..?" *Shed say softly, looking down at the sheets.. She doesn't trust his opinion. She found herself enjoying the closeness but she doesnt believe he did. Not at all.*
Catherine
"Mhm, you may not believe me but its nice having you near and I say this with every ounce of truth I have"

*Alexi had no intention of lying to Yukiko, he'd gain nothing from it and it was immoral as well, he'd rather be honest with her just like he had been for however long he had known her. He had also enjoyed her company despite her being a bit higher on the maintenance side of things... He did believe that any effort he put into her would be worth it though*
Melanie
*She would nod slowly, hugging her knees to her chest slowly, still bright red in the face. She's extremely embarrassed and unsure of herself. She doesnt know what do to right now at all and is kind of worried and scared. She doesn't know how she feels why she feels this way or what to do and its a little upsetting. Understandably. She is high maintenance yes but then again.. 1, shes a abandonment issue female. And 2, shes a former beggar. Shes got a lot of issues and such on her plate to deal with.*