Familial affection

It’s fairly late when you and Dakota arrive back at home, but you’re not surprised to see that the lights are still on. Dakota hasn’t stopped smiling the whole way, after a giggling search for your clothes in the dark. She leaned against you the entire drive home, though she was content to be quiet, basking in her happiness.

Once you pull into the driveway, Dakota practically skips up to the front door, visibly excited to be home. You chuckle as you follow her, and when you open the door, she bounces into the living room immediately. You hear a cheer from the other girls who have been waiting there for your return, and you can’t help but smile as you follow.

You find Dakota wrapped up in a hug with Mazzy, the two girls smiling broadly. Though Dakota is short, she still needs to bend to reach the little halfling, but they don’t seem to mind, bouncing excitedly as they hug. You smile, moving to sit on the couch between Ellie and Kenna. The dragon girl grins at you, raising an eyebrow.

“So. I take it things went well?”

You nod. “Very well.”

Kenna’s smile widens. “Anything exciting happen? Beyond the obvious? You two are back awfully late, after all.”

You laugh. “A gentleman doesn’t kiss and tell.”

Dakota bounces over and sits on your lap. “We had sex in the grass while the fireworks were going on!”

You roll your eyes, and Kenna laughs. “Very gentlemanly of you, my mate. Though it does sound like a good time…will our date end in a similar fashion?”

You roll your eyes. “It wasn’t my idea!”

Ellie giggles. “A-and I’m sure y-you took a lot of convincing…”

You blush slightly. “Well…it’s not like I want to disappoint Dakota, on her special night…”

The girls all laugh, and Dakota kisses you. “It was very special! And the chance of getting caught adds some spice!”

Mazzy, who has cuddled up with Sirona in a nearby chair, grins at Dakota. “And we all know how much you love that spice!”

Dakota giggles. “You should try it, maybe you’ll like it!”

Beside you, Kenna leans closer. “Maybe I will. What do you think, my mate? A little fun in the closet at the cafe?”

Once again, you blush. “I doubt I could refuse you, Kenna.”

She gives a wide smile, a glint in her eye. “I’ll keep that in mind!”

Sirona, who has been quiet until now, finally speaks up. “So…you’re doing something for all of us?”

You nod. “I am. Why do you ask, Sirona? Is there something wrong?”

Her pink eyes widen. “No! No…I just…I dunno. I feel like I don’t deserve it. Not like…the other girls.”

Mazzy shushes her. “Nonsense, Sirona! We all adore you, Brian most of all.”

You nod. “Mazzy is right. And besides, I am your chosen mate, am I not? It’s only right that I declare my love for you, just like I have for the others.”

Sirona blushes, and nods, a smile on her face. Mazzy kisses the manticore on the cheek, and Sirona hugs the halfling happily. Meanwhile, you put your arms around Ellie and Kenna, while Dakota gets comfortable on your lap. It’s nice to have these moments together, as a family.