Time to party

For just being the eight of you, the party is a lot of fun. Though you wish you could put on some music (one off the things you miss from the new world), you certainly can’t complain about the company. The dwarves are already gushing about how happy they are to be moved, and Marin is hinting that she may join in soon. The raptor sisters make sure everyone has a drink handy, and Lylah has an impressive spread of food available. As for you, you plop down onto the couch to relax.

It isn’t long before Sanni curls up on the couch as well, coiling her long lower body beneath her. With a smile, she turns towards you. “Your house is lovely, Greg. I’m actually a little jealous of Helja and Hayley! I’m glad they’re so happy.”

You nod. “Me too. And it sounds like Marin might move in as well.”

Sanni chuckles. “So it seems. You just have the magic touch.”

You shrug. “I’m just myself. I don’t know why everyone seems interested, but I’m flattered.”

Sanni reaches out and puts an olive-skinned hand on your arm. “I’m interested as well, you know. In a way I never have been before. I’ll be honest, it scares me a little, especially since everything is happening so quickly.”

You smile, gently patting her hand. “I understand. It’s all happened very quickly for me as well. I’m not complaining, but it’s surprising how fast things move among monster girls.”

Sanni smiles, and brushes some of her dark hair away from her face. “It doesn’t hurt that you’re so kind and gentle. I expected you to be more rough from the description we were given, honestly. And you’re better looking than I expected, too…”

You chuckle. “I appreciate the compliments, Sanni. And since we’re being honest, I never expected or planned to end up with a house full of beautiful women. Hell, I was amazed when I met Aisha and Naia. So of course I’m going to treat everyone well, you all deserve nothing but the best I can give.”

Sanni takes your hand and gives it a squeeze. “I like you a lot, Greg, and in a way I didn’t expect. So please don’t take what I’m about to say as me shying away. I’d like to take things a little bit slowly. I know the other girls practically dragged you into bed, but I’d like to wait, just for a little while.”

You lift her hand and gently kiss her knuckles. “Of course. Take your time, Sanni. I’m not going anywhere.”

She smiles, and the two of you look at each other for a while. You realize that the house has gone quiet. Then, faintly, you can hear noises from the direction of the bedrooms. Both of you chuckle as you realize where everyone went.

Sanni smiles. “I guess no one else has these reservations, huh?”

You laugh. “Helja is the only one I would call reserved, and she’s come out of her shell a lot.”

Sanni nods. “Another of your gifts. We all feel comfortable around you. Regardless, I should go before I go against my own request! Have a good night, Greg.”

She kisses you on the cheek and slithers off the couch. You smile as she gets up. “You too, Sanni. Talk to you soon.”