stomps were heard in the usual mostly quiet forest, and birds flew away from the trees. the stomps got closer and closer until it went quiet.

he kept his eyes on his book knowingly as he rested his back against a tree, pretending to continue reading as smaller footsteps approached.

he looked up slightly when the footsteps stopped completely, seeing the gentle yet fierce eyes looking back at him. the corner of his mouth lifted ever so slightly as he saw you, his dragon.

"what're you reading this time?" you asked as you sat beside him. from what you've seen, he never seemed to stop reading. unless he was sleeping or working, that is.

he sighed quietly as if to mask his slight amusement with a bit of fake annoyance, tilting the book towards a bit you so you could see it more clearly. he didn't know if you were actually interested in the book, or if you were just interested because he was involved.