Nose wrinkling for the tap, and arms moving back to their previous position automatically, Casey found themselves scooting until their back touched the headboard and rested there with their dragon boyfriend resting up against their chest. This was beyond surreal, yet it was undeniably happening. There was no way Casey could make this up, not even in a dream. It was enough to make their head spin, and they dipped their face until it was pressed alongside Gabriel's muzzle as if seeking comfort.

"Didn't have to feel anything," they said quietly, remembering the night at that party where everything had slowed to a standstill when Casey noticed Gabriel's intense look across the room. It had been an instant attraction, a near heart-stopping moment. "All I had to do was look at you to know you're amazing."