It was late at night, and your wife still hasn’t returned. “Guess she’s running a little late tonight. She did mention she had to increase her hours of training for her live. I hope she isn’t working herself to the bone.”  You had your own fair share of hardships during your boring 8-5 office job but you still worry for your wife, knowing she always overworks herself. Even so, you were terribly tired from work today and decided to turn in for the night, you would have plenty of time to spend with her tomorrow.

Fubuki exhaled in exhaustion, her muscles were sore from all the dance practices that she went through this past week. Spending extra hours at the studio certainly did not help her body much either. Entering the house, her ears perked up upon catching the faint sounds of your snoring, a small smile gracing her face. At least you were something to look forward to after every tiring day.

Changing out of her normal costume and wearing nothing but a loose shirt and her undergarments, Fubuki approached her shared bed. The soft sheets sinked in as she took her place next to you, not laying down yet as she wanted to spoil you a bit first, even if you aren’t quite awake for it.

Placing her hands gently on your head, she softly stroked your head and ruffled your hair, careful not to do it too hard so as to avoid waking you up. Fubuki hummed a soft tune as she absentmindedly rubbed circles on your head. Nothing else mattered to her at the moment as she was finally able to relieve her stress of the day by spending the end of the day showing her love and affection with her beloved (sleeping) husband.

You felt a familiar warmth on the top of your head. The feeling was accompanied by the sweet and soothing voice of your wife. That slowly woke you up but you did not open your eyes, wanting to keep up the illusion of you still sleeping so as not to interrupt your lovely wife from spoiling you. You did however move ever so slightly against her palms. Fubuki still kept up her slow and silent caresses, unaware that you are now awake.

Eventually, the headpats had to stop. Fubuki let out an adorable yawn as she raised her hands to stretch and cover her yawning mouth. You finally took that chance to strike. Rising up from your position, you hugged your wife tightly and stole a quick kiss from her.

"!!!"

Fubuki's eyes widened in bewilderment as she was caught off guard but she eventually melted in your grasp, hugging back just as tightly.

"Welcome home"

"W-Were you awake the whole time??"

You chuckled and patted her head in return.

"Only for the past five minutes."

"Muu.. This is so embarrassing.."

Fubuki covered her face, a common thing for her to do whenever she was embarrassed. You could see between her fingers that her face was entirely red and she was doing her best not to stare at you and kept her eyes on the bedsheets. The only light that illuminated her face was the moonlight and it gave her a sort of ethereal beauty. God, she's so beautiful. You thanked whatever god is out there for blessing you with this angel and gently pried her hands away from her face.

“Fubuki..You’re cute!

“E-Ehh!?!”

“I love your fluffy ears and tail! I love that you try so hard everyday!”

“S-Stooop!”

“Fubuki..I love you!”

You gave Fubuki the tightest hug yet and pushed her back onto the bed, pinning her hands to prevent them from covering her face again. You couldn’t resist and gave Fubuki a quick kiss on the top of her head, proceeded by her nose and lastly on her lips. After you pulled back from the kiss, the two of you stared into each other’s eyes. You found yourself getting lost in her beautiful teal coloured eyes and noticed her absolutely flushed face.

“Uuuuu..I-I hate you..”

You let out a small chuckle and gave another quick peck to her lips, one which she eagerly reciprocated, contrasting her earlier statement severely.

“Do you really?”

“Noo.. W-Weren’t you supposed to be sleeping??”

As if on cue, a small yawn escaped from your mouth. “Well it is pretty late I guess” . You laid down on your rightful position next to your wife, facing her and enjoying the view of her bashful expression. You held her close and nuzzled your nose against hers, fully intending to go to sleep holding your fox wife so as to protect her from this dangerous world. The same world that gifted you with this wonderful woman.

“I love you Fubuki”

“...Love you too..”

And the both of you drifted off to sleep, holding each other tight as if your lives depended on it and the two of you dreamt of each other. Of a world where nothing but the both of you are together and nothing else matters.