Author's Note

Hey everyone! Just a random chapter because my pet cat did this this morning so here you go! Should Juniper get a pet and add some fun randomness to her already interesting life?

Ray of Sunshine 1

I was usually in a good mood when it was mornings. I would awaken to the feeling of either the sun or Sunset’s arm reaching around my waist pulling me in for a kiss, and every time was a magical moment loved loved. Sometimes I would shiver and Sunset would wrap her body around mine like a warm blanket. The soft feel of her plump breasts always sent a shiver of excitement down my spine, and sometimes I’d return the favor; however, this was NOT a good morning for me.

It was cold this morning.

Very very cold.

The covers and extra blankets we had stored away were taken out from their storage bin we kept in the closet. We used two extra plush velvet blankets to cover ourselves and ended up snuggling ourselves together and sleeping soundly together in loving embrace. So of course it was cold and I wanted to use that excuse to snuggle up to Sunset, but she told me not to. That put me off a bit but I thought maybe she just wasn’t in the mood and paid it no mind.

So, why am I in such a bad mood this morning?

Well, some small scale bastard is snug between Sunset’s hot buns! And it’s not me! No, it’s Ray! The little yellow bastard snuck out of his cage and managed to get into Sunset’s shirt and was nestled snug as a bug! And he’s taking my snuggle time from MY Sunset!

With a pout I huffed glaring at the little leopard gecko sleeping soundly in Sunset’s shirt. Her breathing was in sync with Ray’s own. I could tell by the slight movement of his tiny body rising with Sunset’s chest. They were in perfect sync. I was envious. I was jealous. I huffed turning over and gripped the blankets close around my chest making sure I didn’t let any of the warmth escape my protective covers.

My mind was in turmoil as I stayed there angrily glaring at the wall now. I imagined Rays little face there with his dumb smile. Don’t get me wrong he’s a sweet little gecko and I love him as much as Sunset does. I’m just super mad he essentially “cock blocked” me. Mornings are my time with Sunset and he took that away from me! The selfish little jerk! As I tried to close my eyes to get some more sleep, since I can’t have any morning fun now, I felt something on my press against my face.

I groaned and tried to wipe my face getting whatever was on it off. I felt better with having the thing off me I tried to get back to sleep but then the same feeling came up on me again. Something was up and I wiped my face feeling something rough and leathery. I opened my eyes to see a pair of emerald green eyes looking back at me. Ray had moved and come to greet me apparently. He was just trying to butter me up, he knows what he did!

I didn’t act with hostility towards him, I would never do that to an animal that unless it was being mean to me. Truth is I can’t stay mad at that face very long either. Perhaps it was the way his face just was, but I always felt a kind warmth from his little yellow face. He had a peculiar trait that made him look like he was always smiling. I thought this was a very cute thing, and sometimes Ray would look up towards Sunset or me and I swear his smile grows after we had been gone all day. He has a gentle soul I can tell and I love the little guy, and as I was about to find out he seems to be aware when either Sunset or I are upset. I’ve seen it before.

Once when Sunset and I had a particularly bad fight during our first year of college. Sunset had said I was being selfish about wanting to spend time with her and not her friends. She was right, but I digress. I came home later that night and found Sunset talking to Ray while sitting on our large couch. He always had a way of making her feel better, and though I hated to admit it now, he was starting to make me happy with that goofy look on his face. Whether a smile or not, seeing him so close put me at ease. My anger and frustration melted as a smile crept over my face.

“Hi, Ray,” I said gently as I could, petting his head with a single finger.

I had to reach awkwardly to touch him since he was right on the center of my face. I bowed my arm outwards reaching back by bending my elbow to get my hand in position to touch his tiny head, made more complicated by the fact most of his head and upper body obscured my vision.

I gently rubbed his head rubbing it with small circular motions taking care not poke his eyes. He gently swayed back and forth as my finger rubbed his tiny head and eventually I stopped. He looked at me then my finger, and a second later he licked my finger and then glanced back at me. He was so cute! I just can’t stay mad anymore! Suddenly the little guy shivered slowly made his way down my face and then my neck. He stopped just and my collar bone and pawed at my covers asking me to let him in.

“Aww, you cold buddy?” I asked pulling my shirt up and allowed him to scurry in.

Rays tiny paws were cool against my warm skin. I shifted my body to lay on my back and let little Ray rest on my chest. Once again, I felt very self conscious that my chest size was very small for a woman my age, but little Ray would never judge me for that. I could tell if he could speak he would say only kind things about me. Ray turned around and gave me that smile he always had then he nestled himself on me. His head poked out from under my shirt and used it as a makeshift blanket and fell asleep on me. I chuckled rubbing his head once more. He let out a long silent yawn resting his chin on his two crossed legs and didn’t stir afterward.

I stretched once more myself pulling my sheets back on me and made sure not to cover Ray with the heavy blanket and crush him. Sunset would never forgive me if anything happened to Ray. Not that I would ever do anything to a sweet little lizard like him. Once Ray was asleep I closed my eyes and allowed myself to relax, and slowly I began to drift back into dreamland. Before I lost myself to sleep the last thing I remember was seeing Sunset looking down at me with her beautiful smile. She caressed my cheek and gave me a kiss saying, “sleep well, you two.” before I completely drifted off to sleep with my little buddy Ray.

Perhaps I should get a pet too. I thought as I drifted into a most wonderful dream.