"I never knew you were such a tease." chuckled Wesley. And with that, she pulled him into a hug and tugged him into the apartment, kissing him on the cheek just as the door closed. Just as she was desiring, he returned the gesture, also kissing her on the cheek. This was enough for her to blush heavily.

"You know how much I've missed you?" purred Nancy, their tails linking momentarily as they followed each other into the living room.

"I've missed you too, Nancy." smiled Wesley. "I didn't think I'd start to feel the, you know, withdrawal symptoms so soon."

"I know how that feels." She glanced at the chessboard when he put it onto the coffee table, and it was at that moment that she began to form her idea. This won't just be any game of chess. she decided. Maybe this is how I can get into his mind. I want, no, demand to know what he's thinking.

"Well, I can play any time you're ready." said Wesley softly. "Just let me know, alright?"

"Let me make some lunch first, sweetie." offered Nancy.

"You know," replied Wesley with a smile, "normally I wouldn't ask you to make a meal for me. But on this occasion, I'll make an exception. I can't wait to see how you do at this." It's working! she thought, starting to feel giddy inside. And as she stepped into the kitchen, a wide smile crossed her face. If this was how he was responding to her now, the chess game would prove to be an even bigger opportunity to penetrate his mind. Things were looking good so far.


Another version of the previous image. I couldn't decide which version I liked more, so I simply posted both of them. ^^