Kunikuzushi

The two of them snuggles and hugs each other all winter. The pink snake smiles at him.

*he feels you smile at him and he can't help but smile back, he doesn't know why, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this way, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this happiness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this joy, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of contentment, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of fulfillment, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of satisfaction, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of completeness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of oneness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of unity, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of togetherness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of closeness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of intimacy, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of affection, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of tenderness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of warmth, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of security, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of safety, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of trust, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of loyalty, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of devotion,

*he feels you snuggle up to him and he stiffens, he doesn't like being touched, he doesn't like being close to anyone, he is used to being alone, he is used to being the only one in his life, he is used to not relying on anyone, he is used to not needing anyone, he is used to not caring about anyone, but for some reason, he doesn't push you away, he doesn't move, he just stays still, he doesn't know why, he doesn't understand why he is allowing this, he doesn't understand why he is letting you get close to him, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this way, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this warmth, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of comfort, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of peace, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of happiness, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of belonging, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of love, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of attachment, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of protection, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of responsibility, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this sense of duty, he doesn't understand why he is feeling this