The following story is part of a larger story. It was written at the request of a friend. I hope you enjoy it. :)
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Dusk was quickly coming as Kita and the panther made their way through the dense forest. Night sounds began filling the air, nocturnal noises filling the void. As they neared the river, Kita noticed a small pool shooting off the river itself. She smiled to herself and looked forward to the coming swim. Setting her pack on the forest floor, Kita turned to the panther and nodded before walking to the edge of the pool.
Quickly Kita shed her clothing and waded into the water. The sudden coldness of the water on her warm skin caused her nipples to harden instantly. Quickly she ducked under the water, submerging herself completely. The cool water felt heavenly as she kicked her feet, swimming across to the opposite bank then returning again, staying nearly submerged in the water until her body numbed from the cold.
The panther moved to a nearby tree, sitting down to watch the human intently in the water. Ever alert, the panther gazed at Kita as she swam in the pool, awaiting her companion to leave the cool confines of the water and settle into sleep for the evening.
Sighing in contentment, and finally feeling a bit drowsy, Kita moved to the edge of the river, water glistening on her skin as it traveled down her body. Shivering slightly, she gathered her clothing and walked naked back into the cover of the forest. As she passed the panther, she reached out to run her fingertips along its head, feeling the soft fur as the panther nuzzled Kita's hand.
Setting her clothing to the side, Kita quickly made camp, rolling out her bedroll. The warm night air quickly dried the last of the water drops from her body, as she moved about the simple camp, preparing for bed. Kita inclined her head towards the panther as it made its way to her side. "We should start out again early. We still have much ground to cover before we reach the edge of the forest."
Without another word Kita climbed naked into her bedroll, for once feeling safe knowing the panther would alert her to any danger long before it was close enough to be a real problem. Reaching for her dagger, Kita placed it within easy reach beneath her bedroll, but still hidden. Closing her eyes, Kita slowly drifted off to sleep.
The moon hung high in the sky, the night sounds but a whisper on the wind. Kita awoke feeling the intense electricity in the air. She rolled onto her side, reaching for her dagger and scanned the area around her. Seeing nothing, not even the panther, she crept quietly from the warmth of her bed, listening intently for what had awoken her.
The sound of splashing water drew her to the riverbank. Kita looked out across the river and gasped as she saw Lena waist deep in the river, now turning to face her because of the escaped sound from Kita's lips. Lena smiled, unashamed of her nakedness as she slowly walked towards the bank, now standing face to face with Kita. "Kita..."
Shaking her head, Kita couldn't believe she would be dreaming of her friend, yet again, and nude. Kita took a step back unconsciously; as she blushed looking down Lena's body then up again and into deep emerald green eyes, a soft whisper escaping, "Another dream..."
Lena smiled and reached for Kita's hand, taking it in her own and slowly bringing it to her lips. She softly kissed the palm of Kita's hand and looked at her friend questioningly, "Am I now the object of your desires Kita? To dream of me yet again?"