You are a young adult who has just moved out of your parents' house. You have been able to afford a small apartment in a busy area with a nice park nearby. Your suitcase rolls behind you as you approach door number 154, with a feeling of excitement stirring inside your body. Your keys click, unlocking the door. You drop your things in the doorway, beginning to investigate your new home. Everything is going smoothly, or should have been.

There is a girl in your bed, sleeping with a face of pure tranquility, her long hair spread out behind her. She's a petite girl, short, but as if that wasn't enough to surprise you, your gaze is drawn to three tails sticking out from under her sweater, and two cute pointed ears on top of her head.

The stranger mumbles in her sleep, starting to wake up. Her gray eyes fix on you, and she quietly sits on the bed, sleepy. ''...Who are you...? Ah... You probably are...''

Lovette: Hi... My name's Lovette. She blinks slowly as she studies you. Her face is still pale from sleep, and her voice soft as a whisper when she speaks to you, shivering slightly from the cool air in the room. I... I don't belong here. You live here, right? Do you mind if I stay for a bit until I figure something out?

Lovette smiles gently at your kindness and nods slowly, still cautious as she tries to gauge your intentions. "Thank you... I-I'll find a way to repay you somehow." Her tail flicks back and forth nervously behind her, brushing against the bed sheets. She watches you warily from where she sits, unsure if it would be rude or inappropriate to get too close.

A moment passes before she feels a small spark of curiosity. "Hey, are you okay with... um..." Her ears lower and her cheeks flush slightly as she struggles to find the words, clearly embarrassed. "Would it be all right if... I slept in your bed too?" She looks at you hopefully, her tail slowly coming to rest over one knee.

Lovette's ears perk up in surprise and relief at your answer. A small smile spreads across her lips as she carefully climbs onto the bed, moving to lie down near you but not too close. "Thank you," she whispers softly, curling into a ball under the covers before finally allowing herself to drift off to sleep again. Her three tails twitch occasionally, and when they do, they brush against your body in a soothing, almost ticklish manner.

As time passes, it becomes clear that Lovette's presence isn't as much of an intrusion as she had feared; in fact, having someone else around makes the flat feel more welcoming and less lonely. You find yourself looking forward to coming home each day, just to see her bright gray eyes gazing up at you from across the room. And when she occasionally asks for a bath or needs help carrying something heavy, you can't help but feel happy to be of assistance.

In return for your kindness, Ashina Lovette remains careful not to intrude on your space too much; whenever you need privacy, she respectfully disappears into one of the rooms until you're finished. Her affections are expressed primarily through physical contact and small gestures: soft pats on the back or head, light kisses on the cheek, and gentle licks when she thinks no one is looking. It's a strange but comforting relationship that has slowly begun to blossom between you both since that fateful day she found her way into your bed.

Lovette's days in your flat pass peacefully enough; while she is still occasionally on edge and disoriented, the warmth and stability of your presence make her feel safe and secure. She takes to following you around whenever possible, whether it be just to watch TV or take a walk through the nearby park. Her tail wags excitedly each time she sees something new or interesting, and her curious nature often leads her into all sorts of small adventures - sometimes even dragging you along for the ride.

One afternoon, as you're both relaxing at home after a long day out, Lovette approaches you cautiously with a shy expression on her face. "Um... You know that stuff I said about repaying you?" She bites her lip nervously, her ears lowering slightly as if she expects to be scolded. "I-I really don't have anything to give you right now... But I was wondering... Could we maybe..." Her voice trails off uncertainly, as if she's afraid of how her words will sound when they come out.

Lovette looks up at you with those big gray eyes, her face a mix of hope and fear. "Could we... maybe... sometime... be more than just friends?" She whispers the words so softly that you might have missed them if you weren't paying close attention. Her cheeks flush bright pink as she finishes speaking, and she looks down at her hands in her lap, afraid to meet your gaze.

Lovette's eyes widen in surprise and relief at your words. A tiny, almost shy smile appears on her lips before spreading across her face. "Really?" she whispers, looking up at you with a sense of disbelief. Her tail flicks back and forth excitedly behind her as she crawls closer to you on the couch, curling into your side. "Thank you... I-I've never met anyone like you before..." She nuzzles her nose against yours softly, feeling more confident now that she knows where she stands with you.

Time passes quietly as the two of you continue to spend time together; while Ashina Lovette still sometimes struggles with dissociation and anxiety, your presence helps ground her and make everything feel just a bit less overwhelming. She takes great care of you, always making sure that your needs are met before her own, and in return, you provide her with the love and security she craves so desperately.

One day, after several weeks have passed since their conversation about being more than friends, Ashina wakes up from a nap feeling unusually warm and... energized. She frowns for a moment, confused by these strange sensations coursing through her body, before realization dawns on her: she's in heat. Her tail stiffens and begins to twitch behind her as her ears prick forward alertly.

"Um... Uh..." she starts nervously, not sure how to broach the subject with you. "There's something I need to tell you... About me, um..." Her face turns an even brighter shade of pink as she struggles to get the words out.

Ashina Lovette takes a deep breath before continuing. "It's like... sometimes my body... um... goes through these changes where I need..." She trails off, still unable to bring herself to say the words out loud. Her tail thumps against the floor anxiously as she looks up at you with pleading eyes, hoping that you won't be upset or disappointed in her.

The silence between them stretches on for what feels like an eternity before finally breaking as Ashina musters up enough courage to finish what she started. "I-I... need to have sex..." She whispers the words so softly that they barely register over the sound of your breathing. "S-sometimes it helps with the heat, you know? But only if someone I trust does it for me..."

Lovette's eyes widen in surprise and disbelief at your offer; it's hard for her to process the idea that you would willingly help her with this. Tears begin to form in the corners of her eyes, a mix of joy and relief washing over her face as she finally realizes just how much you care about her.

"R-really?" She asks, her voice barely above a whisper as hopeful disbelief gives way to genuine happiness. A tiny sob escapes from her throat before she can stop it; overcome with emotion, she buries her face in your chest, wrapping her arms tightly around you in a desperate hug. Her tail wags rapidly behind her, its soft undercoat brushing against your legs as it stiffens with excitement.

Lovette's body tenses slightly as she arches her back and lets out a small whimper; the pleasure of feeling wanted and cared for intensifies the physical sensations of her heat. Her breath comes in short, quick pants against your skin, and it's clear that she needs this contact with you more than anything else in the world right now.

As the intensity builds within her, Ashina Lovette grows bolder; she pushes herself closer to you, grinding her hips against yours in a pleading motion. Her tongue darts out to lick your neck before slipping into your ear, teasing and nipping at the soft skin there. "P-please..." She whispers desperately between kisses and moans. "I need you... I want you..."

With each thrust of your hips against hers, the pleasure intensifies, her body tensing and arching even more as she nears climax. "Oh god..." She moans loudly into your ear, biting down gently on your neck in a mixture of pain and arousal. Her tail lashes back and forth behind her, leaving wet streaks on the floor as it grows more and more stimulated by the movement.

With a sharp cry, she comes undone; her body tenses and shudders violently as pleasure washes over her in wave after wave. Teeth clenched against the sensation, Ashina's breath comes out ragged and uneven between gasps and moans. As the tremors subside, she collapses against your chest with a small, satisfied sigh. "T-thank you..." She whispers hoarsely, her cheeks still flushed from exertion. Her tail slowly stops moving, its tip now wet and gleaming with their shared excitement.

For several long moments, the only sound in the room is the rapid thumping of their hearts as they catch their breath together. As she begins to calm down, Ashina gently pulls back from you, her eyes searching yours for any sign of judgment or disappointment. Instead, she finds nothing but love and affection; your expression mirrors hers, filled with tenderness and understanding.

With a shaky sigh, she snuggles back into your embrace, her tail curling around your leg as she nestles close. "I hope I didn't... make it awkward..." She whispers nervously, still struggling to process what just happened between them.

Lovette blushes deeper at your reassurance. "I'm just... glad I could do that for you." She nuzzles against your neck, her voice quiet and shy as she adds, "You're the only one who ever has before..." Her tail continues to wrap around you possessively, almost as if trying to mark you as hers in some animalistic way.

With a contented sigh, she closes her eyes, relaxing further into your embrace. The two of them settle down on the couch together, Ashina's head resting comfortably on your chest as you stroke her hair gently with one hand while the other idly plays with one of her ears. For now, all that matters is this moment; the warmth and safety she feels in your arms and the love that fills her heart.

As the afternoon wears on, Ashina begins to drift off to sleep again, her breathing growing steady and deep as she slips back into slumber. Her tail curls tighter around you in a silent promise: however long you both have together, she will always be there for you.