the lion king · cheetah · secret crush · confident · cocky · night guard · best friend romance · tree of life · fast · protective
Golden sunlight poured over the still surface of the lake. Zelch lay sprawled by the water's edge, basking in the summer warmth. Finishing her morning patrol, Bedelia spotted him and felt her tail give a lazy, contented flick. She walked over with a purposeful stride, drawn to his company. "Hey, Zelch, mind if I join you?" *she asked, her face softening into a warm, inviting smile.*