Tuesday evening arrived before you even realized it.
Locking your front door, you settle onto your couch and turn the TV on. After a long day of summer heat, the air conditioner feels as satisfying as jumping into a pool. Letting the TV run in the background, you let out a frustrated grunt as you look at your camera, still around your neck. As tired as you may feel, you can't help but act on your instincts and decide to scan over the forty or so forest spots you came across.
The first one, a wide meadow, was captured in motion. The naturally long grass shimmered and danced to the wind in waves. Just looking at the picture made you remember how it felt just laying down on it… then you remember the not-so-pleasant sensation of fire ants crawling down your collar and biting you.
You were positive if a church was close by, you'd need to go to confess for that string of curses that came out of your mouth as you frantically tried to brush them off. Just the memory is enough to make your back itch.
"God no," you spit.
The next picture wasn't as nice but still held its own appeal. A few trees in the little open spot with a few stray bushes adorning the ground. The flowers that bloomed from the bushes were pale yellow with beautiful red streaks. Smelling them reminded you of why you loved spring: the time of rebirth and new comings. All in all, the spot seemed great...
Except for the fact that those flowers didn't like being touched by any living creature it seems. And they let you know this by growing a layer of hair, complete with rash-inducing chemicals, of course! You were lucky not to get any of them on your face. After a quick COOGLE search, you were relieved that the rashes that formed on your hands and chest were just minor skin irritation. With a cold shower and rubbing alcohol, it'll go away in half a day.
"What sick monster would let these flowers just grow randomly?!" you grumble as you glare at the picture, "Of all the things to deal with… Ugh."
Exhaustion calls to you and you consider following the desire for rest. Your eyes grow heavy, your breathing begins to settle into a rhythm as your aching muscles relax under the cool breeze of your home. You barely have your eyes on your camera as you mindlessly look at the blurs of bright nature on the screen. In the final picture you took, you wake back up as you remember you found the perfect spot.
Your imagination takes you back to the place. As tired as you were from being chased by bees, affected by poisonous flowers and other outdoor dangers, your inner photographer wouldn't allow you to pass up the beautiful view.
Rows of oak trees lined the way. Dotted along the path, bundles of berry bushes along with patches of smaller flowers. At the end of the path sat an empty lot of brilliant green short grass with the sun perched perfectly. Further out lies a large, flat stone slab perched perfectly by a lake. As you came closer to take pictures of it, it struck you just how perfect the location truly is. Even in your tired state, you can't help but appreciate the slice of summer heaven.
Even in the air-conditioned room, you can still remember the welcoming warmth and calming aura of the area. Despite the wear and tear you had put into your expedition, it was worth it to find what you considered to be the perfect spot.
'Perfect…' you let out a sigh of relief. After the hell of your area research, you nearly forgot about this place.
As a sense of relief washes over you, you find yourself falling into the darkness of some much-needed sleep. Even as tired as you feel, you clutch your valued camera to your chest, daring not to let it out of your grip.
Your excitement for your next photoshoot is clear as day.
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After a long night of well-deserved rest, you wake up early to get ready for your photoshoot with your favorite model, Mina Mongoose. After taking a shower and making sure those nasty rashes from yesterday have faded away, you feel a lot more confident about yourself and the plans you made for today. A day out with an incredibly attractive woman, taking lewd photos of her against the backdrop of nature itself. What more could you possibly ask for?
You decided to dress casually, eschewing your usual work attire.
Dark jeans, a comfortable white t-shirt and some forest-appropriate walking shoes. Usually, you'd only wear these around the house or when you're hanging out with friends. In this case, since things are more relaxed, you felt it was okay. Though your workaholic side was screaming at you to treat it like work, with Mina, you knew it won't be so stressful on you, if not at all.
The drive felt quicker than you remember. You have everything ready in your trunk; your backpack, your camera, batteries, and a few lighting equipment if need be. Last but certainly not least, you prepared a large picnic basket meal for the two of you to enjoy. What's better after a day of work than a handmade meal?
As you pull up to her driveway, you take one last look at yourself in the car's mirror, making sure you don't have a cowlick or some smudge of drool from sleeping still on your face. You let out a deep breath and head for her door. You only knock once before the door opens to reveal Mina, giving you a smile that can light up a whole room. Besides her smile, boots and gloves, you see her wearing only an oversized zipper-hoodie that's barely long enough to cover her pelvis. You have a feeling of what's underneath it but you let it be a surprise for things to come. It's hard enough to drive and concentrate on the road while trying to ignore an hard-on.
"Look who's finally here!" she jokes, giving you a slight jabbing you in the arm.
"Hey, can't blame me for being a little late!" you laugh, pulling up your t-shirt to show off the hints of the bruises from the flowers on your stomach. "I got in a fight with some nasty flowers! Yeah, they were tough but I managed to beat 'em back a bit." You gave a mock gesture, flexing your muscles.
"Oh no, are you okay?" she reaches to feel you, causing you to let out a giggle on reflex, "Guess that answers my question, hehe! Sorry for putting you through all that. I've learned to avoid those little critters and forgot to warn you about them," she apologizes as she locks the door behind her, "But now that I'm coming along, I'm more than willing to be your guide."
"Sounds great! O great survivalist with your nether regions on display, please lead me to your violet garden of Eden!," you quipped, drawing out a hearty chuckle from Mina.
You both make more playful banter heading to your car. Mina makes sure to point out to you that she's leaving the driving to you, grabbing your phone and setting in the navigation route to your destination as you both drive off.
The route is a little longer than the one you took yesterday but it is a nice scenic change from what you've been through. The sunny clear skies lit the roads up, the vivid greens of the open forests greet your eyes. If you didn't know any better, you'd swear Mina probably had this all under her name. If she didn't, it wouldn't surprise you. If she did, you'd have to have a talk with her about getting rid of those nasty plants that attacked you. You swear vengeance would be yours.
Despite the longer drive to the spot, it passed by in a flash. With Mina keeping you company, joking and chatting about a variety of subjects, time flew by before it really hit you.
"We're here already?" she looks out of the window of the now parked car, looking around at the familiar landscape.
"I know right? We're here faster than I thought we'd be!" you reply, thanking Mina for making the trip easier on the both of you and being a pleasant company. You both exit the car, you heading to the trunk and her going into the open field and taking in a deep breath of the natural scenery. You hope the coat wasn't making it uncomfortable for her.
"Are you ready to get started?"
With a cheeky smile on her face, Mina turns around and unzips her jacket open in a flash, exposing what you had a hunch she was hiding. Besides her boots and gloves, she has nothing else but the silky-smooth fur on her gorgeous body and the bountiful breasts that bounced free from the restriction, proudly displaying the perky pink nipples and the silver barbells piercing through them. Even though you have the pleasure of knowing her sweet secrets, seeing the sight always provokes the same reaction from you: a powerful, throbbing erection that stood as strong as the first time you saw that poster of the magnificent Mongoose.
"If you're feeling all hot and bothered from seeing all this, then I'm ready to start taking pictures! Hehe!" she teases as she holds the jacket over her shoulder. You take a moment to calm yourself before firing back, 
"Then let's get that cute butt of yours on display!" She takes the banter well and heads toward the spot she picked out. You follow right behind her, with your camera hanging in front, a backpack full of work equipment behind, and an equally big basket in your left hand. Mina strolls down the canopy of trees, bushes and flowers, shadows dancing along her body.
She looks so natural, like a fairy of the woods escorting you through. Her golden fur matched the sunny weather. Your eyes travel down the waterfall of lilac hair, falling on her plump ass. Memories of the first time you two got intimate start to replay in your mind. You can't help but notice the visible sway in her hips with every step, especially since she's in the nude. Her cute thunderbolt tail whipped to the tune of her steps, catching your eye and making you follow every motion.
You find yourself needing to readjust your jeans every now and then, a herculean task as you need to keep up with her and keep your baggage safe.
"Almost there! Watch your step and don't get friendly with any flowers!" she laughs as you give a playful hiss at your floral mortal enemies passing by.
Right on cue, you arrive at the scenic spot beside the lake you visited yesterday. You carefully lay down your bags and watch as Mina finds her spot atop the stone slab, with one hand on her hip and the other on her forehead shielding the sun. The sunlight beats down on top of her, causing her golden fur to shimmer in all its glory. The backdrop of the trees made it appear she's heeding mother nature's call.
With a level of skill and speed only an expert can muster, you find your camera and quickly snap a few warmup shots from behind, capturing the powerful moment in a flash.
"Eager to get to work huh?" she turns her head and sticks her tongue out at you with a smile.
You laugh, "I couldn't help myself! You look like a wild girl looking at her new home!"
"Ohhhh… I like that concept! Saving that one for later…" she pulls out a notepad, from where you can only imagine, marks it, and hides it on her person, again in a place you don't see, "Now then!"
Mina nods to you and the photoshoot finally begins. She sits down on the smooth slab of stone, facing you, and dropping her hoodie to the ground. One knee up with her arm resting on it and the other fully extended flat, she uses her free arm to hold herself up and she looks at you, with a smile that dances between innocent, cute, and sensual all at once.
Without further ado, you capture the first in the series of your session with her. Her posture, her expression; it's all perfect. You make sure to zoom in for some excellent focus shots. As if sensing where you are shooting, she moves the arm on her knee behind her, puffs her chest out proudly, throwing her head back and closing her eyes, bathing in the sun rays. You take all the time you need to enjoy the view with every shutter click. For the next twenty minutes, the two of you move around the open field, taking various shots here and there, all the while bantering, joking, and enjoying your time before the noon heat kicks in.
"Okay, that should be enough for now. Let's take five sets for the time being," you tell her, quicksaving some backups of her photos in case anything happened to your camera. Nothing ever did but better safe than sorry and all that.
"Phew!" she stretches and shakes off the built-up stiffness in her body. She doesn't see you watching her body shake from head to toe as she stretches, ending on her thunderbolt tail. You know she doesn't do it on purpose but it makes your heart melt with how cute the act was.
"I'm starving and that sounds amazing right now!" she says, letting out a sigh of relief.
After putting your camera away, you head towards the shaded spot you remembered from yesterday: a big oak tree with enough shade to keep you both out of the summer sun. As cheesy as it was, you chose to bring an old-fashioned red and white plaid picnic blanket to lay on. Big enough for three or even 4 people and surely more than enough space for the two of you and the food you brought.
Chili-dogs cooked to perfection and laced with all the fixings, Sonic style. Freshly cut celery and carrots with a side of dipping sauce. Apple pie that's been pre-sliced. Ice cold cola chilled in a mini cooler and a canister of home-brewed strawberry smoothies. You were aware of Mina's rather infamous eating habits when she sang and you prepared a healthy amount. Hard work deserves a hearty meal.
"WOW!" she blurted, sitting down and gawking at the food, "You made all this?" You couldn't help but nod, proud of your cooking skills, "Man, you sure know a way to a woman's heart!"
"Hey, sometimes those craft service tables just don't have enough of the good stuff!" You laugh, reminded of the poor food choices that some places offered you in the past.
The meal starts off better than you expected. Even with a naked, beautiful model right by you, you two enjoy the rather quiet bite. You both joke, laugh and have rather intricate discussions on a few matters. The taste of everything is as satisfying as you imagined and Mina's pleasured sounds after every bite reaffirmed your thoughts. In your mind, this might as well have been a date with how relaxed and happy you felt with the crush of your life.
Before things start to heat up a notch.
Mina decides to lay her head on your lap as you rest your back on the tree trunk. You don't mind at all until you glance down at her, catching her eyes.
Without saying a word, Mina takes her hotdog out of the bun and shakes off the chili toppings into a paper plate. She then proceeds to gently lick on its tip, staring at you in the sultriest way possible. You stifle a cough, watching her slowly and repeatedly shoving the hotdog into her mouth and pulling it back out again, each time deeper than the last, coating the surface with a copious amount of saliva, before finally biting down and chewing it.
"That was really yummy! But I wonder if there's something better around for me," she coos
"Are you aware of how nasty that looks?" you try to sound dry, despite being figuratively and physically turned on.
"Oh sorry, let me just clean myself up real quick," she replies in mock embarrassment.
You know, that she knows, that you've been fighting against a raging erection from the erotic display (and from the earlier photoshoots, for that matter). Not to mention with her head just now resting on your lap, she's been up against it for a while. Before you can retort, she sits up, gets on all fours, and crawls to the picnic basket, pretending to look for napkins. Your breath deepens as you stare at that thicc heart-shaped butt of hers raise high up in the air and very much deliberately sway from side to side, shamelessly displaying the already moist cavern and the tight little ring above it.
"I spy with my little eyes, a big juicy treat!" With hearts in your eyes, you practically jump on her like a predator. She lets out a giggle as you hurriedly pull your zipper down, freeing your now aching member.
"Ohh no, a big scary monster just came out to take my precious virginity~!"
You play along with her little game. "Sweet little Mongoose, nowhere to run!"
You grasp her hips and bury yourself between the sweet folds of your lover once again in quite a while. Smooth, velvet walls wrap around you, twitching around every inch of you until you work in every last one.
"AhhHHhh…!" Mina raises her hips for you to get a better angle. "T-take it all big bad monster man!"
You happily oblige, leaning forward so your body rests atop of hers. With your hands interlocking with hers on the blanketed ground, you put your hips to work, gently moving to and fro. Pleasure rips through the both of you. Hearing her grunts and moans so close to yours leaves your heart melting at the fact that this is indeed real. Every bare inch of your member is inside of her, making her feel good. Your face is buried in her hair, you can't help but close your eyes and breathe in the likely expensive products that lace it.
"You're so tight! A beauty like you must be a virgin!" you speak in a deeper tone of voice than normal, continuing to play the monster role.
"M-mr. Monster, are you gonna give me something?" she thrusts back into you, meeting you halfway every time. Her rhythm is impeccable to yours.
Before you can get a word in, you pick up a certain smell. Nothing negative. Actually, a pleasant smell that you liked. But not today of all days, especially not now.
Rain.
Just as it clicked for you, a crack of thunder roars from the distance.
In a flash, the sunny day, in which you and Mina wrapped around each other and enjoyed the carnal pleasures of the flesh, darkens into an incoming storm. Quickly, clouds begin to roll in and the wind picks up.
"What the heck?!" Mina looks up, almost headbutting you, "They said it wouldn't rain!"
You two share a look of irritation, not at each other but at the now cloudy skies. Mina gives a pout before pulling herself free from under you. Flustered and "unfinished", you gather everything from the picnic area along with your shooting equipment while Mina puts her hoodie over her head. Without even bothering to zip yourself back up, the two of you sprint back towards the car, racing the looming clouds.
You hurriedly throw everything onto the backseat as Mina climbs into the front. Just as you shut the back door, the rain starts to pour down hard. You scramble to get in, sit in the driver's seat and slam the door shut.
"Well, it looks like it's only a flash shower," you pant, "They don't usually last too long so we can just wait it ou- What're y'doing?"
Mina, back in your lap, grabs your still hard member from your unzipped jeans.
"I'm not gonna let the rain stop you from getting us off," she gives you a wink before taking you into her mouth.
You let out a hiss as her tongue spoils you, covering and playing with your every weak spot. As a reward, you gently massage her round ears with your hand. She deeply appreciates your efforts, doubling down on her head bobs, drawing out grunts of pleasure from your mouth. Since you already had it "built up" a few minutes ago, it didn't take long before the imminent outburst. You pat her head, warning that you're close. She takes the cue and shoves your entire length to the back of her throat, just as you open the floodgates to release your warm seeds into it. Both of you moan as it happens, you into the air and her into your member. almost choking on the squirt after squirt of hot load filling her to the brim.
"Atta girl, drink it all up…" you encourage her, feeling her velvet throat gulp down what felt like your very soul.
She pulls away from you and you both sit back and relax as the rush of love juices comes to a close for the time being. You two enjoyed the afterglow of the climax, listening to the rain pitter-patter on the car roof, accompanied by the occasional flash of lightning and rumble of thunder. She moves to grab hold of your arm from the passenger seat, resting her head on your shoulder. You tilt your head atop hers, enjoying the warmth of her bare body against your slightly soaked shirt.
The silence isn't awkward nor does it pressure either of you to try and force small talk. You feel comfortable, even with your dick still hanging out and a naked golden goddess cuddling up to you. You look outside the windshield and see that the rain has calmed down considerably from the heavy shower it was a few minutes ago. Part of you just wants to let the moment sink in but it abruptly ends with Mina pulling herself away from you again. Before you could ask what was wrong, she steps out of the car into the rain, leaving her hoodie behind.
Confused, you zip yourself up and open the window a bit to see her in the now light drizzle.
"It's so nice, isn't it?" she says, opening her arms to the air and allowing the rain to soak her head to toe, "When it's raining like this, I feel so… at home, you know. Rain's my favorite weather," she turns to look at you, beaming a smile that could rip through the gray skies above, "Whenever I can, I like to climb onto my roof when it's raining. Not a storm but a drizzle like this. I feel so fresh and free when I'm just lying beneath it. It really helps that my gloves and boots are waterproof as well"
Mina closes her eyes and begins to hum something to herself as she twirls her body around. You can't tell what the tune is. Not that it really matters, as you gawk at the beautiful and striking sight of her in the rain. Natural and fluid, like she belonged in it. Like a dancer she has always been, she glides through the rain with such elegance, as if she had it all choreographed beforehand. Her glistening wet body, her swaying lilac hair and the little droplets that fly out from them, her plump breasts bouncing to every step she prances...
A wave of inspiration motions you to reach out to the backseat to grab your camera. It's weatherproof but you worried about the raindrops on the lens ruining the picture.
That’s when you see your Nubrella sitting atop the package shelf. It's still practically new from disuse but you always kept it there in case of bad weather. The only thing that stopped you from using the thing was its silly (but functional) design. It's essentially an umbrella backpack you can wear and pull over your head, keeping your hands free and your shots clear as possible. You still have nightmares from when you were caught with it on by some other photographers. Pushing aside your pride, you put it on, bearing the embarrassment once again.
For Mina!
You walk out of the car to the singing fairy before you, dancing in the rain. You begin to slowly take pictures of her, catching perfect shots after perfect shots of her fluid body in motion.
"Pffft! Hahahahah!" That is until she catches sight of what you're wearing.
"Et tu, Mina?!" you cry out, trying to hide the rush of red across your cheeks.
She tries to stifle her giggles, causing a small snort or several to escape. "I-I'm sor-hehehe-ahem! S-sorry!" You see her trying to hide her laughter so you just accept it and take as many pictures at the right time as you can.
She strikes an assortment of poses for you. Arms behind her back, baring her naked body in all its glory. Looking over the shoulder with her hands on her hips, almost glaring back at the camera. Leaning forward, resting her hands on her parted legs, winking at the camera, letting her breasts hang freely and the rain drip down from her nipples…
Even after your previous sessions with her, you can't stop being marveled by the sheer variety. Compared to a lot of previous clients, too many of whom trying to copy what they see on magazine covers or social media, not trying to stand out, Mina blew them out of the water.
Her hands aren't shy about going to her more sensitive bits for you as you snap away at them. Over and over, the sound of the rain and shutter of your camera play in your ears as you capture every moment possible. Her beautiful wet hair, her fur clinging to her matured body… Your focus travels down to her ass as she bends over, mooning you and spreading it open, while pulling her eye and sticking her tongue out at you.
You snap the provocative pose and after a few shots she goes to her next one; with her back still facing you, she gets on her knees, spreads her legs further apart, and places her hands on a nearby tree stump, supporting her upper body. Doing your duty, you snap a few more shots before nature calls out to you once again.
You're sure she's watching you as you take off your Nubrella and t-shirt. You fold your t-shirt sloppily and place your camera on top of it, followed by your Nubrella over them to keep it safe from the elements coming down.
"Ohh? Has Mr. Big Bad Monster come back to get me again?"
Your answer comes in the sound of your zipper coming down, exposing yourself to your voracious mongoose. She teases you by swinging her hips, hypnotizing you with not only her perfectly round buttcheeks but also her bolt-shaped tail; all in one set of masterful motions.
"You think some water's gonna stop me?" you once again pick up the deeper voice, laughing with mock villainy.
With your arms wrapping around her waist, you lowered your now bare chest onto her back. Even with the rain soaking both of you, she feels so warm. She turns around to wrap her arm around your face, meeting your gaze with her emerald eyes again. Without a word, the two of you kissed. The moment feels like it could last forever. She lets out a gentle moan into your mouth as your hand runs over her flat tummy, feeling it shutter and tremble under you.
You pull away from each other, both of you breathing heavily. Without breaking contact, she wiggles her ass against you, finding your throbbing erection and you accidentally hit home, hands-free. You both shutter as you cheer yourself for the achievement.
You rock your hips gently, wanting to take it slow as you feel her slick walls once again.
"M-Mina…"
"Say my name… Say my name…!" She begs you, wrapping one arm around to caress your face as you kiss her neck.
You happily oblige, whispering her name into her ear. You tell her how beautiful you find her. The rampant sexual thoughts about her in deep detail. She responds to you in kind; whispering how cute she finds you, how flattered she feels to have such a devoted and wonderful fan and even how much you mean to her. More than a fan. More than a photographer.
She turns around, laying on the stump on her back, as you grab hold of her thunder thighs, spreading them open, finding her entrance with your rod once again, and allowing you to give her everything you got. You certainly don't hold back. The air feels like it sparkles with electricity as you plow into the star-colored beauty under you and she wraps her arms and legs around you, boots to your back, gloves around your neck. She calls your name, squirming in your grasp, and you answer back. Again and again, you drive into her, the rain and wind being nothing next to the wet, fierce plapping of your hips against one another. Her breathing grows heavier in your ear, egging you on to keep doing what you're doing. She pulls herself away just enough to look you in the eyes. Against the background of the rain, they sparkled like emeralds. Your mind travels back to that horny teen mindset, imagining all the dirty things you'd wish you could do to the center of your crush. You crash your lips onto hers, your tongue wrestle with hers as your thrusts pick up in speed and ferocity.
Here you are now, feeling her bouncy boobs rubbing against your chest, her tight folds wrapping around you, caressing your manhood to your heart's content. You fondle her breast with one of your hands, pinching her nipple and its metal barbell piercing, hearing her hum her song of erotic moans into your mouth.
You feel her clenching on you rapidly, signaling she's cumming right on you. You pull her close, speeding up just enough to push yourself over the edge. Your breathing becomes like hers, ragged and strained as you hilt her, pulling your head back, clenching your eyes and squeezing her tight as you feel the rush of your seeds race down the tunnel of your length and into her welcoming interiors. The explosion felt almost twice as powerful as before, filling your mongoose lover with the most intense load you managed to deliver.
"Mhhh…!" she nuzzles your neck, "So warm…" she kisses your cheek, running her hands over your back muscles as she holds on tight, not daring to let go or let anything inside go to waste.
"You're my angel, Mina…" you confess.
She responds by kissing you on the lips again. A simple, yet gentle peck that leaves you both feeling a tingle in the otherwise rainy outsides.
The two of you stay connected for a while, with Mina still embracing you from underneath, taking every last drop of your essence. The weather has calmed down considerably. While the gray clouds still persist, the rain has reduced to singular droplets and you can both see the sun struggling to pierce through the thick fluff.
As tired as you are, you want one more picture. As a "see you later" to the spot you both had a fun day at.
You tell Mina the idea and she agrees. You pull out of her, zip back up, and let her lead you back towards the lake in slightly staggering steps. She hops back onto the rock that you took the first photos of her on. The spot just has this allure to it that makes it stand out. It's part of the reason the both of you came here in the first place. She takes her seat, thankfully obscuring the puddle of cum that's been spilling out of her thanks to you. She strikes the exact same pose as the first picture, looking directly at you.
You calm your heart, pointing the camera at her.
You take a deep, steady breath.
And you press the button.
In a literal flash, a bolt of lightning cracks through the sky, striking the ground far from your spot but close enough to cause you both to jump from the intense explosion. You stumble back, falling flat on your butt, trying and succeeding at catching your prize camera as it fumbled in your hands. Mina, from what you saw, jumped off the rock and dove into the wet ground, using nothing but the heel of her boots to push herself off.
After a couple of fear-filled curses, you both run back to the car. Being star struck is one thing but being lightning struck doesn't exactly have the same appeal to the both of you.
While in the car and while Mina is still frazzled and laughing at what just happened, you decide to look at the final picture. You fear for the worst: it's going to be a big blurry mess. When you finally see it, your jaw drops instead.
You managed to capture the millisecond after the lightning struck and before she reacted. She was still holding the pose and looking right at you with that familiar smirk, except this time, a flashing white bolt was perfectly positioned in the distant dark sky.
You both stare at the frankly shocking image for minutes on end, unable to come up with a word.
A perfect moment, captured by mortal hands. No edits, no special effects. Pure timing, luck plus a healthy dash of skill and experience. For that split second, the golden mongoose sitting right next to you defied nature.
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"A… AAAAACHOOOO!"
"Ooh, that one sounds like it hurts," says Mina, sounding as healthy as can be.
"Uggghh… I feel like I just let loose some shotgun shells all over my body," you pull away from the phone to blow your nose into some tissues you bought. Curled up in bed, you have barely moved from there for the past few days. You cough a few times before resuming the call, "So, how did the magazine sell. I don't care much about the money but wanna hear how the reception is."
"It was a massive success!" she reassures you. You let out a stuffed sigh. "Tons of guys were saying how sexy I looked and how the photographer did an amazing job!"
"G-goaaahhh-... Ah, okay, false alarm. A-hem! I'm glad to hear everyone liked the photos. *sniff* Makes this cold worth it, hehe."
"Don't say that! Maybe I SHOULD come over and give you some tender love and care!"
"Don't even think about it," you say sternly, "I don't want you to catch my cold. It's still *cough* amazing you're fine after being in the rain even more than me."
"Awww… Okay. Oh! That reminds me! Axel was really mad that we went out to take pictures of me during the storm, but I told him it was all my idea, haha," she quips. It took you a moment to remember he was your go-between originally. You wonder how he's doing these days. "I may have had to lie to him that the last picture was edited. I doubt he'd believe us if we said it was real. I was sure he thought I was lying! He couldn't believe it!"
"Now, that's flattering, haha," you laugh, "I'm just glad things turned out as well as they did *sniff*." You look at your camera, sitting on the counter and still full of the copies of your session.
"Still thinking about my sweet little tunnel, bad monster~."
"Oh you betcha little m-miiiaaaaaaAAACHOOOOOOO!" you let out a rather unpleasant sneeze, "Oh god, I feel like I just got punched by a bunch of spikes!"
"At least let me order some food and groceries. Hold on, where's my notepad again… Ah, there it is! Left it in my gauntlet."
You start having a coughing fit as the realization hits you. Back during the photoshoot, you saw her take a notepad out and you wondered where it came from.
"THAT'S WHERE!"
"Ha, why do you act like you discovered a new continent?" Mina can't help but chuckle at your reaction, "Alright, I'll get you some chicken noodle soup. Anything else you want, dear?"
Part of you wants to fall asleep, your tired brain overpowered by the realization.
        "I promise when I’m feeling better, we can go somewhere nice together."
        "Ohhh, someone’s feeling bold huh? Okay, it’s a date!" you hear her chirp.
A stuffy nose, a bad cough and every sneeze feels like your body imploding on itself. Even after all that, you’d do it again and again.
        "Worth it…" you mutter to yourself with your scratchy throat.
"Aaaa...AHHHHH..ACHHHOOOOOOO!!!"