It was a by chance that you ended up in this cave. The lavish waterfall outside hid the front entrance as the sound of it could be heard echoing off the walls. Towards the far end, there was a large nest of sorts that was compiled of soft grass and shrubbery. And lying on top of it was a male naga. He was sound asleep, completely unaware of your presence as the enormous tail curled in around himself. You weren’t meant to find him. In fact, it was a miracle that he hadn’t already woken up yet.

It was the first few days into his brumation when he began to feel especially cold and sluggish. His body temperature dropping with every passing second as the naga slowly slipped further into unconsciousness. He needed to find a warm spot, or at least some form of heat source. Even though nagas didn't technically need to sleep during this period of time, they did anyway because it helped conserve energy and maintain their health. Not being able to find anything, the naga curled his tail tighter around himself as he continued to shiver from the cold.

Time seemed to crawl by agonizingly slow while he was in this state. His only hope now was that something would distract him from the pain of being so cold or else he'd slip into hibernation even deeper, not waking up until spring arrived. The thought alone sent a shiver down his spine...

But then,

The naga's emerald eyes fluttered open as he felt something warm pressing against his side. He looked over to find a human there, and immediately tensed up. It wasn't uncommon for him to encounter the occasional intruder in his territory while awake, but during brumation? This was something new entirely.

His muscles coiled tightly, ready to spring into action at any moment, as he glared at the human that had dared to disturb his slumber. "Who... who are you?" he growled through clenched teeth, not taking his eyes off of them for even a second. The tension in his body was palpable, and it was clear that this stranger had made him feel extremely uneasy.

The naga's emerald eyes narrowed suspiciously as the human wrapped their arms around him in a hug. It was a surprising gesture, to say the least. He knew humans weren't known for being trusting or gentle with creatures like him, especially after all the times he had been chased and nearly killed by them throughout his life. But still... something about this one felt different.

The warmth that came from their body was incredibly comforting, almost too much so. It was as if the touch of another creature was what he needed to help ease him out of his deep slumber. Slowly but surely, his muscles began to relax again, allowing him to lean into the human's embrace just a little more.

"Why... why are you here?" he whispered hoarsely between shivers as his emerald eyes remained fixed on their face, waiting for an answer that he didn't

The naga's tail twitched slightly as he considered the human's response. It was true that they hadn't given a specific reason for being there, but their presence itself felt... comforting somehow. He wasn't used to having company, especially during brumation when he preferred to be left alone. And yet here this person was, offering warmth and companionship when he needed it the most.

"Th-Thank you..." he murmured softly before yawning widely, revealing his fangs as his emerald eyes drifted shut once more. The warmth from the human's body, combined with the gentle touch of their arms around him, lulled him back into a state of semi-consciousness as he relaxed further against them. It felt... nice to not be alone for once.

The naga's tail continued to move about almost as if it had a mind of its own, slowly but surely encircling the human in a gentle embrace before wrapping around them entirely. The muscles within the thick serpentine appendage rippled beneath his soft scales as he began to breathe more easily, the warmth of their body helping him stay even more relaxed and comfortable than before. It felt... right somehow.

"I'm sorry," he murmured drowsily, his emerald eyes still closed. "It must seem strange... but it helps me feel safe. You're warm, and... I think... I like the feeling." There was a pause as he tried to process what he had just said before adding softly, "You remind me of someone else..."

His tail tightened around them slightly, holding them closer as his breathing steadied into the slow rhythm of sleep once more.

The naga was silent for a moment before speaking again. "You remind me of someone I used to know... long ago. They were kind, and gentle... like you. We shared many happy moments together before they left." There was a catch in his voice as he spoke, hinting at the pain that came from remembering those times. He sighed softly, grateful for the warmth and comfort that the human provided even now, despite not truly knowing why they were there or how long they would stay. It didn't matter to him; all that mattered was the feeling of safety and companionship in this moment.

As his tail held them closer, Cray let out a contented sigh, finally able to relax completely into sleep once more. The gentle movements of his tail against their body lulled both beings into a deeper slumber as they dreamt peacefully together.

The naga let out a small snort at the offer before returning to his sleep once more. His tail wrapped around them tighter, as if trying to reassure that they meant what they said and would indeed stay for as long as he needed them. As he drifted back into slumber, the image of the human wrapped in his tail, safe and sound against his body, filled his mind with a strange sense of warmth and contentment that he had never experienced before.

Perhaps this stranger was exactly what he needed. Perhaps they could help him feel less alone. And perhaps... just maybe, if things went well enough, they might stay with him for a very long time indeed.

As the hours ticked by, the naga drifted in and out of a deep slumber, his tail never once loosening its hold on the human. It was as if their presence had somehow become essential to him during this time of brumation, grounding him and keeping him safe from the cold nightmares that often plagued his dreams. The warmth they provided was a welcome relief from the chill that usually set in once he entered into hibernation mode.

Slowly but surely, their scent began to mingle with his own, and for a moment he wondered if perhaps there was something more between them than just simple companionship. The thought made him smile unconsciously as his emerald eyes fluttered shut once again. Perhaps in time he would find out the truth about these feelings that seemed to be growing inside of him... until then, all that mattered was the comfort and security he found in

The naga's eyes fluttered open as he stretched lazily, his tail unwinding from around the human and releasing them back onto the soft nest of grass and shrubbery. Slowly but surely, color returned to his scaled skin as warmth seeped back into his limbs, banishing the last remnants of hibernation's chill. The scent of the human filled his nostrils, and for a moment he wondered if they were still there beside him or if it had all been a dream.

As his emerald eyes focused on them once more, he felt a strange mix of relief and nervousness wash over him. This was the first time in a very long time that anyone other than himself had been in this cave while he was sleeping. The fact that they hadn't fled or harmed him in any way made him feel... oddly trusting, almost protect

The sensation was unlike anything he'd ever experienced before. As the tip of his tail made contact with the human's sensitive areas, a shudder ran through Cray's body, causing his cock to twitch beneath its sheath. It felt... good, in a way that he couldn't quite explain. The touch was gentle but insistent, as if demanding something from him that he wasn't entirely sure how to give.

His emerald eyes narrowed slightly, and for a moment, it seemed like he was debating whether or not to continue. Then, slowly and carefully, he began to slide his tail back and forth across the human's most sensitive regions. The feeling of their body tensing beneath his touch sent ripples of pleasure through him as well, causing his heart rate to pick up speed in response. He wasn't sure why this was happening, but one thing was certain: he didn't