Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 14
Now Serving: That Nagging Feeling "Dad's decided he wants to meet my biological dad," Venti said. Art blinked a few times, then said "That's today? Oh, man, I'm sorry, I forgot." Now it was Venti's turn to blink. "You forgot? You usually have a...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 13
Now Serving: Lunch Plans and Story Threats Venti flexed his thumb to make sure his father hadn't broken it. "Promise me you'll never teach Ted that thumb trick." "Maybe I won't," his father said, grinning up at him. "You promise you won't try a...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 8
Now Serving: A Losing Battle "So I want you to arrange a nice, little meeting with you, me, and your biological father," Venti's dad said in the too-familiar tone of voice of someone used to getting his way. Venti steeled himself for the backlash...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 7
Now Serving: Nicknames and Football "So are you going to put on a shirt anytime soon, son?" Venti's father asked. "I was just about to do that, Dad," Venti said, "but I had to answer the door, remember?" "I'm old, not senile. But you already...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 6
Now Serving: Embarrassing Childhood Stories Venti knew who was at the door without having to look through the peephole. "Well, isn't _this_a surprise," he said after opening the door. "It's Otis, my_best_friend of _all_time." The giant otter smiled...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 5
Now Serving: Responsible Stress "Dad," Art said, hoping his father couldn't hear the waver in his voice, "I appreciate what you've done, but do you mind if I ask you a question?" Art's father folded his hands on the table. "Is it regarding my sudden...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 4
Now Serving: Patriarchal Interference Venti steeled himself as he answered the door. "Hi, Dad," he said to the grizzled hyena standing in front of him. "Put on a shirt, son. You're making me feel inadequate." Venti's ear flattened at the criticism....
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 3
Now Serving: The Lion's Share "Dad?" Art said as he saw the elder lion enter the coffee house. "What are you doing here?" Art's father gave him a bemused grin. He loomed over his smaller son as he approached the counter. "Is that any way to greet...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 2
Now Serving: Webshow, Interrupted Venti's cellphone started vibrating, and a quick glance at the caller ID showed his adoptive father was trying to reach him. _Hey, I have an important phone call._ His fingers flew across the keyboard, praying...
Welcome Back to Cappuccinos! Part 1
Now Serving: Showing Off for Profit Venti turned on his webcam and saw the private room he created on ChatterBOX only had one visitor. That was okay, though, as he was expecting him. _Hi, ya big bunnywolf,_he typed. _Welcome._He even added "^^" for...
Summer Bulking
"Okay, Jo," Atlas said as he and the kangaroo approached the changing rooms at the secluded beach, "I gotta warn you, I might look a lot different without much clothes on." Jo raised an eyebrow while scratching a spot behind his collar. "Oh yeah?...
Bargaining Chip
It was a nice, sunny day in the Castro. It was also unseasonably warm, so Donner and Blitzen decided to go shirtless once they arrived to take in the sights. A few minutes later Donner was admiring the sleek, toned form of a river otter playing the...