Waiting Out the Storm

Story by Keshet Aryot on SoFurry

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#1 of Bayla Chaya Stories of the past

Bayla Chaya the town of New Beginnings, a town where those who felt alone, different, or abused usually found happiness. Ever since the beginning of the town, way back when it was no more than a small camp of like minded others, it was a safe haven. These are the stories of Bayla Chaya going as far back as the ice age, to something that might have happened just last night.

Todays story though goes back quite a bit, back to when it was a small camp at the base of Mount. Chestnut. We find two hunters returning home from their hunting trip, Jessica a white wolf who is the teacher of Joel a Snow Leopard, as they try and make their way through the storm that is upon them.


The snow just keeps coming down in sheets as I keep my head down against the blistering wind that carries it. Slowly making my way through the blizzard, I glance up squinting my eyes as I scan ahead for any sign of my teacher Jessica. It takes a while, but eventually I catch a flicker of her tail. She is no more than five feet ahead of me, but with her white coat of fur she seems to vanish like a ghost in the night. Looking back down I can't help but feel a little scared, though I would never admit that to her, this storm seems to be getting harder instead of letting up like we had hoped. Even the foot prints left behind us are vanishing as quick as we make them. Never in my life have I seen a storm this bad before, I surly hope the other back at camp are doing OK. Jessica and I left on a hunting trip up the mountain four days ago, we started making our way back this morning having to give up on the hunt due to not being able to find any prey. It was as if the animals knew that this storm was coming and they all went and hid somewhere safe.

I lose my train of thought as I bump into Jessica, looking up I can see she is scanning the horizon for something. A look of confusion and concentration on her face sends chills down my spine. I open my mouth to say something only to close it again as she starts walking in a different direction. I shake my head softly as I try my best to keep up, she must have a specific place in mind she is trying to get to, because her pace has quickened to an almost dead run, or a fast walk since it's hard to run in the snow. I follow blindly at first, but then realize where we are heading. A cave comes into view as we get closer and I see her slip inside of it.

Finally a break from this blizzard I think to myself as I follow her into the cave, giving a little shake to try and clear my fur of the snow that clings to it.

"We shall rest here till the storm lets up." I hear Jessica say from one of the corners in the cave.

Nodding I sit down leaning against the wall not far from the mouth of the cave, but far enough back that the snow doesn't reach me, as I watch the white wall outside that is the snow. I feel as Jessica come and sit down next to me pressing a little close I couldn't help but notice that she is shivering. Being a snow leopard it never accorded to me that Jessica who is a white wolf might be suffering from not only the snow but the cold. I look over at her and frown as I see her holding her knees close to her chest her arms wrapped around them and her head buried in the gap. Never before have I seen her look so frail and weak, I move my arm to wrap around her softly and pull her close to me. She looks up at me and wraps her arms around my chest holding close, using me as a small heater of sorts. That didn't last for long though for as soon as she was warmed up enough she got up to go to her pack and pull out some dried meat, tossing me a couple sticks.

"Eat up there is no telling how long we will be trapped in this cave." she says to me regaining her composer as she starts to eat her own ration.

I hope it won't be to long I think to myself as I start to eat.

A few hours pass and I see Jessica moving from the back wall to walk over to me, "So I'm calling it." she says as she sits down leaning against the opposite wall, "Looks like we are going to be stuck here for the night. Even if the storm does let up we won't make it back to camp before dark, and honestly I would rather be stuck in this dry cave then try to find shelter again."

I nod in agreement, "Let's just hope that the storm lets up some time in the night so we can leave tomorrow. I can't help but worry about those back at camp."

She turn her head to the blizzard and gives a small sigh, "I'm sure they are fine Joel, the elders know what to do in a situation like this. It's not the first big storm we have seen."

For a split second I could have sworn I saw a glimpse of pain in her eyes, but it was gone just as fast as it appeared. I shake my head and decide not to pursue that road, we have enough food rations to last about a week, and we can gather snow for water, so if the storm doesn't let up at least we will be covered for the basics. As the sun went down I went to my pack and pulled out my sleeping mat and unrolled it, looking up I saw that Jessica had already done the same and was curled up on hers trying to sleep. I was half tempted to move over next to her, but remembered earlier how she acted when I offered her some of my warmth.

Stubborn wolf if she wants to freeze tonight I say let her I think to myself as I curl up on my own mat, not really meaning what I thought. I was actually worried about her if I was to be completely honest with myself.

When the morning came I open my eyes and noticed that Jessicas' sleeping mat was empty, _Great I over slept_I think as I rush to get up and roll up my mat.

After I get my mat all put away I scan the cave looking for Jessica, finally finding her sitting against the wall at the mouth of the cave. My heart sinks a little as I notice that the blizzard is still going on.

This storm is relentless I think to myself walking over to sit across from her.

Normally I would be happy to see snow, but this this is something different all together. My heart goes out to those back at camp for a second as I send out a small prayer asking for their protection.

"I haven't seen a storm this intense since I was a little pup." I hear Jessica say breaking the silence.

Something about her voice is different, its as if she has lost someone and she was in morning.

I tilt my head a little in a questionable matter, "Are you talking about The Great Whiteout?"

I remember my mom telling me about this storm that blew through about two winters before I was born, she said that many lives were lost during that storm and it left the camp crippling weak for many moons to follow.

She nods softly pulling her legs closer to her body not making eye contact with me, "The Great Whiteout..." she seemed to be stuck after repeating what I asked as if she was back there during that storm, "I don't understand how something so terrible can get a name with the word 'Great' in it. Many lives were lost including my sisters."

My heart sunk the instant she said that, "She was a few years older than me." she says continuing with her story, "We both went out to play hunter and prey, like most little cubs and kits would. We traveled a bit to far from the camp and then the snow started to fall. We ran as fast as we could back to camp, but when the storm hit it didn't gradually build up. Before we knew it we couldn't see anything more that a few feet ahead of us. We must have been doing circles for who knows how long before I collapsed from exhaustion. My sister, Bell her name was, rushed back to me and picked me up as she carried me till she too could go no farther. 'We need to make a snow cave' she said to me as we both started to dig into the snow till we had a hole big enough for the both of us. 'You can get in first Jess and I'll cover us up shortly after.' she told me as I climbed into the hole. I felt her climb in after me and wrap her whole body around mine. I clung to her for warmth and she held me tight, but the hole must not have been deep enough for her to cover the entrance with snow, because the next morning I wake up to her body no longer giving off warmth. For hours I tried waking her up, pleading and yelling refusing to give up on her. I'm told that four days had pasted since the snow started and they found us, but to me it was a life time. My sister gave her life so that I may live, ever since that day I promised her that I would become the best I could be."

I was speechless and noticed that I had started crying while listening to her story. That explains so much I think to myself. The way she treats me and pushes me, she is trying to prevent anything like that to happen to me. She just wants me to be prepared for anything that might happen.

"There is no telling how long this storm will last Joel, but when it clears and we make it back to camp you need to be strong for those who can not be. They need someone to look to for strength and courage." she then locks eyes with mine as I start to get weak looking into her light blue eyes filled with both determination and pain, "I know I've pushed you hard Joel, but it's because I know you can take it. It wasn't chance we got paired up as Teacher and Pupil. I requested you Joel, I've seen how you push yourself even when you were young and knew that if I was to pass my knowledge on to anyone I wanted it to be you."

I break the eye contact a little and look out into the snow thinking about what all was just said, "I'm sorry for your loss, I too know what it's like to lose someone." I say breaking the silence, "I am glad that you chose me to teach what you know, and I promise to not let you down. When we return to camp no matter how grim things look, I shall stand by your side and help rebuild where needed."

If I didn't turn back around to look at her I would not have believed it if someone told me, but a small smile has appeared on her face, "I am pleased to hear that. So now the only thing left to do is to wait out this storm."

And wait we did, well that and I did a lot of praying to the gods for protection of those back home. Neither of us really moving more than we had to, as we sat by the entrance. It started to get dark and it became apparent that we will be staying here another night. I watched as Jessica got up and walked over to her mat curling up on it as she called it a night. I stayed where I was watching the storm outside as it blew just as hard as it was yesterday.

I looked back over at Jessica and watched as she slept her chest rising and falling to the steady rhythm, She is much stronger than I once thought, not only physically but mentally as well. I think back to my mother who had died close to ten winters ago. A tear falls down my face as I remember the last thing I said to her "I promise to make you proud" After sitting by the mouth of the cave for who knows how long anymore I get up and set my mat back out and call it a night.

I am awoke some time late at night to Jessica getting up and moving her mat to position it next to mine, I do my best to pretend to be sleeping as I watch her through slotted eyes_._ She wiggled close against me as I move an arm up to wrap around her waist pulling her close. I hear her let out a small gasp, but nothing else was said as I held her shivering form close trying my best to warm her up. As I held her I started feeling something that I never thought I would feel for her. A soft purr builds up in my chest as I gently squeeze her waist, nuzzling her neck softly.

Is this love? I think to myself as I breath in Jessicas' scent. It's not uncommon for a teacher and pupil to fall for each other, in fact it almost always happens. You spend most of your young adult life with someone almost every waking moment some feelings are going to build. The question now was if she feels the same, almost as if on cue Jessica moves a hand to rest on top of mine as we interlock fingers. I give a small squeeze again and kiss the back of her neck. I guess that is a yes then.

I try to fall back asleep, but something about Jessica had me battling a conflict with myself. Maybe she is just cold and I am a way for her to warm up I think to myself as I adjust my hips some blushing as I realize that my cock is slowly growing out of its sheath, I mean really what are the chances of her actually liking me? She has never given me any signals before, maybe it's cabin fever and once we leave everything will be back to normal. I stifle a moan as I feel her wiggle some against me trying to get comfortable, little does she know she is wiggling right against my now hard cock. This is not good not good at all. What do I do?!

Almost as if she is reading my mind she lets out a small almost frustrating sigh and says, "Joel I have a question for you."

My stomach becomes one big knot as I reply, "What might that be Jessica?"

Jessica squeezes my hand some, "I know this may sound weird, but how do you feel about me?"

I pause trying to figure out if this was a trick question or not, I can tell she is getting anxious for an answer so I chose my words wisely and reply, "I think of you like most would their teachers, I look up to you for guidance and wisdom. Personally I feel like you try and take on more than you need to, but knowing your background I know that will never stop you."

I see Jessica shaking her head, "That's not what I meant Joel."

I blush softly and reply, "I know it's not...Jessica up until we got stuck in this cave I saw you as a goal. Someone I wanted to be just like one day, but now that we have had a break from the training and drills and such I see you more as a well potential companion."

I pause giving her time to take in what I have said, I feel as she wiggles back against me blushing as my cock rest between her butt cheeks. I start to feel a little uneasy as my loin cloth does no justice to holding back my hard on. My ears perk up a little as she lets out a small welcoming moan and wiggles more. She takes a hold of my paw and rests it against one of her breasts forcing me to give it a small squeeze, my cock twitches a little as I start to massage the soft breast now under my hand. I've got to admit I never put much thought into what a breast might feel like, but it's nice. I get a little satisfaction as I feel her nipple starts to harden. I move my fingers to explore giving her nipple a light pinch causing her to let out a louder moan. As I continue to explore her breast I find myself lightly humping her ass, as I start to lose myself to my primal instincts. Grinding against her a little rough I lightly dig my claws into her breast.

"Mm not so rough dear my breasts are sensitive right now." she moans softly as I blush at being called dear and ease back fighting my instincts.

I feel her move her hands down to her loin cloth undoing the knot and tossing it aside, she grabs the hand that was on her breast and slowly moves it down to her crouch. I couldn't help but notice the extreme heat coming off of her as I slowly start exploring finding her pussy lips I run my fingers over them. My cock painfully hard now as I grind against her not really caring that I was leaking pre on our fur. I start to feel my fingers getting a little wet from rubbing her pussy, removing them and bring my fingers up to my maw giving them a curious sniff finding that I not only enjoy the smell but as I lick them clean I fell in love with her taste as well, kind of sweet yet salty at the same time. Right away I returned my fingers back to her pussy rubbing a little more. I slide one finger carefully between her lips getting a gasps and a moan from Jessica as I do so. Slowly I start running my finger against the inside of her pussy, which was now leaking a steady stream of her juices.

"Mm Joel your hands feel amazing." she moans softly into the night, "But I want a taste of your cock."

With that she turns around to face me and pushes me on my back, blushing deeply as my cock stands straight up glistening from the pre that I've been leaking this whole time. She licks her lips softly and leans down kissing the tip of my cock causing me to let out a soft moan. She wastes no time as she opens her maw and takes the tip in her mouth sucking softly moaning loudly I buck my hips a little catching her off guard.

"S-s-sorry." I reply to my unexpected thrust finally finding my words.

She just looks at me in a way I can only describe as hungry, taking more of my cock in her mouth sliding her flat tongue against the bottom sucking softly. I could tell I won't last long if she keeps this up and try to warn her, but every time I opened my mouth to speak all that comes out are either moans or some kind of mewing sound. I watch as her eyes widen after I buck my hips again and start to fill her mouth with my cum throwing my head back letting out a loud almost roaring moan. To my surprise she doesn't release my cock like I figured she would but continues to suck and swallow. Making me squirm with pleasure and moan loudly as I ride out my orgasm.

After she was sure I was done cumming did she release my cock licking her lips softly of the cum that leaked out and smiles at me, "Mm not to bad Joel, but we are not done yet." she says to me growling softly as I am on cloud 9 after that treatment.

I feel as she straddles my waist looking up at her I watch her take hold of my still hardened cock and positions it right at her pussy lips. She smiles at me as she slowly starts to lower herself onto my cock forcing another long loud moan out of me as she spears herself. I watch as she starts to whine a little as if I am hurting her causing me to worry, but then she lets out a long drawn out moan as she bottoms out on my cock. Her pussy was squeezing my cock in ways I never even dreamed of as my barbs flare up some.

"Oh Jessica you feel so amazing" I say between moans slowly rolling my hips against her.

She replies with small moans closing her eyes and slowly lifts up on my cock my barbs scratching the inside of her pussy wall only adding to the pleasure I was receiving. Just as I felt only the tip left in her did she lower herself again this time with more force. Slowly she got into a steady rhythm of riding my cock as both of us moaned loudly panting hard, the cave quickly filling with the scent of our activity. I move my hands to her hips and started pulling her down a little forcefully causing her to moan louder. I feel her pussy tighten around my cock as my second orgasm starts to build she leans back on me howling in bliss as her orgasm takes over. Her pussy starts to milk my cock closing my eyes I yowl in bliss as my second orgasm takes over covering her insides with my cum. After both of us come down from our climax she falls on top of my chest my cock still deep inside her pussy as I wrap my arms tightly around her waist holding close as we both just pant and moan softly, sleep eventually takes over.

When I woke the next morning a part of me was hoping that she would still be in my arms, but that was not the case. I sit up on my mat and see that she is once again leaning against the mouth of the cave watching as the blizzard keeps on roaring outside. My heart sank some as I watched for any change outside only to see that there was none.

"It's going on day three now." She says as I walk over to take my place across from her.

"Does it seem to be letting up any?" I ask trying to be hopeful, but already know the answer to my own question.

She shakes her head reaches in her bag for a meat stick and tosses it to me, "Not in the slightest. If I could just get a barring as to where we are maybe I could get us back to camp, but we would just be doing circle out there now if we tried."

I think back as to how we found this cave and ask, "I am curious though, how was it you found this cave so quickly? I mean I couldn't see more than a few feet ahead, yet you seemed to be able to know exactly where you were going."

She chuckles softly which made me a little scared that she had lost her mind, First she reviles her life story to me, then I see her smile, now she is laughing? And lets not forget about what happened last night. A small blush appears on my cheeks thinking about it.

"I smelled it." she replies I tilt my head a little questionably and she elaborates, "I know you felines are not the best with your nose, but us canines can smell things for miles away if the circumstances are right. I could smell the earthy scent the cave puts out in the wind and I just followed my nose."

"Ah I guess that makes sense." I reply forgetting that canines noses are a lot better than ours.

Jessica got up and moved across the cave to sit next to me, as I wrap my arms around her I can't help but smile. She snuggles up against my side for warmth as we watched the storm. It was late evening and we had both dosed off at some point as I open my eyes to see the blinding light of the setting sun reflecting off the snow, the storm had finally passed.

I look over at Jessica as she is asleep in my arms as I kiss her forehead causing her to stir a little and wake up, "The storm has ended, we shall be ale to return home tomorrow."

With a smile she looks out to see that what I say is true, then snuggles up against my chest her tail swaying softly against the cave floor, "Good tomorrow we shall go home, but for now how about we enjoy the last night in this cave?"