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Tough Choice

"I am going to work now, hon. See you later."

"See ya later, baby."

I was sitting on the couch, watching my girlfriend leave. She worked a short late shift today. Nothing unique or unusual; it happened all the time at her workplace. As usual, I would be sitting on the couch, watching TV or doing anything else. I normally prefer to spend my weekends resting. I have already been training all week.

My eye shifts to the window behind me, where I see my girlfriend leaving. I focused on her back and hips, watching her tail swing left and right. She was a stunning lioness, fit and athletic, exactly like me. Not surprising, given that we met in track and field. I could not be happier. Well, I thought I couldn't.

My wolf ears twitch as I hear a door open. I hear heavy footsteps until a lion walks by the living room door.

"Has Kate already gone to work?"

"Yes, she just left."

The lion let out a huge yawn. He was the complete opposite of his sister. A superb example of a geek. Chubby with long hair in a basic ponytail and large round glasses. He was wearing a shirt with a game design on it that I had never seen before, as well as a pair of loose shorts. There was nothing unique about him.

"Is she having a short day today?" He enquired while already out of sight and clearly headed into the kitchen.

"Yes, she should be back in a few hours."

I can hear him rummaging in the fridge and freezer, most likely looking for something easy to eat. It was not long before he reappeared. One hand was holding a platter with a huge sandwich. The other was rubbing his belly, exposing it beneath his shirt.

"Long day?"

The lion nodded in response to my question as he entered the living room and sat near me. There was plenty of space between us, but I could still feel the heat coming from him.

"A rough day and night. I had to finish things before the deadline and did not get any sleep last night." He strained and groaned as his back cracked. "I am getting too old to pull all-nighters."

My eyes were fixed on him as he stretched. His huge, wide tummy and soft love handles came out from under the shirt slightly. His thighs were thick, and his chest looked soft. His lips were full and his cheeks round. None of it ever appealed to me. So why? So, why was I not getting him out of my mind? I observed him pick up the sandwich and take a large bite before chewing it.

"Are you going to stay around until she returns? At this point, you are spending more time at our place than your own." He chuckles softly, warmly, deeply, and resonantly in his chest. It caused a shudder down my spine.

It was true: I spent the most of my time in this house. It was owned by my girlfriend and her older brother. They only had each other for some time after their parents died. The brother was mature enough to care for his sister, and their parents left a fully paid-for house behind. So they did not have too much trouble going around. Nile has many years of experience with web design and programming. With the money he earns, he can support himself and his sister easily enough.

"It is easy to move around from here. All my important places are just a short walk away.” I tried to seem convincing, but even though it was true, it was not the major reason I was hanging about, even if my girlfriend was not around.

I just needed to figure things out and understand what was happening.

Nile had inhaled that massive sandwich while I was thinking. He gently rose up again and petted my head. I wanted to complain or seem perplexed; after all, I was an adult, but instead I felt a blush spread across my face and my tail wagging slightly behind me, pleading with the gods that the lion would not notice it.

“Make yourself at home. Not that you do not normally do that. I need a shower.”

I watch him leave the living room. I am biting my lip as I see his large hips jiggle slightly with each step. "Nile…?"

He paused and turned around, staring at me, waiting for me to finish my sentence. I need a moment before I can continue. "Do you want to watch a movie or something after you are done?" I knew that was not what I was thinking when I called out to him, but I backed out at the last minute. He gives me one of his gentle half-smiles, which makes me melt.

"Sure, you can select one. I will be back when I am done."

With that, he exited the room and me behind. Only when I hear the bathroom door close and the shower begin do I let out a groan while resting face down on the couch. Why has this happened to me? I never was into guys, even less into chubby physiques, so why did I fall in love with my sister's older brother of all people?

I lay there for a little longer, gradually noting the lingering aroma of Nile on the couch. My tail began to wag involuntarily, which made me sigh even louder. I am a wolf in my thirties, but being around that lion made me feel like a pup again. This was frustrating on numerous levels.

I sat up and went for the remote, turning on the TV, and searched for a movie to watch. I needed to keep my thoughts busy with anything. I need to quit thinking about Nile's scent. How his body moved while walking. His warmth and gentle personality. He was like a father, with a great heart and affectionate qualities.

I shook my head as I sensed my mind drifting away again. I gaze at the digital library on the TV screen, sighing once more as I erase the word 'daddy' from the search field.

I took another big breath, shook my head, and slapped my face. There was no way I had a crush on Nile. On my girlfriend's elder brother. I was just confused. He was really kind and generous to me. I was not used to that, and it made me feel confused. Yes, that's it. I only need to wait a little longer, and that strange, confusing feeling will be gone, and I will be able to enjoy my relationship with my partner again.

For the first time, I looked over the movie list with renewed determination. I am looking for some form of action comedy. I needed to have some absurd fun right now. I found a few good ones, including some classics, newer ones, and some I had not seen before. I am marking them all for now while I continue to look. I was so focused on the task at hand that I missed the shower turning off or the steps leading to the living room. Only when I heard Niles' voice did I snap out of my trance.

“Found something good?”

I opened my mouth to respond, glancing at the lion. He was only wearing shorts and a towel over his neck, with his long hair laying on top, nearly reaching the middle of his back. I blinked, taking in his large, soft torso. How the curves and folds shifted as he used the towel to dry his hair a little more.

God, dammit! Why was he half-naked? And why was I getting a boner?! No, no, no. He was not hot. I didn't have a crush. I did not want to rub my hands all over his body, snuggle up to him, and press my face against his warm, plump body.

"Are you ok? You look like you saw a ghost or something.”

I just realised after Niles' comments that my mouth was still open, and I was definitely staring at him. "What? Yes, I mean no. I am fine. You just surprised me.”

"You have never seen a dude without a shirt? As an athlete, I assumed you were used to seeing other guys naked in the locker room."

He smirked after his remark. Is he flirting with me? No, there is no way. He was clearly just playful; he always had a jokester side to him. "What? Yeah, I have no problem with that; nevertheless, I was not expecting it."

He gave me another deep rumbling chuckle. Why is he doing this? That sound always makes me shiver. He sat down on the couch, feeling slightly closer than earlier. I must be imagining things, or it was a coincidence.

"So, you choose a movie? Are you really okay? You are staring into the horizon quite often today."

I shook my head, one side to respond, the other to clear my head. "Nothing is wrong. And I found a few fascinating ones."

He looked at the screen and saw my marked films; it was clear what I was looking for. “Action comedy? Well, I suppose that is a good choice most of the time."

I am not sure how to respond to that; I just nod slowly. "Yes, I was looking for something light."

He chuckled again. Could he simply stop doing this? My body couldn't take much more.

“Something light, huh? Probably not something my sister would agree to. She is more the romantic comedy kind of girl.”

He leaned over and took the remote from my hand; it was a basic gesture, nothing out of the ordinary or uncomfortable. Instead, my fur began to stand on edge; I could feel the tingling heat of his fingers delicately brushing my hand as he took the remote from it. I can smell the shampoo on his smooth, somewhat damp hair, together with a small sense of his natural musk. It was a sensory overload, and I had to remind myself how to breathe.

Of course, the lion showed no reaction to this. Why should he? It is not like he did something crazy. He just took the remote from me. When he started talking, I was taken out of my thoughts.

"This one looks like fun."

My attention was drawn to the screen; it was a straightforward action comedy, nothing extraordinary. But at this point, I would be happy when I survived the whole movie. I simply nodded, and he began with the film.

It did not take more than ten minutes for me to lose interest in the film. Instead, all of my senses were focused on Nile. He was still sitting near me wearing only his shorts. I could see his chest and belly moving with each breath he took. The aroma of his wet fur and body wash overwhelmed my senses.

Not to mention the way his gut and love handles jiggled whenever he laughed, which made me salivate. The most beautiful part, however, was his face. His lovely smile, how freely and unrestrictedly he was enjoying himself, the little glitter in his eyes as he looked at the TV. I felt as if I had stumbled into something private, a time saved only for close friends, and it made my heart race so rapidly that I was concerned it was visible.

He stretched himself at some point, which was unsurprising given that he had just finished another all-nighter at work. My breath caught in my throat as I watched the arm slide on top of the back of the couch just behind me. There was most likely nothing to it, but being confronted with not just the heat of his body behind me but also his heavier aroma was too much to handle. I closed my eyes and took a deep inhale, smelling the delicious aroma that lingered beneath the body wash he was using. It made my tail go nuts.

Only after a few deep breaths did I notice something different—something that should have been obvious. When I realised the sound of the movie had stopped, I opened my eyes and could only see in surprise and shock that Nile was looking right at me. Not only that, but I was leaning in his direction, nose first. My face flushed dramatically.

"That is not what it looks like!! You... you simply smelt like Kate for a second... yup, that is it!" Why was I freaking out? Why do not I simply come out with it?

He chuckled at me. "So you mean my sister has a musky scent? I am pretty sure she would not like hearing that.”

I was panicking even more. I tried to think of what to say or do—anything to get this issue resolved. But then I felt a large hand on top of my head, stroking and scratching at my ears. I melted into the contact right away. My body betrayed me.

"Relax. I am not going to bite your head off if you tell me what is going on. Even if it is so obvious at this moment."

My eyes met his. I could see the warm shine in them that used to make me feel lost. The beautiful half-smile made me shudder in my core. Despite my anxiety and an inner voice screaming for anything but the truth, I opened my mouth. "I have a crush on you. I do not know how or why. I was never interested in guys. I was never attracted to overweight physiques, but I can’t stop thinking about you.”

My face felt like it was burning up. I can feel my ears lying on my scalp. I felt ashamed and exposed.

"How about my sister?"

I look at him, surprised. I was not sure how to respond immediately. I had not given it much thought previously. "I...still like her. I still care about her, but not in the same way. Not compared to you.”

His normally warm and compassionate features grew serious as he stared at me. I was expecting the worst: getting chewed out and kicked out of the house. I was unprepared for what happened next.

"If you are serious about this, then, before you do anything else, tell my sister. I do not go behind her back. I literally raised and cared for her. I won't hurt her simply because you lack the confidence to tell her right away.”

His smile returned, and he began petting my head again. This time, I did not hold back, leaning in and fully enjoying the touch. "But promise me that it will be the first thing you tell her when she gets home. Then, if you genuinely want this, I am willing to try. You are a cute guy. I have had you around for years, since you started dating my sister. You are almost already living in my house. I could not say no to your feelings.”

I was floored, completely and utterly surprised. If anything, I was not expecting this. He wanted to try? He thought I was cute. If someone else had called me that, I would have reacted against it immediately, but with Nile, it made me blush. I respond with a slow nod. "Yes, I will tell her. I promise.”

The next thing that happened almost caused me to faint. I could feel his arm wrap around my shoulders, drawing me to his side. The lovely warmth of his body caused me to moan. I could not stop pressing my nose against his smooth skin. My hand slipped lightly to his stomach, caressing it tenderly. I felt as though I was in heaven.

"Good, and don't worry; I am confident she understands. I would be surprised if she had not noticed by now."

That made me freeze. Was I so obvious? It could not be. I was quite cautious, but I didn't think he was lying. It did not matter right now; I was just enjoying the sensation of Nile's body, the warmth, his aroma, and his large, strong hand going up and down my back. I felt protected and safe. I never realised how much I needed this feeling.

He restarted the movie to keep watching. I did not even bother to start watching it because I had been distracted from the beginning.

Nile remained silent when the movie ended. I was not saying anything; we were just sitting on the couch like that, with me held by him. He began another movie without saying a word. His hand kept massaging along my back, occasionally coming up to my head and scratching behind my ears, causing me to lean into the touch. This time, I attempted to focus on the movie.

That was nice. I felt like I should have been here for a long time. Safe in his arms, I could see him smile and hear his chuckle from up close. It was deeply calming. To be honest, I am not sure I have ever been that relaxed before. Certainly not for many years.

He then halted the movie. I was not sure why and was a little confused. But soon after, I received my answer when I heard keys open the front door. I instantly sit up straight, putting some distance between myself and Nile as a reaction. He only chuckled, but I could see he was waiting for me to keep my promise from earlier.

I watch Kate stroll into the living room; she appeared slightly fatigued, but not significantly. She noticed me and her brother on the couch.

"Kate, I..."

My words became lodged in my throat; it was much more difficult than telling Nile how I felt. My hands started to sweat. My heart began pounding like crazy. I could see her staring between me and Nile several times. Her eyebrow lifted slightly, and to my astonishment, she directed her words towards her brother.

“So he told you?”

He chuckled, not surprised by his sister's reaction. "Yes, he did." I felt his enormous palm on the top of my head again, caressing me and calming me down.

"You did not coax it out of him."

"No, not that I can think of. It was kind of clear when he ended up in a transe with his nose almost in my armpit."

I was blushing since Nile was so nonchalant about it. However, I could not stop my tail from wagging.

Kate looked at us a little longer before letting out a defiant sigh. "Alright, you won. You can finally have that high-end computer you have always wanted."

"Thank you, sis; I promise to send you some nice videos."

She huffed and crossed her arms in front of her chest. "Why the fuck do I want videos of my brother and ex?" She approached me and leaned very close. I stared at her face, which I had known for so long. "For the record, I am not angry at you. If my brother makes you happy, then I am happy.” She placed her finger on my chest. "But if you dare to hurt him, it will be a whole different story."

"Hey, don't scare away my new boyfriend." Nile's voice was playful and carefree. Kate was staring at him but could not sustain her serious expression for long. Her lips formed a faint smile for a little moment.

She slowly turned around and proceeded towards the living room's entrance. "I am exhausted; I will get some rest now. Have fun, you two.”

Nile spoke up one more before she disappeared completely. "Phone or email?"

She stopped, her tail swishing behind her. I understood what that meant. A definite sign of her becoming frisky. Her voice was mainly a whisper. "Phone, please." She finally moved out of sight. I still felt like I had been on a roller coaster. Only to hear Nile chuckle again, which had the same effect on me as always.

"So, pup. What do you want to do with good old me now? There is no longer a need for caution. Just have to make sure to record some of it.”

Hearing that, I felt a rush of fire through my core. It seemed like a fireball engulfed my entire body. Before I could respond, I felt his arms wrap around me, carrying me with ease. I did not anticipate him to have that much strength. I yelped in astonishment and wrapped my arms around his neck as he slowly carried me to his room. I was blushing profusely, yet it felt good at the same time. Before I could hold myself back, I put my nose against his neck and took a deep breath.

My heart rate increased as he laid me on his made bed. His eyes were filled with desire and lust as he crawled on the bed close to me. It made me swallow hard. Only when his hands were on either side of my head and his head was hovering over mine was I able to regain my voice.

"What happened just now?"

He paused for a moment, revealing his trademark half-smile before chuckling. "A little bet between her and me. We both realised that you had a crush. We had a small bet going when you will confess. If I won, I could use the money to update my computer setup; if she won, she could spend it on whatever she pleased."

"Was I so obvious?"

He paused for a moment, smiling kindly at me, before slowly shaking his head. "No, but seeing you every day made it easier to see the little differences. Only recently has it become clear how hard you struggled to hide it."

He leaned in and nuzzled my neck, giving me a soft lick. It was a nice gesture, kind and a little protective. It caused my skin to flare up in desire again.

"So, what would you like to do? I am sure you have had your fair share of dreams lately." He moved in, softly nibbling on my ear, before shifting into a much more sensuous tone. "We shall have all night to fulfil every single one of your desires.”

I whimpered at the thought, glancing up to see his slight smirk. Noticing his bright eyes and long hair streaming over his shoulder and towards me.

I never anticipated to fall for a guy or to recognise the beauty in his extraordinarily overweight body. But, in that moment, looking into his eyes and having his face hover over mine, I felt like I belonged. I grinned back at him, placing my arms around his neck as I moved closer to him, pushing my lips against his eagerly.

It was perfect.

This was a night I would never forget, and I knew it was only the beginning of an incredible journey.