# Aimless Fate: Chapter 3

Author: FeralFENRIR
Tags: Drama, German Shepherd, Husky, Kissing, Love, M/F, Mutt, Rave, Red Wolf, Romance, Sad, Story Series, Vixen

#3 of Aimless Fate

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Hey all!

First, thanks for reading my story, if you have been with me from the beginning, here's next chapter. &nbsp;If not, please go read the first two chapters! XD &nbsp;Anyways, sorry about the jank formatting, me and SoFurry are still fighting over that, if anyone has any advice, I would LOVE to hear it! &nbsp;As usaul, feel free to comment and please let me know what you think! &nbsp;I love getting feedback! :) &nbsp;See you guys in another two weeks for chapter 4!!! XDDD

Also, before I forget! Thanks to my friend invudontseeme for letting his characters, Nate and Cyd, visit Underworld. &nbsp;I hope they enjoy it as much as my characters! XDD

-Feral

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**Aimless Fate: Chapter 3**

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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The group approached Underworld's front door. &nbsp;As usual, the building was lit up by purple lights flashing into the night. &nbsp;A line stretched back a good bit, filled with impatient furs ready to get in.&nbsp; Michelle led them towards the bouncer that Stray had met the night before.&nbsp; Stepping up to him, she smiled.&nbsp; "Hello, Dom."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Ms. Michelle," he responded, nodding at her.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"My friends and I are here to have a good time.&nbsp; May we enter?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Of course," the Doberman smiled, allowing the friends to enter.&nbsp; Jacob exchanged a fist-bump with the canine as he passed.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I love getting V.I.P. treatment because I work here."&nbsp; The husky, beamed.&nbsp; "Now, let's get some drinks."&nbsp; The music hit Stray as soon as he entered the nightclub.&nbsp; It was amazing.&nbsp; The building had three levels, with a huge floor in the center.&nbsp; Furs crowded the center floor, dancing.&nbsp; Bright lights flashed everywhere.&nbsp; The electricity was contagious.&nbsp; Stray felt the music, literally, pulse through him.&nbsp; He needed this.&nbsp; Tonight, he was letting go.&nbsp; He was not going to be sad.&nbsp; He was not going to be angry.&nbsp; He wasn't going to be anything.&nbsp; He had come here for one reason, and one reason only- to drink and dance his ass off.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Why don't you find us a table, dear?" Michelle asked Jacob.&nbsp; The shepherd gave her a thumbs- up and grabbed Stray.&nbsp; The two went up the stairs to the second level.&nbsp; They found an open table near the railing.&nbsp; A German shepherd and husky were in a booth nearby.&nbsp; "Cyd, would you like to dance?"&nbsp; Stray overheard the husky ask his partner. Smiling, the German shepherd stood,

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Of course, Nate.&nbsp; Lead the way, hun."&nbsp; As the couple passed, Jacob noticed the husky's long tail.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"You see how long that husky's tail was?"&nbsp; Jacob asked as he took a seat.&nbsp; "It was long enough for two!"&nbsp; Stray sat down, observing the dance floor.&nbsp; It was a good night; the DJ had the entire club energized.&nbsp; The canine found his foot stomping and his tail swishing to the beat.&nbsp; All three of Underworld's levels were full, furs crowding everywhere.&nbsp; Lights were hung everywhere, covering the inside of the building with electric glows.&nbsp; The pounding music made it difficult to talk.&nbsp; Stray had to almost yell at Jacob to be heard, even though they were sitting across from each other.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Leaning closer to Jacob, he shouted, "How do you know that bouncer?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The shepherd smiled, "He broke his arm in a scuffle one night.&nbsp; Michelle told him to come see me; that she would set everything up.&nbsp; She called me, told me she had sent him, and what had happened.&nbsp; We talked as I patched him up.&nbsp; He's pretty cool when you get to know him.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Interesting."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yeah, he's pretty cool."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Who is?"&nbsp; Michelle asked, returning with three glassed full with a glowing blue liquid.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Dom," Jacob replied, grabbing a drink.&nbsp; Michelle took a seat next to him, putting her arm around his shoulder.&nbsp; "Now," the shepherd said looking at them, "we drink to your friend's memory."

&nbsp; &nbsp; "To Mike." Stray said, holding his glass up.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"To Mike!" All three said, downing their drinks.&nbsp; The drink was smooth, strong, with a hint of fruit.&nbsp; It burned pleasantly on the way down.&nbsp; Stray shook his head violently.&nbsp; He felt better already.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Michelle! I thought I saw you here!"&nbsp; A voice called out.&nbsp; All three canines looked for the source.&nbsp; Michelle's ears perked up, and she jumped out of her seat.&nbsp; Running, she grabbed a nearby vixen, hugging her.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Sam! It's a surprise seeing you here!"&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yeah, you too! Aren't you supposed to be working?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Michelle rubbed her head sheepishly.&nbsp; "Well, we had a friend pass away the other night and we're celebrating his memory. I took a few days off."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam's ears stood up, and her eyes went wide.&nbsp; "Oh! I'm so sorry, sweetie! If there's anything you need, I'm here."&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The husky patted her friend on the shoulder.&nbsp; "I know, dear.&nbsp; Thanks."&nbsp; She walked the vixen over to their table.&nbsp; "You know Jacob, but this is Stray, my old friend."&nbsp; Michelle nodded at Stray.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Oh, the one you grew up with.&nbsp; Yeah, I remember you telling me about him.&nbsp; You didn't tell me he was so cute!"&nbsp; Sam looked at Stray with a smile.&nbsp; The mutt smiled back, blushing, taking in the vixen's body.&nbsp; She was pretty.&nbsp; Stray liked how her blue jeans hugged her slender legs, and really liked her tight shirt.&nbsp; Multiple glow bracelets and necklaces adorned her body.&nbsp; The glowing jewelry only pulled Stray's eyes toward the cute vixen.&nbsp; He watched as her tail swished playfully behind her.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Here, sit with us."&nbsp; Michelle offered her friend a seat beside Stray.&nbsp; "Need a drink?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Of course!" Sam said, sticking her tongue out at her friend.&nbsp; Standing up, the husky went to get her something.&nbsp; Sitting beside Stray, Sam looked at the canine.&nbsp; He looked back, noticing her playful smile and bright eyes.&nbsp; A strand of purple hair fell beside her eyes, standing out from the rest of her red hair.&nbsp; He tried not to stare, but he couldn't help it.&nbsp; The vixen was cute, and he kind of liked her.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I'm sorry about your friend."&nbsp; She looked at him sympathetically.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Thanks," The mutt said, staring into her eyes, then quickly looking away.&nbsp; She reached over to him, grabbing his paw. She giggled.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Your paws are soft."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yeah, I get that a lot, actually."&nbsp; The vixen laughed again, and Stray blushed.&nbsp; He hoped she wouldn't notice him admiring her.&nbsp; Suddenly, her brown eyes met his.&nbsp; Stray saw her smile, before looking away, embarrassed.&nbsp; He heard her laugh, a sound he was quickly beginning to like.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; "You don't have to be so shy!"&nbsp; Reaching for one of her fluorescent necklaces, she offered it to the flustered canine, "Here, want one?"&nbsp; Stray looked at her, finding her beautiful smile and eyes.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Sure," he said, taking the necklace.&nbsp; Michelle returned with Sam's drink.&nbsp; Setting it in front of her friend, she laughed.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Wow, Sam only gives her glow necklaces to people she likes."&nbsp; She winked at Stray, making him blush more.&nbsp; The poor canine was grateful of the dark atmosphere and the chaotic lights.&nbsp; Looking at the table, he tried to avoid eye contact with the vixen.&nbsp; He definitely liked her, but, he didn't do well with relationships.&nbsp; It wasn't a good time, either.&nbsp; They had just lost Mike, and instead of feeling sad, he was fixated on a vixen he met just 10 minutes ago!&nbsp; Shaking his head, he decided he didn't want to deal with his feelings currently.&nbsp; He was going to ignore them tonight.&nbsp; Tonight, he was living in the moment.&nbsp; He was giving up control.&nbsp; He was going to do whatever he felt like doing, regardless of the consequences.&nbsp; Alcohol would definitely help.&nbsp; Stray was about to get up and get another drink, when Sam squeezed his paw.&nbsp; The vixen was eyeing him, a slight smile on her lips.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Want to dance?"&nbsp; Her expression was hopeful.&nbsp; Her thumb rubbed Stray's paw lazily.&nbsp; He looked down at the dance floor, filled with furs dancing, happy.&nbsp; They were having a good time.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Smiling, he said, "Yes."&nbsp; The vixen beamed.&nbsp; Stray allowed her to pull him up and lead him downstairs to the dance floor.&nbsp; Finding an open spot, they quickly filled it.&nbsp; Sam began moving her hips to the music.&nbsp; Stray's eyes followed every move she made.&nbsp; Her arms and legs followed suit and soon her entire body was moving to the beat.&nbsp; Stray was mesmerized.&nbsp; The way she moved, with the light flashing around her, was hypnotic.&nbsp; His jaw parted slightly as he watched her dance.&nbsp; His eyes followed every one of her movements, starting with her slender legs and fluffy tail.&nbsp; Moving up, he concentrated on her stomach and her breasts, smiling.&nbsp; Finally, her face, with her hair moving back and forth. &nbsp;Her streak of purple was almost glowing in the light.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam noticed her companion wasn't dancing.&nbsp; She grabbed him, pulling him close to her.&nbsp; Stray's heart beat faster at the sudden contact.&nbsp; "Come on silly!" she said in his ear, "move your tail!"&nbsp; Stray did as he was told, moving his hips side to side, slowly at first, but building up speed.&nbsp; He felt his arms moving, as the music took hold of his body.&nbsp;&nbsp; Flashing a smile, he moved his entire body, not caring what he looked like.&nbsp; "That's it!" Sam yelled, continuing her captivating movements.&nbsp; The mutt felt great.&nbsp; This is what he needed, the chance to forget everything and let himself go.&nbsp; Being with a vixen helped.&nbsp; The energy of the club arced through him, and for the first time in 48 hours, he was happy again.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The music pounded against them. &nbsp;The vixen had begun to sweat slightly, which only enticed Stray. &nbsp;As the music built up to its climax, the two furs came closer together.&nbsp; Stray looked at Sam, letting his emotions run free.&nbsp; Without thinking, he grabbed her, and kissed her lips. Sam's ears perked up and she stared at the canine in astonishment.&nbsp; Staring back, he found pleasure in her eyes.&nbsp; The vixen grinned, her eyes never leaving Stray.&nbsp; They looked at each other, frozen, while the club moved around them.&nbsp; Stray felt every beat of his heart, as if it were a bass beat.&nbsp; It boomed against his chest.&nbsp; Sam pulled him close to her and returned his kiss, running her tongue over his lips.&nbsp; Stray was sent over the edge.&nbsp; Parting his lips, he slid his tongue to meet hers.&nbsp; The music thumped in their ears as they kissed.&nbsp; Pulling away, Stray slid his hand down the vixen's arm.&nbsp; With a smirk, he pulled one of her glow bracelets off.&nbsp; She cocked her ear to the side, and began dancing again.&nbsp; Stray followed her lead, letting the strong dubstep track fill his mind.&nbsp; Everything around him faded out, as he lost himself to the emotion of the club.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;As he danced, something caught his eye, somewhere over Sam's shoulder.&nbsp; Stray couldn't help but wonder what it was.&nbsp; Then he saw it.&nbsp; His heart skipped a beat, and it felt like he had been hit in the gut.&nbsp; A wolf was in the crowd, a _red_ wolf, which looked all too familiar.&nbsp; Stray stopped dancing, finding it hard to breathe.&nbsp; 'Not here, not now.&nbsp; It can't be!' he thought.&nbsp; Frantically, he looked again.&nbsp; The wolf was there!&nbsp; Stray was certain.&nbsp; Their eyes met.&nbsp; The wolf smiled, sending shivers down Stray's spine.&nbsp; The terrified canine stepped back.&nbsp; His head was spinning and he couldn't breathe.&nbsp; It felt like the floor had opened below him, and he was falling-

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Stray!"&nbsp; Sam caught him before he fell.&nbsp; "You okay?"&nbsp; He regained his balance and shook her off.&nbsp; Pushing furs in front of him away, he strained to find the wolf of his nightmares.&nbsp; He fought his way through the crowd, searching desperately for the wolf.&nbsp; The canine looked around, but only saw furs dancing in every direction.&nbsp; The wolf was gone.&nbsp; Stray just stood there, short of breath, wondering if what he saw was real.&nbsp; He told himself there were many red wolves, just because he saw one didn't mean it was one of _them._&nbsp; His hands were shaking.&nbsp; As he felt his knees begin to buckle, someone grabbed him by the shoulders.&nbsp; "Stray, come on, let's go sit down."&nbsp;&nbsp; Seeing it was Sam, he nodded weakly, and followed her back to their table.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; The couple found Jacob and Michelle sipping on drinks.&nbsp; They sat down with the couple.&nbsp; Michelle noticed Stray was shaken up.&nbsp; Sam sat down, holding Stray.&nbsp; "Something's wrong, he nearly fainted on the floor."&nbsp; The husky looked at him, concerned.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"What's wrong?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stray looked at her, wearily.&nbsp; "I thought I saw one of the wolves that killed Mike."&nbsp; The husky gasped.&nbsp; Jacob looked at him, concerned.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;After a minute, she asked Jacob to get the canine a drink.&nbsp; "That's impossible."&nbsp; She said without looking at Stray.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yeah, I'm probably just seeing things."&nbsp; He tried to convince himself he was, but he couldn't shake the feeling of dread he had.&nbsp; The wolf had been too clear- too _real_.&nbsp; Closing his eyes, he tried to focus on the music.&nbsp; As he was starting to relax, a smile flashed in his mind.&nbsp; Stray squeezed his eyes tighter, gritting his teeth.&nbsp;&nbsp; The wolf from his nightmare was taking over his mind.&nbsp; His breathing picked up, as the vision of the wolf held his imagination.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Something squeezed his paw.&nbsp; Opening his eyes, the canine saw brown eyes staring back at him.&nbsp; He let Sam's gaze fill his vision, replacing the horrible wolf.&nbsp; She didn't say a word.&nbsp; Instead, she held him in her gaze, letting Stray see the sympathy and comfort within.&nbsp; Slowly, the anxiety that had invaded his mind retreated.&nbsp; The horrible memory of the wolf's grin was replaced by Sam's caring eyes, and her beautiful face.&nbsp; The canine stared at her, his breathing returning to normal.&nbsp; She squeezed his paw again, snapping him back to reality.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Stray?" Michelle asked.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Swallowing, he answered, "I'm fine now. Just need a drink."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Jacob should be back soon with some."&nbsp; She leaned over the table, whispering in the canine's ear, "Look, if you need help, get it.&nbsp; You seem pretty traumatized, maybe it's a good idea.&nbsp; You've been through something terrible and it's understandable."&nbsp; The canine just nodded.&nbsp; He was grateful when Jacob returned with more drinks.&nbsp; He reached out, taking his, and greedily downed it.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"You feeling okay, Stray?"&nbsp; the shepherd asked, sipping his own drink.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Shaking his head, he replied, "Yeah, just bad thoughts."&nbsp; He looked back at the dance floor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well forget them; we're here to party, right?&nbsp; Just relax and enjoy yourself.&nbsp; You of all people need it."&nbsp; Stray smiled at him.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You're right.&nbsp; I can't let them interfere with my night."&nbsp; The canine took a few deep breaths, banishing all bad thoughts from his mind.&nbsp; He let the music fill his mind instead.&nbsp; Slamming his hand on the table, he howled, getting odd glances from nearby furs.&nbsp; That made him feel better already.&nbsp; Stray was not going to let these thoughts control him.&nbsp; If he could keep his mind busy, keep it from wandering, he could keep these bad thoughts away.&nbsp; He could be happy again.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Turning to Sam, he took her hand, saying, "I apologize, I ruined our dance.&nbsp; Shall we retry?&nbsp; I won't freak out this time."&nbsp; The vixen smiled back.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Of course!&nbsp; Let's go!"&nbsp; With that, the two leapt up, making their way back to the dance floor.&nbsp; Michelle sat with her boyfriend.&nbsp; She took his paw in her own, gently squeezing it.&nbsp; She looked at Jacob, and kissed him.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm worried about Stray." She confessed.&nbsp; Her boyfriend pulled her into him, as he always did when she needed comforting.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The shepherd kissed the top of her head.&nbsp; "He's been through a lot in the past few days.&nbsp; It can't be easy for him to handle.&nbsp; I know he blames himself for what happened."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I know, but, he's scaring me.&nbsp; He told me after he broke the mirror he didn't deserve to live and now-" She thought for a moment, "I don't even know what just happened.&nbsp; Jacob, he's a mess on the inside.&nbsp; I just don't know."&nbsp; The shepherd rubbed her arms, holding her tight.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I don't know either, sweetie, but we're here for him.&nbsp; We'll help however we can."&nbsp; He stared at the furs dancing all over the club.&nbsp; "At least tonight he's not worried about anything.&nbsp; He and Sam seem to have a thing for each other."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michelle put her drink down.&nbsp; "Yeah, Sam definitely likes him.&nbsp; I don't think she's ever liked a guy so quick."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I know I liked you pretty quick."&nbsp; The shepherd said, biting the husky's ear, with a smile.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;It made her smirk.&nbsp; "Shut up, you big flirt."&nbsp; She hit him playfully.&nbsp; "I hope Sam and Stray are having a good time."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; After a few more songs, Sam and Stray returned, sweating and grinning.&nbsp; Michelle was surprised at how Stray had changed from the beginning of the night.&nbsp; She smiled, realizing that he was actually happy.&nbsp; The husky noticed the looks the vixen and canine were giving each other.&nbsp; Yeah, they liked each other.&nbsp; She noticed Stray's hand slipping lower on Sam's back.&nbsp; Sam noticed, too, although she didn't seem to mind.&nbsp; Shaking her head, she couldn't help but smile.&nbsp; Michelle was glad to see Stray was feeling better, at least for the moment.&nbsp; She kicked Stray under the table when he sat down to get his attention.&nbsp; "Jacob and I are going to dance for a bit, you guys mind watching the table?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam spoke up, "Actually, I was going to steal your friend for the night, if you don't mind."&nbsp; She looked at the husky, slightly embarrassed.&nbsp; Michelle raised her eyebrows.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Really? Well, you started liking him fast!"&nbsp; She smiled at her friend.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Well," the vixen said timidly, playing with her hair, "we just- connected."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The husky laughed.&nbsp; "Well if he wants to go, he's free.&nbsp; He is an adult after all, even though he doesn't always act like it."&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam grinned.&nbsp; "I guess I'll drop him off at Jacob's later."&nbsp; Getting up, she grabbed Stray, and started to leave.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Hey!"&nbsp; Michelle called.&nbsp; The vixen turned back.&nbsp; "You pups behave yourselves!" the husky called with a wink.&nbsp; Sam stuck her tongue out at her friend and lead Stray out of Underworld.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He followed her to her car, a black convertible.&nbsp; As she unlocked it, she let the hood down.&nbsp; "You don't mind if we ride topless, do you?&nbsp; I like driving in the cool night air."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stray grinned, enjoying the night air as well.&nbsp; "No, I don't mind."&nbsp; The couple got in the car and headed towards her apartment.&nbsp; As he rode, the canine focused on the fox's hair whipping in the wind, her face illuminated by the stereo's display.&nbsp; He concentrated on the cool air streaming past his own face, leaning his head back on the seat.&nbsp; Stray was relaxed.&nbsp; He had finally let his worries go.&nbsp; Tomorrow may be better, and it may not.&nbsp; That didn't matter at the moment.&nbsp; What did matter was that he had a place to stay, he had had a good time tonight, and now, he was going home with a vixen.&nbsp; Stray didn't care what happened next.&nbsp; Sure, he felt guilty about feeling happy, instead of mourning his friend.&nbsp; He couldn't stay miserable, though.&nbsp; Mike was still remembered and missed, however, Stray needed to fix himself, too.&nbsp; Step one: let the pain go.&nbsp; Step two hadn't been defined yet, but he had plenty of time to figure that out.&nbsp; He could worry about that tomorrow.&nbsp; Tonight, he was with a vixen.&nbsp; Stray came back to reality as the car came to a stop.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"We're here." Sam said, stepping out.&nbsp; She lived in an apartment on the upper part of the city.&nbsp; It was filled with nice apartment complexes, small restraunts, and stores.&nbsp; The vixen led him up to her apartment on the fifth floor.&nbsp; Unlocking the door, she invited him in.&nbsp; For a brief second, Stray had an unpleasant flashback of the last time he unlocked his apartment.&nbsp; He quickly shook it off, instead thinking of Sam's fluffy tail.&nbsp; His mind went a more- lustful- route.&nbsp; After he entered, he heard the deadbolt slide into place.&nbsp; The vixen turned the lights on, and Stray couldn't help but follow her tail with his eyes, as she walked through the open living room.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The apartment was nice; it had a large living room, with a wide window taking up the entire wall on one side.&nbsp; It gave a wonderful view of the night city.&nbsp; A nice sized kitchen was opposite the living room.&nbsp; A narrow hallway lead to the rest of the apartment.&nbsp; "Nice place." The canine remarked, observing the décor.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Thanks. It's not perfect, but it's nice."&nbsp; Sam leaned against the counter.&nbsp; Stray looked around the room.&nbsp; The walls were bare.&nbsp; Normally, that would bother him, but here it seemed to fit.&nbsp; There wasn't much furniture, just a few chairs and a nice sofa.&nbsp; He did notice a pretty nice stereo in the corner of the room.&nbsp; Glancing around, he managed to find all the speakers that went with it. &nbsp;Sam noticed him eyeing her stereo in the living room.&nbsp; "It's a good system.&nbsp; It does a wonderful job of filling this place with music."&nbsp; She smiled playfully, "Want to hear?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Sure."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The vixen grabbed a remote from the sofa and pressed a button.&nbsp; Dubstep filled the apartment with throbbing bass.&nbsp; "Not bad, huh?"&nbsp; The canine agreed.&nbsp; "Well, sit down, make yourself at home.&nbsp; Want a drink?"&nbsp; She went to the kitchen and opened her fridge.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Why not?"&nbsp; Stray sat down on her sofa, leaning back.&nbsp; It was just like Underworld, except there were no flashing lights and no crowd.&nbsp; It was just him and Sam.&nbsp; The vixen sat next to him, handing him a bottle of Smirinoff.&nbsp; He laughed, taking the drink.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"What?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Smirinoff.&nbsp; It really is a girl's drink."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam gave him a mock angry look.&nbsp; "Well, in that case I'll take it back."&nbsp; She reached towards the bottle.&nbsp; Stray leaned back, still smiling.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"No, I'm cool with that."&nbsp; Twisting the top off, he took a sip.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"That's what I thought."&nbsp; The vixen stuck her tongue out at him.&nbsp; Sitting quietly for a few minutes, she looked over at her guest.&nbsp; "So, tell me about you, Stray."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The canine sat up.&nbsp; "What do you want to know?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Anything.&nbsp; All I know is what Michelle has told me and, honestly, I don't remember much.&nbsp; Except for that moon across your eye."&nbsp; She looked away, adding, "It's cute."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Thanks.&nbsp; It's the only white on my body.&nbsp; I don't know, it's just there."&nbsp; He shrugged.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I like it."&nbsp; Sam moved closer to Stray.&nbsp; Reaching out, she softly traced his crescent with her finger.&nbsp; "I know you're a mutt, but, what two breeds are you?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stray shifted a little.&nbsp; Looking down, he answered, "Well, to tell you the truth, I don't even know."&nbsp; He swallowed, continuing, "My parents were murdered when I was a pup.&nbsp; I know my mother was a husky, but, I'm not quite sure about my father.&nbsp; If I had to guess, I'd say he was a coyote."&nbsp; He ran his finger around the rim of his bottle, carelessly.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"That's horrible!"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yeah."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam decided not to press, seeing how he didn't want to talk about it.&nbsp; "I'm sorry. You've only been here 20 minutes and I've already killed the mood!"&nbsp; Stray looked at her face.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"No, no.&nbsp; You haven't.&nbsp; I've lived with that fact for 20 years, it's fine. You just asked a simple question. No biggie."&nbsp; He grabbed her shoulder, reassuring her.&nbsp; The vixen tried again.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Do you have a real name?"&nbsp; Stray looked away again.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I did, but I chose to forget it.&nbsp; I started a new life, so I took a new name.&nbsp; My adoptive father called me Stray, so I took it."&nbsp; His gaze returned to Sam.&nbsp; He smiled.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Okay, so what do you like?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Well, dubstep and metal music, video games, reading, and spending time with friends."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Cool.&nbsp; I take it you like Underworld?"

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Yes! It's a wonderful place."&nbsp; Stray finished his drink, setting the bottle on the coffee table.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"What happened to your hand?" Sam gently grabbed his bandaged paw.&nbsp; The canine's cheeks flamed.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Well, I kind of got mad and punched a mirror."&nbsp; The vixen looked at him quizzically.&nbsp; "I was mad at myself.&nbsp; I'm the reason my friend is dead."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Without warning, Sam's hand moved to cover his mouth.&nbsp; Puzzled, Stray looked at her.&nbsp; "Hush! There will be no talk of that!"&nbsp; Nodding silently, the canine stopped talking.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;It was quiet, as the two sipped on their drinks.&nbsp; The music surrounded them.&nbsp; Sam bit her lower lip, grabbing Stray's paw.&nbsp; She looked him in the eyes.&nbsp; Leaning towards him, her lips brushed against his.&nbsp; Stray could only stare back into her eyes, his breathing a little more difficult.&nbsp; Closing his eyes, he returned her kiss, his tongue rushing to meet hers.&nbsp; Her body pressed against him, and he could feel her hands grasping his back.&nbsp; Falling back, he ran his fingers through her hair, holding her tighter.&nbsp; After what felt like an eternity, she broke the kiss.&nbsp; The two lay, staring at each other, while the music played on.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"I know it's fast," Sam panted, "but I really like you.&nbsp; I don't know, you just attract me."

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stray smiled up at her.&nbsp; "It's okay.&nbsp; It is fast, but I really like you, too.&nbsp; I've never felt like this about anyone."&nbsp; He kissed her again.&nbsp; The vixen pulled away, her chest heaving.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;"Me either." she gasped.&nbsp; Stray began kissing her neck, as his hands explored her back.&nbsp; The vixen's tail found his, as she lifted her head, letting the canine's mouth at her throat.&nbsp; Her hands clutched at his back, whines of pleasure escaping her.&nbsp; The couple kissed for some minutes, ending when Sam leaned back.&nbsp; Extending her paw, she helped Stray off the sofa.&nbsp; Still holding his paw, she led him back to her bedroom.&nbsp; Blushing slightly, he followed, feeling a pressure below the belt.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam pushed the door open, allowing Stray to see her room.&nbsp; Her bed was large, taking up a good bit of the room.&nbsp; 'Plenty of room for two.'&nbsp; The canine thought.&nbsp; A dresser was against the wall across from the bed.&nbsp; It didn't have much on it.&nbsp; In fact, besides a small chair and a closet, the room was pretty bare.&nbsp; He guessed she didn't spend much time in it.&nbsp; 'With a living room like that, neither would I,' he imagined.&nbsp; Shutting the door, the vixen flipped a switch.&nbsp; Bright neon blue lights, around the ceiling, bathed the room in a dim electric glow.&nbsp; "That's awesome."&nbsp; Stray said, awed by the lights.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She laughed, "Yeah, I had to have them in here.&nbsp; Cool, huh?"&nbsp; Throwing herself on the bed, she looked up at the canine suggestively.&nbsp; He took the invitation, slowly lying beside her.&nbsp; Her bed was nice and soft, with a smooth comforter, and Stray hoped, smooth sheets.&nbsp; He kicked off his boots, and took his socks off.&nbsp; Sam smiled, following suit.&nbsp; When she lay back, the canine gently stroked her arm with his soft paw.&nbsp; Moving herself closer to him, she reached over, softly tracing his white crescent.&nbsp; Bringing her finger down the side of his face, she grabbed his muzzle, and turned it towards her own.&nbsp; Their lips met.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Stray's hand found her hip as they made out, lightly squeezing her.&nbsp; Their tails twisted together, as the vixen's mouth moved to his neck.&nbsp; Murring, he let her kiss his neck, as his hands slipped under her shirt.&nbsp; She gasped into his neck, while he felt her warm fur.&nbsp; One of his hands moved up to caress her breast, just as the other brushed her hair away from her face.&nbsp; Holding her head tenderly, he brought his mouth over hers.&nbsp; After minutes of kissing and caressing, she came up for air, only to kiss his neck more.&nbsp; The canine squeezed her breast, getting a moan of pleasure, making her kiss him harder.&nbsp; Panting, he lifted her shirt slowly over her body.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam had a black bra on.&nbsp; Breathing hard, Stray kissed her neck, rubbing her body.&nbsp; Something soft touched his stomach.&nbsp; He realized it was the vixen's hands, slipping his shirt off.&nbsp; Pausing, he allowed her to remove it, and then resumed kissing her neck.&nbsp; She explored his body with her hands, holding his head to her throat.&nbsp; Gently biting her, the vixen moaned in pleasure.&nbsp; Stray moved his hands to her jeans, searching for the button.&nbsp; Sam rolled over, letting him find it, and soon he had pulled her jeans off.&nbsp; The canine felt a bulge in his own jeans, as he saw the vixen's thong.&nbsp; It was black, like her bra, and had cherries on the front.&nbsp; Inhaling deeply, taking in her sweet scent, he kissed her again.&nbsp; She pulled back, however, reaching for the male's jeans.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Allowing her to pull them off, as she had allowed him, he let out a moan as her hands grazed his erect penis.&nbsp; The vixen smiled, and slid her hands slowly over it again, eliciting another moan.&nbsp; Kissing his chest, she went ahead and removed his boxers, freeing his aching member.&nbsp; Rolling on top of her, he undid her bra, kissing her hard.&nbsp; Tossing the article of clothing away, he saw her exposed breasts.&nbsp; Moving down her neck, his mouth found her nipple, and he kissed it softly.&nbsp; The vixen arched her back, with a soft cry.&nbsp; Stray's hands continued down, finding her thong and tugging at it.&nbsp; Rubbing her nether region, he found her thong was damp.&nbsp; Lifting her legs, Sam let him remove it, exposing her wet sex.&nbsp; Still kissing her breast, the canine rubbed her mound.&nbsp; The vixen cried out in pleasure, gasping his name.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;His fingers slipped into her folds, finding her entrance.&nbsp; His mouth returned to her neck, while his fingers slid into her body.&nbsp; She moaned, her body heaving, as the canine stimulated her.&nbsp; Panting, she began kissing him.&nbsp; Stray was sending her towards the edge.&nbsp; He was rubbing the right spot.&nbsp; It felt incredible.&nbsp; She was paralyzed with the waves of pleasure he was giving her, rubbing her most sensitive part.&nbsp; If he didn't stop, she would climax soon!&nbsp; Just as she thought he would send her over the edge, he stopped.&nbsp; Breathing hard, she looked at him, puzzled.&nbsp; The sly canine, smiled, moving to kiss her stomach.&nbsp; The vixen looked down her body at the passionate canine.&nbsp; His hands slid to her thighs, gradually spreading her legs.&nbsp; Her heart thundered in her chest, as he kissed her inner thigh, lightly biting her.&nbsp; His kisses moved nearer to her sex.&nbsp; Stray paused, his mouth inches from Sam's mound.&nbsp; She could feel his hot breath between her legs.&nbsp; Her body tensed, excited by him going down on her.&nbsp; She held her breath as his lips touched her folds.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sam cried out in pleasure, as Stray's tongue entered her body.&nbsp; Writhing, she moaned loudly, while the canine licked her most private area.&nbsp; Her body tensed, the pleasure building in the hot vixen.&nbsp; "Stray-"She breathed, but the canine continued his stimulation.&nbsp; Throwing her head back into the pillows, she clutched her covers.&nbsp; The pressure was too much.&nbsp; "_Stray!"_ she screamed reaching her orgasm. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The canine moved up the gasping vixen's body, kissing her as he did so.&nbsp; Their mouths met, and their hands ran over each other as they kissed.&nbsp; Breaking the kiss, Sam reached into a drawer in her nightstand.&nbsp; With a smile, she pushed a condom into the aroused male's chest.&nbsp; Quickly opening it, Stray slipped it on.&nbsp; Kissing her neck hard, he pushed into her. &nbsp;The vixen cried out softly, arching again, as Stray began thrusting lightly.&nbsp; Gently, he brought his hips to hers.&nbsp; The couple moaned in their lovemaking.&nbsp; Stray panted, his motions getting faster.&nbsp; Wrapping her legs around him, Sam pulled her partner's face to her own, locking him in a deep kiss, as her body tightened around him.&nbsp; The bed rocked with Stray's motions.&nbsp; The canine brought his head up, moaning loudly.&nbsp; The vixen guessed he was nearing his climax.&nbsp; As he continued his rhythm, he painted with each stroke. &nbsp;She moaned with him, feeling her own climax.&nbsp; Stray growled, pushing hard into her.&nbsp; With a small howl, he climaxed.&nbsp; "Sam," he whispered into her ear.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Stray," she whispered back, then with a gasp, held him tight.&nbsp; Closing her eyes and tightening her body, she screamed his name again, as she climaxed again.&nbsp; Panting, the two held each other, tied together.&nbsp; They were exhausted after their passionate lovemaking.&nbsp; After lying in each other's arms for at least half an hour, Stray finally pulled away from the vixen.&nbsp; The pair cleaned up quickly, and then slid into Sam's comfortable bed.&nbsp; Stray snuggled up closely to Sam, pressing her warm body to his.&nbsp; She kissed him, with a smile.&nbsp; Pulling the covers over them, the couple twisted their tails together.&nbsp; "Good night, Stray."&nbsp; Sam smiled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Good night, Sam."&nbsp; He answered with a kiss.&nbsp; As the vixen closed her eyes, Stray was thankful tonight had turned out so well.&nbsp; It was nice to have a good evening after all that had happened to him.&nbsp; He held Sam tightly, drifting into sleep.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sam woke up when she felt Stray twisting beside her.&nbsp; Rolling over, she watched the poor canine writhe in his sleep.&nbsp; She could hear him mumbling something.&nbsp; Leaning closer, she heard him say, "I'm sorry," repeatedly.&nbsp; His fur was damp with sweat and he clutched the covers firmly.&nbsp; Worried, she reached a hand towards him.&nbsp; "No!" he screamed, and Sam pulled back.&nbsp; "No! Stay away! I'm sorry!" the tortured canine cried.&nbsp; Sam watched anxiously as he carried on.&nbsp; Struggling more and more, Stray's whining got louder.&nbsp; Her hand was frozen in mid-air.&nbsp; She didn't know if she should wake him or not.&nbsp; Pulling the covers to his chest, Stray whimpered.&nbsp; "Please," he begged, "I'm so sorry.&nbsp; Please, don't hurt me."&nbsp; He sounded like he was going to cry.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sam couldn't bear seeing him like this.&nbsp; She shook his shoulder hard.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Stray!" she called, jarring him from sleep.&nbsp; Gasping for air, the startled canine looked around.&nbsp; Seeing Sam, he remembered where he was.&nbsp; "What's wrong?" the vixen asked, with a worried expression.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He looked away.&nbsp; "Nothing. Just a nightmare."&nbsp; The canine stared at the wall, gasping for air.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You were saying things."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stray turned back towards the vixen.&nbsp; "I was?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She nodded.&nbsp; "Yeah, things like, 'I'm sorry' and 'Stay away'."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The canine rubbed his head, embarrassed.&nbsp; "I'm sorry."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sam looked at him, nervously, "You want to talk about it?"

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Swishing his tail underneath the covers, he leaned his head back and sighed.&nbsp; "I guess."&nbsp; Stray rubbed his hands together.&nbsp; Taking the vixen's hands, he said, "I've been having nightmares of my friend and the people who killed him."&nbsp; Swallowing, he continued," I had one last night, too."&nbsp; The troubled canine lowered his head.&nbsp; "Every time I close my eyes I can see his smile." His voice sank to almost a whisper, "now, I can't even sleep apparently."&nbsp; He kept his head down, carelessly drawing circles in the sheets.&nbsp; Sam saw how tormented the canine was.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Throwing her arms around him, she whispered, "Everything is going to be okay.&nbsp; I'm here."&nbsp; The vixen started rocking him gently.&nbsp; Stray let her hold him.&nbsp; He exhaled sharply, going limp in the vixen's arms.&nbsp; She held his head, trying to comfort him as if he were a pup.&nbsp; He closed his eyes, focusing on the vixen's touch.&nbsp; Sam rubbed his back while she held him.&nbsp; 'Whatever has happened to him must have been truly horrible to do this to him.'&nbsp; As she held him close, she felt something on her shoulder.&nbsp; It was so light, she barely felt it.&nbsp; Cocking one ear to the side, she wondered what she had felt. &nbsp;Stray inhaled deeply.&nbsp; Then, she felt it again.&nbsp; He took another breath, this one more ragged than the first.&nbsp; The vixen's ears perked up, and she held him tighter, as she realized what she had felt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Stray was crying.

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