Can Last Night Last?
Here's another short story, just to get my mind off of my Novel. It may develop into a series later, but for right now, this is it. Hope you enjoy. Comments and constructive critism is always welcome.
I awoke with a start, feeling as though something was amiss. The world started coming into focus, and I sat up and looked around, taking in my surroundings. I was in a room that seemed distantly familiar, but I couldn't figure out exactly where I was. I saw a T.V., pictures of landscapes that looked vaguely recognizable, and next to me, a collar was lying on the nightstand. I felt something warm and furry against me, and I instantly looked to where the source of the warmth was coming from. Lying next to me was a Husky, who was sleeping soundly. Suddenly, everything clicked. My heart instantly started to race, as I realized I had just slept with my best friend.
Firstly, you need to know exactly what's going on. My name is Charles, and I am most certainly human. I'm about 5"11' with shaggy blonde hair. I don't have much muscle, and some people may even consider me chubby, but I like the way I look. I'm not fat, but I'm not a stick either. I don't have too many friends, since I tend to isolate myself from others. That all changed when Dirk walked into my life. Dirk is a husky, which, at the time, seemed really abnormal, but now I wouldn't have it any other way. I'd never really had any contact with Anthro's until I met Dirk. He looked like any other husky, white and grey, with a little bit of black on his paws, except he could stand and talk. I never really communicated with his kind until him, so it was naturally awkward at first, but he helped me through it. The husky was the best thing that had ever happened to me, really. He was most definitely my best friend, and ever since our chance encounter, our friendship has really been budding. He showed me how to be more sociable, how to actually meet people, and just plain have fun with my life. I never really considered him a love interest, until last night, that is. Heck, I didn't even really know I was gay until I woke up with him this morning. Now I was really regretting it. I was just hoping against hope that it wouldn't break off our friendship.
"Oh shit oh shit oh shit...." I hurried out of bed, but slowed my pace when I realized I was completely naked. I looked around frantically, trying to find my clothes. I spotted them at the foot of the bad, and hurried over there to put them on. I had just buttoned up my pants when I heard stirring coming from the bed. I looked over to see the Husky sitting up, stretching his muscular limbs. He turned his head around, and looked me directly in the eyes. His blue eyes seemed to entrance me, they kept me from moving. He was the first to speak. His face had a brilliant smile on it.
"Hey Charles, how are you this morning? Last night was............" He looked at me and realized either I didn't know what happened last night, or I was uncomfortable with this entire situation, both of which were at least partly true. I tried to speak, but the only thing that came out was a bunch of nonsense.
"Dirk, I........uh....sorry, but......I like................but not.........what happened last?...." Dirk interrupted me by putting a paw up.
"Charles, I'm sorry if this makes you uncomfortable. Last night, you seemed ok with it, but maybe it was just too many lonely nights, or too much red wine. I'm sorry; I don't even know how you feel about all of this. You can leave if you want to........." He trailed off and looked down at the floor, his ears flat against his skull, his tail tucked out of sight. I wanted to walk over and hug him, and tell him that everything would be fine. I didn't know if I really wanted to ruin our friendship with a relationship, but I thought the least I could do is comfort him. I walked over to him and sat down next to him, wrapping him in an embrace.
"Dirk, I'm sorry. To be honest, I don't know what happened last night. Listen, I probably should get going. I'm not really sure what to say about this right now. I do know though, that this won't ruin our friendship. Maybe later we could try a relationship, but right now, I'm not sure how I feel about this. I'll think it over and talk to you soon." I snuggled into his fur, letting his warmth radiate over me. Really, the only reason I didn't tell him what I truly felt was because I thought he might get scared if I told him how much I wanted to stay. We were caught somewhere between lovers and friends, and I really didn't want to be around if last night couldn't last. It was just so, so unplanned. Maybe things would be different if I was totally secure with my sexuality, but Dirk made me question things about myself that I hadn't thought about in years. Slowly, I pulled away from him and looked up at his face. He had a smile on it, but the smile was clearly forced.
"It's ok Charles, I understand. Listen, if you've got the time, I wanted to go out to lunch with you, maybe talk things over." I hesitated, not sure what I wanted to do. Apparently, Dirk took my hesitation as a no, and his tail drooped even further. "I understand if you don't want to be around me Charles. You can just leave now." I stood stunned for a moment, trying to find words.
"Dirk, I.........." Dirk turned towards me, tears in his eyes.
"Just LEAVE!" He practically shouted, scaring me stiff. After he realized what he did, he collapsed down on the bed, sobbing uncontrollably. It took me another moment to regain my ability to move, and when I was able to move, I grabbed my things and rushed out of the room. I got down to the main entrance, and looked back at the bedroom upstairs. I saw Dirk looking down at me, and before he or I could say anything more, I opened the door and walked out. I walked out to my car, threw my things in the trunk and climbed inside. I sat in the car, not starting it, just sitting and thinking. What did I just do? I walked right out the door on my best friend, that's what. Of course, when he needs me the most, I abandon him. I really need to go make things right. But does that involve a relationship with him? I like him, yes, but I don't know how well a relationship would work. Plus, what would everyone else think? A gay relationship with a Fur. It seems so.......so odd, but then again, so right. I mean, I care for him and all, but do I really love him? Even if I don't, I need to tell him that I still want him as a friend. I opened up my car door and stepped out. I walked back up to the house, and waited for a second on the porch. Before my better judgment stepped in, I raised my hand to the door and knocked three times. I heard footsteps approaching and then stop before the door. I saw the knob turn and the door swing open, revealing a tear stained husky. We stood there and started at each other for a moment. I expected one of two reactions. Either he would be extremely furious with me, or he would start to cry and apologize. What I didn't expect though, was a paw to come up and slap me in the face. The slap stung, and I almost crumpled to the ground. When I regained my balance, I put my hand to where he slapped, and when I pulled away, there was just a little blood on my hand. I looked up at him in disbelief and started yelling.
"WHAT THE FUCK MAN! I came back to apologize, to tell you that everything was going to be alright with us, and you repay me by slapping me?! That's it, I'm done. And to think, I may have wanted a relationship with you. You............ you fucking BEAST!" I stormed off the porch and headed for my car. I heard him following me, and right before I got to my car, I turned around and confronted him. "You just need to stop. I don't want to talk to you, not now, and not ever again. I tried to apologize for how I reacted, and you just assume that I'm here to what, make fun of you?" I looked up at him, and he was crying again. Tears were running down his muzzle, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for him, even after he hit me. He spoke through his sobs, his voice barely a whisper.
"I'm sorry Charles, it just.............the last time someone did that to me, they ended up humiliating me in front of everyone I knew. I didn't think........... I didn't know what I was doing, I'm so sorry. Can you please forgive me?" He looked at me with pleading eyes, and my anger couldn't help but dissipate.
"Of course I can forgive you. I can't really stay mad at you, even if I tried, with your cute puppy dog eyes and whatnot." I poked him in the side, and he giggled through his ever-diminishing tears. When his tears finally subsided, he wrapped me in an embrace. I resisted, but only for a moment, as his warm fur and strong embrace comforted me in a way I hadn't been comforted in years. I hugged back, and we stayed like that, just enjoying each others presence. When we finally parted, there was a hint of sorrow, as I wasn't wrapped up in his arms anymore.
"Do you want to come in, and maybe have some breakfast or something?" I smiled up at him, and he smiled right back down at me.
"I'd love to." He bounded away, his tail bouncing as he ran. I laughed at the pure cuteness of it, and he must have heard me laughing, because his tail went down and his ears went flat.
"What are you laughing at?" He was standing in the doorway, clearly not letting me in until I answered his question.
"You, silly! You look so cute when you're running and your tail in bouncing up and down." I stuck my tongue out at him, and he blushed profusely. Then, his usually loud and energetic demeanor was quieted as he got a little more serious.
"Charles, about a relationship between us..........." Before he got too far, I leaned in and slowly touched my lips to his. I saw fireworks cross in front of my eyes as we kissed, and he opened his maw to let my wandering tongue into his mouth. He pulled me in closer, and we stood there, exploring each other with our hands and tongues. We finally pulled apart, and we stood there, catching our breath and holding each other closely. Dirk was the first to speak. "So, can last night last? Are you ready to become something, have something between us other that friendship?" I pondered his question, but only for a moment, as I already knew the answer.
"Dirk, last night can last. I want to be more than friends. This is the start of something, and this something hopefully won't end." I smiled and kissed his lips, gently, but with much more of a loving caress than the last one. He smiled at me, his happiness showing from his eyes to his tail.
"Come on, let's go inside." We walked through the door, my hand in his paw. I rested my head on his shoulder, his fur warm and comforting. This definitely could amount to something. My mind was brimming with happiness, knowing that the person I was the closest to, I could become even closer with. Last night would last.