{"sf1_id":478009,"sf2_id":"3eg7J7je","title":"That Holiday Scent","author":"djauric","words":2308,"posted_at":"2012-12-24T19:48:00.000Z","tags":["Dragon hybrid","M/M","Otter","Romance"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/478009-that-holiday-scent","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/3eg7J7je","image_url":"https://cdn.sofurryfiles.com/submissions/thumbnails/99/0e/990ebb2b-895e-46d3-b6e5-b286d8f211c2","description":"","content":"That Holiday Scent\n\nWritten By: Miles D. Aeon\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As the early morning began to shine through the windows of the small apartment, rays of light splashed onto the emerald muzzle fur of the young otter.\u0026nbsp; A small grumpy groan escaped the lips of his mouth as his golden eyes fluttered open.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Too early for the sun... Go back to bed!\"\u0026nbsp; Were the first words uttered from his lips.\u0026nbsp; Then it suddenly dawned on him.\u0026nbsp; \"Wait a minute!\u0026nbsp; It's Christmas!\"\u0026nbsp; He quickly climbed from the bed and dashed down the halls, the nails on his feetpaws clacking against the hardwood floor.\u0026nbsp; He was told by his friends to expect a surprise beneath the tree this year.\u0026nbsp; Living alone, and long since losing his belief in the big polar bear in the red suit, he was less than inclined to believe that a surprise would be waiting for him.\u0026nbsp; Sure enough though, beneath the sparkling Christmas Tree were a number of gifts.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Holy...\u0026nbsp; A Christmas miracle?!\"\u0026nbsp; Gasped the otter, who was standing in front of the tree in his black silk boxers that sported a printed string of Christmas lights and the phrase 'Murry Christmas' printed across the rear.\u0026nbsp; \"No Way, Alex!\u0026nbsp; The big polar bear doesn't exist.\u0026nbsp; But... how in the world did these get here?\"\u0026nbsp; He muttered to himself as he slowly padded around the tree to check each gift, which were tagged with \"To Alex, from Santa Claws\".\u0026nbsp; Something else caught his attention though.\u0026nbsp; A different scent in his home, a scent that sent a tingle down his spine.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What IS that smell?\"\u0026nbsp; He turns and snuffles around, his black nose twitching and flaring as he tries to track the source of the scent.\u0026nbsp; Out of curiosity the otter raises his arm and sniffs.\u0026nbsp; \"Ugh... maybe that smell is me.\u0026nbsp; I need a shower!\"\u0026nbsp; The emerald furred otter clacks his way to the bathroom and looks at himself in the mirror.\u0026nbsp; His hair is still ruffled and messed up from his long night of sleep.\u0026nbsp; He stood there looking at his own reflection for a moment trying to remember what kept him up.\u0026nbsp; What had it been?\u0026nbsp; Why couldn't he sleep and why hadn't he heard from Auric yet?\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"That's what it was!\"\u0026nbsp; He shouts suddenly, speaking aloud to himself.\u0026nbsp; \"It's because Auric wasn't online.\u0026nbsp; Usually we stay up chatting as long as we can and he just wasn't there last night.\"\u0026nbsp; Suddenly his cheeks flush as he remembers the other reason he couldn't sleep.\u0026nbsp; \"Oh right, the dream.\u0026nbsp; Man that was a bit steamy.\"\u0026nbsp; He shudders as he recalls the dream.\u0026nbsp; It almost felt real!\u0026nbsp; He remembered hearing Auric speaking to him.\u0026nbsp; He remembered the feeling of his lover's lips on his round ears as he whispered sweet nothings.\u0026nbsp; \"Ugh... stop thinking about it Alex, otherwise you will end up taking a cold shower.\"\u0026nbsp; That didn't stop the thoughts from coming though.\u0026nbsp; He could almost remember how Auric's touch felt, clawtips running through his thin emerald coat.\u0026nbsp; \"Oh, feathers!\"\u0026nbsp; He muttered to himself as he thought about it.\u0026nbsp; The dragon had been so sweet and loving, taking his time and kissing every part of the otter's body.\u0026nbsp; Alex once more groaned this time out of a different kind of frustration.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Quickly starting a cool shower the otter didn't hesitate to climb in.\u0026nbsp; Attempting to calm his mind, among other body parts, he switched his mind to a different subject.\u0026nbsp; He began trying to figure out how those gifts showed up.\u0026nbsp; Who delivered them?\u0026nbsp; Had someone broken into his apartment simply to drop off gifts?\u0026nbsp; Who could possibly be stupid enough to do something so silly?\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"It doesn't matter I suppose.\u0026nbsp; If they wanted the gifts to be delivered that bad, I suppose I can't complain.\u0026nbsp; I expected to wake up to nothing under my tree.\u0026nbsp; It's a nice surprise!\"\u0026nbsp; He continued to speak to himself as he placed a blob of toothpaste on his toothbrush.\u0026nbsp; Quickly brushing his fangs and washing off his fur, he continued his morning routine, though he is never able to shake the knowledge of the presents out of his mind.\u0026nbsp; Turning off the cool shower he quickly towels off and heads for his bedroom, until he realizes the scent is still there.\u0026nbsp; He stopped and sniffed around the room once more, always ending near the tree when he tried to investigate the scent.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Ok, while the presents are a nice touch, but I swear, if someone is playing a prank and one of these boxes has gross smelly stuff in it, I'm going to be pissed!\"\u0026nbsp; Alex gave a noisy huff and padded back to his room.\u0026nbsp; Grabbing a clean pair of Christmas themed boxers, this specific pair having red and green paw prints all over them with the words \"Deck the Balls\" in a circular print over the crotch.\u0026nbsp; Alex looked down at his boxers and just laughed at himself.\u0026nbsp; \"Auric has the worst sense of humor sometimes.\"\u0026nbsp; Though it was that sense of humor that made Alex love his golden furred dragon all that much more.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Finally walking back towards the tree,\u0026nbsp; Alex took the time to sit down and began opening each present one by one.\u0026nbsp; The presents were filled with all of the things he would have asked for.\u0026nbsp; The presents were amazing:\u0026nbsp; Furry books from Kyell Gold, all of which were signed and included Waterways, Out of Position, and Isolation Play, a brand new gaming computer, a number of PS3 games including Skyrim, a golden yellow collar with the tag that read \"Alex\", a new purple harness and strangely, an unlabeled key with a paw print on the head of the key.\u0026nbsp; He couldn't believe it!\u0026nbsp; No one ever really got him anything for the holidays.\u0026nbsp; Sure, his parents usually sent out a package or two, but usually just clothing. His friends always dropped by after the New Year and dropped off small gifts, but some of these were just amazing.\u0026nbsp; Then something under the tree caught his eye.\u0026nbsp; With all the presents opened and set to the side, there was a strange purple tuft with a ribbon wrapped around it under the tree.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What in the world is that?\"\u0026nbsp; Slowly he crawled over to the purple tuft of fluff and grabbed it softly, realizing the scent he has been tracking is from this thing.\u0026nbsp; \"It's warm to the touch.\u0026nbsp; What could this be?\"\u0026nbsp; He attempted to pull on it and realized it was attached to something.\u0026nbsp; Nervously he begins to follow the yellow cord to its source; however, as he followed it the \"cord\" began getting thicker and thicker.\u0026nbsp; Finally he reached the end of the strange yellow object to something wrapped in a red fluffy material.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Murry Christmas Alii...\"\u0026nbsp; A familiar voice suddenly muttered nervously from behind the tree.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"HOLY MOTHER OF...!\"\u0026nbsp; Alex squawked as he jumped backwards.\u0026nbsp; His fight or flight instinct kicking in as he realized he wasn't alone.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Whoa, whoa!\u0026nbsp; Slow down, Alex!!\u0026nbsp; It's me!\"\u0026nbsp; The mysterious voice spoke up once more.\u0026nbsp; Alex's jaw hit the floor as he realized who it was.\u0026nbsp; Stepping out from behind the tree was his lover.\u0026nbsp; The golden dragon's fur wrapped in the iconic red and white suit of Santa Claws, around his neck sat an emerald green collar matching his mates' fur color.\u0026nbsp; His purple hair just like in all the pictures the otter had ever seen, and those beautiful soft blue eyes.\u0026nbsp; Auric smiled nervously.\u0026nbsp; \"Merry Christmas, Alex.\u0026nbsp; You have no idea how much it took to set this up for you.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I... You... You're... here!\"\u0026nbsp; Alex stammered, his mind completely blown while still trying to process the surprise.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I couldn't possibly let you spend the holidays alone.\"\u0026nbsp; Auric explained.\u0026nbsp; \"So, I spent every penny I had to get you some gifts and a plane ticket here. Your friend lent me his emergency key to your apartment for the surprise.\u0026nbsp; All of your other friends were in on it.\"\u0026nbsp; Alex couldn't believe what he was hearing.\u0026nbsp; His friends had set this all up with Auric.\u0026nbsp; How had they been able to keep this such a big secret?\u0026nbsp; Though thinking it through, it wasn't much of a surprise they tried so hard to keep it hidden.\u0026nbsp; Auric was all he talked about sometimes.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"So... you spent everything you had in the bank to do this?\"\u0026nbsp; Alex questioned.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well, I have enough to make it by for awhile, but it's going to be tight for a bit until I can recover from all of the expenses.\"\u0026nbsp; The dragon explained.\u0026nbsp; \"Though, honestly Alex, it is worth every penny I spent to be here with the man I love on Christmas.\u0026nbsp; To see your smiling face... and... to kiss your lips.\"\u0026nbsp; With that the golden furred dragon leaned in and kissed the emerald otter.\u0026nbsp; The kiss is soft and sweet at first but gained depth and ferocity as the two shared their first of many Christmas kisses.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Do you have to go now?\"\u0026nbsp; Alex questioned his lover, holding him tightly in his arms.\u0026nbsp; \"I mean, you just popped out from behind my Christmas tree.\u0026nbsp; I know you have a lot of work to do and stuff.\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"No love, I took plenty of time off.\"\u0026nbsp; Auric smiled down at his emerald otter.\u0026nbsp; \"We have a few days before I even have to think about leaving, which is why I also went grocery shopping.\u0026nbsp; Come on into the kitchen.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Once the couple reached the kitchen Auric opened the refrigerator door.\u0026nbsp; Alex gasped in surprise as the usually empty fridge was filled with so much food it was about to overflow.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I take it we aren't having ramen for Christmas?\"\u0026nbsp; Alex grinned.\u0026nbsp; It had been awhile since someone had offered him a home cooked meal besides his parents.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Nope! \"\u0026nbsp; Auric replied quickly.\u0026nbsp; \"I couldn't possibly come all the way out here to let us \"feast\" on things like ramen and mac 'n cheese.\u0026nbsp; Tonight we will have the best meal I could come up with.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The next few hours were filled with cuddles and kisses and the golden dragon keeping busy with cooking.\u0026nbsp; The small apartment filled with the smell of ham, potatoes and corn.\u0026nbsp; Though something was bothering Alex.\u0026nbsp; One of the gifts he had received had been an unmarked key.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey, sweetie?\"\u0026nbsp; Alex piped up.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What is this key for?\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hmm?\u0026nbsp; Oh, the one with the pawprint on the head of it?\"\u0026nbsp; Auric smirked, having wondered when that question would come up.\u0026nbsp; \"That's the key to my heart...\" giggled the dragon, \"and my apartment.\"\u0026nbsp; Standing there stirring a pot of beans he was taken by surprise at the otter tackled him into a hug and kissed him deeply.\u0026nbsp; Auric smirked and returned the kiss, trying not to let any of the sticky beans drip onto the floor from the spoon.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The day dragged on a bit longer as Alex looked over his gifts and enjoyed the alone time with the love of his life.\u0026nbsp; Soon Auric had finished their early dinner and seated the otter at a table covered in a beautiful red table cloth and small green candles burning in between them.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Your meal, my love.\"\u0026nbsp; Smirked Auric, rather proud of himself for actually managing to pull off the meal.\u0026nbsp; The golden furred dragon set down a large platter consisting of ham braid over a bed of rice and beans, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and gravy.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Oh wow, Auric!\u0026nbsp; I didn't know you could cook like this!\"\u0026nbsp; The otter replied as he eyed the platter hungrily.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah....well... neither did I, sweetie.\"\u0026nbsp; The dragon replied back as he dished up his lovers plate.\u0026nbsp; \"It took me days to find all the recipes and stuff for this.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well it looks like you did an awesome job, honey!\"\u0026nbsp; The otter chittered happily and took a bite of his meal.\u0026nbsp; \"Oh!\u0026nbsp; Oh my!\u0026nbsp; It tastes amazing!\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm very happy you like it, Alex.\"\u0026nbsp; Auric replied, sitting down for his meal as well.\u0026nbsp; The meal goes well with the emerald otter eating himself until he is stuffed.\u0026nbsp; Once dinner is finished the couple retires to the living room for some time with the new computer and PS3 games.\u0026nbsp; Soon the sun began to fall, and the couple starts to tire.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Wow, Auric.\u0026nbsp; Today has been simply amazing!.\"\u0026nbsp; Alex smiles.\u0026nbsp; \"I couldn't wish for a better Christmas than this.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well....\"\u0026nbsp; Auric begins.\u0026nbsp; \"We haven't finished just yet.\u0026nbsp; You see there is this small matter of dessert.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Oooohhhh!\"\u0026nbsp; Alexs grinned, his large oar like tail whipping about.\u0026nbsp; \"What are we having?\u0026nbsp; Ice cream perhaps?\u0026nbsp; Or maybe some chocolates?\u0026nbsp; I didn't see any pies anywhere so that can't be it.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Nope...\"\u0026nbsp; Auric replies as he climbs off the couch and stretches, the emerald green collar glinting in the dim light.\u0026nbsp; The golden dragon turns and looks at his lover, eyes full of a new emotion.\u0026nbsp; Alex shudders as he realizes what is for dessert.\u0026nbsp; \"Come on Alex...\"\u0026nbsp; The dragon smiles and whips his purple tipped tail back and forth as he sensually pads towards the bedroom.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Alex followed that flowing purple tail tip curiously and gasped as he entered his bedroom.\u0026nbsp; At some point in time Auric must have snuck back to the bedroom to set things up.\u0026nbsp; Resting on the nightstand was a leash to match his new collar, some whipped cream, cherries and the room was lit with red and green Christmas lights around the bed.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; As Alex entered the room Auric gave a seductive grin and began closing the door.\u0026nbsp; It seemed the dragon had plenty on his mind for the rest of the Christmas evening...including creating a new Holiday Scent.\u0026nbsp;\n\n  \n  \n\n"}