# That Holiday Scent

Author: djauric
Tags: Dragon hybrid, M/M, Otter, Romance

That Holiday Scent

Written By: Miles D. Aeon

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; A small grumpy groan escaped the lips of his mouth as his golden eyes fluttered open.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Too early for the sun... Go back to bed!"&nbsp; Were the first words uttered from his lips.&nbsp; Then it suddenly dawned on him.&nbsp; "Wait a minute!&nbsp; It's Christmas!"&nbsp; He quickly climbed from the bed and dashed down the halls, the nails on his feetpaws clacking against the hardwood floor.&nbsp; He was told by his friends to expect a surprise beneath the tree this year.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Sure enough though, beneath the sparkling Christmas Tree were a number of gifts.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Holy...&nbsp; A Christmas miracle?!"&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; "No Way, Alex!&nbsp; The big polar bear doesn't exist.&nbsp; But... how in the world did these get here?"&nbsp; He muttered to himself as he slowly padded around the tree to check each gift, which were tagged with "To Alex, from Santa Claws".&nbsp; Something else caught his attention though.&nbsp; A different scent in his home, a scent that sent a tingle down his spine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "What IS that smell?"&nbsp; He turns and snuffles around, his black nose twitching and flaring as he tries to track the source of the scent.&nbsp; Out of curiosity the otter raises his arm and sniffs.&nbsp; "Ugh... maybe that smell is me.&nbsp; I need a shower!"&nbsp; The emerald furred otter clacks his way to the bathroom and looks at himself in the mirror.&nbsp; His hair is still ruffled and messed up from his long night of sleep.&nbsp; He stood there looking at his own reflection for a moment trying to remember what kept him up.&nbsp; What had it been?&nbsp; Why couldn't he sleep and why hadn't he heard from Auric yet?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "That's what it was!"&nbsp; He shouts suddenly, speaking aloud to himself.&nbsp; "It's because Auric wasn't online.&nbsp; Usually we stay up chatting as long as we can and he just wasn't there last night."&nbsp; Suddenly his cheeks flush as he remembers the other reason he couldn't sleep.&nbsp; "Oh right, the dream.&nbsp; Man that was a bit steamy."&nbsp; He shudders as he recalls the dream.&nbsp; It almost felt real!&nbsp; He remembered hearing Auric speaking to him.&nbsp; He remembered the feeling of his lover's lips on his round ears as he whispered sweet nothings.&nbsp; "Ugh... stop thinking about it Alex, otherwise you will end up taking a cold shower."&nbsp; That didn't stop the thoughts from coming though.&nbsp; He could almost remember how Auric's touch felt, clawtips running through his thin emerald coat.&nbsp; "Oh, feathers!"&nbsp; He muttered to himself as he thought about it.&nbsp; The dragon had been so sweet and loving, taking his time and kissing every part of the otter's body.&nbsp; Alex once more groaned this time out of a different kind of frustration.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Quickly starting a cool shower the otter didn't hesitate to climb in.&nbsp; Attempting to calm his mind, among other body parts, he switched his mind to a different subject.&nbsp; He began trying to figure out how those gifts showed up.&nbsp; Who delivered them?&nbsp; Had someone broken into his apartment simply to drop off gifts?&nbsp; Who could possibly be stupid enough to do something so silly?

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "It doesn't matter I suppose.&nbsp; If they wanted the gifts to be delivered that bad, I suppose I can't complain.&nbsp; I expected to wake up to nothing under my tree.&nbsp; It's a nice surprise!"&nbsp; He continued to speak to himself as he placed a blob of toothpaste on his toothbrush.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Turning off the cool shower he quickly towels off and heads for his bedroom, until he realizes the scent is still there.&nbsp; He stopped and sniffed around the room once more, always ending near the tree when he tried to investigate the scent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "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!"&nbsp; Alex gave a noisy huff and padded back to his room.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Alex looked down at his boxers and just laughed at himself.&nbsp; "Auric has the worst sense of humor sometimes."&nbsp; Though it was that sense of humor that made Alex love his golden furred dragon all that much more.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally walking back towards the tree,&nbsp; Alex took the time to sit down and began opening each present one by one.&nbsp; The presents were filled with all of the things he would have asked for.&nbsp; The presents were amazing:&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; He couldn't believe it!&nbsp; No one ever really got him anything for the holidays.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Then something under the tree caught his eye.&nbsp; 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "What in the world is that?"&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; "It's warm to the touch.&nbsp; What could this be?"&nbsp; He attempted to pull on it and realized it was attached to something.&nbsp; Nervously he begins to follow the yellow cord to its source; however, as he followed it the "cord" began getting thicker and thicker.&nbsp; Finally he reached the end of the strange yellow object to something wrapped in a red fluffy material.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Murry Christmas Alii..."&nbsp; A familiar voice suddenly muttered nervously from behind the tree.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "HOLY MOTHER OF...!"&nbsp; Alex squawked as he jumped backwards.&nbsp; His fight or flight instinct kicking in as he realized he wasn't alone.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Whoa, whoa!&nbsp; Slow down, Alex!!&nbsp; It's me!"&nbsp; The mysterious voice spoke up once more.&nbsp; Alex's jaw hit the floor as he realized who it was.&nbsp; Stepping out from behind the tree was his lover.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; His purple hair just like in all the pictures the otter had ever seen, and those beautiful soft blue eyes.&nbsp; Auric smiled nervously.&nbsp; "Merry Christmas, Alex.&nbsp; You have no idea how much it took to set this up for you."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I... You... You're... here!"&nbsp; Alex stammered, his mind completely blown while still trying to process the surprise.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I couldn't possibly let you spend the holidays alone."&nbsp; Auric explained.&nbsp; "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.&nbsp; All of your other friends were in on it."&nbsp; Alex couldn't believe what he was hearing.&nbsp; His friends had set this all up with Auric.&nbsp; How had they been able to keep this such a big secret?&nbsp; Though thinking it through, it wasn't much of a surprise they tried so hard to keep it hidden.&nbsp; Auric was all he talked about sometimes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "So... you spent everything you had in the bank to do this?"&nbsp; Alex questioned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "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."&nbsp; The dragon explained.&nbsp; "Though, honestly Alex, it is worth every penny I spent to be here with the man I love on Christmas.&nbsp; To see your smiling face... and... to kiss your lips."&nbsp; With that the golden furred dragon leaned in and kissed the emerald otter.&nbsp; The kiss is soft and sweet at first but gained depth and ferocity as the two shared their first of many Christmas kisses.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Do you have to go now?"&nbsp; Alex questioned his lover, holding him tightly in his arms.&nbsp; "I mean, you just popped out from behind my Christmas tree.&nbsp; I know you have a lot of work to do and stuff."&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "No love, I took plenty of time off."&nbsp; Auric smiled down at his emerald otter.&nbsp; "We have a few days before I even have to think about leaving, which is why I also went grocery shopping.&nbsp; Come on into the kitchen."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Once the couple reached the kitchen Auric opened the refrigerator door.&nbsp; Alex gasped in surprise as the usually empty fridge was filled with so much food it was about to overflow.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I take it we aren't having ramen for Christmas?"&nbsp; Alex grinned.&nbsp; It had been awhile since someone had offered him a home cooked meal besides his parents.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Nope! "&nbsp; Auric replied quickly.&nbsp; "I couldn't possibly come all the way out here to let us "feast" on things like ramen and mac 'n cheese.&nbsp; Tonight we will have the best meal I could come up with."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next few hours were filled with cuddles and kisses and the golden dragon keeping busy with cooking.&nbsp; The small apartment filled with the smell of ham, potatoes and corn.&nbsp; Though something was bothering Alex.&nbsp; One of the gifts he had received had been an unmarked key.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hey, sweetie?"&nbsp; Alex piped up.&nbsp;&nbsp; "What is this key for?"&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Hmm?&nbsp; Oh, the one with the pawprint on the head of it?"&nbsp; Auric smirked, having wondered when that question would come up.&nbsp; "That's the key to my heart..." giggled the dragon, "and my apartment."&nbsp; Standing there stirring a pot of beans he was taken by surprise at the otter tackled him into a hug and kissed him deeply.&nbsp; Auric smirked and returned the kiss, trying not to let any of the sticky beans drip onto the floor from the spoon.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The day dragged on a bit longer as Alex looked over his gifts and enjoyed the alone time with the love of his life.&nbsp; 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Your meal, my love."&nbsp; Smirked Auric, rather proud of himself for actually managing to pull off the meal.&nbsp; 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.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Oh wow, Auric!&nbsp; I didn't know you could cook like this!"&nbsp; The otter replied as he eyed the platter hungrily.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Yeah....well... neither did I, sweetie."&nbsp; The dragon replied back as he dished up his lovers plate.&nbsp; "It took me days to find all the recipes and stuff for this."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well it looks like you did an awesome job, honey!"&nbsp; The otter chittered happily and took a bite of his meal.&nbsp; "Oh!&nbsp; Oh my!&nbsp; It tastes amazing!

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'm very happy you like it, Alex."&nbsp; Auric replied, sitting down for his meal as well.&nbsp; The meal goes well with the emerald otter eating himself until he is stuffed.&nbsp; Once dinner is finished the couple retires to the living room for some time with the new computer and PS3 games.&nbsp; Soon the sun began to fall, and the couple starts to tire.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Wow, Auric.&nbsp; Today has been simply amazing!."&nbsp; Alex smiles.&nbsp; "I couldn't wish for a better Christmas than this."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well...."&nbsp; Auric begins.&nbsp; "We haven't finished just yet.&nbsp; You see there is this small matter of dessert."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Oooohhhh!"&nbsp; Alexs grinned, his large oar like tail whipping about.&nbsp; "What are we having?&nbsp; Ice cream perhaps?&nbsp; Or maybe some chocolates?&nbsp; I didn't see any pies anywhere so that can't be it."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Nope..."&nbsp; Auric replies as he climbs off the couch and stretches, the emerald green collar glinting in the dim light.&nbsp; The golden dragon turns and looks at his lover, eyes full of a new emotion.&nbsp; Alex shudders as he realizes what is for dessert.&nbsp; "Come on Alex..."&nbsp; The dragon smiles and whips his purple tipped tail back and forth as he sensually pads towards the bedroom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alex followed that flowing purple tail tip curiously and gasped as he entered his bedroom.&nbsp; At some point in time Auric must have snuck back to the bedroom to set things up.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As Alex entered the room Auric gave a seductive grin and began closing the door.&nbsp; It seemed the dragon had plenty on his mind for the rest of the Christmas evening...including creating a new Holiday Scent.&nbsp;

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