Chapter One: First Date
#1 of Dino and Rex Mkii
Chapter 1: First Date
"Okay Dino, You can do this" a young red fox said to himself
His posture said otherwise, his tail merely twitched and his ears were back. Across the road was a club, the local hangout for the gays in the area. Dino had known about it for a while now but had never had the courage to go in. Tonight would be different, or so he thought. He had only just finished high school, the kind of high school where coming out would have been social and physical suicide. Instead he had just played along, only his closest friends had known about his sexual preference but years of awkward denials and a fake personality seemed to take their toll.
Those days were gone now, now it was finally time to let his hair down and stop living the secret and start living his life. Dino stared at the club, the muffled music and flashes of light escaping from the entrance beckoned him to enter. He had no idea what he'd find on the other side of that door, he hadn't risked being spotted in a place like that. He wasn't into fashion or femininity, he was used to blending in, the dark green jacket and plain jeans he was wearing was proof.
"Maybe I should come back some other time...." Dino said to himself, though the last thing he wanted to do was keep hesitating forever after he didn't go in tonight. An image of him still single at 40 was enough to make him take a step towards the club. The second step came easier, the same with the third and fourth until he was across the road. Before there was any more time to hesitate the doorman was asking for his ID.
"Yeah, right uhh.... here" Dino said. He fumbled with his wallet and produced his drivers license. The doorman looked at it then at Dino as he compared the pictures, the doorman handed it back with a nod. Dino had turned 19 earlier that year so he wasn't underage but the Doorman could tell Dino had little experience on this scene. The doorman's stare didn't do much for his self confidence.
"It's your first time in a place like this isn't it?" The doorman asked, it sounded more like a statement than a question
"Oh, It's that obvious..." Dino said, glad his fur was red, but the Doorman smiled.
"Don't worry man. I just wanted to give you a bit of useful advice. Know your limits." The doorman said as he opened the door and gestured for Dino to enter. "Now you have a good time"
"I'll try..." Dino replied softly
The fox took his first steps into a new lifestyle and he was instantly intimated by the scene before him. All the guys in the club dancing together, the flashing multi-coloured lights were blinding. The majority of the club was a dance floor, there was also a large stage area, a few restaurant style booths with tables and chairs and of course a bar. Dino took a deep breath and moved through the dancing furs heading to one of the booths. His tail limp between his legs, his ears making him look as small as possible.
He caught glimpses of fishnets and bright coloured clothing, he knew from the start that he wasn't going to fit in. The music was deafening and the lyrics were suggestive, the intensity of the bass made his skin crawl. His form slumped further in an effort not to be noticed as he moved towards the safety of a booth. He finally made it and sat down in the booth nearest the stage with a reluctant sigh. He stared at the dance floor, movements seemed to flow so naturally but Dino could only watch. He was well on his way to being an outcast all over again.
"It could be worse, at least I'm not freezing my tail off outside." he murmured to himself
Dino didn't feel like moving anywhere, all he could do was sit and watch with the hope that he might be able to join in someday until a familiar tune began to play. Dino's ears perked up, it was one of his favourites! Girls and Boys by Blur. The familiar tune echoing in his ears made Dino's tail swing around in time with the beat. He was about to stand up and join the crowd of dancing furs but something drew his attention to the stage...
Rex was a German Shepard, a regular at the club and 21 years old. He was wearing a Pink Hawaiian shirt decorated with a purple tribal pattern, a white shirt underneath and some nicely fitting jeans. He had been sitting at the bar enjoying a drink, waiting for his favourite song to come on. Rex was friends with the DJ and they had talked the night before and arranged for it to be played so he could show his stuff. He breakdanced in his spare time and he was going to enjoy showing off his talent. Rex reached into his pockets and pullet out some leather fingerless gloves that he always wore to protect his hands from friction. The early moments of the song were played, Rex glanced over to the DJ's turntable and the DJ gave Rex a nod. Rex nodded back and made his way to the stage.
Rex climbed on the stage and began to dance, simple moves first with some fancy footwork and some spins but as the bass kicked in Rex started with a few more complex moves. This drew some gazes from the furs out on the dance floor and Rex allowed himself a small smile, he was just getting warmed up. The Lyrics began, Rex placed his hands on the ground and kicked his legs around in some flares, all eyes were on him now including Dino's. Rex kicked his legs up into a handstand position but he kept the rotations and flares going. This drew mild applause but Rex hadn't even began to show his best moves. The tune hit the chorus, Rex continued with is wide windmills but instead of needing both hands he proved he only needed one to balance, despite the constant rotations. He switched hands a few times in rapid succession before he lowered himself onto his stomach in a slow worm like action.
Rex looked over his shoulder with a suggestive glance, which complemented the audience's view of his nicely formed behind. As the tune continued with another verse Rex rolled onto his back and flicked himself up in a typical break dance getup. He kept fresh with a variety of basic moves as he waited for the song to finish, he had one more move left. When the Audience started to lose interest Rex jumped tucked and rolled and completed a perfect back flip, the audience applauded the feat as the song began to fade out. As the next song began Rex climbed off the stage and flashed a peace sign to the DJ who smiled in return. Rex returned to his favourite spot at the bar. Though he would remain modest in the face of his "adoring fans" he allowed himself a smile for he knew he would be on everyones mind for a few moments longer, or, if he was lucky, a few moments more.
Dino had been mesmerised by Rex's routine, attracted to it. For the first time in a long while Dino felt like he could finally be himself. Rex left the stage and Dino followed him, Dino didn't take the time to think about what he was doing as he weaved his way through the crowd towards Rex. Dino figured he would try and chat Rex up until the Doorman's advice echoed in his mind. Would he actually have a chance? Dino knew he did, he was feeling good about himself for the first time in ages, and if he wanted to have a conversation with the handsome German Shepard at the bar He'd have to go now. Dino took a deep breath, in and out before he sat next to Rex at the bar and attempted to strike a conversation.
"Heya, Those were some awesome moves, can I buy you a drink?" Dino asked, Rex looked back with a smile.
"Well I can never turn down a free drink..." Rex paused and looked at Dino for a moment "Say, I haven't seen you here before, what's your name?"
"Yeah I don't come to these places often, My names Taradino Cassat but my friends call me Dino" He replied
"That's cool, I don't mean to offend anyone here but we could Definitely use some fresh faces in here. The names Rex Ramsey" Rex said extending a hand for Dino to shake, which he did.
"So what are you drinking?" Dino asked, he didn't want the silence to last too long
The two were chatting like good friends in no time although Dino didn't drink too often this was a special occasion and he indulged himself with Rex's beverage of choice. That loosened him up and soon Dino was talking about his memories as a straight acting gay boy at school which got some genuine laughs from Rex. They only had a few drinks so as not to get too drunk as Rex explained;
"You don't get completely smashed at a place like this you only have enough to have a good time"
"Well I am getting a bit tipsy" Dino said with a coy smile, Rex grinned
"Do you wanna dance?" He asked
Before Dino could reply Rex had pulled him out into the middle of the floor. Dino's moves were awkward and hesitant he was genuinely unsure as to what to do. Rex only mimicked Dino's movements with an encouraging smile. Dino laughed moved his hips in time with the music, maybe fitting in wasn't as hard as he thought. Dino couldn't describe how happy he felt, there were no secrets, no awkward denials just a great time. He danced like he had never danced before and Rex was also rocking out to the loud music as they bathed in the wave of coloured lights. They danced together all night, with not a care in the world. The shackles of his experiences at high school melted in the lights and were blown away by the loud sound of the speakers, which left Dino feeling more and more confident.
The night was growing old when Rex and Dino left the club together and hailed a cab. After a brief discussion with the driver they figured it would be quicker to drop Rex off at his place first then drop Dino at his. They sat together in the backseat. Though Dino was a bit younger then himself Rex liked him, Dino was a welcome change to the overly-flamboyant gays that the club usually attracted. Dino was awkward and more than a bit shy but thats what made Rex so attracted to him, all he'd need is someone to show him the ropes and he'd fit in anywhere they went together. Rex wrapped his arm around Dino in an affectionate manner and Dino smiled back, All he would need is more experience.
Dino allowed himself at smile at his previous hesitation and the doorman's advice. He was glad he decided to go in tonight otherwise he wouldn't have met this wonderful guy who was holding him so tenderly. Dino had to keep reminding himself that this was real, he had always heard of love at first sight and this was too good to be true. The Taxi slowed outside Rex's place, Rex paid the fair and opened the door and stepped out into the light of the full moon, he glanced back into the Taxi.
"Hey Dino, do you want to come in?" Rex asked
"Sure, you don't mind waiting a little bit do you?" Dino asked the Taxi driver who sighed reluctantly
"I'll keep your meter running"
Dino nodded and got out of the car. Rex led Dino down a small pathway towards a red brick apartment building. The path was lined with ferns and other greenery which carried a sweet aroma, the path was fine pebbles. They arrived at the entrance an eternity later, Rex extended a hand and Dino held it with his own. Hand in hand the pair made their way up the stairs to Rex's apartment. Rex opened the door which was already unlocked, Dino blinked, obviously confused.
"Relax man, you gotta take it easy you know? Besides there's not much here besides fingerless gloves and Hawaiian shirts." Rex said
He allowed the one he was wearing to fall off his shoulders. He caught it in one hand and bent down to pick up the hanger which was on the ground a few feet from the door. It was obvious that Rex knew his mess, he slipped off his shoes and left them by the door as he walked to his bedroom with that same suggestive glance over his shoulder. Rex didn't want to put any pressure on Dino but he did want to know how Dino would react. He had done the those same movements to take off his shirt a million times before but this time it had been sexier then usual, to see what Dino would do.
Dino watched Rex's Hawaiian shirt fall off his shoulders, Rex was only wearing a white short sleeved T-shirt which did nothing to conceal his athletic form. Dino was blushing hard, unable to take his eyes off Rex's modest amount of muscle. Rex was no body-builder but he wasn't scrawny either, he had found that perfect point in between and Dino was liking what he could see. Rex bent over to pick up the coat hanger and his tight jeans were almost invisible because of how well they fit his well formed rump. Rex's tail flicked up for a moment and that was enough to make Dino's smile into a wide grin. Dino followed Rex into the bedroom where Rex had opened his wardrobe to reveal Hawaiian shirts in every possible pattern, he wasn't kidding when he said that was all there was to steal.
The Bedroom was a small room with a bed and the closet as well as a window though the curtains were already drawn. Rex hung up his shirt inside the wardrobe and then turned around to see Dino who was taking off his jacket in the same way that he had. A smile crossed Rex's face, perhaps it would take less encouragement than he had thought. Rex smirked as he took it one step further and stripped off his short sleeved shirt to reveal his nicely toned chest which caught Dino's eye.
"mmm, Looking good there Rex" Dino said with a wink. All of this seemed so right to him, here he was in the hottest guy on the planet's bedroom getting undressed. Tonight was something special, he had learned a valuable lesson "Hesitation only leaves you disappointed". Dino wasn't going to hesitate with Rex, this night was the first he would spend living to the full, doing what he wanted to do. Dino stripped of his own shirt, though he wasn't as built as Rex he had compulsory sport at his school to thank for keeping him in shape.
"Not too bad yourself Dino" Rex replied, though he was a little hesitant. It wasn't as if he wasn't a sexually active person, it was just he didn't want to rush Dino into anything he might regret. He had to be sure this was what Dino wanted before he could continue. Dino glanced at Rex wondering what he was waiting for, and Rex nodded.
"You said you had acted straight all your life... So this is probably your first time right? I just want to make sure you definitely want to do this." Rex said.
"It is my first time" Dino acknowledged with a nod "But I do want to do this, I don't want to hesitate. I was hesitating before outside the club, I even thought about going in another time. I would have regretted waiting then and that's how I feel now."
"Mmm, you should write that down." And they both shared a laugh
Now that Rex knew he wanted it he had no problems with moving to undo the button on Dino's pants, The fox grinned and did the same to Rex which left them both in their underwear. Dino smiled, he moved his hips from side to side like he had danced earlier in the night and slid his boxers down to his ankles. It was his attempt at a strip tease, Dino stepped out of his discarded underwear and wondered if Rex could top his little performance.
Rex's face turned into a nervous glance, the look of a timid submissive. He slowly fell to his knees, his paws held his shoulders and with a soft moan from the canine he traced his hands down his body. His hands continue to slide down his sleek form, they didn't stop when they found his underwear, instead they slowly eased it down and off. Rex stood with a triumphant grin on his muzzle, Dino laughed.
"No fair, you've done this before" Dino faked a pout before he matched Rex's smile "Now come here and kiss me"
Rex didn't hesitate, he softly wrapped his hands around the fox and pulled him in close. Rex's tongue entered Dino's muzzle and allowed Dino to get a taste of it. Dino murred as their tongues began to dance around each other, he never wanted this kiss to end. Rex's paw reached down and gave Dino's sheath a squeeze before they fell onto the bed together. They didn't break the kiss and Rex's hand didn't stop exploring, his own member showing his arousal. In the passion of the moment Dino finally broke the kiss
"mmm, I want you Rex, give me all you got" Dino moaned, he didn't want to wait anymore.
The fox was almost breathless with anticipation, he prepared himself for what was to come as best he could but he had no idea what it would be like. Rex smiled down at his new friend and Lifted Dino's legs up onto his shoulders, Dino lay on his back and trembled slightly, he wanted this but that still didn't help his nerves. Rex Leaned forward and placed a hand softly on Dino's chest to calm him down.
"Relax Dino, you don't have to worry, I'm going to make it feel good" Rex said, Dino nodded in reply and looked into Rex's brown eyes. This was it, all Dino had to do was say the word, to make this the perfect night. The words came with no hesitation.
"I'm ready"
Rex knew better than to enter him right away, instead he reached over to the nightstand and found a bottle of lube. In that moment everything changed, Dino's naïve pondering about love at first sight disappeared. The bottle in Rex's hand meant that he was expecting to bring someone home like this, sex was on his mind. Dino didn't see the romance anymore, he was just going to be another name on Rex's list. Rex applied the lube to his fingers before he noticed the look Dino was giving him.
"You are sure right?."
Dino wasn't anymore, it was clear that Rex had done this before, with scores of other guys, as apposed to Dino who had never even been kissed before tonight. Dino wanted something more than a fling and now it looked like that was all he was in for tonight. Rex looked concerned, clearly the fact that he had such things readily available had given Dino a bad vibe. Dino hadn't said any words, but the look on his face said it all.
"I'll understand if you don't want to..."
"I.... Maybe it's too soon" Dino looked up at Rex, expecting to see disappointment but instead he wore that same encouraging smile
"There's no need to rush" Rex said
The older canine stepped back and helped Dino to his feet before holding him in a warm embrace. Even though Rex had been expecting this kind of reaction from Dino it still felt strange. This night had happened over and over, with different guys sometimes the same more than once but this was the first time he had heard no. Rex couldn't remember when the cycle had started, every guy he'd meet would turn into a one night stand, he couldn't remember when he started liking it either. He wasn't going to deny that he would have liked to have done it with Dino but now that he hadn't it seemed the cycle had been broken. It was clear that anything with Dino wasn't going to be just Sex, and that thought was more exciting then any one night stand ever could be.
"We can take it slow if you want to"
The window in the bedroom overlooked the street were the Taxi driver was still waiting, the only thing that kept him there was the numbers on the meter slowly ticking over. He could see the silhouettes inside were taking their time, he could easily be waiting all night.
"I REALLY have to stop taking calls from that club" He said with a sigh as he pushed the horn
~End Chapter one
I posted this story late 2007, when I had just started writing. I felt that I was lacking in confidence back then so now that I have more experience I decided to re-write it a little bit. Most of it will stay the same but you'll notice the changes if you read the first version. Hope you enjoy it.
Chapter two: If only it were that simple, should be ready real soon, keep an eye out!