Chew Toy
Story by Unknown73 on SoFurry
Imported from SF2 with no description.
Over the past two months, Will tried to get away from Dave and he did not do a good job on hiding it either. No more of those moments where the two roommates would hang out in arcades, eat lunch and dinner together, or play games in their dorm room after their courses and club activities were over for the day. What's worse was how the conversation just stopped between Will and Dave.
What was once heartwarming between them turned into situations where Dave felt like he is treading on this ice. Dave tried asking what Will's problem was, but he would only get a short reply, "Fine." Not even a look at him, Will would just put on his headphones and do stuff on his laptop or just walked out of the room. After the first few weeks, the situation got even worse.
"Seriously, buddy, everything all right here?" Dave asked.
"Fine," Will grumbled and already on his way out of the dorm room.
"Enough with that bullshit," Dave snapped over this treatment over and over, deciding to push Will against the door. "The fuck is wrong with you, Will?! Say something! Don't be a pansy and just walk away, was our friendship only worth that much to you!?"
During that split second, Dave swore he saw... something on Will's expression. His eyes darted left and right at that moment, with a mix of... surprise? Panicked? Confused? "Why is he out of breath? Was I too aggressive?" Dave thought.
However, before Dave could analyze the situation any further, Will growled and pushed him away. "I said it's fine, damn it. Leave me alone! Stop asking these questions and just fuck off. God, you're making me insane!" Will immediately used this moment and walked out of the dorm.
Dave was pissed. He decided to shout at Will's back. "Fine, you fucker! We're through! Go fuck yourself, I guess I was an idiot for thinking we were best buds. Go move out to another dorm room then!" He slammed the door right afterwards. How had it ended up this badly?
The next month was a surprise to Dave. He thought that Will had left, but he still stayed in the same dorm room. Tired out of dealing with the unknown, dave decided to let bygones be bygones and just focused on his studies. Not that it can be helped anyway, since Dave knew that Will prefers to be a lone wolf of sorts. He sighed, "Let's just hope he will come around and talk when the time comes."
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"It's so intoxicating! His smell, his voice, everything!"
"Stop it. Stop it, please! He's my best friend, and I don't think he will accept these feelings."
"I can't take it anymore! Why does he have to be like that even after I tried to chase him away?"
"I have... to hold it in... but it's getting tougher... He has to be... safe."
Will had no idea when this happened. When he met his roommate, Dave, everything just went on like normal. He thought he was lucky to find a roommate that just clicked with him. Dave respected his preferences on doing things alone, the guy seemed to know not to push his buttons by asking Will to hang out right when Will wanted to get some fresh air. The two would never ran out of topics to talk about, always getting animated over time regardless if the topic was about movies, video games, or even mundane stuff like the courses they took.
After the midterms, things started to change. Will started to anticipate Dave's invites, he kept glancing at his roommate way longer than he needs to. At the end of their hanging out sessions, Will tried his best from whimpering as the two prepared for sleep. Will knew this had to stop the moment he started drooling involuntarily while thinking about Dave in the middle of his studies.
Will regretted the fight between them. He didn't even to say those harsh words, and it hurt when Dave slammed the door on him. He deserved it for hurting Dave, the poor guy just didn't know anything about what Will is dealing with internally.
Will sighed, he knew it was going to be awkward, but he decided to stay. The room was chilly now, but he's lacking the confidence. He would always fall into the same excuse, "Just a few more days, and it will all be fine. Just... gotta figure out a way to explain it to him."
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It was the first day of Spring break. The dorm building was empty that day. Everyone decided to either visit their families back home or to join the university's event over at Six Flags. Dave had planned to stay instead for this break, and Will knew this is the right moment to make amends.
"What do you want this time, Will?" Dave asked coldly. He was happy that his roommate suddenly talked to him today, but he didn't want to go through that fight all over again so Dave involuntarily said that a bit too harshly.
Will was dejected at first. Looking down, he apologized, "Look, Dave, bro, sorry for doing... what I did. I didn't mean to snap at you, and I will explain soon enough. But now, I want to make it up to you." Will offered a box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and a new multiplayer video game that he knew Dave wanted. "Can we... start over, bud?" He said with his best puppy dog eyes impression.
Dave sighed. The deadly combo, fuck! Boston cremes AND Dokapon Kingdom? Damn him. Dave relented, "Fiiiinnnneeeee, but you better explain right after, all right? Now, go set the game up and let's do one of those game nights we had before that mess happened."
Will smiled brightly. He will make sure that this night will fix all the mess he made... right after he made sure that he got his words sorted out in his head, of course.
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The two laughed and threw playful insults at each other over their gaming activities. Stealing from each other in-game, PVP combat, and bragging over what they accomplished - The two laughed, back to the moment where they were best friends all over again.
It all went well until Will started having an itch on his arm. Dave laughed, "You, uh, OK there, bud? Got a nasty mosquito bite or something?"
Will was annoyed. What's with the stupid itch? Wait... He checked on the calendar after abruptly pausing the game. Fuck! The full moon!
Dave grew worried. "Is everything all right? You're trembling and sweating like crazy... How about you lay down for a bit, and let me check your..." He moved his hand on Will's forehead, until...
"Stay away!" Will shouted and pushed Dave away, causing him to fall down on the bed. "Ouch, what's up with you?" Dave screamed.
"S-sorry... I... NGHHHHH.... Dave, ruuuUNnn..." Will started to growl, crawling down on all fours. He felt his muscles bulging, his bones cracking and reforming, with fur slowly covering his body. Dave was stunned, he started frantically trying to grab anything for defense. That stupid Dokapon Kingdom theme playing in the background was such an awkward tune to play over the horror in front of him.
Will's nails became claws, his back arched over the growing tail. He felt his ears getting longer, a snout forming on his face, and his eyes turning bloody red. The full moon and his bottled-up feelings were too much, he might not be in full control this time! He tried to relent, but it was too much. The transformation was at its end, and the werewolf celebrated by howling at the moon.
"W-will, you in there?" Dave stuttered. What he heard was growls and snarls from a crouching beast, staring at him, ready to pounce at him like a predator on its prey. The drool drooping from its maw relentlessly is further proof on his demise.
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During these tense seconds, Dave held something in his hand. That stupid chew toy his sister planted in his backpack as a prank when he said goodbye to his family! Wait... What if...?
He had no more time to think as the werewolf roared and jumped at him. Dave, having nothing left to lose tossed the chew toy right at his maw and closed his eyes ready for the end.
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Dave heard some confused... snarls? Seems like the beast is growling now, and purring? He heard something else, but he could not figure it out. Thinking that he's safe for the moment, he opened his eyes and...
Blinking. Once, twice, multiple times. Rubbing his hands on his eyes. "This can't be real," he muttered. What was the beast is now a giant wolf with his tail thumping like crazy, chewing on the toy softly even with those sharp fangs, moving just like a giant puppy enjoying himself.
Dave sighed, "Well, might as well go for the kill." He charged at the werewolf who lowered his guard, immediately giving him belly rubs and scratching behind his ears.
The beast fell on all fours, and panted very happily. His tongue lolling out, and the chew toy was released. After five minutes of doing so, the beast suddenly opened his eyes, now yellow. "U-uh... Dave? What happened?" Will said with a deeper voice.
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Dave jolted. "O-oh! Will, you're back!" He immediately grabbed the chew toy, drenched with Will's drool. A bit grossed out, but better to be safe.
Will cocked his head, "Back? What are you..." He yelped as he saw his paws. "Oh no no no, did I hurt you? Dave, I hope I didn't..." He whimpered, his ears drooped.
"Sooooo cute," Dave thought. He chuckled, "No, no. You're fine, bud! Let's just say I accidentally discovered a solution." Dave sighed, "So, is this why you ditched me for 2 whole months?"
Will grunted, "W-well, uh, this and that, kind of? Uhhh... Yeah, yeah, I didn't want to hurt you!" He tried making up a lame excuse, hoping that Dave would trust it.
Dave didn't. "Riiiiightt. Look, the cat is out of the bag, Will. Er, wolf, I guess. How about you come clean? I won't judge."
Will sighed. He was not ready, but oh well. "Itwascozofyou," he rapidly answered with a very low voice.
"What? Speak up, man. For a big werewolf, you sure are a wuss." Dave decided to provoke Will a bit, he thought that this is the right moment to push his buttons.
Will took the bait. He snarled and blurted out, "I am obsessed with you, damn it! After the midterms, something changed. Your fucking smell, your laugh, your presence. I just want to touch you! To claim you as mine! As... MATE." The werewolf blinked, "Shit. U-uh... P-pretend you didn't hear that?"
Dave froze. Well, that sure was a confession. He sighed, "Will, you could have talked it out instead of doing all that shit. We wasted two months over this, you know? So stupid..."
Will whimpered, "Look, I'm... sorry. You... saw what happened. I didn't even expect that we would be able to talk like this after I changed... I'm very sorry, Dave." The wolf bowed his head as he kneeled, re-enacting the dogeza move he learned from a show both of them saw. However, Will smelled something familiar from Dave as he did so...
Dave smiled, "You don't have to kneel... Apology accepted, Will. But, talk it out next time, you know? I was actually planning to... After the midterms... Never mind." He blushed.
Will was happy that he was forgiven, but that smell... After sniffing a bit more, he approached Dave, smirking. "Daaaaveeee, you're hiding something, aren't you?"
Dave stuttered, surprised over the sudden change. "W-what's with the change in attitude?"
Will chuckled, "I was too preoccupied with my problems back then, and I'm sure I didn't smell that before. I can smell emotions, Dave, and let's just say that yours are giving very positive vibes on my confession."
Dave's face became as red as a tomato. "Fine! Fine! I wanted to confess to you after the midterms, you stupid lug! However, you started doing all that and I was annoyed. I'm in love with you too! Happy?"
It's Will's turn to blush as well, his tail thumping rapidly with the dorm's wooden floor. "W-well... I... uh... Sorry. I created this giant mess and ruined things... Look, I'll make it up to you, promise!"
Will suddenly went closer to Dave like a pet dog getting all excited to walk outside and play, panting like crazy. Dave, in reflex, shoved the chew toy in front of his snout. "Bad dog! I get it, I get it, and you already made it up with those donuts and the game, really!"
Will was confused at this. "Chew toy? Dave, what are you...? O-oh..." Will had a similar sensation to smelling raw meat, and he involuntarily barked and chewed on the toy.
Dave decided to tease him, "Now, better, who's a good boooooy? You are!"
Will jolted, and spat the chew toy out of his maw. "I'm not a "good boy," don't call me that!" He growled, but his tail is... acting differently.
Dave laughed, "Well, big guy, turns out this chew toy helped you regain your senses! And from that tail wagging like crazy, you sure are liking this, hmmm?"
Will whimpered, "S-shut up..." He put his face in his paws, "S-stupid tail! I-I-I didn't think that c-chew toys are a solution all along..."
Dave laughed even more, "Oh, that stupid sister of mine. Really glad she decided to put one there. So, Will, love, will you be my boyfriend? With proper communication, please."
Will smiled brightly, "I-I will, Dave! My love! O-oh, I can't believe this is happening... Thank you..."
Dave chuckled, "Well, let's order up some Chinese food for the big wolf here, yes? Ah, no need to be scared about changing either. Those chew toys will be handy!"
Will cheered, "All right, food! I'll pay for it this time." He suddenly grumbled, "B-but that chew toy! Only when I am just finished transforming! Y-you hear, Dave?"
Dave laughed, "Right, right."
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Dave and Will. Roommates, best friends, now lovers. To the outside, they are just two university students having fun with their games, but none of them knew of a big, bad wolf with a gaming controller in his hand taunting and cursing over the video games with his lover.
...and a chew toy in his maw. Yep, the wolf is addicted to it. Well, seems like encountering a werewolf won't be deadly anymore. Just make sure you keep a chew toy in your belongings.