A Shifter’s Tale: Chapter 2
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Levi was filled with a new kind of excitement he had quite literally never felt before. Sure he’d had the occasional handsome (straight and in the closet) sailor to entertain a few nights in his life, but that never elicited this kind of fire inside of him. His loins were desperate to be touched, his hands ached to claw their way down Remi’s thighs, truly he couldn’t wait to show him his skills. If they were in High school, Levi would for sure be a blowjob Queen. He’s had more practice on dildos than people, however, as a dick haver, he knows what he's doing. Levi hardly cared nor noticed the slight shove, he was stuck in his own head. ‘Holy shit this guy actually wants me…like he’s JAZZED imma suck his dick right now, I don’t think anyone has ever been this enthusiastic, it’s usually just expected…’ he thought to himself, frozen in place by the stairs as he felt the tinge of hot Breath against his neck.

Full body tremors shackled through him, goosebumps raised along his arms. “Safe word is; Toyota…and trust me….” Gaining the courage to turn around, face flushed, eyes glazed and lidded as he seductively stared up into Remi’s equally lust fueled gaze…”I like it rough. I mean rough, not hallmark movie 50 shades rough, REAL, rough,” biting his lower lip, his piercings stuck out a little as his canine’s slowly extended out due to his feral position. After stating this he quickly shuffled his way into the bus, making sure his phone was plugged into the extra long 10ft power chord, as to avoid it’s death upon filming. Setting it up perfectly on a tripod that faced his bed pressing the record button, he’d edit the lulls out, looking at Remi again, “Feel free to grab it off the tri pod at any point for a POV,” his normally cutesy grin was full of deviousness as he stared down the wolf, slowly stripping his crop off to expose his bare flushed chest now, standing in light blue short shorts and his green thong still peaking out from the hem.

“Toyota, got it.” The words spilled out of the wolf’s lips, wishing the other only knew what he was getting himself into telling Remington that he wanted rough, rough. His eyes blurred slightly as all of the blood in his body was rushing into his already throbbing cock, “Don’t you worry..” his low voice had lost all of the warmness it had earlier in the day, and closely resembled the voice that he used the night before on the trucker; It made most people quake in fear. Following closely behind the other as they entered the RV, the wolf’s footsteps were heavy on the wood floor. He watched in silence as Levi set up the tripod, the intense green of his eyes tracing the male’s soft features as he did. Once his phone was set up and sitting on its tripod perch, Remi’s muscles were visibly shaking as their eyes met again, his eyebrows furrowed in the middle as he admired the leopard's body. His head swam as the heavy breathing only seemed to increase his intoxication, but he nodded to signal he understood the request. “You’ll have to send me the video afterward..” a large hand reached up slowly to Levi’s face, the pad of Remi’s thumb dragging across the white haired man’s soft pink lips. “That little cute pout you always have is going to get you in trouble..” he nearly whispered, his eyes never breaking contact as the leopard’s lips bounced back into place. “I hope they look as pretty around my cock as they do on your face..” the wolf nearly purred, his hand caressing Levi’s jawline softly.

“Absolutely,” he said in reference to sending Remi the finished and edited copy. God, he was nervous, so nervous, despite the liquid courage he had swimming in his veins. His heart was beating out of his chest, head spinning uncontrollably but not because of the alcohol….he could hear the shift in Remi’s tone of voice, ooooh that voice. The same he used to protect him now used to devour him. It was so dangerous, like a knife to the throat. Another thing Levi wouldn’t mind. He absolutely and totally wanted to be taken by this fine specimen of man, but he couldn’t give it all away tonight, no, he wanted to starve the wolf, make him cloudy. Tease him with just enough. Make him never want to leave…or take his hands off him. The camera could see them both clearly even at this standing position, Levi knew that. “Mmmh~ I promise to be a good kitty for you,” he said with a purr to his voice, taking the tip of Remi’s thumb, and sliding his tongue over the top of it, his lips coming down to close around it, giving a gentle, teasing suck.

His hands started at the top of Remi’s chest, slowly sliding down the exposed, dirty flesh there, getting just past his pecks, the claws came out and dragged diligently down to his waist band. The leopard hooking his fingers in and pulling the much larger of the two, closer to him, as if it were possible. Thin, confident fingers started to finick and grip the cloth pants. His own shaft rising to attention inside the tiny shorts he wore, almost painful as his underwear constricted his cock. He made a swift motion to pull, resulting in both men’s hard, yet clothed, members rubbing up against each other. “Hnn….” Levi gently whimpered realizing how good this felt, how right. The electricity that bolted up through his nervous system almost knocked him off his feet, but he stood there, determined as he rutted up against the wolf once again, followed with a less than innocent, stifled moan, sucking harder on Remi’s thumb as the pressure built.

“Mmm, that true? It better be, otherwise I’d have punish you..” The wolf growled in that same hypnotic husky voice, his eyes caught in a lustful stare as he watched Levi gently suck on his thumb. With a forceful exhale and a very small wince flashing across his face as a few drops of blood dripped lazily down his toned hips from the leopard’s claws, but was quickly smeared against the others skin as they connected. “Ah, fuck,” Remi breathed heavily, placing a warm hand on the small of the other's back and forcing their bodies closer. The electricity he felt from the leopard simply had the wolf coming undone at the seams, his pupils so small now that they could barely be seen through the bright glow of his eyes. Shivers ran up his spine and caused every hair on his body to stand at attention, like his throbbing cock that yearned to be unleashed from the tight grey sweats. Remi was incredibly hung, his thick member pressed tightly against the cloth and a small bead of precum stained the grey fabric right over the head.

Swiftly removing his thumb from the leopard's mouth with a popping sound, in one swift motion his hand was replaced on Levi’s small throat forcefully, gripping with just his fingertips and almost instantly cutting off blood flow in the smaller man’s arteries with his force, making Levi lightheaded. “God, you’ve been getting to me for far too long for me to just let you get away with that, little kitten..” the wolf hissed, that sexy smirk on his face again. “But as I’m sure you’ll find out,” his grip on the other's throat tightened. “I love to play with my food..”

Every last touch against his skin, made the leopard hungrier for their connection. His body involuntarily shaking, gripping tighter to the man’s pants as he was desperate for friction, looking up at the wolf with such feeble expressions, eyes lidding open and closed, his hips moving without instruction from his brain. “Don’t threaten me with a good time,” he hissed under his breath the sudden grip on his neck almost caused him to end the session early, his knees suddenly much more jelly-like than before. He’d never had such force brought upon him and Remi could clearly tell how much the cat enjoyed this violent treatment as he gasped for air, cheeks bright red, his hardened cock grinding itself against him. The feeling of running low on oxygen mixed with being slightly intoxicated was more than euphoric, it was a fantasy come true for this smaller male. Always treated like a porcelain doll, it was about time someone finally understood the assignment. In reference to size, Levi wasn’t the most large fellow downstairs, not that it mattered truly, he was a bottom through and through. However, it was definitely classified as so "adorable you could use it as a lollipop all day and never get bored," a solid 6.5 inches. His fans definitely enjoyed it, and he wasn’t concerned Remi wouldn’t.

Breath hitched, he worked hard to force it out of his vocal chords but he managed to gasp a soft “Please….” Begging for the wolf to keep his promises. Like the pathetic little fuck toy he has shown himself to be, he forces his hand through the fabrics of his Remi's pants, taking the thickened, throbbing member in palm, he purrs, softly. The vibrations can be felt through his neck under Remi’s hand. Cerulean blues rejecting the idea of looking away, he wanted the wolf to see it all, he wanted him to know how absolutely pleasured he felt. Levi teasingly, and almost lazily rubbed at Remi’s cock, feeling the wetness of precum, he used it as lube to glide his fingers over and around the tip, he promised to be a good kitty, but with how calculated and slow the cat’s fingers moved, it was clear he was testing the larger.

Nnnnghh,” the man moaned, his green eyes slammed shut as he tossed his head back, caught in the throws of ecstasy. His muscles trembled slightly under the strain of his grip, grinding his throbbing cock against the smaller male's hand, his heart beat even felt through his skin. “I wanna feel that vile little mouth of yours, around my cock..” he breathed heavily through his nose, the leopard's scent seeping into him. “Show Mister C what you can do, hm, kitten?” Remi’s deep voice sent chills down the other's spine. The blood smears on his hips highlighted the deep V that formed between the large man’s hips, “Good boy.. if you behave, you might even get a reward..” Lust coated every word that hung off of his tongue, his dick so hard in Levi’s hand that you could almost snap it off at the base. The wolf slid his free hand down to just barely slide the fabric of his sweats so his entire cock and balls were free from its cloth prison. Remi definitely took care of himself down there, having very little hair that was obviously manscaped that just barely met the thin happy trail that extended up to his belly button. He tightened his grip on the leopard's throat yet again, this time lifting him a little so their foreheads touched and Levi was forced to stand on the very tips of his toes to stay on the ground. “See what you’ve done to me?” He growled in a low voice, grinding his thick cock harder into the other's hand. “You're gonna have to clean up this mess..”

Levi’s mouth hung slightly ajar as Remi’s grip got tighter. His eyes rolled back into his skull as his hand fluidly started to stroke the other’s aching length. His slickened hand slid down to the base and back up again, squeezing halfway through. The small leopard was so incredibly ready to show the wolf exactly what he can do, exactly how good he can make him feel. Less than gently, Remi raised him by the neck, his face, hot, bright red, drooling from the sides of his mouth. He managed to give the larger a very stiff nod, his moans cut off by the hand, all he could do was purr, vibrating under him. His own palm squeezing Remi’s tip, engulfing the head in his hand, fingers expertly massaging the glands there, he added pressure, before slipping it through the hole in the middle of his grip, encasing the rest of Remi’s cock now, up and down, fluid motions. There wasn’t anything in this moment he wouldn’t do to please the man. “Let….me…tast…” he could just barely squeeze the words out from his gripped throat. His face was turning a slight hue of purple, the leopard was so intoxicated, his vision began to blacken on the edges of what he was able to see, brain fogged up of any logical thought besides pleasure. Not even slightly concerned he could very well pass out right now, but he wanted to show his new co-star that he was very well capable of taking whatever he was going to throw at him.

“Mhm, just like that..” The wolf breathed, his vice grip on Levi’s throat slowly loosening to plop him back down on the floor, just in time, his head falling forward this time as his breath hitched. A smirk spread across his lips as he eyed the red mark that his large palms made on the others ivory skin, a bruise already starting to form under the redness. Heartbeat like crashing waves in his ears, Remi had lost all inhibition. He simply wanted to fuck the life out of the white haired man, making it increasingly difficult to stop himself. Turning slightly, the wolf forcefully grabbed the phone that was set up on the tripod near them, fumbling with it faintly due to his excitement before aiming it downward in front of him. With his other hand, he wrapped his long fingers around the leopard’s that were already placed around his pulsing cock, stroking himself with a tight grip around his hand that was in full view of the camera. “I want you to choke on it..” Remi growled deep in his throat, his already tall stature seemed only to increase, his huge body now looming over the leopard like a predator about to finish off his prey.

The anticipation had the large man trembling, his thick black hair sticking to his forehead slightly from the sweat that glistened on his skin as he brought Levi’s hand up and down his shaft, soft grunts leaving his mouth that hung open slightly, showing off his white teeth. Suddenly, the wolf could not control himself any longer, and the hand that was once around the other’s snaked up Levi’s small torso, and he laced his fingers into the strands of white hair before making a fist, inducing a kitten like response of limpness as he willed his playmate to his knees, tilting his head back so the leopard's drool covered face could be seen in the camera frame.

His feet hit the ground with a light bounce, sending the bus into a gentle rocking motion in suit. He took a gasp of air, his vision getting clear again, his brain processing. He bit his lip upon the noises, and disposition his current sexual partner was emitting. Hand expertly still pumping the wolf’s shaft, the sounds of slicking and sliding up and down the member, echoed within the domicile. “I want to make you feel so good…” his voice smooth, tantalizing as he was suddenly forced to his knee by the nap of his hair, his cock leaking profusely, a large wet stain can be seen on the front of his cloth shorts. His hazy diamonds looked up at the camera, opening his mouth wider, sticking his full tongue out, crossing his eyes now and rolling them back he gripped Remi’s cock at the base and let a line of spit drop from the tip of his tongue, the wolf watching through the eyes of his screen as it poured down the tip of his hardened length. Giving a short, small lap at the man’s hole there, he straightened his eyes again. He was looking at the camera, but he was fully fueling his line of sight into the larger’s vantage point. The words left him like a succubus luring a sailor out to open sea. “Then make me,” his gaze turned dark, he would be a good kitty, but he wanted to see just how much he could push the other as his free hand started to work on massaging his swollen and aching prized jewels.

Remi’s chest heaved as he breathed, deep ragged breaths laced between soft, deep moans. His mouth continued to hang open, green eyes locked on the saliva that dripped from the leopard’s tongue and his lip caught between his teeth. The surge of emotion and ecstasy threatened to bring forth his body’s natural defense mechanism, but he fought it as he watched Levi, his normally white teeth now stained slightly pink with the blood his body naturally stored in the pits of his stomach. The wolf could taste the penny like flavor in his mouth which only made him smirk deeply as his wrist came up to swipe across his lips to rid him of any escaping his mouth. He was proud of himself, his ego swelling just from the amount of control he had over his natural reflexes, even like.. this.. When Remi had lost his virginity, both him and the older girl he was with ended covered in the wolf’s blood, and he never saw the girl again. Fair enough. Who just leaks blood out of their face, especially at a time like this? With the hand he had laced in the other’s white hair, his grip intensified, almost like it gave him a second wind to remember this memory. He gripped the base of his own cock and then led the leopard's face toward it, gently gliding the soft, wet head of his leaking member against the other’s lips. “As you wish.” He hissed, before plunging Levi’s head down, gasping at the feeling of his intoxicatingly warm throat. “Ahh-“ Remi’s breathing hitched, feeling his head twitch against the leopard's uvula. “Take it all, like the little slut you are..”

Levi continued his pool-age down the length of Remi’s hard shaft. He felt the grip on his head get tighter, his body got hotter, he needed to touch himself, my god he wished he had a pillow or something. ‘Damn it Levi! That would have been amazing! Pillow humping ??’ You would never know, with how serious he took this video, that he was kicking himself despite feeling so incredible. He pushed it off, it’s too late, improvise. However, before he could even consider another action Remi, had shoved his thick cock down his throat. Gagging once, taken by surprise at how sharply his mouth was entered, but quickly adjusting as his eyes crossed over with lust. His tongue started sliding in criss-cross fashion, moving his head back up just slightly before slamming himself down again, hitting the back of his throat. His lips tightened and only, gently, every third half bob, he’d graze the man’s cock with his canines. He looked up at the camera, and then occasionally past the camera, to look directly into the wolf. There would be a noticeable difference in the footage, Levi isn’t a rookie, he is intentionally, making this a personal moment for Remi, an added benefit to his token. It felt like years staring into each other with greed…though mere seconds, electricity shot through every pore of Levi’s small body. “Hmmfphh…” he moaned, and vibrated around the man’s dick. Levi could only purr as every moan was swallowed through slobbering every inch of length that was being shoved in his soft and tight throat. He still had one hand groping and rubbing against Remi’s rocks. The free hand he dropped down and took to his own throbbing painful prick, shoving his hand into his shorts, past his underwear and, at last he groped himself, throat vibrating again in ecstasy as he pumped himself to the motions and he bobbed his head aggressively to match the other.

“No, no.. You’re only to touch yourself when I say you can..” The wolf barked his orders in a very commanding tone, one that could will the winds to change direction if he so desired, just by the intensity of his voice. His green eyes looked radioactive in the dim light as they lit up his face, and as he forced the leopard's head down swiftly onto his hard cock, he couldn’t help but let out a soft, deep chuckle from the very pits of his stomach. He nearly high-fived the other male mid-stroke for handling the whole thing without gagging, but his thoughts were quickly dissolved by the pleasure that shot through him. “Ah, fuck..” Remi breathed, barely audible before a deep moan cut him off, and he couldn’t help but toss his head back, eyebrows knitted together and dark red specs of blood staining his entire mouth. A dark red tongue came quickly to dart across his lips, smearing some of the blood across his teeth instead of removing it. His gazed shifted back down to the leopard now, his hips slowly synchronizing with the other’s movements as he brought his head back and forth. “God fucking damn it.” The wolf growled in the same tone as he did the night the two met, and his long fingers finally untangled themselves from Levi’s white hair.

“Good boy.. Fuck, you’re doing ah-ahh-…amazing..” The raven haired man panted, his hand that was holding the camera visibly shaking, which caused him to accept defeat and slide it back in to its tripod. As he replaced the camera, he happened to catch a glimpse of the dark crimson streaks that stained his skin from his ineffective attempts to dismiss his body’s own natural reaction. If he didn’t get himself under control, soon they would both be completely covered in it, and that's definitely not the way to ask if someone’s into blood play. Shaking from his thoughts, he was quickly slammed back into reality by the pure bliss of the other’s throat vibrating like the wolf had never felt before. His breath hitched again, and the movement from his hips started to become more fast paced, and desperate, precum dribbling from his head and smearing across the back of Levi’s throat as he forced him to take down every last inch of him.

Whining softly with a slight sadness twinkling in his eye, Levi retracted his hands away from his genitals. His throat opening to take every last inch of the wolf’s length. The hands left his hair and when they did his brows furrowed, looking up curiously he started to notice the blood dripping from the other man’s pores. Lifting his hands up now, he started to smear what he could reach, gripping the tips of his fingers against the flesh of the man before, letting his claws slowly spring out and rip at his flesh, allowing more blood to be exposed. Moaning deeply behind Remi’s thickened member, allowing it to slide in and out of his mouth, quickly and expertly his tongue wrapping around his tip each upward suck. His right palm came sliding down to Remi’s upper thigh, close to where Levi’s face was preoccupied. His thumb rubbed circles along the area before slicing it just barely, small drop of blood dripping downward. Levi came up from swallowing the other’s hard length, just to lap up at the crimson liquid that slipped, then within a blink of an eye was back to deep throating him. Purring, moaning and drooling along his cock, he continued to grope and rub at his partner’s body. “Mmmh~” he muffled around him. Levi’s body was overheated, it was in desperate need. He didn’t care how he got off at this point as long as he could. However, he promised..promised to be a very good kitty for the other, but he was having such a hard time as he rubbed the other’s slickened skin. It was more of a distraction to keep his hands away from himself than it was to please the male. His hips rocked back and forth desperate for friction. He looked up at Remi with those flushed blue eyes. His face dusted pink and mouth lewd, full of his cock, the camera was capturing every last moment of force, passion and desperation the two shared for each other’s bodies.

Seeing the other squirm made Remi’s heart pound through his shaft, throbbing painfully within Levi’s throat, and he made sure to readjust his large feet so they were firmly planted on the ground. Suddenly, when it finally clicked in his head that the leopard was.. could he be ENJOYING the nuisance that Remi had learned to forget about after 28 years of life? As the wolf started to lower his guard, obviously picking up that at the very least, the other wasn’t grossed out or startled by his freak bleeding, his mouth was almost instantly completely coated in the dark red liquid, a small stream slipping from the corner of his mouth and sliding down his chin, before continuing its trail down Remi’s bare chest. “Uh-uh, not yet. you promised to be good for me, remember? There we go, just like that...” He asked in a voice that was only shrouded by lust as he watched the leopard writhe in front of him, begging to be satisfied. In fact, he hardly even winced or otherwise made a pained expression when his skin was gripped into; instead his nearly evil grin only intensified, and soon a singular drop of blood slid down his upper lip from his nose. Feeling the hot liquid drip down his face, he quickly used his thumb to smear a large amount from his own chin, before gripping Levi’s cheeks with the same hand tightly.

This forceful grab of the leopard's face smeared Remi’s blood half way across his freckled face that simply whimpered at him, BEGGING him from between the wolf’s legs to allow him to pleasure himself. He nearly bit through his bottom lip as his eyes could have bored holes into the white haired male, before that signature sexy smirk crept across his lips again, and he tilted his head at Levi in an almost sympathetic way. “Oh, look at that face.. You need it so badly, don't you? Go on, it's okay.. I give you permission..” the wolf breathed so closely to his partner's ear that he could feel his own breath bounce back at him. “Can you do both, you little greedy thing?” His sharp eyebrows raised encouragingly as he nodded slightly towards his own raging hard on, and the leopard's.

His watering cerulean eyes rolled behind his skull as he was covered in blood and sweat, a combination from both the two. If he were cognitive of professional thought, he would be so stoked on how this video is turning out. It’s extreme. Something he’d never done before. Definitely something he’d dreamed about, scared of a little blood? Absolutely not, he welcomed the crimson liquid that would stain strands of his platinum white hair. A problem only a shower could fix, at a later time. His cheeks continued to cave inward as he sucked harder, applying pressure to the top of Remi’s cock with his slick expert tongue, letting it hit the back of his throat without issue. His fangs grazing the sides of his length. Hearing permission made him leak, and moan. His hand immediately driving itself downward to grip tight to his tortured length. Suddenly feeling the sweet relief of self pleasure whimpering around Remi’s cock tenfold, as his gaze turned back to look him up and down, hungrily. His hips bucking wildly and erratically, begging for release. He had been past overstimulated for a while now, he was so close…but he wasn’t going to give in, not without his new dark haired master in charge. Being the good boy he was, he continued to suck and rub at the same, aggressive rhythmic pace.

The wolf howled in ecstasy, and in an instant both of his hands were tangled in Levi’s hair again, this time knitted together behind his head to guide it in just the right way, up and back. “Ah, fuck..” The wolf's breathing quickly hitched, “I’m about to cum..” Remi’s massive chest heaved with the force of each breath exiting his lungs, and after a few more perfectly timed strokes into the other’s expert mouth, he tightened his fingers around the back of Levi’s head, a loud unstifled moan ripping from his throat for one last final time while his hot seed poured down the other’s esophagus. His head fell forward slowly, eyes nearly rolling back in his head as he felt he was almost transcended to another astral plane. Every muscle in his body twitched simultaneously, the intense orgasm leaving him out of breath, panting loudly as his fingers slowly released themselves again from Levi’s blood stained hair. He had blood dripping from both corners of his mouth, but he was left completely speechless as he used the back of his arm to try and wipe it off. He wasn’t expecting a blowjob to have left him so wobbly and unable to keep his head from swimming. “Holy fucking shit..” The wolf breathed finally, almost as if he was holding the same breath in that whole time, voice thick with the bloody saliva that was beginning to stop appearing in his large mouth. He honestly hadn't had that intense of a reaction during sex in years.. What was this small, innocent enough looking man doing to the big bad wolf?

The leopard continued to pump himself as his mouth worked the base of his cock. Moaning and squirming under his own hand. He could feel Remi’s body tense, and he knew from that moment, the wolf was about to release. Making sure his throat was opened and ready, the man braced himself as the larger lost all control. The hot cum filling up his mouth, Levi quickly swallowed as he himself came with a violent tremble of his body, hands wet and sticky with mess. He pulled away from the other’s length now giving himself a chance to breath some real and fresh air. “Holy shit…” he gasped trying to bring himself back into reality wiping his lips with the back of his hand, proving useless as it only smeared everything around truthfully. Levi never in his life experienced that kind of intensity and pure euphoria with anyone before. Blinking his eyes for clarity he slowly stood himself up and grabbed his phone, ending the recording now. “Fuck…”he chuckled shaking his head. “I’m filthy…” looking up and down at the state of himself in his mirror.

3)Remi pulled both his boxers, and the grey sweats he was loaned back up around his now marked up hips, his body looking like he was part of a murder scene after their playtime. He ran his bloodstained fingers through his tangled black hair, still completely out of breath, and took the single step it took for him to be standing next to the other in front of the mirror. The dried blood flaked off his skin easily, and this grizzly scene made the wolf release a satisfied sigh with a small smile. “Well, I hope your subscribers enjoy the video, cause I know I sure did.” The man snickered lightly under his breath, shaking his head as his green eyes that had dimmed to their normal brightness really took in the state of Levi, and how much of the wolf’s blood covered him as well. “Ah, I probably should have given you some heads up about that though, that’s my bad.” Remi rubbed the back of his neck with a slightly embarrassed grin, his normally white teeth almost completely clean again. “It’s happened since I was a pup- ..er… a kid..” The wolf smiled softly, reaching a long arm up to tussle Levi’s hair playfully.

Catching his own breath, and quickly snagging his silk robe to throw on his body, he laughed and shook his now silky butt. “I don’t even care if they do, that was awesome,” flashing Remi a toothy, flirtatious grin. Noticing the blood for real this time and not just as an added kinky benefit he shrugged his shoulders. “I love blood, it was a nice surprise,” saying matter of factly before catching the slight hiccup/word change the wolf just did. “Pup, huh?” Curious now. It wasn’t like he didn’t notice the strangely similar supernatural affects that Levi did. He wouldn’t pry…but it would be amazing if this man turned out to be a shapeshifter just as himself. He couldn’t make assumptions though. “I’m gonna hop in the shower real quick before I edit that video, feel free to rummage through my snack cabinet,” still absolutely euphoric, his lips were pulled up into a permanent grin from the amazing encounter he had. He walked to the bathroom and let the water start running, as he let it get hot, he hummed, scrounging for a decent pair of pajamas. “Tomorrow we should go thrift shopping to get you a wardrobe…you've gotta be uncomfy, I’ll hand wash what dirty stuff you have tomorrow," He paused looking up at the wolf to make eye contact and try to ease him from the guilt he knew he'd feel. "I have laundry to do anyway!” adding cheerfully.

The wolf’s bright eyes widened as he realized the other had picked up on his mistake, a slight pink flush splashing across his cheeks. “Er, what I meant was..” he quickly tried to think of an excuse, adverting his eyes from Levi, and when he couldn’t force himself to spin a story to his room mate, he took no time changing the subject away from that. “But uh, yeah..” it wasn’t very often that Remi got flustered, but it was obvious that he had no idea how to approach that particular topic, his entire body screaming at him to keep his secret under wraps. Surprised by the offer, he raised his palms in front of him defensively, “Oh no, no, you don’t have to do that.. I mean, I’d love to hit some thrift stores for some stuff, but you totally don’t have to do my laundry..” Remi couldn’t honestly let the other do any more to put himself out because of him, no matter how endearing it made him feel that Levi could pick up on any problem he was having just to have the solution so easily. A small smile threatened the corners of his mouth, and he placed a hot palm on the nape of the leopard's neck, and without thinking gently pulled him closer to place a gentle kiss on the other’s temple. The action didn’t even register in the wolf’s head as he did it; it was like his body had a mind of it's own. “Thanks. I’m gonna step out for a few to smoke a cigarette while you’re in the shower, but I promise I’ll hop in right after you so you don’t have to deal with /this/ the rest of the night.” His defined arms gestured to himself, almost no where on his body having clean skin, just dirt and blood smeared across his tanned flesh.

Still shirtless, the sweats he was wearing hung loosely around his hips, while he turned to fish his pack of Camels and zippo from the “nightstand”. “Enjoy your shower.” He said with a genuine smile something about it displaying the real him, before turning to walk out of the door of the RV. As he stepped out into the crisp air, he took a deep breath in through his nose with his eyes shut, before slowly exhaling and opening his radioactive eyes. He couldn’t remember the last time he had felt so content, almost like a feeling of home, let alone because of another person. The wolf now standing on the front “porch” of the RV, he thoughtfully pulled the pack of cigarettes from his pocket, opening the top of the box and putting it to his mouth to allow one to be pulled out gently with his lips. The very few amount of people that silently shuffled by their domicile refused to even look in his direction, clear that the wolf’s disheveled appearance, that was straight from a horror movie, made them cautious. Lost in thought, the metal ‘ting’ of his zippo top hitting itself as it lit, rang through the stillness of the night. The only other sound heard being the frogs chirping along the water banks, the crickets in the grass, and the occasional splash of a fish jumping from the lake water and falling back into it again. The wolf took a long, deliberate first drag from his cigarette, and replaced the pack and lighter back into his pocket again. All Remi could do was stand with his elbows leaned against the metal railing as he smoked, really just taking in everything that had happened in the past couple days. He still couldn’t definitively say this wasn’t a dream..

Levi would let that one slide for the wolf. He did expect honesty, but not overnight, he knew the man had some struggles with people, and the smaller was more than patient so he just rolled his eyes with a sweet and soft smile. “Enjoy your smoke then,” his eyes turned up as he grinned again, only for it to be cut off, his face taken by surprise with the sudden and subtle form of affection. His heart skipped a beat, butterflies started to bloom in the very pit of his stomach. What? What was this feeling? He suddenly felt flushed again, face light pink as he watched Remi walk out to enjoy the night. He quickly shoveled himself into the shower and then proceeded to dissociate, all he could think about was the way Remi grabbed him, so gently, so freely…and just kissed him like that on the head. A form of affection he’d never received from well, anyone. It was all he could think about as he blushed brightly underneath the pouring hot water.

Eventually he caught himself ‘oh my god how long have I been standing here?’ He shook his head back and forth noticing as the water was running much cleaner than the mucky red that once covered the shower floor. Washing, lathering and sanitizing every last inch of his body, he eventually rinsed off and stepped out. He quickly dried and wrapped his messy hawk up in a slightly smaller towel. Afterward he threw on a pair of tight boxer briefs with sky printing and then once more threw on his robe. tied it closed and stepped out of the bathroom to the cool air within his bus. He sighed with contentment as it was proving to be a beautiful night, already sobered up from earlier activities he decided to grab a joint and walked out to meet Remi outside. “Hey, I left the water running for you,” he said gently placing an open palm against the other’s large bicep, hoping it wouldn’t alarm him too much, considering the leopard could be light on his feet sometimes. He pulled the joint up to his lips, and extended a hand out “Got a light?” Raising a thin brow and a side grin, stifled by the J hanging from his lips.

The wolf jumped very slightly at Levi’s gentle touch, having been lost in thought as he stared into the darkness of the night, but he still looked over at the other with the same gentle smile. The cigarette that was held between two lanky fingers had gone out about half way, and when he finally noticed, he couldn’t help but chuckle. “Oops, I got distracted.” The gentleness of Remi’s voice wasn’t something that was heard by others very often. Standing straight now, the muscles in his arms sliding fluidly under the leopard's soft hands, Remi still couldn’t get over the pure electricity he felt course through him whenever the other touched him. “Thanks, feel better?” He asked thoughtfully, reaching into his pocket again to pull out his zippo, a big black wolf engraved into the metal. The familiar sound of the metal hitting itself and the flick of the wheel echoed against the trees, and he leaned over ever so slightly to put the flame up to the end of the joint in the leopard's mouth.

When the flame simply danced around the joint without lighting it, his other large warm hand came up to cup around Levi’s face, blocking the wind and finally letting the stick light. As he stuffed it back into his pocket, he took another deep breath through his nose, holding it for a second before exhaling again. “It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a night so beautiful.” The wolf mumbled absentmindedly, his gaze locked on the sky that stretched on forever, only a very few clouds in the sky that were highlighted by the bright moonlight. It was impressively huge and full in the sky, a very slight shade of red tucked in between the stars. “Sorry to get sentimental on you at 3 am, but..” Bright green eyes flashed over in the direction of the white haired male that stood beside him, the other’s soft gentle hand still on his arm. “I really have enjoyed the time we’ve spent together the past few days.. You’re too kind to me, and I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone quite like you.” His eyes were soft as he spoke, true genuine appreciation written all over his normally stoic face. “I don’t think I knew how much I needed it.”

Levi waited as the wolf lit his joint, happily he sucked inward, letting it burn and inhaling the smoke that followed. He winked at the other as a thank you, taking another long drag. He listened to the other’s softly spoken words and he couldn’t help but feel like his heart was going to leap out of his chest. He slowly leaned down to let his hair fall out of the towel, tossing it over his shoulder now as he shook his damp white strands. Looking at Remi with sincere baby blues he spoke “You know, Remi, if you don’t mind me being so forward….I’d really love to travel together…I mean!!” He quickly blushed, bright red putting his hands out defensively as if he was trying to be cautious of the other. “You’re always welcome in my bus! But I mean, if you’d like the company after we fix Ethel up….I’d love the company…that for sure…you and I have that in common…I didn’t really realize how much I need it either…” he shrugged, softly, almost somber. He’s been alone for 10 years and it never seemed to bother him before, until he considered what would happen when the man fixed up his van. He didn’t want to split up, he really liked the idea of exploring together, traveling, showing Remi all the cool spots he knew and hidden gems around the country. He wanted family, but at this point he didn’t realize that was the word he was missing.

“Hm?” Remi looked over quizzically, almost like the sentiment of someone actually wanting him around was spoken in another language. The neon green of his eyes flashed to the beat up van that really only was good for being a storage unit for his small amount of personal effects, and his mind began to wander. A vivid image of his mother flashed across his thoughts, which was quickly followed by a flashback of his mother, and his uncle Ivan, sitting at the kitchen table in the one house that Remi could remember; the only actual house he had lived in as a child. They had just moved in after Remi’s mom had finished her rehab for alcohol, and it was the only time he could remember his mother actually holding down a real job, and not surviving off of whatever horrible, garbage man she was shacked up with at the time. The only moment she wasn’t falling over, throwing up drunk, or off her ass from another substance she abused.

The two sat laughing together, looking through photo albums and teasing each other about the day it was taken. When he had woken up in the middle of the night from a nightmare, the sounds of soft laughter echoing from the kitchen downstairs willed the young wolf from his bed, where he stood in the hallway until a soft sniffle came from shadows he was standing in. “Remi? What are you doing awake?” His uncle had asked him, the small child with a very old looking cow stuffie in his tiny hand. “I had a bad dream..” The child whimpered, and his mother and uncle both scooped him up in their arms, comforting him until he could no longer keep his small green eyes open, and he was carried back to his bed. His sister’s small body still lay motionless in her own bed on the other side of the room, the only motion being her chest as she breathed while she slept. That was the only time the wolf actually felt like he belonged with anyone, and the feeling that Levi gave him resonated within him just like that night. How could he ever imagine letting that feeling go? “That sounds like it would be a dream come true for a guy like me.” Remi finally breathed, pulling himself from the flashback to focus on the bright blue orbs that just made his heart melt in his chest. His cheeks began to flush as he looked into Levi’s eyes, and he couldn’t help but smile brightly now. The wolf just couldn’t wrap his head around how he had gotten so lucky to have stumbled upon this utterly perfect man that didn’t recoil at his mere presence.

Levi watched as the other seemed to disappear, though clearly still in front of him. He looked over the man’s face, so tired and worn but young and hopeful, there was something about the way Remi looked at him, that Levi just suddenly felt seen. Not for what he put out or how he looked, but for who he was. He felt like they were old souls reuniting from a long separate journey. Ready to be one again. He couldn’t remember the last time it was someone’s dream to spend their days next time him, honestly, he wasn’t sure anyone ever had felt that way about him. His own mother went back and forth between sentiments of resentment and admiration. Childhood whiplash he chose not to think too hard on, else he end up a puddle of misery. “Well good! Because…..” he looked down at his feet now, blushing and feeling so happy he could explode. “Me too…” he played with the strings on his robe before looking up at Remi once again in the light of the moon. “You should get in the shower before the water runs cold…” he said gently, smiling softly up at him, taking in his radiant beauty, despite being covered in mess, the leopard could see the man for the vision he truly is.

A bright smile took over the wolf’s face, thankful to not be the only one caught up in his feelings. When he was reminded of the water Levi left running for him, Remi nodded in agreement before turning towards the leopard first, and gently placing another soft kiss on his forehead this time. “I’ll go get cleaned up, don’t miss me too much.” He joked, heading back inside the RV to the warm and steamy bathroom. Once inside, he was barely able to make out his figure in the fogged up mirror, but once he wiped off the moisture with a swipe of his palm, he raised his eyebrow at the swamp thing reflecting back at him. His whole body was black and dark red, between the car fluids and the sexual ones, and his skin was sticky with the film of sweat that covered him. He laughed to himself, wondering what the leopard even saw in someone who was more dirt than man 99% of the time, before stepping into the shower finally. The water was a little colder than the wolf liked, but he couldn’t complain that his skin wasn’t nearly boiling off as the water ran down his slender frame, stinging the open wounds from Levi’s claws that littered his body. Zoning out for a bit, he quietly wet, and lathered his long raven hair, rinsing it out again as the water ran a gross color down the drain under his feet.

After rubbing conditioner in, he washed off all of the oil, rubber, and blood from his skin, leaving his toned body without a spot forgotten, the fresh wounds across his hips and thighs being the only thing left on his tanned skin. Remi quickly finished up, and turned the water off to grab the towel he had used the day before that was still hung up over the rack in the corner of the bathroom. He dried his hair first, bending over to scrub at it furiously with the towel, before returning to his full stature and drying the rest of himself. As the wolf looked down at the sweats he had on before, his mouth twisted in thought. “I’m pretty sure I have at least a couple pairs of clothes in my bag..” He thought out loud to himself in the mirror, picking the towel up off of the toilet seat and wrapping it around his waist, securing the corner on his hip so it wouldn’t fall off. As the bathroom door opened to the clean wolf, steam poured into the RV behind him as the cold and hot air mixed. “So much better..” Remi sighed happily, his body suddenly registering how exhausted he was, and trudging towards his black canvas bag that was left in the corner.

Levi’s face was almost permanently positioned in the cheesing position the more time he spent with the other. His face bright red as he bounced a bit on his heels in agreement towards the other as he was given another kiss on the head. He didn’t care where or when or how or why, if he could have the man’s lips on him at all times, he would. It was slowly starting to consume him, these giddy feelings of happiness, and romance? Was this romance? Was he crushing? These feelings were so new to the leopard as he’d never had a crush or boyfriend before. No one ever interested him in that level, his ventures of sexual history were really out of boredom and less out of desire. However, he had to clear his thoughts of such quickness. He barely knew the man. It was just work. They were coworkers now! And roommates! He couldn't just assume cause he blew the guy they were going to live happily ever after. 'Jeez, Levi, Get a grip,' Finishing off the joint, Levi scampered inside the bus, tossing his towel in a bin, while Remi was still showering. He had decided he was going to edit the video now, feeling slightly shy, secretive and flustered as he lay held up in the corner of his bed surrounded by plush. He put his headphones in and began to work. His heart racing, face burning and body stinging with ache as he watched over the scene between the two, cutting out any awkward moments, or non sexual lulls. By the time Remi emerged, he had just finished up the final product and began snipping small clips and gifs to begin advertising. Fully emerged in his business, he was missing his opportunity to ogle at the wolf in his current disposition.

New post, he uploads the video and types: “Alright, the moment you have all been waiting for! I have finally found a collab partner and you’re going to love this steamy, violent hot blowjob I give him! Tell your friends to subscribe, leave a tip and a comment ;)” send. Off to his page it went, and soon after he posted teasers on his Twitter, reddit, and tumblr. “Alright imma let the internet do what it does with that,” he mumbled out loud before also sending the video out to Remi’s phone, once his tasks complete he set his phone down, untied his robe and tossed it over to the floor. “Do you mind sharing the bed tonight?” He said noticing Remi was out now. “I am just too lazy to unfold the dining bed..I definitely can if you don’t wanna !” Quickly sitting up to prove he wasn’t too tired to accommodate his new friend.

Scrounging through his bag, unaware the other was sitting on the bed reliving the moment they shared a few moments ago, Remi managed to find a clean pair of boxers, just the usual black with grey hemming, and a pair of black basketball shorts that sat a little lower than his knees. He slipped his boxers on with the towel still perched on his hips, but unwrapped it from his waist and threw the damp fabric over his shoulder to slip on the shorts. The wolf had found the Guardin shirt he was wearing before getting disgusting working on the RV, that Levi had put inside for him, and slid it over his head to drape lazily over his torso. All of the items that were taken out of his bag, were tiredly stuffed back into the same pocket before zipped back up, and put back to the side. Stretching his arms above his head, Remi yawned loudly, the sound of his phone’s notification tone catching his sensitive ears. He pulled his cell out, that was somehow still at 8%, from the side pocket of his bag and his usual smirk appeared after his eyes scanned the text he received from the leopard. The soft patter of Levi’s robe against the floor caught his attention as well, although the sound of the leopard’s voice still startled him. Noticing the other on the bed now surrounded by stuffies, Remi’s expression remained soft, and welcoming. “Totally fine with me,” He replied, sitting on the bed in the space unoccupied by the other man or the stuffies strewn about, followed by another loud yawn.

“If you’re as dead as I am, I don’t blame you. Make yourself at home.” The wolf smiled at his own joke, unable to help himself from melting into the comfort of the bed on his tired body until he was fully laid on his back with his arms behind his head. It couldn’t be possible that this bed that he had just slept on the night before, could have somehow gotten more comfortable, could it? Just the body heat emanating off of Levi sitting next to him made him feel at ease, his eyelids already getting heavy. “I didn’t have time to watch the whole thing,” One green eye popped open defensively. “Which I will definitely be doing in the morning..” The wolf continued, shutting his eye again. “But I think, we may have created a masterpiece.” Remi’s bright teeth enunciated his huge smile that looked off putting once again on his utterly exhausted features.

Watching the other get comfortable in his bed, was enough to do something psychologically to the leopard that he had never felt from another an in his existence. It was almost too much. However, he swallowed the foreign feelings down within his chest cavity. He wasn't going to make their new situation weird by catching unnecessary feelings that may not get reciprocated.  The smaller giggled sliding beside the wolf in his own way to also get settled. “It’s definitely my favorite video I’ve ever been in,” yawning flirtatiously, unable to keep up with the charismatic aura he usually gives off when he's less tired. His diamond blue eyes fluttering a bit. He grabbed his phone and clicked a few buttons, the lights turning off in the bus, leaving them with nothing but the moon shining through the tapestries Levi used as curtains. “Goodnight, Remi..” he muttered softly his head slowly falling onto the man’s large shoulder. Through the night, Levi could not tell between stuffy and warm body next to him, therefore spent most of it somehow attached to the wolf, one way or another. 

The Next Morning

The forenoon sun came softly shining through the tapestries decorating the bus in hues of pastel colors, and onto the leopard’s soft face. He was now slightly conscious of the world around him and could hear his phone going off, every few seconds. It was starting to get to the point Levi was concerned he said something to get himself cancelled. “Oh no…” he muttered opening his eyes and realizing he was being spooned by the larger. Without having to ruin the moment or position, he grabbed the phone from under his pillow and looked at it. Unable to believe what he was seeing he blinked, once, twice…no he was seeing it right.

He gained over 8000 new subscribers on Onlyfans overnight. His tweets had over 300k in retweets and likes. The comments were blowing up with positive reviews, his OF comments were out of this world. He had over $3k in tips alone. “Holy shit…” he said out loud, completely stunned sitting up now and rubbing his eyes eyes of clarity, trying to double check this definitely wasn't a dream.


Before too much longer, the soft movements of the leopard in his arms made the larger man stir slightly, not fully awake. A very soft yawn could be heard along with loud teeth grinding sounds, where shortly after his grip around Levi’s chest tightened and the wolf’s warm face nuzzled completely into other’s back, still more asleep than awake. “Hmmm..” Remi hummed between closed lips, thankful his slightly achy body wasn’t being as disruptive of his sleep as it had been the morning before. It took a few deep breaths against Levi’s back for the soothing scent of the leopard to break the barrier in his brain between dreaming and reality, and as one of his eyes opened, it seemed like the bright light that usually came from them took its time to boot up with him. “Wha-?” Remi mumbled, half asleep, until his eyes finally adjusted to the sunlight and realized what was happening. “Oh!” He exclaimed, quickly unwrapping himself from the leopard and turning a bright red as he sat up. Embarrassed, Remi couldn’t look the other man in the eyes. “Sorry, I didn’t mean-…” His words trailed off as he turned back and noticed Levi intensely focused on his phone, a look of disbelief on his face. “Hm? What’s up?” The wolf cocked his head curiously, his eyes scanning the other’s facial expression to try and decipher his reaction. Remi’s hair, that had been wet when he fell asleep, now stuck out in all kinds of crazy directions, and his usual bright, round eyes still could only be opened halfway, even after he rubbed the sleep from them. The wolf clearly wasn’t typically a morning person, his wake-up ritual usually taking him a good two hours to be fully cognitive. Although still a zombie from sleep, he remained gentle towards the leopard laying next to him, his usual hostility towards any breathing creature that woke him up, no where to be found on his face.

When he realized the other was awake, and now detached from him, his face wore a slight frown, though still looking at his phone, scrolling through. Disappointed the other pulled away. “Don’t be..it was comfy…” he muttered before he continued to calculate his profits. “You’re never gonna believe this but because of that video we did….I gained 8327 new subs, $3k in tips and a bunch of new followers and traction on social media…that means we made $211k….off one video…” slowly looking over at the wolf with astonishment his half naked body jumping up and down with joy as he grabbed the sleepy man’s arm, shaking him with excitement. “Can you believe that! That’s the most I’ve ever made! I HAD 160 subscribers now I have 8487 subscribers…that’s 212k a month if they stay…” spouting logistics to the half conscious man that blinked at him slowly. Levi was more than grateful and felt he most proud of himself that he ever had in years. He did it. He was going to be making a REAL sustainable income, one that he could share with the community as well. He was so excited.

Half from seeing the disappointment on Levi’s face, and the other half from how tired he still was, Remi slid back to his previous spot next to the smaller man. “Mmm.. sorry.” He mumbled, almost allowing himself to fall back to sleep, but catching himself in time. The other’s excitement definitely helped, his eyes snapping open again when an excited hand shook him, the bed under him rocking back and forth from being jumped on. It took the poor wolf’s brain working overtime to process the words being said to him as he rubbed his eyes, yawning silently this time. After a few seconds, his mind finally caught up with him and his eyebrows almost shot off of his face, eyes just as wide now. “Wait.. sorry..” Remi cleared his throat quickly. “You said, how much from one video?” He could not believe his ears at the words coming out of the man's mouth. He sat up again, this time awake enough to react, moving his hair from his face and pushing it back with his fingers. “That’s… fucking insane? I am seriously speechless at that amount..” A huge grin spread across his face, and one strong hand reached up towards the other, his palm facing Levi, offering a high five. “Hey, what did I tell you? We created a masterpiece that could make angels cry last night, you and me.” His chest swelled with pride, not at the amount of money or the subscribers, but at how happy the little leopard over the video, and just the whole night last night. His green eyes began to slowly glow brightly again as he started to fully wake up, the rest of his body following suit. The wolf’s eyes were quite literally sparkling with happiness until the smile that took over his face forced them closed. Was there literally any better way to wake up in the morning? With someone you care about next to you, their excitement and happiness being so contagious that even someone as hostile as Remington Connors could be defused? He couldn’t imagine anything better, honestly.

Squealing into one of his plushies, he came back up for air. “We need to celebrate! This is huge for us!” Grinning ear to ear up at the wolf. “I couldn’t have done this without you, co-star,” he winked his still slightly sleepy eyes with a nudge of his elbow toward the man before he hopped out of bed now. It was true, Levi did fairly good by himself, however, he never thought he could reach this much success, let alone overnight? He had some amazing fans to have shared the good word. “Gonna make some coffee, then we are going to the shopping center! We need celebration snacks, wine, and you need more clothes,” probably the most cheerful Levi has been this whole week, which says a lot cause he’s a rather cheerful person by nature. Unable to contain himself really, he wanted to go out and spoil the wolf, show him the town, then later celebrate their successful business venture. The least they could do was appreciate their hard work. He popped some coffee on the pot and let it brew as he leaned his thin, barely dressed body against the counter, looking at Remi. “Any requests for breakfast?” A delicate hand placed at the crook of his hip.

Remi stretched his long arms over his head, groaning deeply in his chest before slumping back to the position he was sitting in prior, his smile had slowly faded to more of a blank one now. He shook his head quickly, trying desperately to simply force his body to cooperate. “I promise, I’m more than thrilled, but-“ the wolf was interrupted by such a deep yawn that his entire body shook into it and his eyes watered. “I’ll be more of a person once I get some caffeine..” he chuckled, forcing himself up to a full sitting position now, looking up very slightly at the leopard who bounced around the room with excitement. Remi tried with all of his might to telepathically steal some of his energy so early in the morning, his bright eyes slightly bloodshot as he smiled tenderly. “Mmm, Some coffee sounds amazing..” he hummed, before his stomach growled audibly as if to remind the wolf of his ravenous appetite, as if he had forgotten. “Would you think of me as a child if I asked for pancakes?” Remi chuckled lightly, a soft innocence to his question as his gaze panned up cautiously. He didn’t know the other EXTREMELY well, but he knew him well enough to already know the response he would get, though he couldn’t help his self consciousness anyway. Pushing his hair back again with his fingers, it took everything in him to not curl back up in Levi’s bed, but the wolf willed his body to finally stand instead, trudging in almost a cartoon fashion into the kitchen, following Levi. As he passed, the smaller man turned away from him, Remi almost instinctively wrapped his warm arms around him from behind, leaning down so his chin rested on Levi’s shoulder, exhaling softly against the leopard's ear. “Soo tiiiiirrred..” the large man complained with his eyes nearly closed again. “Mmmph.. how are you so awake right now?” One round green eye fluttered open half way to look his room mate in the face now, looking like he could easily fall asleep again just by leaning against Levi’s back.

As the sounds of clinking and coffee dripping filled the small space, Levi sighed with contentment the second Remi’s body met his. Almost a natural instinct to just meld into the other. The wolf could easily feel the way Levi caved into his arms. “Well your cup is done Mr. sleepy,” he giggled leaning slightly back to feel the warmth against his bare flesh. Pouring some cream and sugar into the cup for himself, and only a tad bit for flavor into Remi’s cup as well, sliding it just slightly to the right for the wolf’s access. “Well, since I can remember, I don’t like to sleep in, I can basically survive off 2 hours of sleep and be totally cognitive still,” the leopard let out a gentle breathy chuckle before his ears perked up completely once more. “Pancakes?? That’s my favorite breakfast food! I’d love to make you some pancakes, plain? Chocolate chip? Banana? Strawberry? Blueberry? Combination of them? “ spouting off options almost a bit too quickly for the tired man’s brain to register, Levi turned around now, facing Remi as much as he could from his height. Their bodies much closer than they’d been since the filming, looking up with those innocent diamonds, he slowly snakes his thin arms around the larger’s full torso in an intimate hold, chin placing itself delicately on the man’s chest, completely unaware how precious this moment was, it felt like they'd known each other for so long, but it had yet to even be a week. Levi had never felt so safe, so free, it almost felt like he’d known this strange man his whole life. Something about the simplicity of making breakfast, waking up next to each other and the sweet touches they’ve been exchanging…filled Levi with a new sense of wholeness. At this point, almost 72 hours in, he would follow Remi into oblivion. Should that be a concern? Possibly, but Levi never did anything halfway. All in or all out, and he was sincerely smitten with this man. Whatever this was. 

A soft hum came from Remi’s closed mouth, a sad attempt at a ‘thank you’ as he lifted the cup to his lips. The hot coffee splashed against his tongue as he took a slow deliberate sip, warming him internally from his mouth to his stomach, and as he swallowed, the wolf couldn’t hold back a pleased groan. “Mmmmm… mhm, that’s the stuff..” he breathed finally, the steam from his cup rising into his face. As Levi confessed to his surprising lack of sleep to him, Remi shook his head in disagreement, the caffeine already starting to work its magic on his tired body. “You would think I was a bear with how much I can sleep.. Plus, you really wouldn’t want to have to deal with me with any less than 6 hours of sleep..” He joked lightly, “I was on 74 hours without sleep the night we met, which can kinda tell ya something,” Taking another drink of his coffee, he paused for a moment to mull over the options Levi had given him. “Mmmm.. Chocolate chip AND banana?” The large man asked, smiling brightly as his stomach seemed to growl in agreement against Levi’s back. He felt the leopard shift slightly under his grasp, and he lifted his arms just enough for the other to turn around completely with less restriction, before wrapping them tightly around the white haired man in front of him. After a second, Remi leaned down to ever so softly place a kiss on the other’s freckled nose, then another on his bridge, and lastly one more on his forehead, feeling his own cheeks flush. He wasn’t ever a lovey-dovey, or affectionate person, but being around Levi for only a few days just flicked on a switch in him that he couldn’t turn off. All he wanted to do was hold the leopard, and he usually went to great lengths to avoid touching other people. But he just felt so at home here, “So, where you thinking of going today?” Remi asked, slightly embarrassed about how long he had been absentmindedly staring at the leopard, but his green eyes remained gentle.


Whilst watching the other man enjoy his morning caffeine, Levi found himself feeling extra optimistic. Their positions changed to face each other, the wolf placing gentle affections and kisses along his face had the butterflies in his stomach going absolutely insane. His face dusted pink and he giggled, closing his eyes with a bright toothy smile, embracing the feeling of being needed, and wanted. “Well…I was thinking there’s a shopping center a few miles out from here, it has a few second hand stores and one giant Ross…figured that might have some good options…I also need to stop at the liquor store... pick up some booze for tonight as well as another vape, last time I hit mine it tasted rather off…” his eyes shifting to the side, back and forth, before returning into the wolf’s gaze. Truthfully, Levi would rather spend the day rolling around naked in bed with the other, the feeling of desire never having really left him since he got a small taste. “Maybe even pick something fancy up for dinner at the restaurant they have out there…I could use a cooking break,” giggling with a slight mischief in his eyes, it was true. As much as Levi loved cooking, it was quite the load cooking for two now, plus such a great accomplishment must never go uncelebrated to the full extent. Begrudgingly, and with much hesitation Levi slowly turned again, but this time he, without thought, grabbed Remi’s hands and placed them at his hip as he was once again behind him. The leopard liked the feeling of this man latched onto him and he’d take it as much as the other would give it. Dragging the wolf behind as he gathered ingredients to make their meal, he also set up his portable flat grill, mixing the pancake batter together with the bananas and chocolate chips the other had requested, he poured the perfect circles down onto the now sizzling appliance. “How many you want?” His face turned ever so slightly to show he was paying attention, only making half eye contact.

The cup in Remi’s hand continued to empty steadily, breaking eye contact with the other only briefly to take another drink of his coffee, and before long it was only the dark brown ring of liquid at the bottom. Though it wasn’t much caffeine, it seemed to bring the wolf back to life again and break him from vice grip that sleep was giving his body, although he never once tried to unwrap himself from Levi even a little. He quickly nodded and grinned at the plans for the day, honestly, more than happy to experience the small town, and just fully get lost with the man he held tight to his chest. The thought of new adventures greatly excited him, and especially with the first person to make him feel truly alive for the first time in his life, just the thought sent goosebumps across his usual soft skin. For just a moment, he almost let his tail roll out to swish back and forth furiously behind him, as the pure happiness he felt in this moment definitely couldn’t be changed by anything. Thankfully though, his subconscious brain kept him under wraps, and the wolf could only beam down at a Levi now. “All of that sounds great! I’m really excited to look around this place, see what we can get in to!” He didn’t care how ridiculous he probably looked to be so excited to explore his new surroundings; Remi was in absolute bliss.

He could feel the familiar burn within his stomach as his body threatened to start up again from the intense emotions swirling around inside him, however, he was able to dismiss it with a deep swallow. He didn’t skip a beat when the leopard shifted his body under him, except to make a rather innocent frown until his hands were placed back on Levi’s delicate hips again. The wolf followed close behind the other like his larger shadow, expertly avoiding being in the way while still keeping his hands firmly planted where they were. After a few moments, he had zoned out, lost in a daydream until the leopard's soft angelic voice brought him back to reality. “Hm?” Green eyes blinked quickly over the others shoulders. “Oh, uh, honestly..” a sheepish grin overtook his features, and he averted his gaze to the floor for a second before back up to the other’s baby blues, his smile playful now. “I could probably eat like six of those.. but three is honestly plenty..” Remi laughed at himself, knowing full well he could eat Levi out of house and home in a few weeks if he didn’t get his insatiable hunger under control. “Thank you for the coffee, and breakfast.. You’re always mad sweet to me.” the wolf couldn’t help the slight blush splashed across his whole face. “I swear I’ll get you back one of these days, mkay?”

Continuing to make quick progress on the food he giggled. “I can’t wait to show you honestly! Last time I went to the shopping center out here, I was a kid,” thinking fondly of the memories that came back to him. ‘Look at this one Lee, this is atrocious!’ His mother chimed with a soft and carefree laugh. Levi could hear the faint giggle of his childhood self as he grabbed a jester hat, sticking it on his head. ‘I’m here to make the king laugh!’ The young boy giggled again pulling is mouth into a large clown like smile, the two of them bursting into laughter. “I haven’t gone back cause I don’t want to go alone,” Levi stated out loud though it came out in a somber tone. Shaking himself out of his feelings he nodded enthusiastically “6 it shall be! Go get dressed, I’ll finish this up and have it plated soon, still chipper despite the internal emotional moment playing in his head, he turned around again standing on his tip toes and planted a sweet, but simple kiss on Remi’s cheek. “Also….you smell incredible this morning..” noticing now that he did, but it wasn’t his soap, no this man was emitting a new scent, one that Levi could not recognize from anyone else, a slight canine musk to it. He inhaled again closing his eyes now, deeply, the smell comforting him, sending alerts to every cell in his system. He started to purr again, a light vibration could be heard by the other coming from his inner chest cavity. The one thing about his transformation he’s never had full control over. He opened his eyes, blushed and turned around quickly on his heels again. “Right….pancakes!” He reminded himself as he continued to cook.

Picking up on the fact that he had to accept the inevitable and finally unlatch from the small leopard in front of him, the wolf chuffed and let go slowly. As he pulled away, he noticed a familiar look come over Levi’s face as he was lost in past memories, ones a little too painful to acknowledge outright. He may not know what exactly the smaller man was reminiscing on, but he could tell by the body language that followed was one of deep hurt. “Hey.” Remi spoke softly, leaning in towards the other now so that they were more eye level. Once his gaze was met with those pretty blue pools, he couldn’t help but melt into them too, one of his large hands gently coming up to rest on top of the leopard’s head. With a warm smile, he ruffled the troubled one’s hair, his eyes closing again with the width of his smile.

“It’ll be fun, don’t worry. You don’t have to go alone cause now you’re kinda stuck with me” He said in a matter of fact kind of way, hoping to help dismiss whatever had upset him. When Levi insisted to feed him six pancakes, the wolf definitely was not about to argue, especially with how much his stomach twisted inside of him now when he thought about food. Just as he was about to turn towards the spot in the corner of the room where his bag was tucked, the other’s delicate lips making contact with his skin made the wolf melt a little internally. That same familiar electricity jolted through his spine, forcing a huge grin on his face that only got wider with the continued complements. “Yeah? You think so?” His thin nose twitched slightly as he sniffed the air around him, lifting both arms half way to smell inside of the shirt he was wearing. When his sensitive wolf nose couldn’t pick up exactly what the leopard was smelling on him, his eyebrows furrowed and his facial expression changed to one of frustration, until he heard the sound that escaped Levi. The sound instantly caught the attention of the wolf, his body catching completely still for a second as a tiny smile tugged on the corners of his mouth.

‘Nah, there’s no way..’ Remi thought to himself, trying not to just jump to conclusions.. However, he had never met a human that made a sound like that.. The only people he’d ever met that made that sound.. was cat shifters.. Bright green eyes blinking quickly to try and forcibly drop the thought from his mind. “Well, thank you..” Trying to diffuse the awkwardness, Remi chuckled breathily, rubbing the back of his neck. “Pretty sure its just from my sweat last night.” His chuckle turned into a full blown laugh, slightly embarrassed but still willing to laugh at himself. “Okay, okay. I’m gonna go change, and I’ll be out in a second.” The wolf slinked over to his bag in the corner, and brought it with him as he disappeared into the bathroom.


Feeling a wash of reassurance and compassion, the wolf managed to ease the Leopard’s saddened thoughts. Almost as if the whole world that had once been collapsing around him, suddenly... pulled itself together. Like everything would be and has always been, okay. So long as the larger was holding his face and whispering those kind, soft words. His mind now instead filled with how he was going to make new memories with this man. “Well good…That’s all you can do to repay me,” he said sincerely. He would go to the ends of the earth, sew any and every thread and cook a million meals if it kept the wolf by his side. As Remi got dressed and dismissed his clear pheromones to which the leopard had been picking up on, Levi continued to cook. He was done with 9 pancakes just as Remi was finishing getting dressed. “6 for you, 3 for me! Organic hand churned butter in the fridge, some ethically sourced syrup in the cabinet,” he pointed around the bus kitchen before he disappeared into the back cabin to fish through his extra storage of clothes. The man practically acted like he was on a stimulant at all times. Zipping around from one end of the bus to the other on a constant basis. He couldn't help it though, he'd always been that way since he was a young child. Busy. His mind buzzing and turning all of the time.

Seemed like it would be a pretty typical sunny day with a gentle breeze, so Levi slipped on an off the shoulder light pink sweater, exposing his neck and shoulders, then up he zipped some light blue ripped up jeans, slightly baggy on him and begrudgingly, some shoes he thought might match. Once he was all dressed and considered decent, he ran his fingers through the wild mullet/hawk making sure it looked good, but still natural. Stepping back into the kitchen now he sighed shaking his body around. “All dressed!” Flashing his teeth at the other in another goofy smile before he started to dress up his own pancakes, quickly scarfing them down with haste as he stood against the counter and shoveled mouthfuls of sugary delight down his throat, excited to have a day to explore with someone.


Ducking into the bathroom, Remi’s eyebrows were laced together tightly in thought. How had he not picked up the scent, one that was clearly not human, on his new room mate earlier? As he stood in front of the mirror now, he wiggled his nose, sniffing softly as he tried to decide if there was something wrong with his sense of smell, or if the other just clouded his head so much that the rose colored glasses he constantly wore blocked it from his brain. He began to mull both theories around in his head as he picked through the last of the things that were stuffed into the ripping canvas of his bag, thankful to find just one more outfit to wear today that was clean. The wolf’s final comfort outfit that was among the very few things he was able to take with him from home that day, included a bright orange long sleeved t-shirt with a rendition of Calvin and Hobbes, with Hobbes replaced by an alien holding a balloon. A pullover hoodie that fit him in all the right ways in all black with a forest scene across the front, and a large grey wolf in the middle of the photo. Both were part of Remi’s prized collection of as much of Guardin’s merchandise as he could acquire. The jeans he wore were slightly baggier than his other jeans, the grey acid washed material sagging slightly on his slender frame. After rummaging through his bag one last time, he returned to the mirror with a black plastic brush with one of those gel filled comfort handles, managing to somewhat tame the pieces that stuck out wildly all over his head.

He had to full on yank out stubborn tangles, that could have easily been avoided had he not been so lazy. When the wolf’s scalp was sufficiently raw and tender from his crappy “detangling” job, Remi could smell the delicious pancakes the leopard had so graciously made for him, and he wasted no time finishing up to join Levi again in the kitchen. The stack of pancakes on the plate that was slid over to him looked almost fake with how perfect they looked, saliva threatening to escape his mouth as he prepared them quickly with butter, and syrup. If Levi had looked away for even one second, he would have missed the large man absolutely put away his pancakes, able to finish all 6 pancakes in the same amount of time Levi had eaten half as many. For the first time while in the leopard's presence, Remi burped loudly which was followed by a deep sigh of content. “So uh, was that offer of a dab that was extended to me a few days ago still valid? It’s been a while since I had one.” he chuckled nervously, almost having felt too unsure of himself to ask in the first place.


Levi munched through the small stack of food, not long after being faced with them. Finishing up his plate he stuck it in the sink and then turned to watch the wolf inhale his own plate of food as well. “I love the way you just eliminate your food,” the leopard giggled into his palm. “It makes me feel like a really good chef,” admitting to him out loud his throat purring again, a bit louder now. His eyes widened and he suddenly felt very sheepish. “Oh my gosh yes of course! If you ever want some it’s usually under the sink!” He showed the wolf opening the cabinet and showing his stash of dab supplies. He grabbed the rig, and some diamonds out with his tools handing it all to Remi. “Here you go, help yourself,” he said genuinely, standing in front of the other now. He had been so jazzed to have company, and to invite Remi to travel with him he didn’t really make much room for him, or show him around. “When we get back I’ll properly show you around Maybelle and make some room in here for you to keep your stuff, so you’re not living out of a backpack,” nodding his head satisfied with his new offer to the other. That was much more comforting than just expecting the wolf to get around and know where things were.


The wolf instantly turned red, and he waved his hands in front of him in defense. “Ah, yeah, I’ve always had a big appetite but it’s been crazy lately! But honestly, I’m used to crap gas station food and frozen shit you can microwave that I’ve eaten for all my life, so your cooking is a breath of fresh air honestly.” He admitted, rubbing the back of his neck until he was stopped dead in his tracks by that.. SOUND again.. One of these days, he would ask the other about it.. But he wasn’t quite ready for it to out himself, or the issues it might cause to know Remi was in fact, canid, but also the largest species of canid in the world. Any cat would have an issue, regardless of species.. Remi brushed it off, still taking note of this, but was greeted with Levi’s set up being handed to him. Quickly he grinned, nodding to signal he understood where to find them. “Thanks so much, you’re the best.” His smile only increased in size at the suggestion that the other wanted to make room for him. It made him feel like he actually wanted him around, and he would forever chase that feeling. “That would be great; I won’t have to ask you for things all the time.” The wolf laughed, serving himself a hefty dab of the diamonds onto the tool, and beginning to heat the nail up with the tool between his lips. “I shwear, I’bm not ushually sho annoying.” Remi spoke around the dab tool, grinning again. Shortly, when the nail began to glow bright red, he removed the torch and put a palm up close to it to feel the temperature. When it no longer almost burnt his skin being 3 inches away, he removed the tool from between his teeth and pressed his lips against the bong and swirling the dab into the nail, placing the carb cap on top once it was all inside. It vaporized slowly, milking the entire bong a very bright white from the purity of the diamonds.

Without taking his lips off, a huge cloud of smoke was exhaled through his nose, and the bong refilled with smoke from his large dab. Remi cleared the bong three times before it went out, and he finally moved away from the rig and blew out one last huge cloud, his large chest deflating as he exhaled. For such a massive dab, any normal person would be heaving, choking until tears fell from their eyes. But of course in true Remi fashion, the wolf simply coughed unproductively three times, and cleared his throat before swallowing. “Mmmm, I love citrus-y strains..” he sighed in content, flashing Levi a cocky smile as he removed the carb cap from the top and set it beside the bong and tool that sat in front of him. His green eyes almost instantly stood out against the now bloodshot backdrop they sat on.


“Well I’m happy to hear it, least you can have some substance cause all that processed food is terrible for you,” the leopard laughed a bit as he leaned against the counter watching the other fire up the rig. His diamond blues looking the man up and down as he unknowingly prepared his dab. Levi just felt in his heart that he was ready to give this man every part of himself, anything he had to offer was also now also his. Giggling softly and rolling his eyes he shook his head “I’m going to make a self depreciation jar, every time you’re mean to yourself and make icky comments about yourself, you owe 50 cents in the jar!” Sticking his tongue out jokingly, shaking his hips back and forth hands on both sides of them now. Shortly after he watched Remi finish up his dab without hesitation and he clapped his hands together gently. “Impressive, I have what they call ‘bitch lungs’ ? Not cute but I like to smoke…” he shrugged his shoulders simply with a cheeky and widened grin. “Ready to get going?” Asking genuinely, not meaning to rush the wolf but he was kind of in need of some nicotine before he became everybody’s problem. Finding all his had been dead earlier when looking through his things.

“Yeah, health is the least of my concerns honestly.” Remi laughed at the other’s playfulness, shaking his head as he did so, his hair falling messily over his eyes. As he stood again, he brushed it back with his long fingers, clearing his throat again and giving Levi a condescending look that ended in a smirk. “Maybe so, then, huh?" sticking his tongue out just barely at the other in return before shrugging his shoulders once more. Flashing his emerald greens charmingly at the other "Uh, I don’t know where you got that from, but I happen to think you’re pretty cute...Who needs the jar now?” The wolf smiled at the leopard, grabbing his pack of cigarettes and zippo that sat on the counter next to him, and stuffing them into the pockets of his jeans. He could hardly contain himself with how excited he was; internally Remi was a puppy when their owner grabbed their leash and asked ‘walkies?’

“I’m ready!” He chimed, putting one hand up and ruffling Levi’s white Mohawk. “Where are ya thinkin first?” The wolf asked, tilting his head slightly as he spoke. Remi almost vibrated with happiness, his insanely good mood only boosted by the THC in his system and the other man’s presence.

“Well we are gonna have to fix that,” he scoffed at the wolf with a playful chuckle. Watching the other slowly push his hair back, trying hard to keep his inner school girl at bay. Though thwarted by the instant shock of the sudden compliment, his face lit up bright red and his eyes suddenly felt like they'd implode if they looked up at the other. “I - uh…you’re cute…” he mumbled softly gazing to the side, his shoes tapping the tips of his toes together feeling a rush of euphoria. Clearing his throat he bounced up on his feet now, clapping his hands together he spoke “Smoke shop first! Then!! Thrift store!! Then!!! Food!” He listed out in order excitedly, listing each task off with his corresponding fingers, practically busting out of the bus into the bright sunshine of the day. He opened his arms wide and spun in a quick circle. “Oh it is BEAUTIFUL here! I will never tire of it,” he sighed throwing his hands down at his side before turning back to Remi. “Driving Ethel? We can drive May, but I figured it’s easier to park yours than mine in a lot,” he giggled softly.

The leopard getting tripped up over his compliments made Remi smirk, enjoying watching the smaller man squirm a little more than he should, honestly. There was something so innocent, yet, not, about the other male. An undeniable attraction and connection...it was throwing Remi for a loop. Unsure of how to place all these sudden feelings, yet finding it nearly impossible to fight it, nor toss up a wall between them. He was quick behind Levi as they exited the bus, the sunlight nearly blinding the wolf and causing him to squint until his usually round eyes were but mere slits. He raised one hand to his brow, trying to shield his eyes from the bright light, his face still twisted. “Yeah we can drive Ethel, I’m sure she takes way less gas to get around anyway.” He tried to smile at Levi, but it was almost unnoticeable with the scowl already from the sun. “You gotta bear with me though, she’s no where near what you got in there.” As they approached the grungy van that sat parked off to the side, the metal top created a blind and the wolf was given much needed relief to open his eyes fully again, revealing the smile that was now visible. With one quick tug, Remi opened the sliding side door, all of the glory that was Remi’s “home” spilling out into the light.

The bottom of the van was once teal corrugated metal, but it was now brown with rust and other normal wear and tear. The piles of leaves that had caught the man’s eye when he first approached the vehicle still scattered the floor, and there was cobwebs at the top between the lights on the ceiling. The window was even covered with spray foam, the shavings from someone trying to level the yellow Styrofoam, still dusting the floor. Taking it all in, Remi inhaled sharply. “Mmm, home sweet home.” He joked lightly, knowing how sad it looked, before ducking down to climb into the vehicle and sliding into the driver's seat. “You got directions to the smoke shop, or do you just wanna tell me?” The wolf asked, seemingly unfazed by the squalor that surrounded him.

“Probably right on the gas thing,” Levi laughed with the other as they made their way over to the van. Once the door swung open and the insides were revealed Levi slammed an offended hand against his own chest in horror. “Oh you poor thing…So glad I caught you when I did,” he shook his head before apprehensively climbing in, worried he would stain his pastel sweater if he were to lay against any of the metal. Unable to help his inner curiosity he looked around, it was slightly messy but extremely old and it looked like it had sat for a loooong while. Already thinking of ways he could help Remi fix it up he threw a hand out in a “psh” manner. “But you know what? We can fix it into something really nice,” looking over from the passenger seat now to smile at Remi with his big toothy grin and freckled face. “You’re going to turn right out of the parking lot, drive straight for 10 miles take another left, and the center is 2 miles that way. Everything is there, even the smoke shop,” nodding happily as he hoped that was sufficient enough direction. “I can also tell you when your turns are coming up if that helps,” he said hoping that may add an extra comfort for someone not from here.

“Yeah, I swear, none of this but that toolbox in the back is mine.” He gestured to the plastic box mentioned that sat in the back by the door where he had left it the day before. “I kinda had to get out of town quickly, and this is all my uncle had to give me.” Remi stated this fact with almost no emotion in his voice as he blocked the memory of that day from entering his thoughts. It would completely ruin the great mood he was in, as he was horrible about compartmentalizing things, and he wasn’t going to have that today. All it took was one look into Levi’s eyes, and everything else seemed to melt away, and he felt full reassurance pouring from the leopard. Something he hadn't felt before with anyone, again, what the hell was happening to him? “That’s perfect, I can’t wait to look around~” The wolf smiled brightly, pulling out the single key that was hidden under the ashtray in the dashboard and shoving it into the ignition.

Ethel gave a few sad putters on his first attempt to turn the key, but thankfully roared to life the second time, relief washing over Remi’s face. Not even bothering with the seatbelt that hung to his side, the man’s concentration zeroed in to the road in front of him, and the wheel in his hands, and as he began to drive in the direction Levi had instructed, he shifted expertly each time, the old vehicle never once jerking or shaking. “She may look like a flaming turd, but she drives like a dream. Everything is so smoooooth.” Remi cooed happily with a smile as he patted the dashboard. “When I can finally put those new parts in her, it’ll be crazy how she drives for such an old girl.”


“I believe you,” Levi shrugged with a smile as he buckled himself in and continued to gaze around the cabin of the van now, settling his gaze on Remi. He couldn’t help but finding himself in passenger, and the other with his rough strong hands on the wheel, very sexy. The things he would do to satisfy the man..shaking his head as he cleared himself trying to avoid looking at the way his fingers wrapped around the wheel tightly. Arms flexed, veins popping down his forearm and you could almost tell how strong the wolf was. He made Levi wiggle in his seat as he questioned whether or not the sound system worked. “Does she play music? Radio or Aux?” He inquired the other as he looked about the face of the radio, again, anything to keep him out of this lust filled teenage fog he seemed to be stuck in. Whether or not it played custom music wasn’t important but he would like a musical distraction from his own mind currently, as he felt it was out to get him. After the van started up and they were driving down the road a bit he made an audible “hm,” as he analyzed how the vehicle handled itself. “She does drive pretty smooth for not having her news parts yet,” grinning over at Remi now, though the other has his gaze focused on driving.


“Mhm!” Remi replied quickly, his eyes wavering slightly from the road to swipe the aux cord he had tucked in the pocket beside him. He offered it to Levi with a bright smile, before his eyes focused again on the road. “She’ll probably not know what to do with herself if someone plays something that’s not Sewerperson or Guardin,” the wolf laughed warmly, before his expression got suddenly serious. “…… just please… you don’t look like a ‘country’ kind of person, but that’s grounds for ejection from the vehicle..” Remi stated, before he finally softened again and chuckled lightly. “Not really but… it is off limits for my ears..” Looking over at Levi out of the corners of his eyes he couldn’t help but fully laugh now. He just felt so comfortable and confident around the leopard, he was almost glowing now just sitting in his presence. Leaning back in his seat a bit, he pulled the dwindling pack of camels out of his pocket along with his zippo, fishing one out and putting it to his lips. The zippo flicked on with a flash, and he lit it before tossing both the pack and the lighter into the cup holder. Trying to be courteous, he painstakingly rolled down the window with the hand crank that sat on the door next to him until it was fully down, and his arm rested on the ledge of the window. He exhaled softly through his nose, the smoke exiting the shared vehicle before he replaced his arm again.

Levi couldn’t help but let out a genuine laugh as the other went off about Country music. “No worries, no Country,” he promised as his smile never seemed to fade. Plugging in his phone he had to be very meticulous about what he would play for them. Deciding to go with one of his favorites, Levi decided to play Ktlyn Raps, Hot. “This is why I’m hot, Reconnect the dots, flow sound like buttah that's been meltin in a pot!” Levi started rapping almost silently along side the person coming through the speakers. His hands flared around him as he kept up with each word and beat. As Remi lowered the window he started blowing through the cabin of the van, sending Levi’s hair all around, but the leopard didn’t mind. He simply embraced the free feeling and grinned over at Remi. “I’m really dat really dat hot biiiiiitch!” He continued to sing along with a chuckle and toss of his head, rolling down his own window now to allow a larger influx of window to blow through him.


Ever so slowly while the van was on a straight patch, Remi’s head turned towards the leopard, an amused look on his face that almost hid the raised eyebrow. He honestly loved how animated the other was around him, and just seeing him in his element and smiling made Remi’s heart sing. “Yeah?” The wolf laughed, turning back towards the road again. “You can definitely say that again.” His warm smile turned into his trademark smirk just as the second turn Levi had pointed out came into view. The van hummed around nicely, the big plastic toolbox in the back sliding to the other side. Within the last drags of his cigarette, he was already pulling the old van into the shopping center, his eyes wide as he looked around in utter amazement. “Woah..” Remi whispered under his breath slightly as he took it all in. “There’s so much stuff out here! You would never guess by looking at maps, but this place has everything!” The wolf chimed happily, pulling in to a parking spot by the smoke shop that was at least 2 rows of cars away from the entrance. Remi never pulled up close, as there was no escape if he ever needed to get out of somewhere quickly. He could let his guard down almost completely with Levi, but he would never trust the general public, especially now that he had someone else to keep safe.

Continuing to bop and dance along to the music, Levi’s face flushed as the other made his comments. Was this man flirting with him STILL? Video long over, cash collected, this wasn’t just some silly little dynamic, Levi was feeling fully vulnerable as he twiddled his fingers now, rapping softly to the music, almost lost in his thoughts. It was hard for the leopard to put a finger on these feelings as he had never experienced them before, he always felt like he was going to throw up from being so giddy. As they pulled up he smiled ear to ear, the center lookin almost as it did when he was younger, with some slight remodeling. “Right?? It’s a hidden gem really, but lots of good stuff!” Excitedly unbuckling himself and bouncing out of the van behind his new friend. “I need some fruity flavored nicotine stat or no one is going to like me in 5 minutes,” the leopard warned as he grabbed Remi’s hand unconsciously, lacing their fingers together “let’s go!” After allowing Remi to lock up, he practically dragged him inside the slightly medium sized smoke shop, the wall covered in the various tobacco and nicotine products they had for sale. “Today only buy one get one for vapes,” the guy behind the counter stated, rather bored and not even bothering to look up at the two.

Upon exiting the vehicle, Remi stretched his arms way above his head, since even after spending only 10 minutes in the cramped vehicle made his limbs hurt. The smells that danced in the air made the wolf stop briefly to take a few big deep breaths in through his nose, everything hitting him at once and giving him almost a high. Mmm, there was the obvious smoke shop in front of them, but he could also pick up the few clothing stores, a pet store, a pizza place, a grocery store, two gas stations, and a book store within a two mile radius. After his scent analysis that only took a few seconds, he followed close behind Levi as they made a dash for the shop. Once he felt the familiar electric shock that he always did through his spine when the leopard touched him, his grip quickly tightened, hoping that Levi wouldn’t instantly pull his hand away once they were inside and no longer in a hurry.

As they entered the store, the wolf’s face of wonder returned, his head slowly panning over all of the different things on the wall before settling on one of the glass display cases by the entrance. The wolf blinked quickly for a second, hoping his eyes weren’t deceiving him as he studied the case for a few seconds. Confirming his suspicions, a huge smile spread across his face, his body vibrating very softly as if he were wagging his tail quickly behind him. “Uh, I physically can't leave here without that bong in my hand…” Remi muttered very quietly under his breath, trying to avoid staring at the large beaker bong in the case. The bong was fully hand blown, with intricate details in all of its many percolators and made of thick glass, but that wasn’t caught the wolf’s eye.. Featured inside the very middle of the piece sat a hand blown figure of a tiny alien beaming up a very confused cow, and the ash catcher that was clipped in to the down stem was white with black cow print across the sides. When the man behind the counter finally spoke up, it not only broke Remi from his bong daydreams, but startled him enough that a very small growl escaped his throat before he could register to stop it. Remi quickly cleared his throat to try and deflect his own paranoia and involuntary actions that would look strange coming from a human. “Uh, you know what you’re looking for?” He turned to Levi now with a cautionary smile

He continued to keep hold of Remi’s hand as they idled through the shop, looking the products up and down. Levi caught sight of the bong in question, ‘$399’ on the price tag, not that was any issue to the leopard. Money meant absolutely nothing to him, and was willing to spend it whenever he had it. Not to mention, he owed the wolf a significant amount of royalties. “That one?” He pointed to the alien glass, as he looked up at Remi now with eyes full of amazement. “That one IS hella cool…” voice still amazed and transfixed, he barely noticed he was holding onto the wolf for comfort, not exactly coming to terms with the fact that if he were to let go, he would instantly feel less than whole. “Well I’m just looking for something icy but still fruity,” he hummed as he looked the selections up and down, his thumb pad gently rubbing against the flesh of the other’s hand in small comforting circles as his eyes gazed over the wall of nicotine devices. “Yeah hey,” Levi called out to the register person now. “Can I get an Iced strawberry banana, that bong up there,” pointing to the alien glass, and then turning to Remi “any vape suggestions? Second one is free so might as well,” grinning brightly again, it also almost made the cashier roll his eyes if he wasn’t so terrified the taller would retaliate with violence. “That bong is $400, you cool with that?” Still a flat tone as Levi looked over now and couldn’t help but let out a condescending laugh, “Oh sweetheart, I can read,” his smile turned up with confidence, the man blinked a few times but only to shrug as he obtained the products in question. He wasn’t paid enough to argue with customers.

Following Levi’s arm to the bong he was pointing to made Remi nod quickly, a huge smile on his face now. “I really really like cows..” he whispered softly over his shoulder to the smaller man. Normally the wolf wasn’t a big spender, feeling guilty for spending money he didn’t have on things he really didn’t need, especially since it was TECHNICALLY Levi’s followers and OF, and he hated it when other spent money on him. But the condescending tone of the clerk that insinuated that they looked poor only made the normally bright green light of his eyes intensify two fold, the large man’s muscles clenching tightly as he was instantly thrown into the defensive. ‘That pathetic man should be scared of him.. He better shut his mouth before I shut it f-‘ the homicidal monologue going on in his head was quickly dissipated by the leopard's familiar voice, and he shook his head slightly before looking over at the smaller male on his arm, their fingers locked tightly together now. As he processed Levi’s question, his muscles could be felt under his skin completely relaxing, and his eyes went back to their normal glow. “The Sunrise one for me is fine~” Remi’s face quickly turned into a smile now as he spoke, not even bothering to look at the other man’s face again.

"I really like cows too..." Levi giggled back at the wolf before his attention turned back over to the employee “Sunrise flavored vape as well,” Levi ordered with a less friendly tone, annoyed by the less than helpful man's presence, the boring register clerk who started packaging the glass up for them. “Alright, total is $423” tone bland, looking uninterested in life. Levi paid no mind to this clearly exhausted soul, obviously he has a none too exciting life. Still holding tightly to the other’s large, slightly clammy hand. He could tell there was tension between Remi and the clerk, squeezing in reassurance they grabbed their things and left the store. Once outside of the store Levi, like a wild raccoon, shuffled through the bag, snatching his vape and ripping it open with his teeth. Refusing to let go of the other as there was nothing to stop him from holding Remi’s hand, not even the need for nicotine as the device was freed from it’s box. Once the vape was free he pressed it to his craving lips, sucking in a large puff of smoke, only to exhale shortly. The rush of nicotine caused the leopard’s head to swirl and spin. “Oh finally,” he sighed with content before coming back to life. “Thrift store next?” He asked reassuringly to the larger.

The wolf eyed the clerk with a terrifying glare as the smaller of the duo went to pay, and pick up the bag from man. He watched intensely, his entire body ready to spring forward if that rat even TRIED anything. As the two men finally exited the store together, Remi saw the black bag in the others hand as he struggled for his vape. With one fluid motion, the wolf gently but still firmly slipped the fingers on his free hand through Levi’s and looped them around the back handles, expertly removing it from the leopard's grasp. “Here, you don’t have to carry that, too.” He smiled sweetly this time, surprising even himself that he had any part of him that didn’t just exist to serve Remi’s interests. He softly squeezed Levi’s hand before knitting his long fingers through the smaller ivory ones again. The fact that neither of the two had even brought up the handholding and just carried on as business as usual was refreshing, especially since all of these feelings were completely new to the wolf, and he didn’t even know what exactly he was feeling.

But he knew that whatever it was, made him feel truly alive. He could get used to feeling the leopard's soft skin against his every day, and maybe in some crazy world, the other man could too. Lost in thought, Remi couldn’t help but laugh at the crazed scene in front of him as he came back to earth again. “Hey, thanks for this, really.” His grin spread across his face from ear to ear. “I know, it’s weird, but cows are kinda my thing, and my soul NEEDED it…” his smile turned slightly embarrassed as he looked away from Levi, admitting one of his closest secrets that not many knew outside of his own family. Quickly clearing his throat to change the subject, he nodded in agreement to the leopard on his arm. “Let me just put this in Ethel so I don’t break it before I use it…. As I’m sure you’ll find out, I can be a klutz sometimes.” Remi laughed this time, still a tinge of embarrassment on his voice. The two swiftly made it back to the van where Remi stashed the bag in the back hidden by his tool box, but not before removing his own vape and stuffing it into his pocket, still never once letting go of the others smaller hand. “Okay, I’m ready!” The wolf finally chimed after closing the back door to the van with a loud bang.

Feeling incredibly joyful as they made their way to Ethel Levi softly leaned into the man and giggled. “I love that cows are kind of your thing…that’s cute,” he said honestly as they secured the stuff in the van. Levi hit his own vape once more and swung their holding hands gently. They locked up the van again and started their way out to the thrift store. Both of them stepping inside, Levi’s eyes widened. “Wow this place is huge,” surprised at the sheer amount of things he could already spot. “Let’s go look for some clothes,” practically dragging the other about once more as he had done previously, but they shuffled through the men’s section. “This is nice,” he pulled out a green acid wash shirt with a mushroom on it. “I can see you rockin' this,” giggling again before lifting it to see how it matched against his skin and eyes. “Oh yeah, totally would,” nodding in reassurance as they continued to browse. It was but a few minutes in before a slightly lanky stranger approached the two of them. “Oh my god are you Leafy??? I love your videos! The one you just did?? Wow…is this the guy? Are you taking new collabs? I wanna fuck that virgin tight hole….” Levi blushed brightly, and started to stammer. “I - uh…” he had never been recognized before, let alone a town this small. His body started to vibrate and he could feel the anxiety bubbling in his lower abdomen. The hand that was holding Remi’s squeezed the other tightly, like he’d been a victim to a jump scare. He needed to get out of there or else risk exposing himself. “We need to go…” he whispered to the wolf in a slightly panicked tone.

Remi couldn’t help the very subtle pink that flushed his cheeks when Levi told him that his interest was cute, as it was always something his sister had teased him about growing up. Remi should have been left in complete amazement at everything in the store, as he had been in all of the other places he had been lately, but he just could not stop staring at the man beside him. All the wolf could do was smile back at the little white haired man, his bubbly personality just a ray of sunshine, instead of a massive inconvenience that he felt towards most people who were always so cheerful. He followed Levi as he happily bounced over to the racks and looked through clothes, just barely being able to hide his gaze from the leopard as he held up the shirt to his body. “Oooh, I really like that.” Remi grinned, taking the shirt from Levi now to turn it around a few times, getting a look at the back. After a few minutes of browsing, his large arms had a collection of a few jeans, and shirts that would work for him.

The sound of the stranger's steps so close to Levi made Remi completely forget the clothes in his arms, however. His head snapped to the side to lock onto the stranger, that same terrifying glint in his eye as he looked him over. The words that came out of the strangers mouth made the wolf’s stomach flip, and his eyes reacted to the rage that burned inside him.

“Hey, I would watch your fucking mouth if I was you..” the sound that left Remi’s throat made another shopper in an aisle down slowly turn around to look at what had made such a horrible noise. When she noticed the men, she quickly turned back to the clothing she was looking at to avoid being seen. “I don’t know who the f-..” Levi’s panicked voice stopped the wolf dead in his tracks, and instantly all of his attention was on the panicking man on his arm.

“Hey, hey, it's okay..” He comforted the leopard, squeezing his hand back in reassurance, and gently taking the items that the other had amassed in his free hand. He silently and calmly set both of their items on the top of one of the racks, turning to Levi again. “You wanna head back to Ethel? Get the fuck away from people who don’t know how to act?” Remi asked gently, although his tone got harsh and directed to the stranger at the end. The wolf lacked impulse control, that part was true. So the fact that the man was calm, cool, and collected during this situation was so much more terrifying.

Levi could feel it bubbling inside, the switch. His eyes started to glow brighter, his hands and body visibly shaking. Nothing around Levi was registering, he was panicking. Full panicking. Noise around him sounded like it was coming from a spaceship. He knew the risks being a sex worker, but to be approached so vulgarly like he isn’t a person? His mom was right…he’s just a hole…he’s nothing more to anyone…’oh no…oh no no no…not here…not right now…’ Levi worried internally, he looked around, his eyes glowing and bright as they scanned for the nearest exit. “Remi, I need to get away from all these people…please we need to get to Ethel right now…” his voice full of urgency as he looked deep in the wolf’s face, who was actively doing his best to calm the leopard. Internally he felt horrible, god damn Levi at least get to the register? There was no time…the anxiety that was filling his body was going to boil over and he was going to shift. Once the wolf’s arms were free of items, the leopard still gripped to his hand, started sprinting out of the store and through the parking lot, he was going so fast, it didn’t register to him that Remi was actually keeping up.

They got to Ethel, but it was too late, his timer ran out and quickly, with regret, Levi let go of Remi’s hand and dove under Ethel, disappearing from view from any possible onlookers. It was relatively quiet out in the lot, most the people inside the stores. Remi could see suddenly a human hand throwing clothes out from under the van, then his shoes, then all traces of human flesh were suddenly gone. His body cracked, twisted and changed, a very low feline growl could be heard from under the van now. Unable to think or consider where he was, Levi curled into a tight ball, his long fluffy snow leopard tail wrapped around him in a circle, his body trembled, it had been far too long since Levi last shifted, and when it had happened, he either killed someone or badly injured them, all he knew is he fled, and he’s been running from the consequences as well as running from his culture, who he is. The once confident, joyful man now a scared, shy leopard. ‘Just lay still…lay still and breathe…then you can change back…’ worried for many reasons. Shifter hunters existed and they would kill shifters on sight, upon knowledge. Shifter Bounty Officers also existed, more secret as they were hired by the government to bring shifters in to do experiments on them. In other news, it was never safe to simply reveal oneself as a shifter to just anyone. Praying deeply to a god he doesn’t believe in, that Remi was neither a Hunter or Bounty officer.

To be continued…

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