A Life Less Frightening - Cold
#3 of A Life Less Frightning - Meeting the Grey Wolf
This is the third part to A Life Less Frightening, it definitely took me longer than intended to finish this part, but the next one will not take as long as it's already underway. Anyway as always comments and suggestions welcome.
A life less frightening - Cold
Hunter was woken by the sunlight hitting his eyes, flailing slightly he eventualy opened his eyes what he saw caused him to panic. "Where the hell am I....." Hunter trailed off remembering what happened the previous evening, the memory hit him like a brick.
"I can't believe I cried like that, what on earth is he going to think of me...." he voice tinted with depression. Hunter got up with a groan his body was stiff from sleeping, half walking and half stretching he made his way into the living room to try and find Miles.
There shifting in the couch was Miles, Hunter thought it looked uncomfortable and he didn't even have a blanket. Miles was visibly shaking from the cold, which made Hunter feel slightly guilty, after all Miles gave up his bed for no reason what so ever, he reasoned to himself wile he cuddled up to Miles in an effort to keep him warm. Miles awoke pretty sharply to see Hunter cuddling him "why didn't you just wake me"? he asked curiously,
"I just didn't want to wake you.. Wasn't sure if I'd ever get the chance to see that again" Miles just chuckled and in one motion stood up and picking up Hunter is his arms.
"Silly pup why would you think that"? he asked carrying Hunter back in to the bedroom, who just hung his head low "it's about last night isn't it"?
Hunter Just nodded "listen Hunter it takes a great deal to open up to someone like that.... and I'm not going to think any less of you". Miles placed Hunter gently down onto the bed,
"now I'm going to make breakfast in bed for you" Hunter tried to say something but was cut off,
"No objections, now over in the dresser there's some sleeping clothes if you want to get changed out of the things you were sleeping in....... they might be a bit baggy though" and before Hunter could say anything Miles turned and walked out of he room.
About half an hour later Miles returned to the sight of Hunter wrapped up under the covers wearing a shirt to large for him, looking slightly timid. "He really does look like him....." Miles quickly shook that thought from his head while sitting the tray on Hunters lap, and joining him. Hunter just moved closer.
"I went a bit over board" Miles said with a smile, Hunter couldn't agree more pretty much every type of breakfast food he could imagine was there. He didn't waste any time getting stuck in,
"I meant what I said earlier Hunter I'm not going to stop liking you because you cried". Hunter just looked up at Miles with a smile on his face, and what Miles assumed was a hopeful look "ummm... you have some toast crumbs on your cheek" he punctuated this by wiping them off causing Hunter to giggle slightly.
"Hunter what are you doing today"? asked inquisitivly hoping he could spend the day with the black wolf. Hunter took a few moments to try and work what day it was "umm its Sunday right"? Miles nodded, after a few moment Hunter almost jumped up in excitement "He's back today.. today"!
Miles had to back away slightly "hey calm down pup...... who's back today"? Hunter didn't seem to notice the question. Miles grabbed him to stop him from practically sprinting off,
"I'm glad your so happy but care to explain"?.
Hunter grinned in embarrassment "oh right,..... my friend chase is back, we grew up together, he's been away for work almost a year. We are all meeting for drinks this after noon, he why don't you join us?.
"Are you sure that they wont mind"? Miles had a look of concern on his face which Hunter was completely oblivious to. Hunter just shook his head,
"okay my next question is your friends know your gay right"?
"Ah..." Hunter stuttered "no.... but they wont care they'll just be happy Ive found someone, plus i want to show you off" Miles just chuckled and nuzzled Hunter's cheek.
"Well okay then if your sure", Miles had his concerns but decided Hunter knew his friends better then he did. The pair spent the next few hours getting ready, Miles went with Hunter back to his flat so he could get changed, he was also curious as to where he lived. Hunter spent the whole time talking about Chase and all the things they had done together and how great he was, Miles asked if he should be jealous causing Hunter to growl. Miles wasted no time letting Hunter know he thought this made him look cute making Hunter growl more.
Around four o'clock the pair walked through the doors, Chase imminently spotting hunter and sprinting over to him. Chase was a grey squirrel and unlike most squirrel's huge, wrapping his arms around Hunter in a hug he lifted him clear off the floor. "Hey Wolf haven't seen you in ages"
Hunter was gasping for breath "Glad.... to .. See you... to " Chase dropped Hunter who landed awkwardly before regain his footing.
"Sorry, always forget your puny" Miles shot the squirrel an angry look "Woah who's the big guy Hunter"?.
"I'm going to get us some drinks pup" Miles said in a clipped tone and turned to wait at the bar
"he's really not that great if he treats Hunter like that" he mumbled to himself, some of the other patrons giving him a wide berth, obviously not wanting to mess with the large looking angry wolf.
Hunter and Chase sat at the table where their other friends were waiting "so wolf you never said who that guys was".
Hunter hesitated for a moment "he... he's my... he's my boyfriend".
Chase spat out the drink he was drinking in suprise, "what? your a fag"!
"Chase!" snapped Rachel, a vixen who was with the group "good for you Hunter finally finding someone, we're all happy for you.... aren't we Chase"
Chase just mumbled in agreement before saying something along the lines of "damn cocksucker" just in time for Miles to hear. The evening went on with more drinks being consumed and Chase making a derogatory comment whenever he though no one was listening Miles tried to keep his anger in check for Hunter sake. After a while Chase got up to head to the toilet, Miles followed him leaving Hunter and Rachel to gossip with the others. The last thing he heard me him chuckle,
"so Hunter how big is his.............."
"Rachel"!
The grin on Miles's face changed to a snarl when he stepped into the toilets "Chase"! the squirrel turned around in time to be lifted from the ground and pinned against the wall.
"What ya gonna do beat me up fag"? Chase was trying to sound confident and cocky, but failing miserably.
"No.... because that would hurt Hunter a lot more than you, what the hell are you doing? Your supposed to be best friends".
"Well that was before he turned out to be......." Miles's stare narrowed "just you say it"
"Before he became a god damn homo" Miles just let him go with a sigh and began to walk away,
"he pretty much idolizes you Chase. He spent the whole day telling me how great you were.... how wrong some people can be".
Miles returned to the table and just put his arms around Hunter "you okay pup"?
"Why wouldn't I be"? Hunter asked puzzled, and as if on queue over came Chase,
"right thats it's Ive had enough, of you two. Hunter your disgusting I never thought that you would you'd turn into one of those.... things".
Chase spat at the floor to punctuate this, "Just stay away from me for now on Hunter I mean it".
Chase stormed off, the rest of the group follwing leaving Miles, Rachel and Hunter at the table. With a sigh Rachel stood up to leave "you better look after him Miles If you don't......." Miles just nodded, Rachel flashed them a warm hearted smile and left.
"Come on Hunter lets get you home" the whole trip back Hunter was silent, it seemed to Miles that Hunter had just broken, it seemed odd. Arriving at Hunters flat they both they both went straight into the living room.
"You can go now Miles",
Miles stood resolutely behind Hunter "Please Miles I just want to be left alone" Hunter began playing nervously with the wristband on his left wrist.
"No"! Miles wrapped his arms around Hunter "I'm not leaving you alone.... ever".
Hunter started to mumble "we were friends for seventeen years we grew up together how could he....." Miles just held Hunter tighter "some people change Hunter, I guess all you can do now is get some rest and hope tomorrows better".
For the second time in as many nights Hunter cried himself to sleep.