We're Only Animals: Book 2 - Part 1: Building the Tower

Chapter 4 - Lewie and Legosi Go Out

Legosi took a deep breath, exhaling with a smile. The air was so crisp and clear. "So, which way should we go?"

"Right," Louis said, already turning that way. His eyes wandered to all the buildings that surrounded them, seeing if the area around the hidden condo looked poor as well. He had only ever lived in wealth, so this was almost angering seeing how less fortunate animals had it.

The two sidestepped a koala on a bicycle riding on the sidewalk. "Maybe we could ask some locals about the area," the wolf suggested.

The buck watched him go by, being reminded of his own bike. "You know, even though I had one, I never learned to ride a bike. I'm guessing you're going to want to get one for work?"

"Oh! I hadn't thought of that!" Legosi chewed the inside of his cheek as he mulled it over. "I guess I would have to lock it up outside. Did the condo have a spot for that? We'll have to check."

"I'm sure it does. We could always lug it up four flights of stairs and put it in the apartment," he laughed.

Legosi shuddered at the thought. A few blocks later and a small cafe appeared on the corner, which Legosi pointed out. "Oh, breakfast spot! For when we have money and don't want to make it ourselves, that is."

Louis walked closer and inspected it. "Maybe I'll get a coffee. It seems pretty cheap."

"If you want." The dog slowed down to give him the option.

The deer nodded. "I'll be right out." He opened the door, a little jingling sound filling his ears and got in line.

Legosi, naturally, followed him.

Louis turned to him. "Oh, you wanted something?"

His partner's ear twitched as he looked around. He leaned down and whispered; "You."

"Easy..." Louis blushed, stepping up in line. "We just did it last night."

"C'mon, Louis." Legosi let out a snort. "Didn't mean it like that."

"I like twisting your words."

"Evil deer," the canine cooed. "How could you do something like that to such an innocent wolf?"

He put his hands in his pockets and made a face. "Can't stay innocent in this world, young wolf."

"Because men like you are on the prowl." Those large hands found their way to Louis' shoulders, rubbing them slightly. The patrons ahead of them paid them a glance before quickly looking anywhere else.

Louis purred. "We're the true predators."

The queue shortened and soon it was the deer's turn to order. He took a moment to order, but finally he did, paying the barista in cash and then standing off to the side. "It smells so good in here..."

The badger behind the counter blinked, staring at Legosi. "Sir? What do you want to order?"

"Hm?" The wolf jumped, a bit. "O-oh, no, I'm with him. I don't want anything."

"...Then please move aside."

Legosi did so, leaning into Louis in embarrassment.

The deer looked up and smiled. "You know, I bet the pastries here taste good."

"Oh, they smell so good. Let's go here for my birthday!" The wolf bounced on his heels.

"Oh...well...Uh...For breakfast, sure!"

Suddenly, his name was called and he went over, smiling and taking the cup, then coming back to Legosi, looking at it. He frowned. "They spelled my name wrong." He held it up to reveal "Lewie" written on the cup.