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

Chapter 44 - Louis and Pina

After a busy Saturday which concluded with the two setting up an appointment with their new therapist for next Monday, Legosi and Louis slept peacefully and soundly throughout the night. Louis got up in time to make Legosi his breakfast before he left for work. Now all Louis could do was wait for Pina to arrive.

Louis found the radio that Sebun had ended up returned and set it up, wondering what all they would possibly do during their hangout. He had one important thing on his mind, but he wasn't sure if he really wanted to tell Pina or not.

He was wearing simple shorts and his maroon tee shirt, but that was about it aside from his eyepatch.

He debated on making lunch for a while but then decided to wait until the sheep got there to figure out what they wanted.

Louis' phone buzzed with a text from Pina a little before noon.

Pina: heyy im heading ur way now

Louis: Okay, be safe.

Pina: oh fuck!!! i just fell off the train and onto the tracks and lost my leg again :(

Louis: Good thing it's detachable! You can get another one at the market nearby.

Pina: yeah when u see me im gonna have a elephants foot.. anyway be there in a jiffy

The deer chuckled and put on some jazz, sitting down and messing around on his phone while he waited for the other herbivore to arrive.

=^.^=

It was around a half hour when Louis heard heavy boots outside of his door, followed by soft, rapid knocks that could only be achieved by using two hands.

The buck walked to the door, opening it, some of the jazz music leaking out into the hall. "Yo, Pina."

"The one and only." Pina walked in, wearing a simple dark pair of jeans and his black hoodie. His face had no makeup on it and his wool was all messy. "Did you know it's windy as hell out today?"

"I didn't. It must be a nuisance with all that wool in your face." He shut the door and turned. "Make yourself comfortable."

Pina undid his boots and stepped into the living area. "Cozy, as always. And you weren't lying about liking jazz."

"Oh, yeah. Well, I just thought it would be nice to put on, you know?"

Pina sat down on the couch and rubbed at his prosthetic. "Good music to listen to when you're waiting. It's free, dynamic, and wild. Kind of like us, huh?"

"I guess so. How have you been since Friday?"

"Oh, just spending time with Bill. We went to a love hotel after the hot springs, y'know? There's one near the black market that allows gay and interspecies couples."

"Oh, wow. That sounds romantic." He sat down on the couch. "I never really saw the need to go to one of those. It seems like a waste of money to me."

Pina turned to give Louis his full attention. "Oh, it's not too expensive! Plus, you have total control of temperature, lighting, a fully stocked bathroom, and one of the walls is one big mirror! You can put on TV or music, too. Might not be too special for you, but for a couple like me and Bill that don't really have many secure places to be alone now, it was a nice treat."

"I'm happy you had a nice romantic night after that. I had a feeling after being naked around each other you'd go off and do something like that," he chuckled.

"Oh, yeah! Can you believe that's the first time I ever saw Bill completely wet? The wet fur hugged his muscles just so~"

Louis laughed. "Cats hate water, I'm surprised he was so calm with everything."