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

Chapter 98 - An Argument About Pancakes

The early morning sun bled through the drawn shades just enough to rouse the wolf from sleep, but not enough to get him to move. Bill's gentle breathing didn't help matters either. He stretched out and yawned, his bones cracking as his head bumped up against Bill's chin.

The tiger was full-on snoring, his head leaned back against the couch with his arm still around Legosi. They only had sex once the previous night, so it was interesting how tired he seemed.

Legosi wondered if he would have to free himself from those arms without him waking and if he even could. Even asleep, the tiger's grip was strong. At least it didn't seem too late, he could probably get away with laying down for a bit more and snuggling before he had to go off to the Shishigumi. That did remind Legosi that they should probably invest in a simple wall clock.

Bill continued to snore as some drool leaked out of the corner of his mouth. He was in dreamland, his mind filled with scenes of he, Legosi, Pina, and Louis just hanging out.

Legosi maneuvered so he was laying on his stomach atop the tiger as he wrapped his arms and legs around him and buried his face in his neck. This whole Shishigumi thing just seemed pointless to him now...

And then Bill's eyes were opening, focusing on the canine. "Oh...hey, Legosi~"

Legosi yawned again. "Mm, morning." He sank deeper, wanting to disappear into his tiger bed.

"Morning. Sorry, I disappointed you last night."

"Mm? What do you mean?" Legosi sighed and rubbed his cheek into the fur below him.

"We only had sex once when I kinda hyped it up."

"Well, I usually only have sex once with Louis. It's what I'm used to. It was really nice, by the way. You're very passionate."

"Am I?"

"I think so. You're more than just a horny tiger." Legosi nuzzled into him.

"I am! I really am!"

Legosi reached up to rub one of his ears, which he knew he liked. "And I feel lucky to be one of the animals you love."

"Oh, god. For some reason that just reminded me of what you need to do today."

"Hm? What? You mean go to the Shishigumi?"

"Yeah. Don't forget, I'm not actually going."

"I know." Legosi brought his hand down to knead at his forehead gently. "I'll be okay," he said, offering a warm and sleepy smile.

"I'm sure you will." He licked between his ears.

"But if I had the choice I'd stay here with you," the wolf sighed. He really loved the feeling of that tongue.

"Yeah, but you need to do what we have to do," Bill responded.

"I guess, even if I'm not sure what it is yet. At least I'll learn to fight better." Legosi held his hands and claws up. "Rawr..."

"Was that an attempt at a fake roar?"

"It's a fake roar, so how can it fail?" Legosi asked with a chuckle. He came in closer. "Rrrrar."

"It just did."

Legosi grumbled. "Louis would think it's funny."

"But I'm Bill."

"Yes, you are." Legosi propped himself up slightly. "So what are you going to do today?"

"I honestly don't know and that's exciting," Bill explained.

"Yeah, that's the best part about dropping out." Legosi twirled a claw into Bill's chest fur. "You'll at least be keeping my grandpa company."

"He is such a great guy..." Bill sighed. "I don't like leaving him alone, to be honest."