Late

Story by lantheorc on SoFurry

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#31 of Writing Prompts

This is my take on another prompt for the writing corner. In this case, two prompts were used "The surprise was unexpected, but not unwelcome" and "as far as birhtdays went, it was one of the best", I had loads of fun with this one and I admit it took a life of its own. Still, if you got any comments or critics they're welcome. Enjoy


I stood in front of the wooden door for a few minutes, holding my phone in one hand, its cracked screen a lifeless black. For the nth time, I try to turn it on, the screen flashing white and red twice before it died with a soft beep. I whispered a curse under my breath, turning back to look at the brown door and moved my hand towards it, ready to knock. But I didn't. A knot formed in my stomach, my arm were paralyzed with fear while my mind furiously debated what I should do. The silence that reigned over the place oppressing me with its judgment.

"It's too late, way too late." it would say with derision. "Don't you see, they're all asleep by now. He should be as well, if he's not crying his heart out."

I cringed when I heard those words, a bitter taste filling my mouth as my mind painted the picture with too much clarity. My dear rhino dressed in his favorite deep red shirt and sable black slacks, a cup of wine in his hands. He sat on his sofa, looking out to the city beyond the window, not with the playful wonder he usually had, but with watery eyes and a downcast gaze, trails of tears framing his muzzle. It brought out tears of my own. I bit back a whimper, unwilling to break the silence.

"Maybe I should leave," I thought, pacing in front of the door, "he must be asleep by now. And even if he wasn't, what would I say to him?"

On and on my mind went, coming up with excuses and reasons. As the minutes passed, I started to blame myself for every minute I was not with him; I was too doubtful, too cautious. And I couldn't even knock without making a mess of things. I turned to leave, taking only one step before I shook my head and took a deep breath. I had something to do.

I gulped, the wooden door seemed so imposing now that I was bringing my fist towards it, my arm shaking against my will. I knocked on the door with too much force and the wooden rectangle announced my presence with a loud sound. I ducked my head, shame coursing through my body. Still, I waited. Hours seem to pass without anything happening, my own heartbeat pounding in my ears. Cold sweat ran down my back while my body hunched it on itself. A sigh left my mouth a few moments later, it had been too late. Heavy legs started to walk me down the hallway in defeat, guilt weighting heavy on my shoulders. I had only taken a few steps before I heard someone call my name. My body froze in place, my mouth went dry and my hand grasped my phone for dear life.

"Danil, is that you?" the voice asked with a slight slur, the deep voice igniting sparks in my heart.

Slowly, I turn to look at him, my sweet rhino. My eyes took in his form. Amber sleepy eyes looked into my own, his black eyebrows furrowed slightly, his lips forming a small smile. His favorite shirt creased in places but it still hugged that broad body of his in all the right ways. The bushy tip of his tail swang in lazy arcs behind him, taunting me every time it passed between his legs. I gulped the moment my eyes land of his bulge, the dark fabric of his pants making it seem so big I couldn't help the heat that came to my face or the hardness in my pants.

"Ye- yeah, it's me. Um, hi." I croaked, my nerves acting up so much I could barely form words.

"Sorry for the wait, I felt asleep for a moment there." An easy smile came to his face, one arm sneaking around his back to massage his neck. The sudden movement placing his horn in just the right angle to reflect the light. He looked so perfect at that moment, like an angel made of gray granite. An angel I had let down. I turned my face away from him, shame rearing its head once more to remind me of my failure. My arms found their way around my chest, holding my together, keeping me from falling apart. A soft whine left my mouth.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. I screwed up." I told him, my voice strained and rough."I tried to call you but, but- and then someone knocked into me, my phone fell and I-

"I stepped on it and then it didn't want to turn on, no matter what I tried. Then I tried to call you, but I couldn't remember your number, it was only on the phone and- Fuck! - then there was this problem at work, it was awful, took us hours to fix and I still couldn't remember your number. And I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I know this was a special day for you. I wanted it to be amazing, to be perfect. I didn't want you to worry and yet, I screwed up." I told him, the pent up words that had been filling my thoughts all afternoon escaping my words in a stream. tears leaving warm trails on my face.

A warm hand came to rest on my face, the smoothness of skin wiping away the tears. With gentle pressure it guides me to look up, amber orbs filled with worry met my own. We stared at each other, the moment stretching for ages, before his hand left my face and his arms pulled me into a hug. He place his head on my chest while his hands rubbed my back in soothing circles.

"It's okay Danil, it's okay." he said with his deep baritone, love clear in his voice. "I imagined something had happened. Honestly, you were more excited about this than I was."

More tears left my eyes, my arms hugging him tightly against my chest, my nose taking in his scent, the familiar smell free of anger and envy.

"Now, now, no need to cry my teddy bear. You're here now and we have all the weekend waiting for us."

"Y-yeah, sorry. I just-"

"Nope, no more of that. It's my birthday and I say no more apologies." he said while wagging a stern finger near my face.

"So- I, I get it."

"Good, now, let's go in and enjoy the wine! Oh, I'll have to reheat dinner first, can't let you starve on my birthday, can't I? It would be awful of me as a host."

He took me by the hand and guided me to the door, his casual chatter pushing away the dark clouds in my mind. He was always like that, always making the best of things. It's the reason why I loved him that and-

"Hey Danil! Before I forget," he said, his muzzle just inches from mine. His amber eyes brimming with life. Then, on an unspoken agreement, we closed the distance, his lips joining mind for a slow kiss. His hand sneaked around my neck, bringing me down to his level so we could deepen the kiss. My lips parted to give him entrance, our tongue dancing around each other. The contact awakened a fire within me, a combination of lust and love than only this man could summon. We parted an eternity later, both of us panting with excitement.

"Welcome home" with that said, he turned back to the apartment, his tail flicking happily behind him, and left me with the biggest smile on my face. I stood there for a few moments, enjoying the fuzziness of happiness filling my heart, before I followed him.

His apartment welcomed me with its cozy warmth, the soft aroma from the plants scattered around the apartment mixed with my darling's natural scent and helped dissipate the last worries in my mind. I softly closed the door behind me and followed the sounds of cutlery to the kitchen, where my sweet Theo was busy stuffing a roasted pork into the oven, a soft tune on his lips and a slight sway on his hips. I watched the scene with amusement from the door, the giggle that left my mouth causing his ear to flick in my direction. His lips turned upwards into a grin before he closed the oven and made his way towards me. His hands sneaked under my arms, his muzzle came to rest on my shoulder while a pleased sigh left his body. He hugged me against his chest with that deceptive strength of his while my hand traced a path from his elbow to his neck, my fingers brushing his thick mane. I felt him relax under my ministrations, a low rumble coming from his chest while he leaned on me for support.

"I waited so long to do this. I missed you so much today." He said after a few minutes like this, his voice low and thick with longing.

"I missed you too." I told him, earning a gentle laugh and a quick squeeze from him. "Sorry about being late."

"Danil"

"I know, I know, I just- I needed to say it."

"Very well, but no more or you're not getting any pork"

"I'm fine as long as I got you Theo." Those words brought a bright blush to my rhino's face, a shy smile on his face while desire and love surged in his scent. I brought my hands towards his face, caressing his cheeks with tender strokes. His skin was so much smoother than my fur and yet so rough, so tough. Just like my Theo was, a sweetheart made of iron. And with that thought in mind, I leaned in for another kiss, a slow and tender kiss. The soft caress of his lips on mine drove me forward, a simmering flame spreading across my body. His lips parted, allowing our tongues to meet halfway and start a slow dance. My hands scurried down his back, exploring his muscles one more time, the silk of his shirt doing little to hide his body from my spelunking hands. His hands slid up along my chest, his fingers freeing a couple of buttons of my shirt before he pushed me away softly, a coy smile on his face.

"Why don't you refresh yourself while I handle this?" he gave me a wink and broke away from my grasp.

"It's your birthday, you should be treated like a king today. I can handle it for you."

"No, no. I still remember the last time you handled something in the kitchen." he said firmly, his eyes letting me know there was no room for argument. "Besides, there's still a lot of time for you to pamper me, my sweet teddy bear."

With a silly grin on my face, I left him there. The next few minutes were spent in Theo's bathroom, preparing so he could have the perfect night he deserved. I cleaned myself carefully, rid my white shirt of as many creases as I could and thanked my lucky star that the black fabric of my pants hid well the day's craziness. My thick brown fur came next, a bit of lotion and a good comb smoothing it over, giving me what I hoped was a dashing look. I left the bathroom the moment a shrill announced dinner was ready. A sleuth of entrancing aromas invaded my nose, making my mouth water and my stomach grumble. I didn't lose any time setting the table. I brought out the fine cutlery and sett them on the flowery mantle that covered the table, a pair of glass cups with straws followed, perfect for drinking wine. The moment Theo came over with the salad, I took my chance and gently guided him towards his chair, one dose of puppy eyes enough to quiet any complains.

It was only a matter of a few minutes to bring the rice and the pork to the table, setting them close to my love, I gave him the first choice of all of it. The wine came next, and only one stern look was needed to keep my Theo in his seat. Only one after I was sure he was comfortable and well taken care of, did I serve myself. The klink of cups hitting each other followed, a toast celebrating his birthday came from me while he brought a blush to my face when he toasted for our love. A moan left my mouth the moment I tasted the pork and felt it melt in my mouth, the bittersweet meat sending fireworks through my mouth. The rest of the meal passed in a blur as I struggled to eat politely and warf down all the food in front of me, the moans and gasp of surprise certainly didn't help. A giggle broke my food induced trance, the slight smile on my rhino's face betraying its source. A new source of heat erupted on my face as my hands hurried to clean my muzzle with the napkin.

"There's no need to be embarrassed, I love seeing how much you love my food." laughter shook his body, a hint of mirth reflecting in his eyes. "I never tire of seeing you blanking out like that. Remember our date in that chinese restaurant."

"Come on Theo, that was only one time." I pouted, the sole mention of the incident bringing my attention to that curious mark on the mantle.

"Of course it was only once, you ate through their whole inventory." there was no malice in his voice and a quick peek revealed only a nostalgic smile.

"I've gotten better at keeping it together." I mumbled, moving to pick up the plates when a strong hand grabbed me by the wrist.

"I know. Thank you. Now, leave those there."

"But-"

"My birthday, my rules." He countered, a smirk making its way into his face. "Besides, we haven't had desert yet."

There was no way I could have missed that innuendo. It wasn't only the words, but the fire that burned brightly in those eyes and the powerful musk that came from him. Desire, they shouted loudly and awoke the hardness in my pants. The dishes soon lost my interest. I stood up with as much grace as I could with a stiffy in my pants and walked over to my rhino, claiming his lips with a desperate kiss.

He stood up with more difficulty, our shared kiss limiting his actions, but the moment he did, I grabbed him by the hips and maneuvered him towards his room. There was no need for sight, the path was already recorded in my mind from our many bouts of passion. His back hit the door with a thud, soft moans escaping his mouth as his hands sneaked under my shirt, the added warmth bringing a growl to my throat. My hands searched for the door's knob, the cold touch of steel soon signaled my victory. With a quick push, the door let us into the room. My Theo broke the kiss, his gaze focusing on the offending buttons that kept him from my chest. His quick hands soon set to remedy the task, the buttons didn't have a chance as they fell to his advances. It didn't take long before my shirt wast thrown aside and a warm hands rubbed my belly. A pleased growl came from me while I let my Theo enjoy the sight. A hiss left me when adventurous fingers pinched my nipple, followed by a moan the moment his mouth attacked the other nipple. My hand sank into his mane, pulling him closer while rumbles of pleasure shook my body, my other hand encouraging him with rubs on his shoulders. This was his day and he would have a perfect night. Flickle and pinch, sucking and nibling, my rhino didn't relent his assault until he was satisfied, earning moans and growls of pleasure for me.

Then, he shifted his target and left a trail of kisses down my torso until he got to my pants. The belt was the first to hit the ground, the leather and steel strip hitting the ground with a muffled thud. My pants came down next, the coldness of the air only highlighting how hot this man had got me. I was left in only my boxers, the front so damp with my pre it was glistening in the dim light. Amber eyes looked my way, a silent question. I nodded once and rumbled my approval, the hand behind his mane caressing the sensitive skin. It earned me a soft moan and moments later a warm mouth on my dick. He licked and sucked the head, his hands squeezing my rod and balls with greedy vigor. There was nothing I could do to stop the growls that came from my throat or the thrusts of my hips. I was his to play with and we both knew it. He teased me, oh how he teased me. His tongue would trace the shape of my member, his hands kneading my ass like if it was a cake in his bakery. Then he would stop, waiting for the whine that would always come, and only then would he continue.

I almost shouted in joy the moment my boxers hit the floor. My thick musk soon filling the room with the only thought I had in my mind. Sex. Raw and unapologetic. My rhino didn't lose any time either, massaging my dick for all it was worth, years of experience had taught him how to play me like a fiddle. He would stroke and I would moan, he would kiss and a hiss left me. And whenever he would take me into his mouth, the feeling of his tongue dancing around my length would bring out growls and moans in equal measure. I would almost lost it every time his muzzle would meet my hips, when his tongue teased my whole member like there was no tomorrow. My whole body would tremble, arcs of pleasure raising from my groin. But it was only when he took a pair of finger and bathed it in the saliva and pre covering my cock that I knew I wouldn't last. Adventurous fingers sneaked behind me, finding the entrance hidden between my cheeks. Gentle caresses relaxed the muscles enough for them to enter. I welcomed the feeling like an old friend, the itch inside me begging to be scratched. With a gentle push the fingers sunk deeper, a hiss leaving my mouth in pleasure.

He took me into his mouth again, the pressure in my groin telling me I wouldn't last long. And for the first time that night, I smelled his musk without any filters. The telltale sound of his hand stroking his cock was clear to my ears. A moan left his mouth, the vibration bringing a new level of pleasure to my member. My knees shook under me, I felt the roughness of his mane on my hand as I gripped it tightly. A particularly long lick brought a moan out of me, just in time for my walls to give in and allow more of his fingers inside. The musk was growing heavier, the fire in my body reaching new heights. His fingers moved deeper into me, scissoring and rotating as they went. My walls clenched to no avail, only succumbing to his ministrations until, at the very moment he pushed against my prostate, I came. My mind blanked out of a few seconds, overcome by the many sources of pleasure. The next thing I feel, my knees are shaking under me, my rhino guiding me towards the bed with sure hands. I collapse onto the soft surface, sinking into it like a brick. Pants come from both of us, but even as I lay there exhausted, I can see his mischievous eyes, I can smell his need and that itch inside of me, can't wait to be scratched.

Yet my Theo didn't go on, he knew me too well. I couldn't just go from orgasm to orgasm like he did, I needed to recover. My eyes fell down to his dick, the slab of meat standing tall and proud through the hole in his pants. With sluggish moments I invited him towards me. He flashed me a thankful smile, his hands got rid of his shirt in moments. The pants and briefs followed it soon after, presenting his body for me to lust. He climbed on the bed, the furniture groaning in protests as he crawled towards me. My hands caressed his chest, squeezing those sweet pecs before they come down to the slight paunch he has. I petted his tummy with care, making sure to trace lines from his belly button to his groin, my Theo rewarded me with low moans each time. I take his hardness in my mouth next, my hands playing with his gray sack. The salty taste of his pre filled my mouth, along with that strange combination that I can only think of as his dick. A loud rumble shook him when my tongue touched his tip, the appendage licking and surrounding his head with quick movements. I felt hands grab my the back of my head, insistent but not forceful, and allowed them to guide me down his shaft. Meanwhile, my hands explored his legs, the skin rougher than on his face, but so much softer than his hands. My hands continued with their exploration, eager to grab onto more of my man. A forest of hair was settled on his groin and stretched to cover his sack, it was shorter and thinner than that of his hair, but matted with pre-cum.

Finally, after much bobbing and swallowing, I felt my nose hit his groin. The musk invading my nose was so intense I couldn't smell anything else but my Theo. It was overpowering, masculine and screamed need and desire. My body moved by itself, caressing and licking to please my mate. Grabbing him by his hips and pulling him towards me. My rhino reduced to grunts and moans as he fucked my face. The musk grew heavier mixing with my own until I saw the muscle in his pelvis tense with anticipation, a loud rumble in his chest and then with a roar he unleashed his seed in me. I drank it all greedily, unwilling to let even a small to be wasted. Soft moans came from Theo as I licked his shaft clean, a quick look at his face revealed pure bliss on his face.

I drank the left overs and rose to my knees, guiding my beloved lips to meet my own. First with a quick peck, then longer a longer kisses, until I pleaded for him for more with a whine. I parted my lips, his tongue claiming my own as his with relentless twisting. His hands slipped behind my back, dexterous fingers working out the kinks in my back while our shafts rubbed together, hard once again. We parted with heavy pants, our chests meeting with every breath. I nodded at him once, laying back on the bed as he dove for the small table beside his bed. I grabbed one of the pillows setting the fluffy object to lift my rump into the air. There was a pop and a squirt, followed by the cool touch of lube on my anus. Two fingers prodded there, my entrance still open from the previous stretching. Slowly they sank into me, spreading the slippery substance inside me. A sudden thrust forced a moan out of me, just seconds before Theo drove me into a kiss. More moans came as he introduced a third finger in me, their sounds muffled by our muzzles. His fingers wormed its way into me, my insides parting under their ministrations. A growl formed in my throat as a four finger entered me, the sudden expansion making me tense for a moment, before my rhino soothed me with soft caresses on my neck. He broke the kiss, looking into my eyes for confirmation, before he plunged his fingers deeper into me, the tips playing with my prostate and sending arcs of electricity coursing through my body, stretching his fingers inside me. I rewarded with groans and moans, growls and grunts. My mind soon became lost in the pleasure he granted me.

His fingers popped of my behind, my mind coming down from the bliss he had given me. A rip of plastic was heard through the room, his hand wrapping the plastic cover around his shaft. A squirt of lube landed on his member, his hands lathering it all over it with eagerness. His tip kissed my entrance, a promise and a warning.

"Are you ready?" he asked with a husky voice, amber orbs dilated with bliss. I nodded once, a whine leaving my throat. "Tell me if it hurts, okay?"

He pushed against me gently as I relaxed, the head of his cock slipped into me with a soft pop, the pressure feeding the fire in me. My walls clenched against his cock, the feelings bringing a loud moan out of both of us. His hands took hold of my legs and let them rest on his shoulders. He stayed there, his eyes searching my face with worry. His hands rubbing my legs softly. I gave him another nod, his hips pushed him in a bit more, the cock scratching that itch in me. Once more he stayed put, his hand searching for mine. Our fingers intertwined, the warmth of his hand and inside me comforting me. I gripped his hand, murmuring a soft yes to him. A growl burst from my throat when I felt him sink in with a single thrust, his shaft massaging my sweet spot. I pulled him closer with my legs, my hand gripping his fingers tighter as he dove deeper into me. My growl became a moan while a series of grunts left him. Little by little he inched into me, until finally with a final thrust his hips smacked mine. I felt so full and at the same time so good, a soft whine erupting from my throat when he didn't move moments later. He shot me a strained smile, his muscles flexing in the dim light. His eyes brimming with need but also worry. Another wall left me as I felt him throb inside me, the warmth of his flesh too much to ignore. His eyes fell on me once more and a single "please" was enough to put him into action.

We became a cacophony of moans, grunts and smacks. Our hips crashing with abandon as he picked up the pace. Deep thrust giving pace to quicker shorter ones, his member assaulting my prostate with supernatural precision. We were driving each other wild, our minds taking leave our instincts could drive us. There was no more tenderness or doubt, only passion and desire, consuming us as it had done so many times before. A familiar pressure started to accumulate in my groin, my free hand gripping the sheets for all it was worth, his moans rose in pitch and volume until, with one final thrust, he dove deep into me. A roar shook the room, his shaft throbbing inside me setting me off moments later when Theo stroked my cock with urgent hands. My roar joined his own, white lines of seed flew through the air and landed on my chest. Theo collapsed on top of me, his arms slowly bringing him down to lay on my chest. We traded one look, love passing between us with just that one gesture. A silly smile appeared on his face and tugged at the corner of my lips.

"I love you" I muttered, drained of all strength

"I love you too"