The Lakelands - Chapter 1

Story by Tarzimon on SoFurry

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#1 of The Lakelands

Leah and Gerrard have finally gotten some time to themselves and Berit is finally in a place where ze can meet hir friends. While the trio have a fantastic beginning, what could truly be in store for the Bear, Axolotl and Dhole?

First story I've written in a long while part of what I'm hoping will grow into a series of quasi-gothic erotica


The loved up pair - a black bear with a short dyed head of blue fur, and an Axolotl with a buzzed down head - knew the journey would be a long, arduous one for them. Granted, most of the work was going to be the conscious energy of travelling long distances, existing in a single carriage for hours at a time; the cramps forming in their seats as they switch between chattering all the way to the north, gazing at the countryside rolling by them and possible naps or gaming sessions. But alas, this was one of the few moments in time they could truly plan a trip together away from home, and one of the few journeys they would be able to take for a long while given the issues that had fallen onto their shared laps over the past few months. Truly, there had been talks back and forth between the pair, as well as the ever-patient Dhole whomst they both knew rather closely. If anything, despite appearances over social media, they may have been more excited about the possible events than the travelling pair.

Leah had been the one who'd suggested the journey, truth be told. The bear had been talking to Gerrard, her Axolotl partner, and their mutual friend Berit for a while, floating possible occasions to meet and do something, either individually or as a big group outing. Given the trio were able to find this space of extended time off work to see one another, the eager Ursine saw this as a rather perfect opportunity to journey further afield, exploring the countryside.

At least, that's how these things usually start out.

The train had announced their arrival to the last station before their final destination. The bear and her Amphibious partner were craving something at this point, not thinking between them to have packed any snacks for the journey up. Since they had a bit of time to kill between departures, they found themselves a quaint little station cafe to rest and grab a quick bite in, Leah grabbing herself a Oat Milk Latte and Tuna Panini while Gerrard stuck with a green tea and Bacon Sandwich.

"You know it probably would've been easier to have driven up to him" the carnivore said, taking the first sip of her fresh hot coffee.

"I mean, probably" Gerrard replied, the tea still brewing as he slathered brown sauce onto the meat between the teacake. "I just didn't want you getting tired on the way up's all babe."

"There's plenty of places to stop off."

"But they'd be ages apart, and remember last time you stopped off and we wasted time on a claw grabber?"

"We?" the bear laughed. "You insisted on getting that little prize."

"But did I get it?" The Axolotl smirked, stretching himself out to try and unknot any cramps left from the last few hours from his body.

"You did" she smiled, "but my point still stands. Besides, we could've wondered a bit and got some fresh air, and Berit would've understood."

"Yeah, but ze would've insisted on driving down to get us both."

"Hey, if all it means is some petrol money, more than welcome. Speaking of, I think my phone might've buzzed before we got off train."

The bear took a quick glance at her phone, noticing the notification from the group chat she'd set up for the trio - creatively titled "Berit's Bitch Brawl." Berit, of course, took charge in forming the chat, but due to the Dhole's tendency to go silent for long periods of time any group chat's they're in gather dust fairly quickly. Luckily, Leah has a streak for sending dumb memes and Gerrard falls into a meme-war, practically forcing Berit to look at the chat.

Plastered on the screen in a little notification box, the familiar light blue icon next to the picture - the Dholein a particularly smug looking selfie, eyes piercing like they know who wants it and how to give it to them, accompanied by a message:

BwewitUwU

myah!! Hope you guys having an easy journey! Give us a bell when you're gonna be in X3

LeahBumBum

No worries! Me and the mega-chud currently grabbing some lunch, one more train ^^

AXODADDLE

Who you callin' a chud!? D:

BwewitUwU

...ya both chuds XP hurryyyyyyyyyyy!

The Axolotl glanced over to his partner, giggling softly as he took the first tentative sip from his takeaway cup, that bacon sandwich almost devoured. "Seems like they're very eager to get down to business huh?"

Leah looked up and returned the chuckle, a hint more nerves behind hers. "Eager for what, gay boy?"

"Oh you know~"

"Why don't you tell me then huh?"

The pair teased each other frequently about this. Officially nothing had been stated between any of the involved parties, but all three had, at some point, had dalliances with one another; weekends and holidays of shared passions, if somewhat fleeting moments in the back of any of their minds. What's peculiar with their setup is how it seems Berit seems to have been a guiding force in the exploration of each partner's own curiosities. Too says the least, while there was no discussion of such matters - directly, at least - there was always a chance that the next few days with the three of them spent within one another's company would certainly awaken something deep-seated in at least one of them.

The moments passed quicker outside of a carriage, as before they could truly register there was an announcement for their next train. Grabbing their bigger parts of luggage from the storage in the cafe, as well as a little sweet treat as a needed lifesaver for the next long journey to the northern countryside town, they made haste to the train, waiting two platforms over to make their way. Recharged and relaxed, the Bear and Amphibian took the emptiest cart they could, Leah wrapping her arms around Gerrard's waist as the train slowly rose to life. The duo turned to each other and Gerrard leaned down, his lips planting a soft, lingering kiss on Leah's warm lips.

"This is gonna be a good trip you think?" She asked, biting her lip to extend the feel.

"Got a feeling it will be."

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The rickety train carrying the pair from their more centralised city location slowly whirred to a halt, the comparatively modern wheels screeching against the older, rusted tracks as they halted into the station. As a result of a few delays along the way, the rich sunlight they had admired on their way had faded into a dim, orange light, quickly evaporating into darkness as they hauled their cases behind them. Leah breathed a deep intake as she felt the cooler evening air against her fur, the old brick work of the station taking her back into one of the old works she had stacked on her bedside table, the countryside already hitting differently from her and Gerrard's homes further south, though themselves not too far from countryside like was close by.

Gerrard took the lead as he climbed the steps from the platform and across the bridge, sturdy in its years but looking ready to creak down any moment now as they and the handful of people travelling from towns between stations made their way across it. The pair descend into the station and quickly make their way out to see the town before them. It was a picturesque place, surrounded all around with the typical, olden-style small buildings you would expect to see in a 60s-period drama, the sort of place where neighbours would know each other deeply and outsiders would cock a few looks, as the Bear and Lotl themselves did. A quick glance to the west gave the pair a view to the nearby coast and ocean, lit up by the reflection of the orange, pink and blue shades of the sky and descending sun painting a picture of the ideal staycation, Gerrard sighing deeply as the pair admired the view.

"Shame you're gonna go mad without the city to walk around" he scoffed.

"Excuse you" Leah quickly quipped, "I'll have you know I've got more patience than you're givin' me credit for!"

"Yeah right, you're one who gets mad when you think we're late."

"Well you're the one who sleeps in later."

He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Maybe"

"No maybes" she turned and caught him by the sides, tickling him as he tried to tickle her back.

Unknowingly, just a few feet away from them, a taller figure comes behind them, their shoes crunching in the stones on the pavement underneath. "Well if I'd have thought you'd have started without me I'd save you the trip" the voice chimed in sarcastically.

The couple turned and broke their embrace, still giggling breathlessly as they turned to Berit. Ze stood tall before the pair, hir face painted with the most excited yet failed attempt at a toned back smile. Berit stood in a black faux leather jacket, wearing a striped blue and white t-shirt underneath, paired with a dark pair of skinny jeans, a crooked belt with a particularly pirate-styled buckle, and a pair of black Biker boots. Their fur was a luxurious shade of reddish brown, folded arms fading to white and the paler fur of their chest poking out from the top of their t-shirt.

"The very dog, in the flesh" Gerrard perked, approaching the Dhole and grabbing him into a tight hug. "Been a while."

"Yeah, last I saw you you weren't packing this much" they quipped, reaching for the Axolotl's stomach, not large but a somewhat pudge over an otherwise fit body.

The black bear jumped between the pair, all three struggling against each other until Leah got the Dhole in a headlock, cackling happily. "What, more cushion for the pushin' right?" she looked to her man, giving him a sly wink.

"You're one to talk" he laughed back, returning to her side and wrapping an arm around her. The Bear released her grip of the canine, their jacket visibly dishevelled from the friendly wrestling. Ze helped the pair pack their bags into hir car, barely able to squeeze them in due to the layout of the boot; their car was white with low seating. This was actually hir flatmates car, their own being somewhat awkward to fit the pair in due to its more intimate nature. Berit borrowed the car to pick the pair up, knowing his roommate was going to be spending the majority of the month at his partner's on the other side of the country.

The Canid in the front drove the two around the town and through the ever expanding fields and roads beyond, the darkening of the night adding to the rich, secluded feeling of the area as they creeped into the night. The region was filled with beautiful views day and night, the fields and mountains rolling for miles, accented by large, wide lakes that could draw even the strongest of spirits into them; one can easily get lost in the almost untouched nature, not a soul for miles to disrupt you in your activities, nor to break your focus.

As the pair caught up on the roads, they finally approached their hosts abode; although technically a rented property, the view of apartments before them on the background of wide open greenery gave the whole affair an air of grandeur, entering a gate with feral stone lions standing to the defense of the inhabitants of the buildings. Berit pulled the car up onto a gravel driveway, parking it next to a lower resting car of their possession, capable of providing a more thrilling ride. The trio stepped out of the car and stretched, Leah breathing in deep and exhaling a satisfied sigh, the air of the countryside filling her with excitement.

"Finally, took us long enough" she said, her voice a mixture of genuine relief and a sarcastic drawl.

"Well you'll be happy to know I already have something prepared for you two" Berit replied as ze helped hir guests with their bags. "I mean, I still have to actually prepare it, but... it's getting made!"

Gerrard took his case and began wheeling it slowly to the building, turning to face the pair behind him. "Don't doubt it'll be worth the trip."

"If not I got a few takeaways on a corkboard" they responded, catching the creeping confusion. "They're not online yet - a bit slow around here"

The Dhole eventually took the lead, the Amphibian and the Ursine following close behind as they wanted to get out of the night air; reports of a storm rolling over the hills sent the cold air blowing, Leah feeling the shiver run up her spine, her shawl blowing fiercely in the wind as the door shut behind her. The canine took them up the flight of stairs, suitcases heavier under the pretense of lugging them up to the top floor of the three-storey apartment, offering a spare bathroom just in the landing at the top of the stairs. The walls were pure white, the carpet of the floor a dark burgundy colour under foot, cushioning the heavy footsteps of Gerrard as he trudged behind Berit.

"I don't believe you two have seen the new place, so lemme take you round for a quick tour. First off, notice the staircase" they quipped, gesturing behind as the keys pulled from their pocket jangled in their hands.

"Wow, didn't even notice" Leah quipped back, still catching her breath from lugging her luggage up the stairs.

Chuckling to hirself, Berit turned back to the door, a few moments of jangling before the lock clicked, the door opening with a bit of suction as ze turned back to guide the pair into their home. They shuffled in deeper, Gerrard and Leah following closeby, into the sitting room with a grand glass door to the balcony facing over the wider stretches behind the complex; the room itself contained a soft, grey shag rug with a black glass coffee table in the centre, the room framed by a frankly generic picture of fathers in shades of blue, and a wide screen TV perfect for getting some gaming in, or at least a night of netflix.

"So, here's the living room, on the other side's the storage room where we hoard all the crap" ze explained, gesturing to the door on the wall to the couple's left. "At the end of the corridor is Kelvin's room, and e's said you're more than welcome to use it while he's away... though I don't imagine you mind sharing with me" the canine rolled off, a sly grin forming on their muzzle before continuing the impromptu tour. "The room here on the back wall leads to a bigger bathroom with a shower, in case you wanted somewhere to go without potentially exposing yourselves to the neighbours, and leads to my room from another door."

"Thought you said you were the only people on this side?" Leah remarked, somewhat puzzled.

"Well, we are" Berit replied, "but better safe than sorry. Landlord likes to surprise you with a visit, 'specially when you're starkers." Gesturing to the archway behind them, Berit took the pair down a little corridor which led to a small kitchen with all the basics, and further to a door leading to the canine's own bedroom. They flicked the light on and quickly defended, "Sorry about the mess - barely had any time to sort everything out" they said, paw on the back of their head as they blushed with slight embarrassment.

Even with the slight mess surrounding the room, it was a very sizable space. As mentioned there was a door leading to the significantly larger bathroom and shower, and the ceiling had prominent angles due to its place at the very top of the complex. A central feature of the room was a large window looking over the front of the house, revealing nothing but the dark night skies considering the time they had made it back to the place. The walls were all an off-white bluish shade, perfectly lighting the room further. To one end of the room, next to an open-plan wardrobe with clothes in varying states of hanging and draping, was a large king size bed with muted black and white bedding, with a demure-looking bedside table to the right hand side. Another noticeable pinpoint of the room was the three-screen PC setup, optimised for the ideal streaming experience.

"And that is the grand tour of casa de Berit" the canine declared, arms spread in a mock stage of grandeur. "I'm more than happy to take any more questions, should you too have any."

"Yeah, I've got one question" Gerrard prompted, "what's for munch and when are we getting it?"

"Seconded" Leah chirped in, laying her case down at the foot of the bed.

Having gotten themselves acclimated to their new home away from home, Gerrard and Leah got themselves a little more comfortable; the trio had changed into more appropriate lounge attire - Berit in a pair of black cuffed leg joggers and a plain white t-shirt, Gerrard in a plain red shirt and tartan-style pyjama bottoms, and Leah in a white t-shirt sleep dress, with ducks egg blue sleeves down to her shoulders and a picture of a bird embellished on the front.

hanging out with Berit in the kitchen, ze took care of the cooking; The Dhole had whipped up quite the extravagant feast for such humble abode - bibimbap with kimchi on the side, served with a mixture of vegetable and pork dumplings. In an attempt to keep the proceedings themed accordingly, the canine had managed to get hir hands on their favourite Japanese beers, primarily due to the scarcity of Korean beer in the area. As the night wore on, the trio shared more catch-ups with one another - Leah's promotion from assistant to supervisor in the shop, as well as Gerrard's new positions working the evening shift cleaning offices; Berit and Leah's developing art practices, how they've managed to work their ways into new creative phases; and the debacle on the train up to the north when Gerrard nearly twisted his ankle because he forgot his cases before departure.

The three had cleaned their plates up, but they lingered around in the living room just a little while longer; Kelvin had been tasked with his last night shift before heading down other end of the country, so whilst he was due back tomorrow morning there was no threat of him walking in on them as they slipped into a further tipsy daze.

"So, seems like you two've been on quite the trip s'far" Berit spoke, words slurring slightly - the curse of being a slender being.

"Well, we made it here in one piece" the bear replied, her arms around her Amphibious partner. "Not for lack of trying on your part."

"You had me distracted!" He defended, a slight chuckle in his reply. "I was all set but you confused me with the train talk!"

"The station was big! I didn't know where we were!"

Berit took one last swig of their bottle, placing it down with the rest of the empty bottles on the table. "Well, the pair of you made it, n' that's all that matters" he chuckled. "I gotta say its getting pretty late now, probably best we get ourselves off soon. Unless... there's anything you two had in mind."

Gerrard's gills perked a little, a knowing grin forming across his face. "I'm sorry, but what is it you're suggesting we do here, pooch?"

"C'mon, we all know there's at least one thing that's guaranteed to happen here" the canid replied. Hir glance turns to the bear, continuing, "surely you've got an idea of what a host should do to make a guest feel welcome?"

Crossing her legs, feeling as her cheeks warm with blush, Leah begins to fidget. "Well, I've got an idea I suppose. I mean, I think he might need a bit of attention first."

Berit and Gerrard glance toward each other. Ze approaches to the other side of the axolotl, his paw resting softly on his right leg, stroking softly; the touch sends shivers down Gerrard's body, his pyjama bottoms doing little to conceal his excitement.

"And what of you, miss?" Berit flirted, gaze fixed onto Gerrard as they lean closer, the pair planting a soft, slow kiss between one another.

"Well" she began, repositioning herself to the corner of the corner unit, her pyjamas also doing little to conceal her excitement. "I wanna see what you've got planned for us."

As the bear lay back in her seat the pair in front of her begin to get closer with one another. Berit teases hir paws along Gerrards thigh, their fingertips teasing along the now twitching outline on his pant leg. The amphibian and the canine melt closer to each other, the pair sharing moans and hot, slow tongue kisses as Berit finally crosses the threshold, hir paws reaching down into the pink specimen's bottoms, contact made with the throbbing member concealed within. Meanwhile, Leah's one excitement continues to develop, watching the affection her partner receives from their host, the tail behind Berit wagging excitedly, the darker tip going at speed while Gerrard's gills lay back, the rest of his body developing a need to release tension. The two break the kiss, peeling their respective tops off, while the Ursine lays back, lifting the bottom of her pyjamas to reveal his light pink panties, stretched to a tent as her erection strains against the thin fabric; her one paw remains in her maw, excited chewing in place while her free paw runs down and strokes the tip, her singular moan escaping with ease.

"Looks like someone's excited" Berit says, a soft smile across hir face as the pair glance over.

"I think I know what you wanna see, right babe?" The pink one flirted, a paw stroking the canine's dyed hair, his other pushing down the elastic of his pyjama bottoms, flirting a peak of his pubic hair and the base of his cock.

Leah nodded silently, her paw idly stroking and teasing the tip of her member through her knickers, her composure threatening to fail her any moment. Meanwhile, Berit quickly kneels between the Amphibian's legs, smacking their chops as they take either side of the man's bottoms, pulling them down to reveal the large, throbbing length. Gerrard's cock stands there to attention, lulling idly to the left as it twitches for attention. Not one to keep hirself or hir partner waiting, Berit immediately takes the girth in their paw, slowly stroking along his whole length as they bury their muzzle between his thighs, the large sac beneath heavy against their muzzle, the thick scent filling Berit's muzzle. As the canine strokes Gerrard's cock he slowly rolls back his foreskin, revealing a shiny, wide tip, glistening in the light of the room; with each stroke Gerrard's tip was squeezed in, the skin around him threatened by the full reveal of his sensitive tip.

Leah watched on as Berit serviced her boyfriend, the sounds of his soft moans filling her with a shivering need to join, her paw peeling away the now stained panties to reveal her own member, her paw spreading the precum from her tip downwards, a soft moan escaping as she stroked herself. Her attention was drawn back to the canine on the floor as ze repositioned again, this time glancing towards the bear as their tongue slowly glided up his shaft; their gaze turned again to Gerrard as hir tongue danced around his thick tip, the hungry pup fully retracting Gerrard's foreskin as they teased him, lips soon wrapped around the tip, kissing and suckling on him.

"Mmmm fuck~" he moaned softly, his head laying back as he closed his eyes for a brief moment, taking in the sensory pleasure that was his friend's warm muzzle, the paw at the base of his shaft exposing every sensitive patch, the other caressing his heavy balls. When he opened his eyes his attention turned to his right, landing immediately onto his girlfriend. He grinned and moaned a soft moan, watching as he could see her becoming visibly flustered, paw teasing along the length of her shaft. His mind was split between the beautiful vision of the bear taking in the sights, and the sensation of his friend between his legs, having now gone from teasing his head to slow, steady swallows, taking in the thickness to the base.

"Why don't you join Leah?" he said in a soft, breathy tone. "I'm sure Berit here wants to make sure we're both relaxed."

Finally breaking to temptation, she peels off her panties and pyjama shirt, revealing her pert breasts, accented by the strip of lighter brown fur which lay around her cleavage. She slowly shuffles to Gerrards side, the amphibian reaching down to stroke her between the legs. His touch teases around her thigh, caressing her lower stomach before softly grasping her member, his soft but dominating grip working every inch slowly, his thumb teasing the bottom of her tip with every stroke, making sure he worked all the way to her base. She looked deep into his eyes as this happened, her paw stroking his cheek as they went in for a deep, loving kiss, Leah's moans unrestricted as she could feel the warmth of love's body.

Berit pulls themselves from Gerrard's cock, paw still firmly grasping and stroking as ze glances up to the bear. "You can pull back, man... I know what she wants." Shuffling to a more centralised position between the lovers, Gerrard's paw retracts as Berit takes his place, beginning with slow, soft strokes before reinstating their muzzle, kissing and suckling on her now slick tip as her boyfriend continues kissing her. In place of stroking her length, Gerrard grabs her breast in his now free paw, squeezing lightly as Leah gets serviced. He pulls away from the kiss slowly, eyes opening to gaze into each other before he kisses down her neck and chest, his attention focused on the soft tit in his paw, kisses planted between them as he caresses the other, his affections turning to soft licks and sucking of her nipples.

"Fuck, you're-" she gasps, her words lengthened in moans of pleasure, "you're too good." She breathes in deep, her gaze swapping between Gerrard's fixed attention on her breast and Berit's slow, sweet, deliberate movements, hir tongue teasing her sac, his throat feeling like a natural breeding ground for her. As her mind filled with sensory pleasures she had not experienced in a time, she gestured her man to move away from her, her paw reaching for Berit's cheek; the canine knew naturally what to do, their muzzle leaving the bear's cock, a messy strand hanging from hir lip as Leah leaned in for a deep kiss, the pair sharing a passionate, if not messy moment with one another. "Get rid of the joggers. You know what I want."

Ze sat there catching hir breath, a soft smile forming across their lustful expression. "That right, Gerrard?"

The amphibian nodded, not even speaking a word as his attention turned back to his cock, slowly stroking it as he admired the pair.

Without a second thought, the Canid rose to their footpaws, tail going quick as they slipped down their joggers, revealing their throbbing clitoris, a paw reaching to stroke it before the pair. Standing before the two completely nude, ze turned slowly to show off hir pert, inviting ass, tail wagging seductively above the view as ze leaned forward.

"Well then, who's first? Don't tell me I've gotta initiate this too."

The canid turned around, looking directly at Gerrard as ze approached him slowly. Berit's body swayed teasingly, hir hips rocking side to side as they drank in the view of the Axolotl before them; his broad shoulders, his well toned chest, the tank of a body, a strong, round and tough build to him. Looking at the smug, almost entitled look in his face told the Dhole everything zee needed to know. The canine sat themselves right on top of Gerrard, grinding against his lap as they went in for another slow, deep kiss, his cock pressed between their entrance, begging for his member as much as he was begging for their silken flower. Pulling away from his lips, their host then leaned to kiss Leah, still teasing the axolotl beneath them as ze reached for Leah's cock, still tender and in need of release.

When Berit pulled away from Leah ze immediately turned attention back to her boyfriend, standing over him on the corner unit, hir pussy right in his view. "Well, I can't expect a little love in return?" ze quipped jokingly, knowing he had been thinking of hir taste the entire journey.

As though a switch had triggered deep in his mind, Gerrard took the canid's ass in his paws, leaned forward and delivered soft, tender licks to their clit, the soft breaths from his host indicating he was in the right direction. His soft licks soon turned into slow, intentional kisses and sucking, taking hir deep between his lips. The deep sucking was visibly having an effect on the canid, their legs shaking somewhat from the tender attention, as wimpers turned to soft moans.

"Oh fuck... you've been practicing" ze moaned, a soft, breathed laugh following as they leaned further into his lips, paws against the wall as ze practically sat on Gerrards face.

Meanwhile, Leah had her attention focused on an area a little further south, taking the place of Berit between Gerrard's thighs, one paw firmly placed between her legs as her other paw reached to stroke his meat. She stroked him softly, his cock slick with a mixture of precum and Berit's own excitement, she quickly sank him deep into her Muzzle. Leah revelled in the taste of her man, focusing on every inch of his hard, hot cock; the taste of his slick tip, the way he flinched ever so slightly as she teased his glands with her tongue, the feeling as she took him deeper into her muzzle, working slow and steady. Meanwhile, she had the ideal view from her position; she fixed her gaze upwards, admiring every inch of the two bodies above her, drifting from Gerrard's tough midsection to his broad chest, the view of his lips firmly pressed against Berit's flower, his tongue tasting deep within as the canid's form cling to the wall, sinking deeper into the throngs of passion.

Leah rose from Gerrard's lap, giving him a soft slap on the thigh to signal for his attention. "Alright, how about B gets a different view for now?" she sat on the other side of the sofa, spreading her legs as she flaunted her cock, looking over at the two bodies as they separated as quickly as they came together.

Berit approached as they did with Gerrard, swaying and letting Leah drink the view before climbing over her. Slowly the Dhole teased, hir paws stroking Leah's cock as they lowered themselves onto her, biting hir lip as they teased Leah's cock between hir lips. The Dhole could not handle their own teasing much longer, the canid sliding down Leah's pole in desperate need, the pair eliciting a shared moan as Berit settled on top, grinding her body against Leah as they leaned in for a kiss, paw pressed onto Leah's breast as the bear used her own paw to tease the Dog's clit. As Gerrard watched from the other seat, his girlfriend's attentions turned to their host's ass, her paws grabbing hard and spreading as she moved her hips against the canid, at first slowly pulling out and sliding back in, the pair moaning softly as their bodies tuned to one another, every thrust sending electricity through Berit, every touch of Leah's body a signal to plains of pleasure.

As their passion grew and Leah's speed picked up, her hips driving faster into Berit as slaps began to fill the room, Gerrard took this as a signal for his approach. He grabbed the lube that had been left on the table, pouring a generous coating onto his girth, applying another fingers worth onto Berit's tight hole, the Dhole audibly shocked as they gasped from the sudden sensation, Gerrard using the moment to tease the canine. He slid his finger in slowly at first, working it fully in and stroking all the right spots. Eager to finally get his fill, the amphibian kneeled on top of the two lovers as he pressed his tip against Berit's back entrance, entering slowly.

"Oh fuck me" Berit called out, moaning at the sudden sensation. "God you're thick"

"Heh, forgot it's been that long" Gerrard chuckled, slowly sliding deeper until his hips mat Berit's ass, staying in position as the canid took time to adjust, grinding between the two bodies. Ze leaned into his strong form, putting an arm behind them to reach backwards, pulling him into a deep kiss, still grinding between the two as ze signalled to begin. Leah lay back and stroked the hips and thighs of her partner, watching as her man took control from the other side. As if through some unheard communication, the pair sandwiching the rust-coloured beauty began to move their hips simultaneously, Gerrard beginning to breed hir from behind as Leah continued her own love making, pair soon speeding up to a satisfying, if not overwhelming pace for the canid, their paw reaching to stroke themselves as their moans grew louder and louder, soon leaning over Leah as if from exhaustion; Gerrard followed not far behind, his form leaning close into Berit's back, the warmth building between the trio as they were overcome with passion.

"I think I'm gonna..." Berit moaned out before long, their thought trailing as they grip onto Leah's shoulders. As though a signal went through Berit and into her, she began to pick up speed, her thrusts working as fast as she could, the contact between her and her host pushing her closer and closer until she growled out in a deep passion, slamming her hips into Berit as her cock twitched deep inside, releasing her seed deep into hir. Soon after Gerrard was to join them as his thrusts became slow yet hard, slamming hard and deep as he grabbed onto hir shoulder, grunting as he thrust deep one last time, followed by a hard moan as he released deep inside of the Dhole, his body tense as he felt the rush of release run through his body, leaning into the duo beneath him as he felt the last of this lustful energy release deep within his friend's body.

A few slow, calm moments passed before Berit gained the energy to speak. "I guess you can call that a warm welcome then?"

"Oh" Leah responded, a soft giggle following on, "I say that for sure."

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The night had creeped in dark and deep, the ritual greeting earlier lingering in the air even after the trio had gained energy to remove themselves from one another. The first immediate thought that crossed minds was to get themselves washed up, perhaps sobered up a little in a hot shower, the Canine's en suite surprisingly accommodating for the somewhat sensible look to the rest of the apartment. While temptation to enter into a second entanglement was tempting, the night was creeping ever deeper; Leah, though, did not mind the extra attention - Gerrard pressed behind her, working the fur of her back while she and Berit got every inch of each other, the water cascading over them like tropical rainfall, accentuating Leah's modest chest, the light reflecting from Gerrard's pecs.

They made their way to Berit's room, the mess in the living room was cleaned up as they could get it on such short notice. Leah was the only one to redress herself in her pyjama shirt dress, taking her place between her naked partners. It was with no effort that they drifted deep into sleep, Berit's paw firmly placed on Leah's hip, the Bear resting close to the amphibian, all laying to the side facing the same wall, as though synchronicity controlled every aspect of their behaviour from this point onward.

Leah's eyes, however, shot open as she felt a shiver down her spine. She awoke suddenly and sharply, her dream barely a memory anymore - running in the undergrowth, a cold sweat under her fur; visions of a young man and woman in white, hair hanging over her face while the man faced away, holding something which escaped Leah's recollection. Something about the dream clearly had its effect on the bear, her body tensed in anxiety before the reality of the situation set in. The first vision she could see once her eyes adjusted was her boyfriend's peaceful expression, mouth somewhat agape, one arm relaxed on the pillow while the other lay flat on the bed. Behind her lay their host, arms in a similar situation, somewhat more pressed into her back as the Dhole seemed to sprawl further than either of hir guests in bed - understandable, given this is their natural environment. The second sense to come over her was the light, lingering scent, Gerrard's warm, almost wood-like scent mixed with Berit's softer, sweeter musk, warming her, her muscles, tail and ears relaxing into the realms of reality.

But alas, her mind was not in a place to relax right now. Moving as slow as she could in order to avoid major disruption of the pair she climbed to the end of the bed, the sheets fortunately not covering them so as to make evacuation simpler. The ursine clasped in the dark for her phone, finding the usual mix of innocuous notifications, having the sense to set an easy to look at background - Dante Gabriel Rossetti's Proserpine, a personal favourite of Leah's pre-raphaelite interests. The Bat central to the painting gazes into the dark corridor, lit only by the light of the overworld behind her, the fruit of which sealed her fate in the underworld providing the more vibrant colours, destined to spend autumn and winter in darkness of the Underworld.

The clock of Leah's phone read 4:23AM, perfectly suited to her tendencies - awaking at odd hours when there was no particularly need to rise. That particular trait had always plagued her, many lie-ins for weekends and holidays stolen by this incessant need for consciousness, and many hangovers exacerbated by the inevitable lack of sleep. Fortunately that particular brand of beer was not one of her weak points, simply dealing with the somewhat weak body from the lack of energy, though this could be pointing to the work from earlier in the night as well. This combined with the dryness of her mouth driving her to get out of the bed for a drink of water.

A quick trip to the sink for a cupped paw of water re-energised her, the cool liquid chasing her tongue and down her throat. She looked herself over in the mirror, noticing the little sleep details, her eyes bloodshot from the sudden shock, her hair and fur a mess on her left side, while the fur on her right side remained undisrupted.

Attention was drawn to the doorway into the living room. Despite herself being the only creature awake - at least, too her knowledge - she could feel something in the other room. Be it a morbid curiosity in need of breaking, fleeting thoughts or a genuine force, she was compelled to enter into the room. The door creaked lightly, clenching her jaw as though it would stop any potential disturbance in the room opposite the sink. Creeping in the room did not break in its cool stillness, a faint light shining in from the pale, slight morning light. It lay as though no one had entered the night before, almost unlived. With the new yet tired eyes, The ursine could see out beyond the immediate vicinity of the balcony, looking out over the dark grasslands that stretch behind the property.

One thing that she noticed immediately was the building behind. Perhaps something that would go unnoticed in the deep dark of the prior night, in the crisp morning it stood out, the gravel path connecting the two buildings, though that seems to be where their similarities end. Its structure was grind, with eccentric animal displays decorating the outside, seemingly light from the front; Solar powered security lights, Leah thought to herself. But the owner certainly had a flair for display yet keeping it held back, for the property itself was not something that screamed attention. Rather, it sparked a latent curiosity in Leah, wanting to naturally see into the darkened windows, where the grand doors lead too. One particular thing she noticed was the extension at the back - whatever could be in there? The first question to rise in her mind.

"Hey!" the chirpy voice came from behind, breaking the atmosphere of the room as it jumped into her left ear, the shock causing her to jump, nearly screaming as she turned to face Berit, standing in nothing but hir grey joggers. "You okay?" they asked, stretching to scratch hir back, a proud look smeared over their face, proud to have shocked the bear out of her trance.

"You trying to kill me?!" Leah half-snapped, her nerves calming at the sight of the dhole, soft smile forming on her muzzle. "Yeah, just needed a drink... couldn't stay in bed."

"Nah, I get you. Besides, nice to take in the morning". Ze turned to the window, breathing in deep as they stretched. "The house caught you?"

"Yeah" she replied, turning her focus back. "Your landlord's place?"

"Indeed" the canine replied, following with a long yawn. "He's a bit of a... well, he likes the space. Not sure about the company."

"What makes you say that?"

"Well, he just gives me that vibe. He's a great guy, just... a little standoff."

The bear turned to face her host, hir arms now folded as they stared off. "Would he be a fan of me though?"

Berit cracked another smile, turning hir focus to Leah. "Well, he does have a thing about Bears. I can see why too - good for snuggles."

"Don't start" she chuckled, the canine's eyes sparkling with something behind them that Leah read too easily. "I'm guessing we'll be seeing plenty of him then?"

"I mean, I think he's due tomorrow," Berit replied. "Got a job that needs doing in the bathroom outside, and he's overdue for walking in inappropriately. I think he became a landlord just for that power."

Leah chuckled a soft laugh, her paw stroking down her mess of hair as she shuffled on her feet. "A bit of a weird one their."

"You're the one talking about 'landlords are thieves' so you should understand," Berit said, that smile soft across hir face.

"I'm sensing a different sort of power, judging by your face."

"An artist, a mind reader AND a good time," ze quipped. "A full resumè."

The pair softened their shared non-jokes, the pair making her approach to the Dhole, her arms wrapping around hir waist, body pressing lightly against theirs, thin fabric separating their bodies. "I suppose you want your live-in body pillow to come back to bed?"

"It's your call, but I gotta say, G's not as soft."

Ze took the lead back to the bedroom, but Leah stood a few more moments gazing out into the fields behind the complex; the dimly lit landscape called out like a siren, drawing those who fell for it into the wilderness easily lost in the moment. Perhaps it was the thrill of simply being in a different place, away from the usual bustle of a city, if not a small one compared to her area. Eventually she did return to the bed, easily resting between the two forms, Berit's arm reaching around her hips as she stroked Gerrard's paw, her mind in two places at once it seems.

She wanted to know more about this Landlord, and until she did she wasn't going to stop.