A gift you can't refuse
Hi all !
Here's a little story I wrote during christmas time. It's also a gift to my great friend @Rukj_Ookami and which the character Rukj belongs to him.
So, I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I had to write it! ^^
For all his life, Vic has always been completely alone, from kindergarten to school. Opportunities for making friends were regularly offered to him, but he wasn't getting along with anybody, preferring to play on his own with the toys. Naturally, psychologists diagnosed him autism, but his parents didn't believe them. They first thought that other children were laughing at him because of the color of his fur, and his natural shyness wasn't helping either. But as the days went by, they finally accepted the obvious that their only son was autistic. Until the day the little red wolf rebelled.
The young Vic had just started the high school; his parents were worried for their little boy. Was he gonna be able to adapt to such a big world or was he even ready for that? Their concerns got confirmed two weeks later, when the principal called them at home, but this was nothing like they've expected.
"Hello Mr. Phillips, I'm Principal Robert Carter."
"Huh- Hello Mr. Principal? Did anything wrong happened to Victor?" The father asked destabilized.
"Unfortunately yes." Vic father's heart skipped a beat, thinking of what could've happen to his loving son. "Today, he beat two of his classmates during one of his courses." The Principal stated.
"He did WHAT?!?" The father couldn't believe what he just heard. "That's impossible, he's autistic..." He paused. "Did he had a crisis?" He suggested, also trying to convince himself that his boy could do such a terrible thing.
"That's what I also thought when the teacher came with him, but I'm afraid Victor did all this on purpose."
"I don't believe you...! That's impossible! I-I...I..." Mr. Phillips didn't know what to say. "Did Vic say something?" He finally asked.
"He didn't, but from the teacher's report, Victor was annoyed by the two children in question and all of the sudden, Victor jumped on them and started to punch them violently. The two of them ended out with many bruises and one of them has his muzzle broken." The Principal explained. Vic father's arms fell to the ground.
"What will be his punishment?" The father asked faintly.
"He's gonna stay after school today and tomorrow and help the janitor to clean the place." Mr. Carter said. "And from now on, we'll keep a close eye on your son!" The principal warned.
Over time, things got worse; fights became a nearly routine for him. He was also regularly insulting school authorities. He got suspended many times and the other kids were avoiding him like the plague.
The school was nearly relieved to know that Vic dropped school three months or so after his 16th birthday and ran away from his home the same day. His parents desperately tried to found him; publishing his photo everywhere they could, asked a psychic, proposed a valuable reward. But they never found him...
***6 years later***
"Thanks Whisper!" The voice said as he gave me the forty bucks. I didn't waste any time and made my way back from where I became: nowhere.
I was just sick and tired of my former life, the way all the others were treating me like a psychopath and how they were all looking at me was making me insane. So, I've decided to live the way I want. I landed here with no money, no home, well anything except a couple of clothes. And now, look at me; I have money, clothes, still no permanent home, but still... And most of all, I made myself a name.
Everyone in this goddam city knows me as Whisper, I don't know why, but I don't mind anyway. Begging for surviving was getting me nowhere, but I got lucky. I think I won't thank enough Snake for taking me under his wing...
I continued to walk along the walls of the dark and unwelcomed streets and made my way to my next "appointment". It was night time and it was important for me not to be recognized by citizens because I'm someone quite known in the city during day time. Another talent I developed thanks to Snake who told me that the best way not to get caught by the cops was to blend with the rest of the population, which I did.
"You're late Whisper." A voice came from a dozen of feet in front of me.
"Sorry, I'm not used to get new customers these days." I said, as I approached him in the dark.
"I promise I won't get you in trouble." He continued.
"Alright... You have the money?" I asked as I stopped 3 feet or so away from him.
"Yep, I asked an ounce, you have it?"
"Yeah..." I said a bit bored as I showed him the bag. "Throw me the cash first, and I'll give you the thing." He nodded and gave me the money. "Like your attitude man!" I rapidly count the papers I was handling and then tossed him the bag. "Need anything else?" I asked, putting the money in my pocket.
"Somebody told me that you were the only one in the city to have 'MKULTRAs'?" He asked and I nodded with a toothy smile. "How much?"
"Fifteen bucks the pill." I answered.
"Damn, not given..." He paused. "Alright, I'll take five." We finished our business, said goodbye and rapidly parted. I didn't see his face and he didn't see mine; just how I like it.
"Hey! My favorite red wolf's coming back." Snake nearly yelled as he hugged me. The otter was the only person I could completely trust. "Had a good day?" He asked as he freed me from the embrace. I nodded and gave him all the money I made during the day. He counted and I could see his smile brighten just with the number of green pieces of paper he was piling in his paw. "Wonderful day, I must say." He playfully punched me in the stomach as I was around three heads taller than him. "Want something? On me." He smiled and waited my answer.
"I'll only take a beer tonight Snake." I returned the smile and watch him disappear in the kitchen. I sat on the couch next to me.
"Hey kid!" The bear quickly waved at me. "Want some?" He pointed the coke.
"No thanks, not tonight Slumber." I politely dismissed.
"Alright." He didn't add anything and made himself a track.
Time slowly went by as we talked for about three hours before I excused myself and leave Snake's HQ. It was four in the morning, so I didn't bother to hide myself and walked during fifteen minutes and reached my "home". In fact, it was just a little depot where people usually rent to put away some unwanted stuff. It was all I was able to afford, since I have to eat three times a day and dressed like a good citizen.
It was a small 6' by 8' room, just big enough to put a tiny bed, a drawer, who was also my table and some other useful little things. I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes, thinking on how my life was so better now and drifted into a calm and comfortable sleep.
"Hey Vic, how's it going?" The waiter of my usual breakfast restaurant said as I entered. Everyone knows my name during daytime, but I've never gave my last name for the reasons we all know. "Ready for another show today?" He pursued and gave me my morning coffee.
"Everyday's a new show Kevin." I smiled and sipped at the hot beverage.
"So where are you going today?" He asked as he waited after the cook for my plate.
"We're Sunday; I'm going to the park as always." I retorted not leaving the handsome husky from my sight. I have to admit that I always had a crush on him, but if the rest of the crew had to learn that I'm gay, things wouldn't end well...
"Oh that's true." He giggled and gave me my usual blueberry pancakes plate. We exchanged small talks, paid and left the restaurant. I walked for a good ten minutes before I reached my "working" spot and started to settle my things down. 30 seconds later, I was ready. With my black Gibson acoustic guitar in hands and my wide open case down my feet, I started to strum on the six strings.
I was quite popular, because I had the time to learn where the hot places were depending of the day, so lots of people could hear me play and sign. I could play nearly any song that people were asking me and within the day, I could easily do a good hundred bucks.
About ten persons were already surrounding me, listening me play Wonderwall by Oasis when I saw him. For the past five months, the black wolf was following me everywhere just to listen what I had to offer with my guitar. At the beginning, he was only giving a few dollars just to encourage, but as time passed, he slowly started to talk to me and we became friends. My tail involuntary started to wag as he approached me and sat beside me. The song soon came to an end and some people threw some money in my case. I thanked them and turned my gaze on the cute wolf to my right.
"Hello Rukj." I mumbled as I met his wonderful yellow eyes.
"Hello Vic! How's it going?" He friendly asked. I learned that Rukj was a 24 years old wolf who was working in an office not too far away from the restaurant and since today was Sunday, he would spent the entire day just sitting with me.
"Since you're there now, it's going really great." I still muttered, but with a much bigger grin. We stayed there for all the afternoon, he brought me the lunch and he even sang along with me for a couple of songs.
"Hey, since I don't work tomorrow, maybe we could spend the night together?" He asked as the sun was setting.
"Huh, I don't know, have something planned for tonight..." I said bashfully and scratched the back of my head.
"Maybe I could join you then?" He insisted. I took my time to think about the situation. A mental war was taking place in my head.
"Huh, alright, but we'll have to go at my place before." I finally said as I placed my guitar back in his case.
"Cool!" Rukj said as his tail was wagging. We then started to walk; as we were going deeper in the not-so-safe streets, he closed the gap between us. "Huh where are we going?" He asked unsure. I stopped in front of a garage door.
"To my place." I simply answered as I bent and opened wide the door. His jaw dropped when he saw my home.
"Wait... You're homeless?" He asked completely dumbfounded. I nodded. "But you're dress so well and you're always eating at the restaurant. What the hell?" He asked and leaned one of his paws on the wall.
"Look Rukj, I know I can trust you." I paused. "I'm a pusher." I looked down; the idea of disappointing my only friend was getting me sad.
"Look Vic..." He put his paw on my shoulder. "I'm not here to judge you; we all do what we can to survive in this world." I looked up at him and he wasn't afraid anymore, but his expression had been replaced by a caring one.
"You-... you don't mind?" I mumbled.
"Not even a second." He smiled and hugged me tightly.
"You're so nice!" I hugged him back. "Well I guess you want to keep me company then?" He nodded shyly. "Well, we'll have to change your clothes first." I giggled.
"Now I'm jealous!" I said as I watched Rukj.
"Why?" He laughed.
"Look at you, you're all black now, no one could ever recognize you." It was my turn to laugh. "So remember, let me talk except if he asks you direct questions." We got back to seriousness as I knocked on the door normally 3 times and then 2 other times really quickly.
"Come in Whisper." I heard Snake from the other side of the door. The otter's smile disappeared when he saw the black wolf. "Who's this guy?" He asked.
"Oh that's Rukj, he's a good friend of mine, he sings along with me some times." I smiled at the wolf. "And he would love to join us."
"Huh, well are you working somewhere Rukj?" Snake turned towards my friend.
"Actually, I'm working at some office on Main Street, but it isn't paying so well, so I would like to get some extra money. Also, I know some colleagues who would be interested in buying some of your weed." He sounded very convincing, because Snake's smile came back as fast as it disappeared a moment ago.
"Well that's great to hear." He slapped his paws together. "Whisper is my most trustful man, so I guess I can trust you too. Welcome aboard Rukj." They exchanged a hand shake. "So Whisper, you're going to show him around and tonight you'll be paired together for your run." He finished and we left him. After visiting the entire place where the dope was, I took what I needed for our run and go.
Six months had passed, and drug sales didn't cease to improve as Rukj and I were one of the best pair of drug dealers in the entire county. We were now December 23rd and snow has covered the entire land.
"Hey Whisper, what are you doing for Christmas Eve?" Rukj asked me as he gave me the reefer. I took a puff and swallowed it.
"Nothing." The bluish smoke escaped my muzzle. "You?"
"I'm alone at home too this year, would you like to come?" Shadow, that was how we called him now, asked.
"I'm not celebrating Christmas, Shadow." I retorted, bored.
"Come on man, it'll be cool. I'll make a great feast just for both of us. What do you think?" He nearly asked with puppy eyes.
"Alright..." I sighted. "...I'll come. Happy?" He nodded, his tail wagging.
Damn, do I have the good address? I was walking in a nearly rich part of the city. At least I was dressed pretty casually, so people in the streets weren't peering me. I finally arrived to the place Shadow wrote me on a piece of paper. It was a tall condo building, about 20 floors high. He was living on the 16th. So I took the elevator and went up in the air. The elevator door opened to a short hall with two doors in front of me. I knocked on the one with a '2' on it and waited for an answer.
"Coming." I heard a voice from far. Then I heard the sounds of locks getting open and Rukj welcomed me. "Make yourself at home." He hugged me and led me to his living room.
"Holy fuck!" I shouted as I saw all the luxury furniture. Rukj also seemed to have put quite the money on Christmas decorations. My eyes were scrutinising all the room when I heard a coughing behind me. I turned and saw Rukj with a wrapped box in his paw.
"Merry Christmas Vic!" He shyly smiled and handed me the present.
"Oh God, I can't accept that...! I didn't even buy you something." I looked at him.
"The only gift you could give me is your presence tonight." He smiled and placed the gift in my paw. I started to unwrap the present and my jaw dropped when I saw what the box was containing.
"You're freaking kidding me!" I took the gold chain in my paw. "That must have cost you your ass!" I yelled with my eyes wide open.
"Nothing's too expensive for you." Rukj smiled at me. "Here, let me help." He took the necklace and went behind me. He took all his time to place it around my neck as our body were touching each other. He then turned me as I was now facing him; we were an inch away from each other. "It looks so beautifully on you. It matches perfectly with your amazing blue eyes."
I don't know why but I shut my eyes, blushing. The next thing I felt was lips touching mine. I opened my eyes to see what was going on and I saw Rukj, eyes closed trying to penetrate my muzzle with his tongue. Then, I don't know what happened to me, but I felt like I was melting. My eyes closed again and I returned the kiss, my tongue meeting his. Rukj then placed his arms around me and pulled me closer. The kiss last forever, but it was the most beautiful feeling I've ever experienced.
"Thanks Rukj." I muttered as we broke the kiss.
"You'll have all the night to thank me!" He said as we kissed again.
I woke up the next morning to the sound of the alarm. Cutting it off, I looked around, but Rukj was nowhere to be seen. It was 9 a.m. and I was all alone in Rukj's bed. I got up and crossed the door leading to the living room. On the table was laying a piece of paper with something written on it.
Good morning Vic. I went to work and I'll be back at 2. PLEASE, wait for me! And at 10, open the TV and watch the channel that I already tuned. I love you! Rukj
I didn't know what to do, but I finally decided to stay and wait. When the time finally came, I turned on the TV and started to watch.
"Breaking news at FCN, dismantling of the biggest drug organization in all Fur City confirmed by police..."
It instantly got all my attention and I looked carefully to the people who were getting under arrest. My mouth dropped as I saw Snake, Slumber and many others of my crew with cuffs at their wrists.
"What the fuck is happening??" I yelled in the condo. Then I saw the police's chief talk in front of the micros.
"Thanks to our "mole", we compiled enough proofs to inculpate all the organization and they will all be away for long..."
I started to freak out, but I remember that Rukj asked me to stay here. I started to wonder for him. The time past so fast that I didn't even hear him coming back. "I'm back Vic!" I jumped out from the couch and ran into him; hugging him tightly.
"Are you alright?" I asked him. My concern expression was easily readable.
"I'm totally and you'll be too!" He said.
"What do you mean?" I asked as I broke the hug. He took a step backward and took a pause.
"I was the mole."
"WHAT?!? You're a fucking cop???" Anger got the best of me as I charged him with all my strength. But he easily dodged me. I fell flat on my stomach and Rukj immobilized me instantly. I was struggling like a demon in holy water, but Rukj didn't move an inch. "MOTHERFUCKER! I swear I'll kill you!
"Come on, you won't kill the one who saved your life." He said, as he was still concentrated to neutralize me.
"The fuck you're talking 'bout!?!" I finally gave up.
"Snake wasn't as friendly as you thought Vic!" Rukj said in a calm voice. And before I could reply, he dropped a little recorder in front of me and pressed play.
"...and that's why I say that we have to kill him!"
"You're sure boss? He's our best dealer!"
"And that's the only reason I kept him alive this long. I really trusted that little faggot you know. Anyway I'm sure he's blowing his black wolf every night. You'll have to kill him too..."
_"As you want boss, when?"
"The 27th, when he'll get back from his fag fuck friend's house..."_
I just couldn't believe it; my second father, my mentor wanting my death. I just stayed on the floor, unmoving. Rukj got up and also grabbed me and put me on my feet. "What am I gonna do now?" My shoulders dropped and fell on Rukj who just patted my back. I slowly started to whimper.
"Hey, remember you're one of the most talented guitarists I've ever heard? And you have me too." I looked up and I saw his loving smile. All my anger towards him seemed to vanish in a split-second and I hugged him tight.
"You're right! I'm so sorry Rukj, I tried to hurt you and it's unforgivable!" I frowned.
"It's alright Vic, your reaction was completely normal and I totally forgive you!" He said as he hugged me even more tightly.
"And what about the others? They'll try to find us and-"
"Don't worry; they won't be in the same jail, so they won't be able to communicate between each other. They don't even know that I was the mole." He laughed, making me a bit more relaxed. "Would you like to stay here with me?" He asked me with a gentle smile.
"You're serious?" He nodded. "I would love to!"
"I love you Vic!"
"Huh I love you too!" I mumbled, but we kissed passionately.
Today, I'm still completely in love with my black wolf. I became one of the most famous bar signers in all the country and him became an important investigator in the FBI. We are sometimes very far away from each other, but we're always talking together. I even called my parents and got in touch with them. I wouldn't want to trade my actual life for any other in the world as long as my lover stands by me!