The Start of Something
So my boyfriend (Shy_Gay_Fox) wrote his perspective on us first meeting so I figured to do mine with the middle being exactly the same. Some of his writing style is kept as mine is thrown in there also. If you read this be sure to also read my boyfriends version titled the same exact thing.
Sometimes relationships can start from the most unlikely situations. Tales of how a couple met at a bar or restaurant or even online. However, this story, the story of how a joyful kind puma met a stressed, empty fox and completely changed their lives for the better. This is no ordinary story, oh no, this is the story of how Riley and Evan met. The beginning of a beautiful friendship that would blossom into something incredible, something neither of them expected, an amazing, happy relationship. It all began on a typical summer afternoon...
The sun blazed on as another hot summer afternoon carried on. A tan puma named Riley was visiting his grandmother in a town about an hour away from where he lives. Riley walked out the door of his grandmothers house and walked on a trail that went to a local park, Riley loved walking trails and enjoyed going to any park it relaxed him and got all the stress away. He had dealt with lots of stress lately from figuring out how to come out to friends and family. He had known he was bi for a bit now and had a crush on a male tiger in his Science class but he was religious and didn't agree with gay rights so Riley knew it would never work and he would have to find someone else but he just didn't think it was possible to find another gay guy his age. Riley kept walking and thinking as he felt the hot summer sun soak his exposed fur in heat and felt the cool brisk wind against his fur every few moments. As Riley approached the park he found a bench to relax and sit at. He sat there relaxing watching everything around him go on, the birds jumping from tree to tree, kids flying kites and running around playing tag, parents trying to get their kids under control, and the grass swaying in the occasional wind. Riley moved his head around looking at all the sights of the park when he noticed an orange fox who looked like he needed help.
Riley got up from the bench and looked at the fox for a bit, wondering what the issue was, he stood for a few minutes thinking how his fur was cute beautiful, the perfect color for a fox. He noticed the fur matched his tail and ankle, he began thinking if this fox could be gay also but immediately dismissed this thought after all the bad luck he has had with trying to find a guy to date. Riley noticed the fox was fixing his bike and decided to be friendly and try to help.
Riley saw the fox stand up and stretch a bit and walk around and then he saw the fox turn around and look at him with a confused look. The fox had a red t-shirt with nothing more on the shirt with some grey athletic shorts to match. Riley saw the fox study him and his tail noticing the same color. As Riley got closer he gave a friendly wave to the fox. The fox waved back, puzzled. Riley walked up next to him and asked, "Everything okay?"
"Yeah, just the bike chain fell off is all." the fox explained
"Oh, and how did that happen?" Riley asked.
"Just hit a rock on the sidewalk." the fox said
Riley glances over to the sidewalk then looks back at the fox, "Oh sorry, didn't mean to be rude, my name is Riley" he sticks out his paw.
The fox takes the paw and shakes it, "My name is Evan"
"Nice to meet you Evan."
"Nice to meet you Riley." Evan continues to work on putting the chain on the gear. Riley watches intently. "Need any help?"
Evan shakes his head, "No thanks, but thank you for offering"
"Okay, so you from around here?" Riley asks.
"Yeah, I live a few minutes away from here."
"Oh nice, I live about an hour away from here, just visiting some grandparents."
Evan nodded and continued to fix put his chain on his bike gears.
After a bit of silence Riley speaks again, "So where you riding your bike to?"
"Oh, I ride my bike to the pool near here," Evan pointed to where he had come from, "every morning for swim practice, and then after it I ride home, thats what i was doing before my chain fell off."
"Oh okay, you like swimming?"
"Yeah, it's fun. You play any sports?"
Riley paused for a bit, surprised by the question. "Used to play football, had to quit because I got injured so much, I liked watching it more anyways." Riley answered. Evan nodded and continued to work on his bike.
"So what you gonna do when you get home?" Riley asked.
Evan looked at the puma oddly then said, "Just relax and eat."
"Okay." The puma said. Riley sat down next to Evan and looked at the chain. "Well, its almost back on." Evan nodded and continued to work. Some more silence filled the air then Riley spoke again. "I like the color of your fur." Evan blushed and looked away. Riley noticed and giggled. "You are so cute when you blush and shy away." That caused Evan to blush more. Riley was trying to flirt with him to see if he could find out submissively if he was maybe interested in other guys also. Eventually Evan had the courage to reply, "I like your fur also. Especially your tail." Evan said quietly. Evan was rewarded with a blush from Riley and a nervous laugh, "Oh yeah, I get it, because my tail tip is orange and all." The puma stammered.
"It looks nice." Evan complimented. The puma had grabbed his tail and was looking at it with a blush on his face. After another pause Evan decided to speak up again.
"So what's that logo on your shirt mean?" Riley looked down at his shirt and then replied, "Oh it's just some skating company I think. Got it from my brother, really into all that, i'm not much of a fan of it." Riley answered. Evan nodded. "How old's your brother?" Evan asked.
"17." Riley answered. "He's really nice, he works for some moving company, even has a girlfriend." Evan decided to ask Riley another question, "You seeing any girls?"
"No, not yet at least." Riley answered quickly. A little too quickly, Riley feared he would make him suspicious by the quick response. Riley decided to ask the fox the same thing, the fox responded, "Oh, I used to have one, but not anymore. I'll keep looking though." Riley's face sadden a little, and he replied, "Oh, okay." Riley was tempted to talk about how he has never been interested in other girls too much and preferred guys but decided now wasn't the time "Why did you break up?" Riley asked.
"Didn't really feel like I loved her, if that makes any sense." Evan answered. Riley's ears perk up again and his face brighten.
"I understand." Riley said. Evan nodded and finally put his chain back on the bike gears. He pushed a pedal down to make sure it worked and the wheel started to turn, he had fixed it. The fox and puma rose together and Riley gave Evan a "Good job." Evan muttered a thanks and then put his helmet back on. He clicked the straps together and moved his head around a bit to get more comfortable. He picked up his bike and with a grunt of effort he put his bike up on its wheels. He made sure everything was in working order, checking the brakes, the steering, everything. After it had passed inspection he decided it was time to part ways with Riley.
"Well, I have to be going now." Evan said.
"It was fun meeting you." The puma said.
"Yes it was." The fox replied.
The puma extended his hand for another friendly handshake, Evan was about to extend his when he realized it was painted black because of the filthy chain. "Uhhh..." He stammered as he wiped his paws on his shorts. Riley just laughed, "Oh i won't mind." Evan extended his paw and shook Riley's. Evan got on his bike and was about to leave when Riley stopped him about to ask a question, his heart beating fast nervous to ask the question, "Hey, can I ask you something?" Riley stood waiting and saw the fox freeze, he was nervous on how the fox would respond and after what seemed like the longest second Riley said the last part of his question, "You on furbook?" Evan responded with relief "Yeah."
"Okay, you should add me. Maybe we can meet again." Riley said. "Yeah," Evan replied, "I will add you when I get home." Riley nodded. "Okay sounds good. See you later!"
"Goodbye!" Evan said as he took off for home.
Riley watched as the fox pedaled away from the park. Riley quickly got his phone out of his pocket and opened up the web browser app, he quickly typed furbook into the URL line and then let it load. Riley found the bench he was sitting on before and sat back down as the page loaded. After it loaded Riley typed in Evans name and searched for the fox with the beautiful fur, he found Evan and saw he had already sent a request. Riley tapped accept and then exhaled a bit of relief, he sat back on the bench his tail started to move in happiness for the first time in what seemed like months. Maybe, just maybe, this could be,
The start of something.
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