Chapter Eight
#9 of The Roommate
After standing in the middle of Oscuro's bathroom for several minutes, Xaver's heart rate slowed and he gradually calmed down. Once his anger cooled, thoughts filled up his head and provided him with a delusional happiness. After losing his temper and storming off, he would no longer be welcome in Oscuro's home and would get to leave soon. Oscuro would give up on him, kick him out, and then Xaver would have wonderful, wonderful freedom. He would probably never have to speak Oscuro again.
Because of the way Xaver's mind worked, his joys shortly turned into fears and he quickly began assessing the bad aspects of the situation. If the experiment with Oscuro failed, then Hiro could think up some other ordeal for Xaver to go through, one that was even worse. Or the mean little asshole could just simply get tired of dealing with Xaver and promptly fire him. There was also the chance that Xaver could get in trouble for failing to cooperate, which would taint his job transcript.
Damn it. Maybe he overreacted. What Oscuro did was simply terrible though... He had no right to touch Xaver without permission and Xaver could charge him with assault if that behavior kept up.
"Xaver? Are you in there?"
Shit. Oscuro was right outside the bathroom. Xaver wanted to ignore him and keep silent, but he had already behaved childishly enough. "Yeah, I'm here. I'm not coming out until I'm sure that you won't attack me with your perverted hands."
"Xaver, has anyone ever told you that you make too big a deal out of things and that everything is all in your head?" Oscuro asked. "If you went and socialized more, you wouldn't be living in your crazed mind the way you are."
"Are you saying my mind is wrong?" Xaver wanted to know. "I'm an intelligent person and I think for myself. Constantly using my brain is a good thing, but of course you wouldn't understand since you don't really know how to use yours at all."
"I don't think too much and I'm a fairly happy person," Oscuro responded. "I think your problem is you have too much alone time and it causes you to worry since you have nothing else to focus on. Come out of the bathroom and relax already. I'm not going to do anything you won't like."
"That's what you said last time. Instead I almost got raped."
Oscuro tried not to laugh out loud at Xaver's dramatic description of the situation. "All right then, Xaver. I guess you're too much of a pussy to come out of there. I'll leave now so I can't overhear you crying to yourself."
Xaver's tail twitched and he glared at the bathroom door. "I never said I wasn't coming out, retard. Since you really don't scare me at all, I'll face you right now if you want me to!" He gripped the doorknob in his paw and flung the bathroom door open, doing it forcefully so he would appear strong. He scowled up at Oscuro, his ears folded back on his head in anger. "There. I came out."
Oscuro burst into a fit of laughter, throwing his head back nearly gouging Xaver with his antlers. "Xaver came out of the closet!"
It took a moment for Xaver to get the joke, and then he heaved an annoyed sigh, flicking his tail. "That's not funny."
"Just be quiet already, Xaver. I don't think you've gone for more than two minutes without complaining." Oscuro made up his mind that he had bothered the cat too much in just one day. "I'm going to go out and find something to do by myself. You can stay here all alone and decide whether or not you're going to remove the stick that's firmly shoved up your tailhole."
"Do what you want," Xaver said indifferently. "I would prefer it if you didn't come back."
Oscuro left the apartment, got into his car, and drove off. He wasn't going to give up on Xaver yet, but he was already becoming discouraged. He would seriously have to work on self-control, or else he wouldn't make a lot of progress. It was best to get his mind off the cougar for a little while.
Hiro stepped out of the shower, dripping water all over the steamy floor, and wrapped a towel around his waist. The bathroom mirror was all fogged up and he grabbed a washcloth to wipe it clean. His reflection looked good, as always. Hiro hoped he looked just as good outside of mirror world.
The room was warm and Hiro removed his towel and held it in his paw. He usually only kept himself covered if he was cold. He took the towel and ran it along the wet muscles of his stomach, and once it was dry he moved upwards to wipe at his chest. The towel rubbed against his nipples and made them perk up. Hiro dried his arms and legs and got his cock last of all, trying not to get aroused by his own fondling. The last thing he needed was to answer the door with a hard-on.
Once Hiro briefly towel-dried his hair, he exited the bathroom and went to his bedroom. Most people would already have their clothes in the bathroom and wouldn't walk around the house naked, but Hiro didn't care. It was his apartment and nobody was around, so he didn't have to wear clothes if he didn't feel like it.
When the short dog reached his bedroom, he rummaged around in his dresser drawers. He considered whether he should wear undergarments or not. There was always the chance that it was his lucky day and he wouldn't need to wear underwear for long, so he decided to go without. Hiro pulled some pants on and zipped them up carefully, making sure he didn't get anything important caught in the zipper. It had happened to him once and it was damn painful.
Going shirtless temporarily, Hiro fixed his hair, brushed his teeth, and sprayed on cologne. Xaver's misery wasn't the only thing that put him in a mild, reasonable mood that day. He had asked Bel to go to the movies with him and to his triumph, the rabbit accepted his invitation.
Hiro's cock felt uncomfortable inside the denim of his jeans. He hadn't had sex in a few days and was just dying to slide himself between Bel's thighs. He was going to be subtle that day, but at the same time try to let Bel know what he wanted. He checked the clock on his wall. Bel should arrive within the next fifteen to twenty minutes.
The end of the contest was still nowhere in sight, as Kyle had accomplished nothing besides gaining Bel's friendship. Hiro still wasn't sure what Bel thought of him since the pretty rabbit expressed his opinions so rarely. He still felt like he was nothing more than the boss in Bel's eyes and desperately wanted to change that.
Time passed by quickly and Hiro jumped slightly when he heard a knock on the front door. He ran to the front room and slowed down just enough so that he could open the door casually, his large tail wagging behind him slightly. Bel stood in the doorway, looking both emotionless and beautiful. Bel hadn't expected to find Hiro half-dressed and his eyes subconsciously went over the well-shaped, muscled arms and torso that made up the upper half of Hiro's body.
Hiro was pleased with his own appearance and gave Bel a smile. "I just got out of the shower. Just let me put a shirt on and then we can go." He took a step back to allow more space for the rabbit. "Come in. I'll be back in a moment."
"All right..." Bel stepped inside and Hiro shut the door for him. Hiro quickly disappeared inside his bedroom, pulled a shirt on, and reunited with his guest before Bel grew too uncomfortable with being left alone.
"So are you looking forward to this?" Hiro asked.
Bel allowed the tiniest of smiles to form on his muzzle. "Yeah. I hardly ever see movies." He shrugged slightly. "I just don't get out much."
Hiro still felt a little dazed every time he made Bel speak. "Well you'll enjoy yourself, trust me." Hiro planned on having a good time. A dark movie theater was the perfect place for some subtle touching and groping. "Come on, let's get in my car. I'll drive."
Hiro led Bel outside and regretfully made sure he kept his paws to himself. There would be plenty of time for feeling up the rabbit later and he didn't want to make any wrong moves so soon. He opened up his car door for Bel and helped the other man inside the vehicle, and then got into the driver's seat.
Once Hiro started up his car and began moving along the road, the drive was a relief. His mind was distracted from his sexual needs and desires and he successfully prompted Bel to speak to him. When Bel began happily talking about Kyle though, the conversation grew less pleasant for Hiro. He wasn't jealous over Kyle. It was stupid and unthinkable.
Hiro pulled up in the parking lot of the movie theater, halting all talk. Bel managed to unbuckle himself and step out of the car before Hiro got a chance to help him, but it suited Hiro just fine. Acts of kindness weren't really his thing.
The theater wasn't dark yet when the two walked in and took seats beside each other. Hiro had bought the tickets and asked Bel if he wanted anything from the snack bar, but Bel had declined. Hiro wasn't surprised. The rabbit looked like he ate only one meal a day.
"Damn it, I hope the movie starts soon," Hiro muttered to himself. When it got dark he could catch Bel by surprise, and since they were in a public place, Bel couldn't make a big scene about being touched. Hiro purposely picked a scary action movie to help him get physically closer to the rabbit.
He glanced at Bel sitting next to him and noticed how he wore a thin, short-sleeved shirt. Not the best choice of clothing since movie theaters often got chilled, especially when it was warm outside. Hiro leaned over and put an arm around Bel's shoulders. "It's getting cold in here, isn't it?"
Bel didn't pull away from the retriever and shrugged. "I guess so."
"So you don't mind if I give you some of my warmth?"
Bel gently shook his head. "No." The question was on the tip of his tongue, but he just couldn't ask it yet, even though he'd wanted to ask similar questions for days. It could turn into a weird conversation if he asked. Bel kept silent, though he was dying to know why exactly he was sitting in a movie theater with his boss's arm on him. Simply to have a good time? Hiro didn't seem like the type of person to be motivated by mere fun and enjoyment.
People gradually filed into the theater and took their seats. The lights dimmed and finally went out, and commercials and previews played on the movie screen. Hiro was always annoyed with movie previews. He hadn't paid money to see a bunch of advertisements. He tightened his grip on Bel possessively and gently rubbed the tips of his fingers against Bel's skin, almost like a massage. Bel glanced inquisitively at Hiro but wasn't bothered by it. The movie started, but Hiro's eyes frequently wandered away from the screen and roved over Bel's body, clearly visible to him even in the dark. There were so many places he could put his paws on, if he used the right tactics.
Hiro's lustful thoughts were rudely interrupted when he felt the back of his seat move unexpectedly. What the hell? Hiro's body stiffened and he waited to see if it would happen again. His seat remained still and Hiro relaxed.
Less than a minute later, it happened a second time. After being struck a third time, Hiro knew for sure that somebody was kicking the back of his seat. He turned around to look behind him and see who was committing the crime. He wasn't surprised to see some bratty cub sitting behind him, and he gave the boy a murderous scowl in hopes that it would frighten him into obedience.
"What's wrong?" Bel whispered, noticing that Hiro had let go of him and was looking towards the back.
"Some stupid cub," Hiro replied. "Don't worry about it." He settled down and put his arm back around Bel's body, sure that his death glare had brought peace.
Hiro apparently was not in luck. The little boy behind him started kicking his chair again, harder and more frequently than before. Furious, Hiro turned around and leaned over the back of his seat to look down at the kid. "All right, you little shit. Quit kicking me or I'm going to rip one of these seats out and smack you with it!"
Several people turned to look at the scene and the offensive kid stared back at Hiro like the retriever was an unstable maniac. Hiro was frustrated but didn't want to completely lose his temper and get kicked out, so he stood up. "I need to go to the bathroom." Bel looked up at him curiously but made no comments and Hiro hastily left the room before he did something that would get him charged with child abuse.
His own temper and impulsiveness helped ruin his plans a bit, but he didn't care anymore. Just because he groped Bel in a dark theater didn't mean he would get into the rabbit's pants. Hiro wandered aimlessly through the movie theater building and after watching a horse gulp down a bottle of water, he realized that he really did need to use the bathroom. He found the men's room and situated himself at a urinal.
After Hiro got up and left, Bel was alone and didn't mind terribly. The absence of Hiro's arm on him was a bit odd and empty feeling though, and he usually didn't care to watch movies by himself. Fortunately for him, nobody kicked the back of his seat, but his luck didn't last as the theater doors opened up.
During almost every public movie, there was always an annoying person who came in late. The latecomers happened to be a lion and a horse and they chose to sit next to Bel. The lion smelled like cigarettes and the horse was wearing strong perfume, which instantly made Bel want to be somewhere else. On top of that, Bel hated to sit by strangers. He didn't know when Hiro would come back but decided to go out and try to look for him, just to give him an excuse to move somewhere. The lion and horse began whispering annoyingly to each other, which gave Bel another reason to get out of his seat.
Hiro had said he needed to use the bathroom, so Bel headed for the men's restroom. When he pushed open the bathroom door, he didn't think about what could possibly happen once he found Hiro.
The short dog stood in front of a urinal and though he had finished pissing, his pants were down just slightly and his paw was between his legs. He was sexually frustrated and he was given the perfect opportunity to touch himself and try to quickly get relief. He was already rock hard and Bel had a feeling he knew what Hiro was up to even though he didn't have a full-frontal view. Such acts were supposed to be private and if Hiro chose to masturbate in a public place then it was his choice, but Bel had modesty and wasn't going to watch him.
Quietly exiting the bathroom was impossible however, since Hiro heard Bel come in. With his paw still on his privates, he turned his head to look at the pretty rabbit. "Did you get tired of the movie? Or did you miss me?"
A light blush crept into Bel's cheeks. "I was just wondering where you were. I didn't know you were busy, so I'll leave..."
"Bel, you don't need to be shy with me," Hiro said. "I know I'm your boss but we're not at work right now and I'm really just a regular guy." He smiled lecherously. "You have no idea how hard you've made me."
Bel tried not to blush harder. "Sorry about that." Was that what everything was all about then? Hiro and Kyle were attracted to him? Bel had suspected it, but it sounded a bit too far-fetched for him to believe.
"If you're uncomfortable, you can wait outside for me," Hiro said. "Or you can come over here and help me release."
Such a bold request made Bel's eyes go a fraction wider and he took a step towards the door. "No, it's all right. I'll wait for you." He wasn't scared or anything, just highly surprised at Hiro's words, and he was relieved to exit the bathroom.
Hiro knew he had made a brash move but he didn't regret it. If he wasn't open with Bel about what he wanted, then he would never get anywhere. Bel was an adult and could handle whatever Hiro said to him, no matter what it was. Hiro brought his fingers up to the place on his cock that pleased him the most and furiously worked his paw, trying to bring himself to climax in a short amount of time. He succeeded, and with a satisfied moan he came and shot out right into the urinal. Five points for him.
After washing his paws and zipping his pants back up, he exited the bathroom feeling better. Bel loitered around nearby and Hiro walked up to him with a friendly smile, as if the scene in the bathroom had never happened.
"We've already missed a lot of the movie," Hiro said. "Do you want to just leave? We can hang out at my place if you want and have a better time than we had here."
Bel had a feeling he knew what Hiro had in mind and wasn't quite ready for intimate acts with someone he still didn't know very well. "I'll just go home."
"Suit yourself." Hiro led Bel out to the car and started the vehicle once they were both inside. The two furs were quiet as Hiro found a way out of the parking lot and the short retriever decided to make valuable conversation. "Bel, have you ever been with a male before?"
Bel wasn't taken aback by the question, since he was aware of what had been going on in Hiro's head since he walked into the bathroom. "No," he answered.
Hiro wanted to laugh out loud. He had known all along. "Well have you ever wondered what it's like?"
The feminine rabbit didn't like the conversation, but he had to truthfully respond. "I haven't given much thought to it. Why do you ask?" As soon as the question left his maw he wished he hadn't spoken it.
"I find you attractive and want to give you a good time," Hiro casually explained. "I won't force you to do anything with me, but I feel you should know what I think of you." He glanced at the rabbit and couldn't detect an expression on his face. "Hope I didn't scare you or anything."
"No," Bel assured him quietly. "It's just... unexpected."
The conversation ended there and Hiro put all of his focus on the road. Putting too much pressure on Bel would drive him away and he wanted the other male to trust him despite his confession. "What street do you live on again, Bel?"
Bel had given directions to his home while walking to the car, but he carefully repeated himself to refresh the smaller dog's memory. Hiro soon arrived in the parking lot of Bel's apartment and after stopping the car, he unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'll see you later." He grabbed Bel, surprising the rabbit, and pulled him to his body. His muzzle found Bel's lips and pressed hard upon them, creating suction and pressure that impressed even a person like Bel.
The taller fur couldn't help giving a slight moan as Hiro's kiss deepened and grew slightly more fierce. Hiro ran his tongue along Bel's lips and then nibbled on the soft skin with his teeth. Bel felt energy and warmth flood his body and quickly most of the heat became concentrated in his lower regions. He couldn't think and was only aware that everything felt good at the moment.
Hiro's own privates ached and he wanted to strip Bel's clothes off and take things all the way right there in the car. At last he needed air and pulled his maw away from Bel's. The quiet rabbit's face was flushed and his heart was beating two times faster than before.
"How was that?" Hiro asked, grinning in a self-satisfied way.
"It was nice," Bel admitted. "You surprised me, but it was nice."
"You can have more of that and other pleasures that are even better once you give in to me." Hiro reached out and idly played with a strand of Bel's hair. "Just say yes."
Bel was confused. Being touched by the short canine had made his body react in ways he wasn't familiar with, and though it felt good he still wasn't prepared to give in yet. Hiro was his boss after all and was a bit creepy besides. "I already said I was going home." He unbuckled his seatbelt. "I'll see you on Monday." He exited the car and after waving good-bye, walked away.
So far Bel didn't appear too intimidated and Hiro took that as a good sign. He was going to win the contest for sure and Kyle would realize that he couldn't successfully seduce someone just by buying that person lots of gifts. Hiro had greater gifts to offer, particularly the one that lay wrapped up in his pants, and it wouldn't be long before Bel received the best present of his life.