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BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP.
The sound of your alarm clock, ringing as loud as it can be every morning, forcing you out of your sleep and starting your day.
You slowly wake up, and your senses starting to kick in. First, you began to feel a pair of big, soft arms wrapped around you. Then, you heard something light and fluffy gently hitting the bed you were sleeping on in a slow rhythm. With a light groan that didn’t mean anything in particular, your eyes finally open, slowly focusing.
There, lying right next to you, is your personal butler Von Lycaon, whom you’ve confessed your feelings to just hours before.
He had spent the night lulling you to sleep with sweet words and incredibly affectionate cuddling, before he himself fell asleep with his arms around you. Quite the unusual experience from normal, but welcoming nonetheless. His eye that shone a bright red reflected in the morning sun that permeated through your bedroom window, enhancing its natural beauty. You could get lost in a trance just by staring at it for even a single second.
Without moving a single inch, Lycaon sensed that you were waking up, and his ears flapped as he smiled at you.“Good morning, [ ]-sama. I hope you’ve had a wonderful sleep.”he said.
“Good-fuaaAAAAAAAAaaaggh.… morning, Lycaon...” you mumbled as you yawned and stretched your body. Raising your free arm which was, until that point, wrapped around Lycaon, you brought it up to his cheek and slowly caressed it, feeling the soft fur brushing against your fingers and palm. Lycaon reacted by giving a low growl, and his tail began lightly thumping the bed at a slightly faster pace, expressing his delight.
It was quite the sight to see your usually proper and elegant butler melt in your hands and bring out his inner puppy at the touch of your hands. You were incredibly thankful that it wasn’t a dream.
“I can’t wait to start the day, my dear Lycaon . It’s gonna be great.” You said with some excitement before yawning again.
The night before, you had planned out a week of activities to do with Lycaon(Whom you’ve painstakingly freed up your schedule for), with the goal of making it a pseudo-date in secret. But since you two unexpectedly confessed your feelings to each other, the plan shifted to it being an actual date.
“Indeed. But before we get on with our day, allow me to make breakfast for you. In addition, I would request that you stay in bed while you wait, as I wish to serve you that way.” said Lycaon, slowly removing his hands from hugging you as he slowly got up from the bed. Instantly, you felt as if a significant part of you left, and you frowned slightly.
As if he anticipated your reaction, Lycaon leaned in and gave you a small peck on the forehead to cheer you up, making your cheeks flush red. “Do not worry, I will be back post-haste. In the meantime, I suggest that you head to the bathroom to take a shower. I have prepared in advance your clothing for the day, and a dry towel for your use. I will take a shower as well in the other bathroom, and then prepare your breakfast right after.” The wolf Thiren reassured you. You gave a small nod, watching him leave as you then made your way to the bathroom.
About 30 minutes later…
After drying yourself properly and putting on the provided clothes you returned to your bed, as Lycaon requested. While patiently(and definitely not eagerly) waiting for him to return with your breakfast, you brought your hand to the spot where he was lying next to you just half an hour prior, looking at the empty space which will be hopefully filled for many more nights to come. Brushing your hand against the soft fabric of the bed around the general area, you smiled to yourself, thinking of the mental image of looking at your butler-turned boyfriend sleeping peacefully next to you, eyes closed and his chest slowly moving up and down.
Suddenly, you heard a brief ring. It came from your phone, which lay on the small table next to you. You picked it up and opened the notification, revealing a text message. It was from Billy, a fellow Agent and your best friend. Your periodic visits to the local arcade “Godfinger”with him always filled with never-ending fun. He was also the first person(or well, robot) you have told about your massive crush on Lycaon.
“Yo, [ ]!! Are you free today? I’m up for some Godfinger if you’re game!” The message read.
Feeling slightly upset that you had to decline hanging out with your best friend for the day, your thumbs pressed the keyboard on your phone with a rhythmic tap tap as you spent some time texting Billy back and forth.
[ ]: Sup, Billy. Unfortunately I can’t today. Actually, I’m unavailable this whole week. I’m free next week if you’re down!
B: Awww, that sucks. But I’m so down for next week! Gotta ask tho, didn’t you finish that huge business trip of yours yesterday? I thought you were free, dude
[ ]: Well uhh… long story short, I have a date.
B: A date? Who?
A few seconds passed. Then upon releasing exactly who this “date” was , Billy began replying furiously at the rate of a machine gun on full speed.
B: Hold on. NO WAY
B: NO WAY NO WAY NO WAY NO WAY NO WAY NO WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
B: YOU GOT A DATE WITH LYCAON??????????!!!!!!!!!!
B: OMG!!!!!!!!!!
B: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! YOU’VE HAD LIKE, THE BIGGEST CRUSH ON HIM DUDE
You chuckled at Billy’s enthusiasm, conjuring a mental image of his reaction to the news.
[ ]: Thanks. It’s uh… it’s kind of a long story
B: YOU GOTTA TELL ME SOMETIME, DUDE!!!!!!
[ ]: Haha, no prob. And make sure you keep it a secret for now alright?
B: No problem, your secret is safe! See you later next week! I'll definitely beat you!!
[ ]: Nah, I'll win.
As if on cue, the moment you sent your last message and put your phone down, you heard the metallic sound of Lycaon’s prosthetics as he entered the room in a fresh new set of his usual attire, along with a tray of food. It contained a small cup which, judging by the smell, held your favorite blend of coffee, along with your favorite breakfast as well: A particularly shaped muffin with poached egg, bacon and a yellow sauce on it.
“Here is your breakfast, [ ]-sama. Eggs Benedict, cooked to perfection with your favorite coffee blend, brewed just right at the optimal temperature.” said Lycaon. As he temporarily put the tray down next to you, he took out a mini table he set up beforehand and put it in front of you on your lap as you sat up straight. Afterwards, he placed the tray of food on top of the small table, at just the right height.
“Thanks, Lycaon. I’m really lucky to have you as my butler.” You said to Lycaon, who only smiled back in response. But as you reached to grab the provided knife and fork to start eating the Eggs Benedict—
“Ah, please wait, [ ]-sama.” Lycaon suddenly said.
“Hm? What’s wrong, Lycaon?” You replied as you stopped, turning to look in his direction.
The wolf Thiren cleared his throat. “It is….. quite the unusual request. I do understand should you wish to decline, but I would be most thankful if you would allow it.”
“I don’t mind, Lycaon.” You assured him. “Go on, tell me.”
“…..I would like to feed you.”
“…….Feed me?” You said as you blinked twice.
“That is correct. Originally I felt that it would be too improper and unbecoming of me, therefore I refrained from mentioning it. However with the recent change in our relationship , I felt that now was the appropriate time to make such a request.”
There was a brief silence, followed by the sounds of your laugh.
“That’s it? Of course you can, Lycaon. You are more than welcome to do so.” You told your butler with a warm smile.
“I thank you for your consent, [ ]-sama.”Lycaon said as he bowed, his ears perked up and tail wagging in delight. “Now, without further ado…..”
For the next few minutes, Lycaon, armed with a fork and knife, carefully cut, held and fed you bite-sized pieces of the Eggs Benedict, which was of course, made with pure skill and precision, as he always does when he is cooking your meals. You took your absolute time to savor each bite, the combined taste of the slightly sweet muffin, poached egg, bacon and sauce all wrapping around the tongue as one. As Lycaon fed you each piece, the wolf Thiren would wag his tail, happy that the food he put so much care into making was being enjoyed by his beloved master.
Knowing that this blissful time will eventually end, you purposely chewed slower, as much as you possibly could without completely stopping. And Lycaon, being the ever so sharp and dependable butler that he is, realised this and also began to feed you at an even slower speed, taking his absolute time cutting the Eggs Benedict, slowly poking each piece and raising it towards your mouth. You smiled as you ate, happy that he also wanted to extend this blissful moment between you for just a bit longer. Eventually, you finished the Eggs Benedict and proceeded to drink the coffee, which was miraculously still hot. Each sip was filled with the bitterness of the coffee beans mixed with the perfect balance of sugar and milk, just how you liked it.
After finally finishing the coffee, you sighed in content and lightly patted your stomach, satisfied with the meal.
“That was a wonderful breakfast.” You said. Beckoning for Lycaon to come closer, the wolf Thiren obeyed without question and leaned towards you. Without giving him a moment to react, as soon as he was within distance you pecked him on the cheek. Unsurprisingly, the sudden kiss made the wolf Thiren blush in response.
"[ ]-sama..."
“A little thank you gift for the breakfast.” You said. “Come now, let’s get ready to go out. We have a movie to catch.”
*About 40 minutes later, at Lumina Square*
It was 10:48 am. According to the date schedule you and Lycaon planned, it was about time to go see a movie together. You offered to choose, and selected one that had just come out. After heading to the bathroom while Lycaon offered to procure the tickets, popcorn and some drinks, you waited at the entrance to the theatre, leaning against a nearby pillar as you slowly scrolled through your phone.
A few minutes later…
“Apologies for the wait, [ ]-sama. I have procured the tickets, along with some snacks and beverages.” said a voice from behind, which you immediately recognised as belonging to Lycaon, who had returned just in time for the movie.
You noticed that for some reason Lycaon’s voice was slightly muffled, but you didn’t pay it any mind.
"Ah, you're here, Lycao---"
That is, until you turned to face him.
Aside from the popcorn and drinks for the movie, which he held in one hand, the other hand held a bag which carried neatly and tidily packaged tiny boxes, the contents of which you would correctly assume were the snacks he mentioned. On top of the hand that held the bag of boxes, were two more paper bags which held even more snacks carefully positioned along with the arm that supported them. As for the movie tickets, they were slightly visible, firmly tucked in his left breast pocket where he usually kept his signature golden pocket watch.
“I have acquired some coffee, herbal tea, and that teamilk with which the youth seem to be infatuated these days. As such, you are able to drink whatever you desire while enjoying the movie. For the snacks, on top of acquiring the popcorn, which by the way is the sweet flavour you always like, I concluded that i had sufficient time to prepare, so I took the liberty of buying a few different kinds. There are three different cakes, four types of chocolate, and some assorted nuts. Besides the sweet treats, there are also savory cookies and some bagels.” the wolf butler explained behind the two paper bags that blocked his view, as he raised each hand which held the popcorn, drinks and snacks respectively.
"Um, Lycaon...", you started as you stared at the massive selection. You pointed at the massive selection and twirled your index finger, indicating the sheer volume. "Don't you think this is a bit too much? We’re gonna have lunch after this, so we have to save our stomachs for later. I'm fine with just popcorn and some water you know..."
"That may be true, [ ]-sama, however it is my duty to ensure that your enjoyment of the movie is my top priority, as such I have prepared a wide selection of snacks and drinks for you to choose from. Please forgive me for my selfishness, but as your butler and now your lover , I only wish to serve you and treat you well, as that gives me great happiness in doing so." Lycaon replied.
You sighed, putting both hands on your hips in defeat. Sometimes Lycaon had a certain way with his words that captivated you with each syllable uttered from his mouth, and they could convince anyone to give in. And of course, you were no exception. After all, how could you say no to him?
You only smiled at your butler/boyfriend as you reached out to offer your help carrying the snacks. "Aaaaalright, Lycaon. Now come on, let’s watch ourselves a movie."
*Later, inside the cinema...
The movie played on the big screen, the audience was captivated by the actors' performance, and the sounds reverberated throughout the entire theatre. The special effects were no different: Everyone’s eyes were glued to the screen.
Everyone except you.
As if it wasn't made apparent already, having an incredibly handsome wolf butler feeding you drinks, snacks and popcorn was too powerful of a distraction to break out of. As Lycaon alternated between giving you the drinks, popcorn and the various snacks he prepared, you would lean to your right or occasionally, turn your head in his direction and open your mouth for a bite(or a sip of a drink). Chewing your food into tiny bits, your mind would wonder of the next thing he would grab from the boxes of snacks, like a box of surprises. Would he feed you the chocolate cake? Or the assorted nuts? Or would he serve you the teamilk or herbal tea? It didn’t matter, as you simply sat in your seat, lost in bliss from Lycaon spoiling you absolutely rotten.
Of course, you could have easily taken the food and drinks yourself but Lycaon insisted, “ Because no movie is worth watching more than ensuring my beloved master’s enjoyment, so please do not worry about me ”, so you gave in. While you were busy eating, Lycaon’s tail, which periodically swished up and down at a slow rhythm, was positioned right above your lap, expertly manoeuvred around without obstructing your and everyone else's views while giving you something to fluff at the same time.
After about an hour and a half of being absolutely pampered, the movie was finally over. Exiting the theatre,the two of you slowly make your way down the exit hallway and towards a nearby place to have lunch.
“I trust you enjoyed the movie, [ ]-sama?” Lycaon said as he walked at a steady pace, matching your speed.
“Well…” you began, “I uh….”
“Was there something about the movie that was unsatisfactory?”
“No, that’s not it… Um…. the thing is, Lycaon… I, uh….was so happy with you tending to me that I….. kind of…completely forgotten about the movie…” you said sheepishly while scratching the back of your head.
Lycaon’s eye slightly widened briefly. Then he simply looked back at you with soft, loving eyes.
“I am delighted that you enjoyed the snacks and beverages I provided, [ ]-sama. If anything, it brings me joy that you preferred my service to you over the movie. Though I must be honest….” Lycaon said, his voice trailing off.
“Hm?”
“…I was also engrossed in tending to you that I forgot to watch the movie as well.”
“..… Really?”
“Really.”
“……”
“…Pffft…”
Without any warning, you burst into laughter, hands holding your stomach in a futile attempt to hold your emotions in check. In an attempt to retain his elegant, distinguished appearance, Lycaon raised a gently formed fist, covered his mouth and faked a cough, though the humor of the situation was a bit too irresistible, so the wolf Thiren had to let out a small laugh as well, the combined sounds reverberating throughout the exit hallway as you two shared this moment together.
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After having a nice lunch at a simple diner, you decided to take a walk at the riverside trail next to Lumina Square to help digest the food a little bit more. The birds chirped as they flew by, and the leaves hanging from the branches of the trees gently swayed according to the direction of the wind, which created a cool, refreshing breeze that brushed against your skin. The two of you held hands, fingers interlocked with each other as you walked.
How refreshing it is, you thought, to be able to just simply walk around without worry at all, no work obligations to fulfill, and just taking in the scenery right alongside your boyfriend.
After walking for a bit, the two of you decided to sit down at a bench and relax for a while. You closed your eyes and leaned to your right, resting your head on Lycaon’s shoulder. In response the wolf Thiren leaned his head onto yours, the contact between you two making you form a grin on your face as you relished in each other’s company.
“…..[ ]-sama?” Lycaon suddenly spoke.
“Hmmm?” You replied.
“Would you indulge me in a personal matter?”
“Sure, Lycaon. What’s on your mind?” You said, opening your eyes and turning to look at Lycaon. He also turned to look at you, eye meeting yours. For some reason you sensed a hint of doubt.
"You could've pursued a relationship with anyone but yet, it was me that you have chosen. While I do not mean to sound ungrateful and I do honor your decision, my curiosity begets the question, why?" He said.
Without warning you lightly booped Lycaon’s snout, catching him slightly off guard as he blinked in surprise. Letting out a small laugh, you put up both of your hands to caress his soft furry cheeks affectionately.
“Silly Lycaon. You don’t understand, do you? Then let me explain: It is true that I had the choice to be with other potential partners. I could’ve chosen anyone .”
You paused for a brief moment.
“But falling in love with you was out of my control. Ever since you became my butler years ago, you were the sole object of my attention. To you it may seem that you are just another suitor out of the hundreds, yet for me you are one of a kind, exactly because of our time spent together. You didn’t notice, but every single day, I was focused on YOU, and ONLY you. No one else had that privilege, it is the time spent with you that makes you more precious than anyone else. That is why you’re special.”
To make a point, you lightly squeezed Lycaon’s cheeks as you gently held them in your hands, thumb slowly rubbing across the silky white fur, repeating the movement over and over like a baker kneading dough.
“On top of that… My reasons for choosing you as my lover, my boyfriend, are pretty much the same as yours, like you said so last night. You bring me so much joy with your mere presence that I cannot describe in simple words. Just being there is enough to make my day. I love how I feel I can be myself around you without any pretense. And of course, I love the complete devotion you direct towards me. Not to mention you are exceptionally cute and handsome.” You added.
Without a moment’s delay after you finished your sentence, you pressed your lips onto Lycaon’s muzzle as you brought him in for a kiss. He stiffened due to the sudden contact but slowly relaxed as time went by, staying still and not daring to move a single muscle. After a while you broke the kiss, bringing yourself closer and touching your foreheads and noses(well, in Lycaon’s case, snout) together as you continued to massage his soft, furry cheeks. “One more thing, Lycaon.” you said.
“Y-Yes, [ ]-sama?”
“ I love you . I really am grateful for all of those snacks and drinks you prepared for me, I really am. But you don’t need to do so much to make me happy. I am content with the simpler things in life. I am content with you. We don’t have to eat fancy meals all day, we don’t have to go to the most luxurious resort every time, just… once in a while is more than enough. All I want is to just enjoy each other’s company. We don’t even have to do anything. For me, simply being with the one you love is enough.” you said.
“…. I see now… I finally understand….” said Lycaon as his eyes widened in realization. “Now that I think of it, it mattered not what was going on, whether it was helping you with administrative duties or fetching you some tea, I was content with just your presence. Nothing needed to be said or done.” He said, remembering all of the times he served you over the years. “My life already felt….. complete…”
He slowly formed a smile, and leaned further in, increasing the contact between you two. “I understand now, [ ]-sama. It truly is wonderful to simply be in each other’s company.”
With a bit of a chuckle he added,
“Although, I insist on pampering you once in a while.”
“Oh, of course you can. And also… there’s one more thing I’d like to tell you, Lycaon. Another secret to happiness that I’ve come to realize when I was making our date schedule.” You said, while keeping eye contact with Lycaon.
“Hmm? Do tell, [ ]-sama.” said Lycaon as you two eventually went back to leaning your heads against each other. His snow-white fur distracted you for quite a bit, and you barely managed to snap yourself out of falling asleep due to the softness as you replied.
“Originally, before I painstakingly freed up my schedule so I can spend time with you…. When I was thinking of confessing, I was….. scared. Of being rejected, of being hurt. But the more I thought of it, as time went on, I eventually found an answer…..I decided that that even if I’m scared….I will say “I love you” to the one I love. Whether you reciprocated or not, whether as lovers or as master and butler, I wanted to say those words. It’s similar to what you said when you confessed to me, in a way.”
The wolf Thiren nodded, remembering his own words as he let you continue.
“That’s the key, Lycaon. The secret to happiness…..”
You slowly intertwined your fingers with Lycaon’s once again, the two of you holding each other with a firm yet gentle grip. Your mind drifted off to the lyrics of a certain song you heard before, and you opened your mouth to utter those very lyrics.
“Even if your feelings aren’t reciprocated….saying “I love you” to the one you love… it’s the most wonderful thing in this world.”