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“A Pride at Pride” by Darius Davis (read by B.P. Rugger)
Today’s story is “A Pride at Pride” by Darius Davis, a black queer african wild dog author, who uses writing as a way to prime readers to experience new perspectives.You can follow him on twitter @2DWildDog and his Sofurry page at (2dstories) for future writing projects.
Going to Pride can be overwhelming for a first timer. But for Sami, this young lion has his own pride to show him the ropes. With his trans friends, Alondra and Wyatt, acting as the young lion’s tour guide, Sami gains access to a new world which emphasizes sex positivity, queer liberation, and a strong since of community. Question is, will Sami definitively discover something new about himself? Or will doubt take control and diminish his potential for self-growth?
Read by B.P. Rugger, the ineffable Moo Moon.
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Transcript
You’re listening to Pride Month on The Voice of Dog.
Speaker:This is Rob MacWolf, your fellow traveler,
Speaker:and Today’s story is “A Pride at Pride”
Speaker:by Darius Davis, a black queer african wild dog author,
Speaker:who uses writing as a way to prime readers to experience new perspectives.
Speaker:perspectives.You can follow him on twitter
Speaker:@2DWildDog and his Sofurry page at (2dstories)
Speaker:for future writing projects.
Speaker:Pride is of course a celebration of who we have discovered ourselves to be.
Speaker:But not everyone discovers at the same time,
Speaker:and so it must also be a place for self discovery
Speaker:by celebration. For,
Speaker:knowing how much of and how many of those discoveries were made in fear and suffering,
Speaker:who would not wish instead for a world where they could be made
Speaker:amid light and laughter?
Speaker:Read by BP Rugger,
Speaker:the ineffable moomoon.
Speaker:Please enjoy “A Pride at Pride”
Speaker:by Darius Davis The small rented ride share car pulls up to the entrance of a public park.
Speaker:Sami looks out the window, admiring the various Pride flags that adorn the park’s entrance.
Speaker:Sure enough, the lion arrives at the right place.
Speaker:He pats the fur on his mane down to prevent it from frizzing out in the excitement.
Speaker:Once he exits the car and watches it depart into the distance,
Speaker:Sami starts stripping off his jacket and pants until he is down to his bare essentials. All that’s left is his comfortable running shoes,
Speaker:a pair of sunshades, some tight running shorts,
Speaker:and his favorite gaming branded t-shirt.
Speaker:He stores the extra clothes in a midsize gym sack where he keeps his wallet and phone in.
Speaker:Even in a very sexually open and queer friendly city,
Speaker:he always tries to be the courteous type.
Speaker:Sami made sure he undressed only after
Speaker:the cab was out of sight.
Speaker:As he follows the general public into the admissions area for processing,
Speaker:the lion could feel his phone vibrating inside his gym sack.
Speaker:He retrieves it and swipes open the phone screen,
Speaker:noticing how both of his friends,
Speaker:Alondra and Wyatt,
Speaker:were messaging him.
Speaker:In the group chat,
Speaker:Alondra texts, “Wyatt and I are already inside!
Speaker:We’ll be near the front!”
Speaker:After her message,
Speaker:Wyatt asks, “Yeah,
Speaker:and are you still coming over today?”
Speaker:“Yup, will be in shortly,”
Speaker:Sami responds. “Good,
Speaker:just meet us at the fountain, it’s near the front.
Speaker:Can’t wait to finally see your adorable ass in person!” Wyatt texts back.
Speaker:After closing the message app,
Speaker:Wyatt’s comment serves as a reminder of how much they had to convince him to come along. It also serves as a subtle confidence boost to help him go through with attending the event in the first place.
Speaker:Being that this is his first Pride ever,
Speaker:it previously had taken a lot of convincing from both of his newfound online friends to come out.
Speaker:The convenient timing and easily accessible location provide the lion an enticing motivation to show up.
Speaker:The prospect of seeing his friends in person temporarily overrides his fear of publicly coming out of the closet.
Speaker:That didn’t mean it prevented the small fear of being exposed from residing and slowly festering in the back of his mind.
Speaker:None of his family members nor people he regularly interacts for school or work knows he’s attending.
Speaker:And he plans to keep it that way.
Speaker:For now, he tries to focus on keeping his heart rate down as he passes through the front gate.
Speaker:Once Sami arrives at the fountain,
Speaker:he scans his surroundings hoping to spot his two friends.
Speaker:He already knew to be on the lookout for an avian Peruvian barbet and a leucistic opossum,
Speaker:but there didn’t seem to be anyone matching their description.
Speaker:Though before Sami could explore other areas of the park,
Speaker:he picks up the sounds of fast paced footsteps closely coming up from behind.
Speaker:“Found ya!” A deep voice calls out.
Speaker:The lion’s body gets hoisted up in the air as a pair of strong white fluffy arms lifts him up.
Speaker:Sami squirms around with his legs and tail thrash about from the bearhug. Though
Speaker:when set down onto the flat pavement,
Speaker:he turns and looks up at the massive and tall opossum before him.
Speaker:With long white bangs obscuring his eyes,
Speaker:a septum piercing lodged through his pink nose,
Speaker:and repping an iconic punk t-shirt,
Speaker:it quickly becomes apparent to the lion that the person before him is Wyatt. Before the emotion of annoyance fills his mind, it quickly dissipates once Sami gets an up-close look at his masculine friend.
Speaker:The lion’s eyes were shimmering brightly, admiring the opossum’s features.
Speaker:Though before Sami could continue gawking at his friend, a different voice echoes from behind Wyatt.
Speaker:“Hey, good to finally see you!”
Speaker:A feminine voice calls out.
Speaker:The shorter woman peeking out from behind Wyatt is no other than Alondra as her primarily yellow, black, and red plumage is a dead giveaway.
Speaker:The avian casually waves at him before going over to give Sami a friendly embrace as well.
Speaker:Sami readily accepts the hug this time, giving her a gentle squeeze in return.
Speaker:“I hope I didn’t keep you two waiting for long?”
Speaker:Sami asks. “It’s all good, bro.
Speaker:We were just exploring a bit and wanted to make sure you were on your way.
Speaker:Couldn’t miss the opportunity to see ya, buddy!”
Speaker:Wyatt says as he wraps one arm around the lion’s shoulders.
Speaker:Sami’s face becomes warm to the touch,
Speaker:not minding the outward physical affection from Wyatt while settling into his new environment.
Speaker:Though he tries not to get too distracted by keeping the conversation going.
Speaker:Sami asks, “So, what do we
Speaker:do around here for Pride? It’s my first time going to one so I have no idea what to expect.” Alondra strokes her chin feathers in contemplation,
Speaker:“Well… we could shop around for some Pride flags if you want?
Speaker:I saw a stand that had pretty much every
Speaker:type. Wanna check it out and see what catches your eye?”
Speaker:“Works for me! Lead the way!”
Speaker:Sami exclaims. The lion has always been curious about getting one display in his college dorm room.
Speaker:Still, he is quite a novice when it comes to the range of flags,
Speaker:their meanings,
Speaker:and what he personally identifies with.
Speaker:By the time they’ve reached the stall that sells them, Alondra
Speaker:and Wyatt were nice enough to break down what every single flag and the meaning behind each of them.
Speaker:Despite the basic questions being levied at them,
Speaker:they never made Sami feel dumb for inquiring about it on a deeper level.
Speaker:As Sami browses the selection of flags,
Speaker:Alondra already picks herself up a midsized Aromantic and Ace flag, while Wyatt buys out the largest trans flag the seller had on display.
Speaker:In terms of what to get,
Speaker:Sami is still unsure.
Speaker:Even with clarification from both of his friends,
Speaker:he continues to have a difficult time trying to settle on which one to buy.
Speaker:After thirty minutes of indecisive thinking,
Speaker:Alondra is the first to broach the subject.
Speaker:“Anything jumping out at you?”
Speaker:Alondra asks. “It’s hard to say… I just don’t know which one to pick,”
Speaker:Sami admits. “What,
Speaker:are they all too fun and unique to choose just one?
Speaker:I’m sure we can spot you a couple,”
Speaker:Wyatt offers. “No that’s not it…
Speaker:it’s just I don’t know what
Speaker:exactly I identify with.
Speaker:I mean, I know I’m far from straight but…
Speaker:I don’t know what I am exactly.
Speaker:And I don’t wanna feel dumb by buying the wrong one,”
Speaker:Sami admits. Softly patting the lion’s shoulder, Alondra said,
Speaker:“It’s alright, dude.
Speaker:You don’t need to buy one today if you’re not comfortable purchasing one.
Speaker:There’s absolutely no rush to get it today.
Speaker:We can always pick one up another time, if you want?”
Speaker:After giving the proposal some thought, Sami nods,
Speaker:“Yeah, I think I would like that.”
Speaker:Seeing as there is still much of the event to explore,
Speaker:Sami puts off the purchase for next time.
Speaker:Once Wyatt catches up with them after a quick restroom break,
Speaker:the group makes their way to the large courtyard that sells food.
Speaker:The savory smell of meats, salted snacks, fried foods, and sweet candies were intoxicating to the lion.
Speaker:His stomach growls out for a hearty meal after some light walking.
Speaker:Wyatt insists on paying for their lunch, letting both of his friends pick out their preferred meals before settling on a park bench under a shady tree.
Speaker:Despite sitting underneath the shade,
Speaker:the summer sun cooks the trio as a mild heat wave passes over.
Speaker:The organizers were readily selling cheap ice chilled bottle waters to keep the attendees hydrated.
Speaker:Wyatt feels as though he is burning up from the sun and
Speaker:decides to take off his shirt,
Speaker:letting it rest against his left shoulder.
Speaker:Sami is able to see the extent of the opossum’s top surgery as the scars stretch along the underside of his muscular chest.
Speaker:The lion’s eyes continue to stare at them,
Speaker:his cheeks feeling warm and fuzzy at the sight.
Speaker:Wyatt catches the smaller lion checking him out and playfully flexes his pecs,
Speaker:“Pretty rad huh? Like what you see?”
Speaker:Sami rubs the back of his head,
Speaker:“Yeah, they look pretty cool.
Speaker:Mind if I touch them?”
Speaker:Wyatt lays back in his seat,
Speaker:“Don’t linger for too long or
Speaker:I’ll have to start charging.”
Speaker:Sami nods, letting his hand paw lightly brush against Wyatt’s muscular chest.
Speaker:While there is a very thin squishy layer of fat that lays on top of his pecs,
Speaker:underneath is pure firm muscle.
Speaker:Even though the scar tissue prevents his fur from growing back,
Speaker:it still has retained a somewhat smooth texture.
Speaker:After giving both pecs a soft squeeze, Sami returns to his seat and asks,
Speaker:“How long did the recovery take?”
Speaker:“Almost a month, the recovery was fucking brutal!
Speaker:But it was definitely worth it!
Speaker:Had them done a few years ago.
Speaker:Hey, Alondra, how long have you had your girls for?” Wyatt looks over. “These babies?”
Speaker:Alondra playfully bounces her small breasts with her hands underneath her shirt.
Speaker:She continues, “About four years give or take.
Speaker:HRT does wonders and I’ve already gained a full-size cup since then!”
Speaker:Alondra responds.
Speaker:“HRT?” Sami asks.
Speaker:“Hormone replacement therapy.
Speaker:It’s what we use to supplement and regulate our hormones with,”
Speaker:Wyatt clarifies. “Ah, makes sense.
Speaker:If the both of you didn’t tell me you were trans in our gaming voice chat sessions,
Speaker:I would’ve assumed you were cis!
Speaker:Well, you two look great!”
Speaker:Sami smiles. “Aw, that’s so sweet!”
Speaker:Alondra gives the lion a firm side hug.
Speaker:“Buttering us up will get you far.
Speaker:Might even get a special kiss from the princess over here if you keep it up,”
Speaker:Wyatt sticks his tongue out.
Speaker:“Oh, bite me! It’s not like I can give a good kiss anyway with this thing,”
Speaker:Alondra points to her beak.
Speaker:“Excuses, excuses!” Wyatt smirks.
Speaker:The trio share a chuckle while sitting underneath the shady tree.
Speaker:Once the heat wave finally breaks, the trio are able to better rehydrate and find the drive to explore the rest of what Pride has to offer.
Speaker:There were several stages that cater to multiple genres of music,
Speaker:Pride merchandise,
Speaker:various adult toys,
Speaker:and booths catering to services specific to the needs of the LGBT community.
Speaker:The first stop is the sex toy section as many vendors sold a massive variety of them,
Speaker:some that were even hard to find and buy online.
Speaker:Anal beads, butt plugs, cock rings, fleshlights,
Speaker:puphoods, strap-ons, vibrators, wands,
Speaker:everything and anything under the umbrella of
Speaker:adult toys were provided by various vendors.
Speaker:Alondra picks herself out a penetrative toy,
Speaker:while Wyatt shops around for some high-quality strap-on harnesses that better accommodates his heavy-set body.
Speaker:When Wyatt seeks out assistance while testing various types of strap-on harnesses to wear over his thin shorts,
Speaker:Sami eagerly volunteers to help.
Speaker:He uses the opportunity to admire the opossum’s body up close while helping him in and out of the harnesses.
Speaker:With Wyatt taking note of the feline’s interest in him,
Speaker:he forms a plan to subtly tease his friend.
Speaker:During one removal process,
Speaker:Wyatt would playfully nudge his butt up against Sami’s crotch.
Speaker:With the lion’s shorts already so thin,
Speaker:Sami is able to subtly experience just how broad and soft Wyatt’s ass is.
Speaker:“Oh? Do I feel someone poking me back there?” Wyatt says with a coy smile.
Speaker:Sami immediately backs away,
Speaker:“Oh, shit sorry! I’m sorry!”
Speaker:Wyatt laughs and turns around to slap his back,
Speaker:“I’m just busting your balls. It’s no big deal.”
Speaker:Alondra giggles,
Speaker:“Don’t pay him any mind.
Speaker:He’s always such a tease.
Speaker:Ain’t that right big man!”
Speaker:“Oh girl, I can do more than just tease.
Speaker:Who knows, you might even catch me on a good day and end up in a
Speaker:sticky situation,” Wyatt smirks. Sami could see that underneath the opossum’s bangs,
Speaker:he is able to get a glimpse of those beautiful black eyes of his. Wyatt gives a soft wink before going over to the vendor to buy the desired strap-on harnesses.
Speaker:Meanwhile, the lion could feel his firm dick pressing uncomfortably against his shorts,
Speaker:creating an obvious bulge.
Speaker:He looks over to Alondra and waits for her to
Speaker:not glance in his direction.
Speaker:Once she casually turns her gaze away for a brief moment,
Speaker:Sami quickly grabs the length in his shorts and shifts it to make his arousal less obvious.
Speaker:In a way, he reluctantly accepts the fact that he was crushing on the opossum hard.
Speaker:The way he comes off as approachable yet
Speaker:not overbearing. And how Wyatt would subtly tease without being super heavy handed in the flirting throughout the entire day.
Speaker:The only thing that puzzles Sami during this realization was how this reflects on himself in terms of identity?
Speaker:Is he Gay for finding Wyatt very attractive,
Speaker:maybe he’s Bisexual, perhaps Pansexual,
Speaker:Demisexual maybe,
Speaker:or is it something entirely different?
Speaker:Sami never had these types of feelings for anyone before,
Speaker:so he wonders why it’s happening now?
Speaker:Regardless, he tries not to dwell on the thought for too long as Wyatt calls him and Alondra over to keep exploring the venue. Alondra and Wyatt would point out various vendors that might spark the lion’s curiosity when it comes to adult toys.
Speaker:Though to Sami’s dismay,
Speaker:there isn’t anything that grabs his attention.
Speaker:It’s not as though he had a low libido or is
Speaker:uninterested in sex, just that none of the immediate toys spark an inkling of inspiration to purchase one of them.
Speaker:Though before most of the vendors close up shop in the early evening,
Speaker:there is one that catches Sami’s attention.
Speaker:It is a booth that sells hard sought-after feminine underwear,
Speaker:stockings, miniskirts,
Speaker:and tank tops that were unisex for male and female
Speaker:bodies. Alondra is the first to notice Sami standing in front of the booth, stopping Wyatt from straying too far ahead.
Speaker:When she points it out to him,
Speaker:the opossum takes it upon himself to encourage Sami to look around.
Speaker:Wyatt gently nudges,
Speaker:“If you see something you like,
Speaker:try and find out if it’ll fit on ya.”
Speaker:Sami’s ears fold
Speaker:down, “I don’t know… would
Speaker:I look silly wearing something like that?”
Speaker:“Can’t say, but there’s no harm in trying.
Speaker:And honestly, I think you would look really cute in a get up like that,”
Speaker:Wyatt smiles. “You think so?”
Speaker:Sami looks up with hopeful eyes.
Speaker:“I know so! Go on, won’t hurt to check,”
Speaker:Wyatt encourages. Sami nods his head
Speaker:and immediately goes for the striped pink and white stockings.
Speaker:He tries to eyeball the measurements by placing them on his legs to see if they would be a snug fit or not.
Speaker:However, it became difficult to tell as he has
Speaker:no idea what the proper size would be for his slender figure.
Speaker:He looks over to Alondra,
Speaker:noticing that her height and build is very similar to his.
Speaker:Hoping she would have a better idea;
Speaker:Sami calls the avian over so that they would be out of earshot from Wyatt.
Speaker:Alondra casually walks over,
Speaker:“Something you need?”
Speaker:“Yeah, um… you wouldn’t happen to know what Wyatt’s favorite color is, do you?”
Speaker:Sami asks. Alondra giggles,
Speaker:“Oh, trying to impress the handsome opossum?”
Speaker:“Shh, don’t be so loud!”
Speaker:Sami says with a hush.
Speaker:“Listen, if there’s one thing that boy likes,
Speaker:it tends to be black and white.
Speaker:Maybe a little bit of red in the mix.
Speaker:But he’s pretty ambivalent when it comes to other people’s fashion.
Speaker:So, get something that suits your tastes,”
Speaker:Alondra encourages.
Speaker:“But… what if my tastes are a bit too girly for him?”
Speaker:“He wouldn’t care all that much.
Speaker:I think he would be more impressed if you chose something you felt comfortable wearing over what other people expect you to wear.
Speaker:Just trust your own judgment, alright?”
Speaker:Sami let out a reluctant sigh,
Speaker:“Fine… Well, since I got you here,
Speaker:could you also help me find the right size? We seem to have a similar build but I don’t know what measurements to look for.”
Speaker:“That’s easy, here let me show you!”
Speaker:Alondra says with a chirp in her voice.
Speaker:Alondra tries to give a short and detailed explanation about what to look for in terms of stockings and underwear sizes.
Speaker:To Sami’s luck, her information was spot on as he is able to shop confidently without needing to open the packaging.
Speaker:He picks out different color pairs of panties, stocking, and a white mini skirt.
Speaker:After making the purchase,
Speaker:they return to Wyatt to show off what Sami got from the last vendor.
Speaker:Wyatt whistles, “Boy, you found some nice stuff.
Speaker:Think you’re gonna wear any of that tonight?”
Speaker:Sami blushes, “Oh I mean… I guess I
Speaker:could wear something.
Speaker:Alondra, can you hold my bags while I change?”
Speaker:Alondra nods, “Of course!”
Speaker:While Alondra holds onto the lion’s belongings,
Speaker:Sami takes out the white mini skirt and pink undies from the bag before finding the nearest public restroom stall to change in.
Speaker:He delicately takes off his jockstrap and shorts.
Speaker:He then smoothly slides on the pink underwear first, letting it perfectly conform around his tan fur coat and sit snugly on top of his length and shapely rear.
Speaker:Seeing as they were a perfect fit,
Speaker:he then puts on the white mini skirt as the finishing touch.
Speaker:Even without being able to look at himself in a mirror, he felt
Speaker:complete in his new outfit.
Speaker:It was exhilarating to wear something more on the feminine side unashamedly.
Speaker:And when he steps out from the bathroom stall and heads towards his friends,
Speaker:a new boost of confidence makes the small mane fur arise with glee.
Speaker:The closer he came towards his friends,
Speaker:the wider the smile Sami’s muzzle formed.
Speaker:Alondra excitedly yells,
Speaker:“Oh, look at you! How’s the fit?”
Speaker:Sami does a little spin,
Speaker:“It’s amazing, better than I expected!
Speaker:Thanks again for all your help, Alondra!”
Speaker:As Alondra nods excitedly, Wyatt chimes in,
Speaker:“Kind of suits you actually.
Speaker:You look good. Great, even.”
Speaker:The compliment from his crush made Sami fall over the moon with joy.
Speaker:If only there was a way to encapsulate and immortalize the moment to play on
Speaker:repeat, then the lion would die fully content.
Speaker:But for now, he settles for enjoying the praises from both of his friends in the moment
Speaker:as nightfall soon arrives.
Speaker:While many of the vendors were closing up shop,
Speaker:the Pride event still goes on strong. Most of the
Speaker:main stages were occupied by the music acts, putting on multiple shows for the entire public.
Speaker:Sami spent most of his time getting pulled between Alondra and Wyatt in terms of what show to attend. Alondra would take the trio to the Latin music side of the park, singing along to the latest Latin pop hits word for word while dancing among the crowd. Wyatt and Sammy were able to vibe along to the music,
Speaker:but it became clear how much Alondra was enjoying it far beyond the both of them.
Speaker:And once her favorite artist finishes their set on stage, Wyatt would drag the trio to the hard Rock music side of the park to catch one of his favorite acts.
Speaker:And for Sami, he alternates between the two sides of the venue as he enjoys the live concerts throughout the night.
Speaker:Before he knows it,
Speaker:Sami checks his phone and realizes that it’s already past 1:00AM.
Speaker:As much as he loves to continue dancing and attending live concerts,
Speaker:his body has already become increasingly more fatigued
Speaker:by the minute. And to this luck, Alondra
Speaker:and Wyatt were feeling similarly after spending all day on their feet.
Speaker:Their first order of business is walking Alondra to her car by traversing several blocks towards the nearest free parking lot.
Speaker:While Alondra takes the lead,
Speaker:Sami would closely walk alongside Wyatt.
Speaker:He would often find himself staring at him for long periods of time during their walk,
Speaker:admiring more of the opossum’s masculine features.
Speaker:With Wyatt’s looks distracting the feline, Sami didn’t pay attention when the car in front of the two of them started backing out unexpectedly.
Speaker:“Sami!” Wyatt calls out.
Speaker:Before the feline has time to react, he feels Wyatt roughly pull onto his right
Speaker:hand to move him out of the way.
Speaker:The Elk driver backing out stops briefly,
Speaker:expressing an apologetic look and hand gesture before slowly backing out
Speaker:and leaving the parking lot.
Speaker:Sami lets out a heavy sigh while still holding onto Wyatt’s hand.
Speaker:“Ah, sorry about that. I’ll pay better attention next time,”
Speaker:Sami assures him.
Speaker:“You better, can’t let you end up in the hospital after your first night!”
Speaker:Wyatt chuckles. A few yards ahead,
Speaker:Alondra cocks her head back at the boys,
Speaker:“You guys alright?”
Speaker:Wyatt waves back with his other free hand,
Speaker:“Yeah, we’re good.” Alondra continues forward, bringing out her car keys and clicking the alarm button to try and narrow down the area she parked.
Speaker:Even though Sami is no longer in danger,
Speaker:his right-hand paw still clings onto Wyatt’s as the two-start walking.
Speaker:Wyatt didn’t seem to question why the feline companion still held his hand,
Speaker:but doesn’t seem to mind all that much.
Speaker:When Alondra eventually finds her parked car,
Speaker:she gives both of her friends a hug before climbing inside her car.
Speaker:She gives a few last waves before slowly backing out and driving back home. Wyatt then turns to the lion,
Speaker:“You can let go of my paw if you want.
Speaker:Can’t help it if my palms are a little sweaty.”
Speaker:Sami suddenly releases his hold, “Ah, right… Hey, listen, thanks for being so cool today, dude.
Speaker:Sorry if I came off as a little clingy and all.
Speaker:Just had a great time spending the day with you.”
Speaker:Wyatt leans his head down closer,
Speaker:“Trust me if there were any problems,
Speaker:I would’ve let you know.
Speaker:But naw, you were perfect today.
Speaker:You are the most adorable person I’ve ever met!”
Speaker:“I can’t be that cute to you, could I?”
Speaker:Sami tilts his head up.
Speaker:Wyatt smirks, “Most definitely, you are.
Speaker:You’re quite the catch.”
Speaker:He could feel Wyatt’s warm breath brush against his face as the distance closes between them.
Speaker:The opossum’s face gently leans closer towards the feline with their muzzle’s inches apart.
Speaker:Though before their lips connect,
Speaker:Wyatt stops for a moment,
Speaker:tempting the feline to lean forward to reciprocate and indulge in the potential kiss.
Speaker:All the teasing and build up throughout the day has Sami’s nerves on edge.
Speaker:Getting on the tips of his toes, the lion takes a deep breath before leaning forward to plant his lips onto Wyatt’s.
Speaker:With their muzzles connected, Wyatt encloses his arms around the feline and holds the kiss for a while.
Speaker:Sami’s lips were quivering,
Speaker:shaky, and nervous throughout the first few seconds.
Speaker:However, Wyatt didn’t pull away,
Speaker:letting the lion relax in his arms and have his lips adjust to the new sensation.
Speaker:Wyatt is slow and methodical throughout the kiss,
Speaker:drawing his lips up and letting the sensitive skin cling onto one another.
Speaker:Once Sami find’s his own natural rhythm and groove did Wyatt
Speaker:deepen the kiss. The opossum gently presses up against Sami,
Speaker:having the feline’s back pressing up against another person’s car.
Speaker:Both of their paws snake underneath each other’s clothes,
Speaker:getting the chance to become familiar with each other’s shape.
Speaker:Eventually, Wyatt pulls back from the kiss,
Speaker:allowing a small string of saliva to connect their lips.
Speaker:Sami releases a heavy sigh,
Speaker:quivering in place as he takes in what just happened.
Speaker:Though with the fleeting moment dissolving away, Sami’s self-conscious nature takes back control.
Speaker:The lion finds himself looking away from Wyatt with his face tensing up in embarrassment.
Speaker:Wyatt gently grazed his chin with a hand paw,
Speaker:“Everything alright?
Speaker:Was it too much?” “No,
Speaker:you’re good. Just…
Speaker:I still have trouble figuring out who I am.
Speaker:I’m just worried if I don’t know exactly what these feelings are that I might accidentally hurt other people.
Speaker:And I would never wanna do that to you, Wyatt.
Speaker:You’ve been nothing but the coolest person to me.
Speaker:And, I really like you!”
Speaker:For once, Wyatt’s face becomes slightly flustered from the admission.
Speaker:Though after taking in his words, the opossum gathers his thoughts before responding back.
Speaker:“It’s okay if you still haven’t fully figured yourself out yet.
Speaker:But in terms of right here and now,
Speaker:do what feels natural and comfortable for you.
Speaker:So long as we are honest with each other and willing to listen,
Speaker:then I’m happy to open myself up more around you.”
Speaker:“Okay… then is it alright if I can kiss you again?”
Speaker:Sami’s eyes shine.
Speaker:Wyatt nods,
Speaker:“Just keep following your instincts, cutie.”
Speaker:After those words, Sami gently places his hands behind the opossum’s fluffy white head fur before leaning in for another kiss.
Speaker:A small chuckle escapes Wyatt’s lips,
Speaker:though he doesn’t resist the lion’s advances.
Speaker:Their bodies yearn to intimately study each other’s features throughout the passionate kiss.
Speaker:Wyatt’s strong arms lifts up one of the feline’s legs, letting
Speaker:it hook around his lower hips as the two tightly embrace each other.
Speaker:When Sami pulls away from the kiss to catch his breath,
Speaker:Wyatt leans forward to gently peck his forehead.
Speaker:“So, did you park close by or take a rideshare to get here?”
Speaker:Wyatt asks. “Just a rideshare, why?” Sami tilts his head.
Speaker:“Oh cool, in that case, I’m down to bring you over to my place to spend the night with me, if you want?”
Speaker:Wyatt offers. “I love to…
Speaker:just know I’m still very new to all this so
Speaker:I’ll try my best to not freeze up,”
Speaker:Sami clarifies. Wyatt playfully licks the feline’s cheek,
Speaker:“Well, it doesn’t have to be
Speaker:just a fun fling right away.
Speaker:I’m still down to have you over for some take out and a movie.
Speaker:We don’t need to rush anything;
Speaker:I just enjoy your company.
Speaker:Does any of that sound good to you?”
Speaker:Sami tightly hugs him,
Speaker:“Sounds absolutely perfect!”
Speaker:This was “A Pride at Pride”
Speaker:by Darius Davis, read for you by BP Rugger, the ineffable moomoon.
Speaker:You can find more stories on the web
Speaker:at thevoice.dog,
Speaker:or find the show wherever you get your podcasts.
Speaker:Happy Pride, and thank you for listening to The Voice of Dog.
