Cuddle and Confessions ( 9 )

In the dimly lit living room, Hiroshi lay on his back, staring at the ceiling. The soft glow of the crystal-powered lamp caught his eye, casting gentle shadows across the room. He furrowed his brow, wondering how it worked.

"Hmm…" he murmured to himself, his thoughts drifting for a moment.

"Nya~! Henry, don't just lie there without a cover!" Riku's cheerful voice broke through his thoughts. The catfolk stood nearby, holding a large blanket in his hands, his golden eyes sparkling in the low light.

"Oh," Hiroshi muttered, sitting up slightly.

"Get up, nya~!" Riku said, stepping closer to drape the thick blanket over him. He placed a pillow at one end of the couch and handed the extra blanket to Hiroshi. "It gets cold at night, nya~."

Hiroshi's gaze lingered on Riku, who was so close. The delicate catfolk wore thin clothes and short pants, his smooth, slender legs exposed. His tail wagged lightly behind him, and his soft, melodic voice filled the room. Riku's natural beauty and femininity struck Hiroshi again, making his heart race.

Without thinking, Hiroshi reached out, gently grabbing Riku's hand and pulling him closer as he leaned back down.

"Nya~!" Riku let out a surprised yelp, stumbling slightly and landing beside Hiroshi. His golden eyes widened as he looked at the large man holding him.

"What now, Henry?" Riku asked, his voice filled with confusion and a touch of nervousness.

Hiroshi smiled warmly, pulling Riku closer. He pressed his nose against Riku's neck, inhaling the soft, floral scent of his skin. "You smell so good," Hiroshi whispered, his deep voice sending shivers down Riku's spine.

"Weird hyuman~" Riku muttered, his cheeks flushing while his tail flicked behind him.

"Sleep with me tonight," Hiroshi said, his lips brushing against Riku's cheek before placing a soft kiss there.

"Nyaaa~! No… you're going to do that weird thing again to me!" Riku protested, though his voice was more playful than serious.

Hiroshi chuckled. "You don't like it?" he teased, placing another kiss on Riku's cheek.

Riku giggled softly, his golden eyes avoiding Hiroshi's intense gaze. "Hmm… not really."

"You like it?" Hiroshi asked, his voice dropping to a gentle murmur as he leaned in closer.

Riku's tail swayed behind him as he giggled again, his cheeks a deep crimson. "I don't hate it, nya~," he admitted shyly, his voice barely audible.

Hiroshi wrapped his arms around Riku, pulling him firmly against his chest. He kissed Riku's cheek again and then trailed his lips down to the nape of Riku's neck, making the smaller catboy shiver. Inhaling deeply, Hiroshi let the sweet scent of Riku's skin fill his senses.

"Weird hyuman~" Riku muttered again, his voice trembling slightly.

"What's weird?" Hiroshi asked, his lips brushing against Riku's ear.

Riku's tail flicked nervously. "Hmm? I've never heard of any male doing that… to another male, nya~."

Hiroshi smirked, gently caressing Riku's back. "But you're cute… and you don't look like a male."

"Nyaaaa~~~!" Riku squealed, burying his face in Hiroshi's chest to hide his embarrassment.

Hiroshi chuckled softly, holding the flustered catfolk close as they lay together. The warmth of the moment filled the room, leaving Riku's heart racing and Hiroshi's smile lingering.

Hiroshi smiled as he ran his fingers gently through Riku's tail, letting the soft fur glide between his hands. Riku's head rested on Hiroshi's broad chest, his golden eyes half-closed as he listened to the rhythmic beating of Hiroshi's heart.

"You're weird, Henry…" Riku muttered, his voice slightly muffled against Hiroshi's chest.

"Yeah, yeah…" Hiroshi replied casually, a small grin on his lips as he continued to play with Riku's tail, his touch making it twitch lightly.

Riku shifted slightly, his ears twitching. "You like males, nya?" he asked, his voice curious but innocent, as if trying to understand something new.

Hiroshi chuckled, his deep voice rumbling in his chest. "No… I don't like males. I love all things cute and beautiful," he said, his hand moving from Riku's tail to gently brush against the small of his back. "I'm not the type who chases after muscle-bound men."

"Oh~ cute, nya?" Riku asked, his voice playful. His tail swayed lazily as he tilted his head up to look at Hiroshi's face, his golden eyes sparkling in the dim light. "So you think I'm cute?"

"Absolutely," Hiroshi replied without hesitation, his dark eyes meeting Riku's gaze. He reached out, tucking a strand of Riku's long, silky hair behind his ear. "You're the cutest thing I've ever seen."

Riku's cheeks turned a deep shade of red, and he quickly buried his face back into Hiroshi's chest to hide his embarrassment. "Nyaaaa~! Weird hyuman…" he murmured, his tail flicking in small, rapid motions behind him.

Hiroshi laughed softly, holding Riku closer. "Yeah, yeah. I'll take being weird if it means I get to hold you like this."

Hiroshi gently lifted Riku, his strong hands effortlessly placing the smaller catfolk on top of him. Riku blinked in surprise, his golden eyes wide as he found himself face-to-face with Hiroshi. His tail wagged lightly, brushing against Hiroshi's chest, its movements showing his flustered feelings.

Before Riku could say anything, Hiroshi leaned up and kissed him softly. Riku hesitated for only a moment before closing his eyes and returning the kiss, his lips warm and delicate against Hiroshi's.

"Nyaa~~" Riku murmured, pulling back slightly as his cheeks turned pink. His tail swished more excitedly now, brushing against Hiroshi's side.

Inside Hiroshi's mind, a single thought repeated: Ohhh… she's so cute…

Hiroshi reached up, letting his hand brush through Riku's long, silky hair. "Don't cut your hair, Riku," he said softly, his voice filled with admiration.

"Nya? I won't," Riku replied, tilting his head in confusion. "Why do you ask?"

"I love cute-looking girls," Hiroshi admitted with a teasing grin, his eyes gazing at Riku's delicate features.

Riku's ears twitched, and he puffed his cheeks slightly. "But I am male, nya~," he protested, though his voice wavered, unsure if he was trying to convince Hiroshi or himself.

"Yeah," Hiroshi said, pulling him closer, "but you're cuter and more beautiful than any real girl I've ever seen."

Riku's face turned even redder, and he flicked his tail in embarrassment. "Weird hyuman~~~"

Hiroshi leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against Riku's pointed ear as he whispered softly, "Wanna do it again?"

Riku blinked in surprise, his tail pausing mid-sway. "Hmm? I thought hyuman can only do it once~~," he said innocently, tilting his head as if trying to remember something.

Hiroshi raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. "Oh? And why do you think that?"

"Well…" Riku fidgeted slightly, his tail flicking again. "Like my brother and my sister-in-law… they do it once, then they're done."

A mischievous grin spread across Hiroshi's face as he tightened his arms around Riku. "Ohhh, so that's what you think, huh?" His tone was teasing and playful, but his eyes held something deeper. "Well, I'm different… especially when it's with someone as cute as you."

Riku's cheeks flushed, and his ears twitched. "Nyaaa~ stop calling me cute… weird hyuman~~." He pouted but couldn't hide the tiny smile tugging at his lips.

"Not stopping," Hiroshi said, leaning in to steal another soft kiss. "So, what do you say? Ready for round two?"

"Nya? Really? I'm a male~," Riku said, his tail twitching nervously as he glanced at Hiroshi, who was already pulling him closer.

"I don't mind," Hiroshi replied with a teasing smirk, his hands resting casually on Riku's slender hips.

"But it will hurt like last time, nya~~," Riku pouted, his ears flattening slightly as he remembered.

Hiroshi chuckled softly and leaned in, whispering, "Heh... don't worry, Riku. This time it'll only hurt a little."

"You said that last time~~," Riku muttered, puffing his cheeks in a mock pout.

"You don't want to?" Hiroshi's tone dropped slightly, his deep gaze locking onto Riku's golden eyes.

Riku fidgeted, avoiding Hiroshi's gaze as his tail swished behind him. "Nyaaaa… okay," he said softly, his voice filled with hesitation but trust.

Standing up, Riku stretched and began walking toward the bathroom.

"Where are you going?" Hiroshi asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Nya? We do it in the bathroom like last time, right?" Riku said, glancing back with innocent confusion.

Hiroshi smirked, reaching out and pulling Riku back into his arms. "No... we can do it here."

"Ehhhh?" Riku's ears perked up in surprise as he was gently pressed against Hiroshi's broad chest. His tail flicked nervously as Hiroshi's confident grin left little room for argument.

( End of Chapter )