Liam Dunbar: Cuddlewolf Extraordinaire
Chapter 2: Mason
Liam couldn't get the day before out of his head. His experience with Scott and Isaac had been intense, pleasurable, satisfying on a base, primal level Liam had never known existed. Hands and flesh and thighs and chests, touching, caressing, coaxing Liam to new heights of ecstasy until he couldn't stand it anymore, until at last everything erupted in a sublime crescendo of endorphins that left his heart fluttering and his skin tingling.
The threesome later had been okay too.
But it was that happy, cuddly feeling Liam couldn't wait to recreate, to experience with someone else, someone who meant more to Liam than just about anyone in the world.
"...and that's why I think we should fortify the Hale vault as a bunker we can use next time supernatural crap gets crazy again," Mason said, sitting back on the couch as he finished laying out his plan. He gave Liam an expectant look.
"Mace, that's a really good idea." Liam smiled at him and placed a hand on his arm, thumb gently stroking his forearm. "You're such an amazing friend and so smart."
Mason laughed and rolled his eyes, pulling out of Liam's touch as he leaned forward and grabbed his drink from the coffee table. He cocked an eyebrow at Liam as he sat back. "Why are you being so nice today? Are you trying to butter me up for a favor?"
Liam hesitated. He thought about telling Mason what he wanted, but it was a big change in their dynamic as friends and he didn't want to make things weird. Mason was obviously happy, his scent flaring with peaceful contentment, so maybe if Liam just kept up the affectionate touches things would evolve naturally.
"I just" –Liam ducked his head, his cheeks warming– "appreciate how you're always there for me."
"Aww Liam!" Mason's hand was on Liam's shoulder now, grip strong and firm. It gave Liam that warm, fluttery feeling in his chest, the one he had already gotten addicted to after only a day.
Liam decided to go for it. He surged forward and wrapped his arms around Mason's torso, chin hooking over Mason's shoulder, but only for a moment before he caught his scent and – Wow! Mason smelled like home, family, and pack all rolled into one – Liam turned his head and snuggled his face into the crook of Mason's neck.
Mason giggled and rubbed Liam's back. "I love you too, man."
A grin broke out on Liam's face and he squeezed Mason harder, mindful to keep his preternatural strength in check but eager to press Mason as closely to his body as possible. Mason had made the declaration casually and full of humor, almost like a joke, but Liam didn't need to be a werewolf to know he was telling the truth and – God! Mason was so awesome!
"Okay, let's get on that homework." Mason patted Liam's back harder and pulled away, Liam reluctantly letting him.
A few minutes later they were sitting together on the couch, doing their schoolwork, when Liam felt that quivery yearning to snuggle again. Damnit! Scott and Isaac created a monster.
Liam cleared his throat and tried to act casual as he repositioned his body.
Mason's head snapped up. "Are you okay?"
"Fine why?" Liam shrugged, trying to downplay it.
"You just crossed your leg."
"Yeah so?"
"Over my leg!"
"Is that a problem?" Liam asked, giving Mason his best innocent face.
Mason gapped at him and shifted in his seat, a pulse of anxiety and discomfort flaring in his scent. Liam immediately pulled his leg away. The last thing he wanted to do was make Mason uncomfortable.
"Liam, are you, uhm" –Mason coughed– "trying to seduce me?"
Liam laughed out loud, because seriously, Mason was the closest thing he had to a brother and – no, just no!
"Only for cuddles, Mace."
"What?"
"I wanna cuddle."
Mason did a double take and furrowed his brow for a moment before shrugging. "Okay, I guess."
"Yes!" Liam pulled the notebook out of Mason's lap and set it on the table with his own things, then he lay sideways on the couch, arms spread.
"There's not much room," Mason said, eyeing the small space between Liam's body and the edge of the cushions.
Liam smirked at him. "That's sorta the point. Come on. I won't letcha fall."
Mason nodded and stretched out next to Liam, pressing his back against Liam's front.
Liam sighed and wrapped an arm around Mason's chest as he slotted their legs together and tucked his chin over the top of Mason's head. "Mmm, doesn't this feel incredible?"
"Yeah." Mason took a long breath and exhaled slowly as he snuggled closer.
Liam slid his hand down Mason's chest and rubbed his stomach, nuzzling his face against Mason's head.
"Wow, Liam, you're really good at this." He was completely slack now in Liam's arms.
Liam chuckled and squeezed Mason's leg with his own. "Scott and Isaac taught me everything I know."
"You've been cuddling with Scott and Isaac?"
"Yep," Liam answered, fingers tangling with Mason's and playing with them the way he used to when he and Mason were little kids on the playground.
"Like, you cuddle with both of them together, at the same time?
"Mmhmm."
"Whoa, that's really hot! And also super adorable."
Liam laughed and drew Mason's scent deep into his lungs, reveling in its silky warmth and familiarity.
"You should cuddle with them too."
"You think they'd want to?"
"Probably, I'll ask them for you."
Mason rolled over in Liam's arms so that they were facing each other. He murmured his next words into Liam's collarbone. "Okay, but you gotta do it with us, man. Cuddling with you is the best."
Liam cupped Mason's head, supporting it as he leaned up to whisper in his ear. "I would but sometimes Scott and Isaac like to cuddle naked, and it'd be weird if we did that together."
Mason gasped and pulled back, eyes wide. "Wait, you mean they might..." Mason's heart was racing now. "w-w-with me...naked?"
Liam laughed and nuzzled his forehead against Mason's. "You're welcome, Mace."