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HypnoArt -Yay for keeping the tradition! If you liked the last chapter, you'll love this one. As a matter of fact, I think we'll dedicate this one to you! 8D

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The shorter found himself straddled by the taller. Clawd had pinned the gorgon down, his claws digging into the petite wrists.

Clawd let go as soon as he heard a noise from underneath him. "Shit, sorry. You good?

Deuce nodded, "It's cool, keep going."

The wolf knew that the most important thing to do was get permission or consent before carrying on with whatever he wanted. He was experienced enough to have the gist of telling by body language alone whether someone was okay with what he was doing or not.

Deuce was perfectly alright with what he was doing. Clawd headed straight for his neck - a soft moan escaped the smaller.

He wasn't sure if he wanted Deuce's lips or his neck more. Of course the gorgon himself wasn't much help with decision making.

Clawd unfastened the buttons on his plaid overshirt and slid it off, revealing a white muscle shirt. He pulled that off too and he noticed the blush creep across the face of the one beneath him.

Anyone could tell by simply looking at Clawd that he was built. He had broad shoulders and strong arms. However it was another thing to see it for himself. Deuce now understood why the wolf worked so hard.

The gorgon could lay here like this and just stare up at him. What could Deuce say? He found the other beautiful - his personality but his looks were definitely a bonus. Leaning forward, Deuce put their lips together once more. He didn't want to seem too greedy but he was certainly willing to take whatever the wolf was willing to give him tonight.

Clawd gave a quick roll of his hips and heard the other's breath hitch and he let out a breath of his own. "I'm not gonna play like I know what I'm doing here, because I don't. At all. You're the only guy I've ever been remotely interested in..."

Deuce let out his own sigh of relief. "Yeah, I feel the same."

The two chuckled at one another, their only conquests had been of the opposite sex. They didn't really have an idea how to pleasure one another. "I feel like we'll try this again after a bit of research."

Deuce didn't mind that, however he was alright with a make out session. He grabbed the wolf down and he took charge instead, straddling him now.

He ran his hands up and down Clawd's chest and washboard abs, the taller shivered. "Is that cool?

Clawd nodded, he just hadn't expected such a simple gesture to feel that good. "Yeah, it's cool."

The gorgon kissed him feverishly, with a passion it seemed he'd been holding back until now. He nipped at the lower lip and slid his hand just under Clawd's pantline.

When Clawd gasped, Deuce took the opportunity to deepen the kiss further.

This gorgon was on a mission. He gave the other a moment to catch his breath, he kissed along his jawline and settled on the nape of his neck. Clawd dug his claws into the smaller's hips.

Suddenly, Clawd winced when he found the other's teeth sunk into the nape of his neck. "Ow..." His eyes widened when he felt an exchange almost? Gorgons had venom?! He was surprised how good it felt, however he couldn't shake the alarm settling in. He pushed against Deuce, who didn't budge. "Deuce!"

Deuce pulled himself away from Clawd in shock. He covered his mouth and nearly fell off his own bed. What was that?! He had never bit anyone before. This was a total first.

"What... the fuck happened just now?" Clawd asked him as he touched his own neck. He pulled his fingers back to reveal a silver-greenish colored liquid. It was thicker than saliva, it wasn't blood... it had to be venom.

"Wish I could tell you. It's never happened before." Deuce stated leaning in and looking at the liquid. He briefly thought back to when he and Cleo fooled around in bed. Although he couldn't remember ever biting the princess. He ran his finger over the bite mark, which seemed to be healing. "I remember mom saying something back when she found out Cleo and I were dating." Deuce wished he listened.

Clawd shook his head. "And of course you don't remember what she said, do you?"

Deuce shifted his gaze away. "Nope."

"Well, you're the one who will have to live with yourself if your venom is poisonous and kills me. Then you'll have fun explaining that to my entire family." He told the gorgon, poking him with a socked foot.

Deuce steadied himself though his sunglasses fell off and hit the carpet of his bedroom. He looked up at Clawd and winced - thinking he turned the other to stone by accident.

After a couple seconds - nothing happened. Deuce was looking at Clawd, point blank without sunglasses. How was this happening? "I now officially hate those things," the wolf commented. "your eyes are gorgeous."

The gorgon's cheeks turned a bright shade of red, feeling slightly vulnerable without his glasses. For the longest time he used his glasses to hide from rest of the world and tuck away whatever emotion he was feeling.

Reaching forward, he gently began running his fingers through Clawd's fur. Seeing it without the darkness of his glasses was even more beautiful. "I never knew how beautiful your fur was before. The caramel hues make it look it you're glowing. I love it." The gorgon started, as he continued to run his fingers through the others fur.

It was Clawd's turn to blush. "Well, I did deep condition last night... that's probably what it is honestly." He stretched back onto the other's bed. Patting the space beside him.

"Clawd?" Deuce leaned placed a small kiss on the wolf's lips. "What if this is a one time deal? Like what if next time, you turn to stone?" The gorgon inquired, slightly hoping the wolf wouldn't push him away but he would understand if he did. Most times anyone was turned to stone it only lasted an hour, but he could never tell how long they would remain a statue.

Clawd shrugged his shoulders as Deuce settled right next to him. "It doesn't make a difference to me. It's just weird that this happened right now - but you always wore your sunglasses before. As long as you don't mind me being extra bossy, moody and slightly aggressive on a full moon - all of what comes with dating a werewolf - I won't mind accidentally being turned to stone once in awhile. I would imagine it comes with dating a gorgon."

It could be that Clawd was wise beyond his years or it could be that he was just intelligent. How he always seemed to know what to say to make everything better was one of Deuce's favorite traits about the wolf.

"Honestly I wouldn't mind at all. To be honest... I kinda like it when you mark me up. In a weird way, it lets me know that you care. That's why I was glad when you kissed me the next day." The gorgon stated, snuggling into deeper into the wolf's side. "Plus that's the point of a relationship. The good and the bad, right?"

Clawd gave a soft smile, "Hey, we haven't been through bad yet and with you right here beside me, I don't think we will."

Deuce hoped that he'd be staying the night. He'd like to make the wolf a breakfast spread too.

"I was pretty nervous you'd be upset with me." Clawd admitted. "Kissing you the next morning, I mean."

"Honestly, when Jackson and I kissed - it felt better than when I kissed Cleo. Then when you and I kissed, it felt like I was alive. I thought it was because of the booze or the fact in my relationship, I was lonely." Deuce openly informed the other. "Then you kissed me again, I knew there was something. I don't know how to explain it, but there's something that draws me to you." Deuce gave a nervous chuckle. "Clawd, I just don't want to go to bed angry. Ever." A small sigh escaped from the gorgon. "I've done it so many times with Cleo, it would make your head spin."

Clawd shifted downward upon the bed, turning to face the other while he spoke. "I'm not even surprised. This whole thing will take some getting used to. There's things that I'll be stuck on doing because of Lala and vice verse, we'll work through it."

Deuce let out a soft sigh. "I know we'll have our fights, every relationship does. I know there will be things I do to annoy you, and vice verse. All I ask before you shut me out is to talk or even fight with me. I wanna give this a serious try." Deuce rested his chin on the other, staring right into the wolf's eyes.

"I would never shut you out, I'm determined and I hate the silent treatment." He chuckled. It drove him absolutely nuts when it was done to him. "I promise to be the best version of me I can be, not just for you - for both of us."

"I think we're off to a good start. We're talking, getting to know each other." Deuce said letting out a small yawn. "Would you think I'm asking too much, if I asked you to stay? I can make us breakfast and drive you home to change. If you don't wanna, I understand. I can drive you home now or call you a cab." Deuce didn't want the other feel like he had to stay.

Clawd thought about it. "I'm fine right where I am. I don't think you're asking too much at all. I uh, have a change with me." He was surprised Deuce hadn't noticed his gym bag when he arrived. "Hmm, maybe I'm the one making assumptions?" He hoped the other didn't mind his forward thinking.

The gorgon couldn't help but smile at the wolf. "Honestly, I didn't know what your plans were. Or where this was gonna go after dinner. I like where it's gone so far." Deuce tilted his head and stole another kiss.

Clawd nodded. "Me too," he snaked his arm over his favorite spot on Deuce's hip. "Me too."

Next thing on Clawd's agenda: break up with Draculaura.

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Clawd yawned and stretched, snuggling into the cold being beside him. It was a wonder how Deuce was so cold... he figured it could have something to do with snakes being cold blooded. He imagined gorgons were similar.

He grabbed the blankets and instinctively tucked them around the smaller. He glanced at the digital clock on the nightstand and realized that they missed first period of school. Great.

He figured there was no point rushing. They may or may not attend school today. He didn't really care, he'd much rather stay right here.

"Oh shit..." Deuce mumbled and grabbed his sunglasses off the nightstand. He put them on but that was as far as he got before he could feel his neck being kissed. He groaned lightly. "Clawd..."

The wolf continued for a moment extra before he stopped. "What's up?"

Deuce heaved a sigh. "We're late for school."

"I know." The wolf told him.

He raised a curious brow. "Why didn't you say anything?"

Clawd shrugged. "Didn't feel the need to. Besides, you promised me breakfast. You don't promise to feed a hungry wolf and go back on it." He smiled against Deuce's neck and kissed it once more.

"Alright, alright... let's go see where breakfast takes us." It was almost a replay of Christmas morning for Clawd as they left the bedroom.

Deuce had barely woken up however he didn't need to be totally awake to make breakfast. He already had it planned out. He stepped into the kitchen and faltered for a moment... the entire room was spotless. He knew there were at least dishes to be done when he left it last night... "Did you..?"

Clawd gave a nod. "Yeah, I snuck away from your death-grip of a cuddle - barely - and I figured I'd tidy up a bit. It's the least I could do babe." It felt really good to call him that either no attempt to cover it up this time.

Deuce gave a nod. "Thanks. I appreciate it." He didn't have the heart to tell Clawd that a maid comes in daily... however it was good to know cleanliness was a trait of his. Especially if he wanted to have any kind of a future with him.

Speaking of future... what was up with that bite last night? He couldn't remember for the life of him what his mother told him about it. He should've asked what it meant, if it was poisonous... he tuned his mother out as he always did. Anytime he listened to her, she ended up saying something hurtful. It was her way - always had been.

"Hey, you having second thoughts?" Clawd asked him, taking Deuce's hands in his own to keep the gorgon from busying himself.

Deuce shook his head, "Not about you, just... other shit."

"Anything I can help you with?" He asked.

"Not unless you can put me up for adoption and get me a new mother." He joked dryly.

Clawd nodded and decided it was best to let Deuce stew alone on that topic. "I'm always here if you wanna talk."

Deuce knew the wolf meant every word of that. "I know, thanks Clawd."

Several minutes later a wonderful breakfast spread was on the table, both boys were about to dig in when Deuce thought he heard tires in the driveway. What?

He heard a familiar beep from a remote starter... he knew it could only be one person: his mother.

"Clawd, I'm so sorry." The once confident gorgon said, almost in a whisper. His appetite nearly gone.

The young gorgon just hoped that his mother wouldn't make a scene with company here. Deuce first thought to ask Clawd to go hide in his bedroom, possibly even the closet. Then he thought against it, it wouldn't be fair to the wolf.

It wasn't the fact he was ashamed of Clawd, it was the fact Deuce wanted to protect the wolf from his mother. She had a repetition of not being so nice. The gorgon didn't want his mother to scare away the other, leaving him alone.

Clawd kissed Deuce quickly. "I'll head back to your room." He didn't want to make a stressful situation worse. "She won't find me, will she?" He got up from the table. "I'll figure it out. Good luck."

He took off from the kitchen, grabbing a sausage link first, he then headed straight for the familiar bedroom.