Chapter 54 - A Small Visit to a Strange Place

Louis was lounging about on the couch, reading his recipe book with his head leaning on his hand. He flipped the page as the words on it became something he was blankly looking at, and he thought back to the night before. We had come even closer last night...This is getting risky…

Legosi was playing his RPG again, laying on his stomach on the bed and kicking his legs behind him. His thoughts drifted to the night before, distracting him from the game. Even though I really wanted it...We need to be safe.

The deer kept staring down at the pages. They hadn't done anything completely nude yet, but he knew that they might not be able to hold back once they did. They always lost themselves in their love. It was reckless.

Legosi looked over at his deer. "So what's on the menu?"

The herbivore looked up. "I'm still not quite sure. Perhaps spaghetti."

"I love spaghett!. I can't eat it very well, though. Get ready for a messy wolf.", Legosi grinned.

The deer raised a brow. "You're a messy wolf, anyway." The word messy made him think back to last night. "Legosi, I think we should get the muzzle." He closed the recipe book. "Do you remember how close we came last night?"

Legosi's tail waved behind him as he recalled. "It was… really nice." His tail stopped wagging at the mention of 'muzzle'.

"Yes, but, we almost..." He mumbled. Every time they had done it since Legosi's first climax, they had always just kept at least their underwear on. "We almost did it yesterday."

Legosi cleared his throat. "Well, I mean, if we actually did we'd need to… prepare more. I mean, more than the muzzle."

"But...yeah it was close."

The deer got up and came over. "It was dangerously close, which is why I think we should get the muzzle."

"Well, we already know shops… like that… don't deliver here." Legosi pondered. "Well, we could visit that panda guy in the black market. He put a muzzle on me, hehe." He laughed, humorlessly.

Louis huffed. "The black market..."

"Just a joke..."

"Do you think he'd give it to us for free?"

Legosi coughed. "He'd ask me why we need it, and if we actually told him he'd want to chain me up again, probably. I'd love to see the look on his face now, seeing our life together."

"Hahaha, true. We've come far. Almost too far..."

"And… that's why we need to go get the… " He made the motion on his face again. "Any ideas?"

"Do you want to see this panda?" Louis asked, feeling apprehensive.

"No!" Legosi shook his head vigorously.

"No?"

"Well, it would be our last resort, I think."

"Okay. I do know where the shop is. Speaking of shops, I've been speaking to Himiko lately."

Legosi felt a pang of anxiety at the mention of the first shop. "Oh, what's going on with her?"

"Well, she took my advice. She and Kasumi want to have us over sometime and have a crafting day. I guess as thanks. They said we can keep whatever we make."

"Oh, I'd love that!" Legosi sat up, sitting with his hands set between his legs.

"I never really saw myself sitting in a circle and doing arts and crafts, but it could be fun."

Legosi chuckled. "A lot of our club meetings end up going that way. I think I'll have fun!"

Louis nodded. "So, this sex shop." He clears his throat. "We can go together or we can go alone."

Legosi rubbed his legs. "Um, would I be allowed in there?"

"Why wouldn't you?"

"I'm not 18 yet."

"Oh, yeah." He scratched his cheek. "You look old enough, though. I forget you're seventeen sometimes."

Legosi shrugged. "Until April. We can give it a shot. If they happen to turn me away, I'll just have to wait outside."

"Okay," Louis nodded. "Do you want to walk there or take the train?"

"Well, how far is it? A shop like that is probably on the city outskirts, right?"

Louis nodded. "Yeah. I guess it wouldn't be too bad to walk. Plus, less people giving us shit for the purchase."

"We can put whatever we get in your bag, too." Legosi saved his game and turned it off, laying back on the bed. "We'll be...sneaky." Legosi thought about Gon catching them sneaking in with something like that. He found it humorous.

Louis laughed. "Sneaky."

"Like some sort of… sex ninja." Legosi pauses, and covers his face realizing how stupid his joke sounds.

The deer rolled his eyes. "So, shall we?"

Legosi sat up. "O-oh, right now?"

"Better sooner than later."

"Okay then." Legosi sat up, slipping off his jammies and putting on his deodorant before pulling on his brown jeans, turtle neck, and parka, topped off with his scarf. Almost all of it was picked out for him by Louis, a thought that added extra warmth.

Louis got on a pair of black pants, white shirt, then slipped a green sweater over it, adding his scarf.

Legosi glanced over at him. "You should get warmer clothes."

The deer tilted his head. "Why not these?"

"Are you okay without a jacket?"

"I guess I have one..."

Legosi smiled warmly. "Or maybe you just like to cuddle up to me instead."

"You caught me," he smiled. "It shouldn't be too long of a trip." Louis looked to the door. "Remember, we should probably… act like friends again."

Legosi nodded. "That'll be… interesting in the shop." He opened the door and walked outside. Yep, there was a reason he dressed so warm.

Louis looked out. "Wow… chilly."

"You sure we should walk?"

"Do you think the trains would be… crowded?" He hugged himself with hands, his breath visible in the winter air.

Legosi shrugged. "Well, if we take that mostly empty road, you can, uh, come inside? My jacket, I mean." He unbuttoned it and held it open.

"Uh… okay…" The deer moved to be inside Legosi's jacket, his back to him.

"We just have to, uh, figure out how to walk now."

Louis laughed gently as he moved his foot. "Now you."

Legosi stepped forward, remembering when he accidentally tread on Louis's foot while dancing.

Louis stumbled a bit. "I think we have to walk at the same time actually… "

"That'll be a bit hard, since our legs are different sizes. Just like dancing, though." They started out stiff legged, walking like they were on stilts.

"I have a better idea," Louis said. He moved his feet back to step on Legosi's. "Okay, now when you lift yours I should move along with you."

Legosi moved forward, bringing Louis's legs with him. They waddled along the road very slowly, but it worked.

"...It'll be dark by the time we get there." Legosi noticed some passersby looking at them in confusion. One even laughed at them.

Louis blushed and sunk is face a bit into the coat. "Mm...Yeah..."

Legosi reached down and hoisted him up slightly, allowing him to walk forward while holding him beneath the underarms. He moved his head to the side to avoid the antlers. "This might work, but my arms will get tired."

"And your legs, probably."

"I'll do it as long as I can."

They moved along just like that, heading toward the city.

Legosi ended up putting Louis down about 10 minutes later, after which they started walking side by side, which worked out since there were more animals now.

"That was so silly."

Legosi looked down at Louis. "It kept us warm, though." The wind blew his soft fur around, making him shudder.

His boyfriend noticed, and shivered, tool. "Yeah, it's cold..." The wind picked up, blowing their ears and scarves around. "I should have brought a bigger jacket."

"We could buy you one?" Legosi suggested. "Depends on how long you want to be out today."

"I just want to get the muzzle and come home. I have plans to make dinner."

Legosi cleared his throat. And after dinner? They were getting the muzzle so… did tonight mean… Legosi fidgeted a bit, feeling a spark of excitement in his chest.

"Does spaghetti sound good? I know I mentioned it earlier."

"Of course! Are you going to make a sauce, too?"

"Yep! So let's just get this over with so we can go home." Louis said. The whole thing was making him anxious.

They entered the city outskirts properly. The area was definitely poorer than the city center. They looked around.

"So, do you know what we're looking for?", Legosi rubbed his face into his scarf.

"Yeah, I know where the store is," Louis nodded. "Hopefully you can go in."

Legosi looked around. It seemed like a lot of animals avoided their gazes. He was used to stares - with him being larger than the average wolf - but he wondered why they would do it to Louis, too. Maybe it was the eyepatch?

The deer kept walking alongside his boyfriend, not really thinking about the animals. He was imaging Legosi… with the muzzle… in bed… it made him feel a mix of nerves and excitement settle low on his stomach.

Legosi looked down at him with those kind eyes, smiling softly.

Louis wasn't currently looking at him, but he did sense that he was being gazed upon, so his head turned. "What?"

"Just… thinking. This really is the happiest I've been my entire life. Even though I have no idea what the future holds… I'm just happy."

Louis smiled. "I'm… nervous." He imagined the device on Legosi as they walked.

The wolf looked forward, face now serious. "Me too."

"I know I shouldn't be… because it's you… "

Legosi shook his head. "Any animal would be nervous about this, I think. Even between two herbivores or two carnivores. Or between a man and a woman." His ear flicked. "How did you feel your first time? With Haru."

"I wasn't nervous. It just happened."

"Oh." Legosi sniffed. His nose was runny from the cold. "Well, this is a lot different, anyway. Being nervous is normal. Even without the… whole instincts thing."

Louis bit his lip, looking away. "I think it's because of my feelings for you."

Legosi nodded. It seemed like Louis's feelings toward it were more complicated than his, as it usually was with everything. Suddenly, a neon sign caught Legosi's attention, bright pink and pointing into an alley with the words 'SEX' proudly blinking on it. He scratched his head. "Um, I'm guessing it's around here."

"Maybe. Or we're about to walk into something we don't want to see."

"W-well what does Zoozle maps say?"

Louis pulled out his phone. "Yeah, this is it."

Legosi peered down the alley. There was an animal smoking and further down a couple making out.

The deer took a breath, getting further apart from Legosi. "Alright, buddy, let's go."

Legosi trailed behind Louis, approaching the door. There were more neon lights showing off toys and provocative looking animals.

Louis swallowed and reached for the door. "Doesn't seem like anyone cares who goes in so far."

"Seems like it." Legosi wanted to reach out and touch him, but refrained himself.

They pushed their way in and immediately, a lizard came up to them. "Welcome! Welcome!" Louis looked at him. Not another sales happy guy…

Legosi looked away, ashamed of being seen in a place like this. The lighting was brighter than he would have imagined, showing all of the lewd paraphernalia in the store.

Louis looked at the lizard. "We're, uh… looking for a muzzle." He looked over his boyfriend, seeing him walk away from them.

"Ah! A carniherbi relationship, I see!" Louis gulped. Oops. Legosi just kept walking.

"Uh… yeah." Louis rubbed his arm.

The lizard grinned. "For the feisty wolf over there?"

Louis sighed. "Yep."

"You tried already and it didn't work out?" The lizard wiggled his eyebrows.

Legosi, not wanting to look anywhere in particular, opted to stand facing a corner with nothing in it. He was thankful nobody else was in the store. Must have been why the clerk was so eager. It didn't help that he reminded him of his grandpa, to top it all.

Louis shook his head. "There hasn't been a playtime. That's why we need the muzzle."

"Ah, I see, I see. Do you know how to prepare properly? Wait, who's on the bottom?"

The deer was dying inside. Why.

Legosi looked around. Was there a bathroom somewhere? He turned back at them, noticing just how uncomfortable Louis looked. No, he couldn't abandon him like that. He walked back over to the deer and stood by his side, keeping an eye on the door.

Louis sighed. "Why does it matter?"

"Follow me!" The lizard walked along, going to a long row of toys. "We have all shapes and sizes here. Deer, wolf, whatever you want! Choose whatever you want to try out first, that's totally fine with me!" The reptile said.

Legosi followed behind them, trying not to think of a possibility that his mother was looking down on him from the afterlife.

Louis crossed his arms, frowning. "What?"

The lizard looked at him. "You never told me which of you was on the bottom!"

Legosi spoke up quietly. "We don't need any toys. Just show us… um, muzzles."

The lizard turned to him. "Well, of course you do! You have to get used to the feeling of having a—"

"We're…" Legosi looked at Louis, then back at the lizard. "...on a budget."

Louis nodded. "That's right. We just want the muzzle."

The lizard sighed, shaking his head. "Boys, I understand you're inexperienced. But trust me, it will feel better the first time if you prepare yourself first. That includes lubricating."

Louis sighed. His eyes moved to the toys, looking at all the phallic shapes and sizes, his eyes stopping on a wolf one.

It was uncanny. This was the most embarrassing feeling.

Legosi was still not looking at the toys, choosing to scan for muzzles, instead.

"Fine, fine. I'll show you the muzzles first." The lizard said, sounding disappointed. "Come along." They began moving once more.

There were numerous muzzles of all shapes and sizes on the wall. Some were simple, others were a bit over the top. Legosi looked confusedly at a pink fuzzy one.

Louis' eye scanned them. "Just something simple and effective will be fine."

The lizard tapped his chin and then reached and grabbed a black one. "Try this." He handed it to Legosi.

Legosi turned it over in his hands before holding it up to his face. His eyes were dull, looking downward. He tried strapping it behind his head, but took it off before he could. "It's too small."

The lizard put it away, grabbing another one that looked hard and rigid like metal. "What about this one?"

Louis looked to the side.

The wolf turned it over in his hands and put it over his face. He didn't even bother trying to strap it before taking it off. "It hurts."

Louis frowned.

The lizard took it back once more. He began reaching for the pink fuzzy one Legosi saw earlier and he couldn't help the amused look on his face. He stuck it on his face, strapping it around his head. He turned to Louis.

Louis turned him with a sad look… and then he saw the muzzle, his expression changing immediately. "No way I'm having sex with you if you're wearing that."

That startled a muffled laugh out of Legosi, but he had to quickly take it off with a gasp of air. He handed it back to the clerk with a grin.

Louis shook his head, smiling fondly.

The lizard put it back and looked for another. "Hm… why don't you look and find something that interests you?"

Should have done that to begin with. Legosi stepped forward, looking at all of the options.

Louis stayed by his side. I feel horrible making him do this, but it's better than winding up dead and having him to live with that pain… ugh…

Legosi reached up and selected a muzzle made of a malleable material and many straps. "This one looks… adjustable." He slipped it onto his face and strapped it on. This fits, and doesn't hurt. I'll just pick it so we can leave sooner.

Louis looked at him, his eyes widening for a second before quickly looking away.

Legosi took it off. "We'll go with this one."

The lizard smiled, clapping his hands. "Now, back to the topic of preparation." He came closer to the wolf, thinking he seemed easier to deal with than the deer. "Which one of you is on the bottom?"

Legosi blushed and looked away. He just nodded, hoping that was a good enough answer.

"What?"

"Um..." Legosi wasn't sure he could make his voice as quiet as he was at that moment. He glanced over at Louis, who was still looking away. He looked back at the clerk, "...me, I think?"

He raised his eyebrows, whistling. "Flipping the script, I see! Oh my~! Usually the herbivore is the one receiving, you know."

Legosi squirmed. Talking about it was weird, but now that he did it was weirder how pleasant it was in his head, despite it being something he'd never experienced before. That's sex, I guess. "Um, where are you going with this?"

"Tell me… have you seen-" The lizard looked over at the deer. "-well, you know, how big he is yet?" Louis' ears twitched, picking that up. He wanted to leave now.

Legosi's eyes went wide, not looking directly at the clerk. "I… um, I felt it." It was strange, having gone as far as they have but not seeing each other naked yet.

The lizard furrowed his brows. "Oh? You've only gave him a hand job? Well, you must have seen it, then."

The deer huffed.

The lizard turned to Louis. "How big would you say you are?" Louis' eye twitched.

Legosi held his two index fingers out, apart from each other in an estimate.

The clerk smirked, shaking his head. "I meant the deer."

Louis closed his eyes, inhaling deeply.

The wolf cleared his throat. "That… is my guess for him."

"Oh! Oh, okay." The lizard started moving again with the couple following close, arriving back at the wall of toys, making Legosi sigh. Not those again!

"Okay, so I think we have one close to that size! Hm, let's see…"

Legosi scowled. He didn't like the idea of that thing in him. He wanted Louis and Louis alone. Of course, this lizard was the one who knew better… but he still wanted to feel Louis completely, as embarrassed as that made him feel. But if he had to choose… well…

"So! Which one strikes your fancy?"

Legosi pointed to the one he wanted, not looking at it.

The lizard grabbed it quickly and handed it to him. "Perfect! Deer, have you ever considered bottoming? You might want to get one for yourself, too!"

Louis just looked at him, raising an eyebrow.

"Oh-—kay, then! You won't, fine! Follow me anyways!" Once again, they were moving, stopping at a rack full of different brands of lubricant. "Now, this is essential for the type of play you two are going for."

Legosi just nodded, agreeing with him, for once.

"Any kind will work, really. Unless you want flavors! There's so many, you know. There's also water based lube, which I recommend because it's healthier for the body, or you can go for the silicone based ones." The lizard blinked. "Just choose one and we can move along and get a toy for your mate over there. Unless he's strictly a top?"

Louis' ears picked on that and finally spoke. "I don't need something like that."

Legosi quickly grabbed one of the bottles, the text on it making him blush. He tried not thinking about it.

"What else might you two need?" The lizard looked pensive. "Oh! I know! How about a collar and leash to spice things up?"

Legosi choked on air.

Louis couldn't help but smile at that, shaking his head. "We're good, thank you. Can we pay?"

The lizard looked toward the items and back at them again. "Are you sure?"

The deer snorted. "Yes, we're sure."

"You know, you two don't have to be uncomfortable about it. Sex is a good thing and very natural between a couple!" The lizard looked between them. "You just need to take your time and make sure you have full trust in one another."

"We do!" Legosi said confidently, putting his hand on Louis's shoulder. He wondered what kind of couples this lizard must have seen to make a comment like that. "Um, we do have trust in each other, that is," he added quietly.

The lizard scratched his chin. "My point is if you worry about it and it will be worse."

Legosi took a deep breath. Easier said than done.

"And make sure you don't force it, either, okay?"

Louis looked up and blinked, liking this side of the lizard much better.

Legosi moved his hand further down Louis' shoulders, bringing his body closer to his boyfriend's. At least they had found another animal that accepted them. It was his job, but Legosi felt grateful regardless.

They all went to the counter in silence, until Louis broke it. "Are you sure about getting that… toy?"

Legosi shrugged. "He's the expert, right?"

Louis furrowed his eyebrows. "Yes, but… " But didn't like the idea of that thing going into Legosi first, making him sigh heavily. Is he really getting jealous over a toy? What is this wolf doing to him…

His wolf leaned down, whispering, "we don't have to use it."

Louis ignored his feeling of triumph at those words, and just took the money out of his satchel. He smiled at the clerk. "Thank you for your help."

"Please return soon, you two! I hope to hear how it all went!

With a nod, he grabbed the bag and turned away, walking towards the exit. Legosi gave a quick wave to the clerk before rushing to catch up with his boyfriend. He let out a breath of relief once they were outside despite the cold, while Louis just walked forward silently. "Well… that was awkward."

Louis looked at him from the side of eye. "I lost count of how many times I imagined you in bed with me while we were in there, thanks to that guy."

Legosi blushed a little, thinking the same thing. "Ah, yeah, he sure was able to bring that thought up a lot. Makes sense because of his job, though."

"And because of all that stuff in there, as well." Louis added, sighing.

Legosi smiled. "At least he didn't try to sell us the handcuffs, right?" he joked.

"Heh." Louis blushed slightly, closing his eyes. "Well… I wouldn't have minded that."

"Yeah-— wait, what?!" Legosi looked at him with wide eyes, his face quickly heating up.

Louis just laughed - he loved teasing him.