You didn't have any doubts or confusion as to how he would calm and comfort Jack, did you?

Super-thanks to sparklehannah for tons of encouraging reviews. Hope I keep this entertaining for you, dear.

The encouragement also helps when I'm second-guessing posting things because maybe the smut scenes aren't good. XD I know they don't last very long. XP Hopefully this pleases you.

Also, Merry Christmas! I was holding onto this and forgot to get it under the tree in time. -_-;

It's actually quite pleasant to deal with the fallout from the meeting.

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And I'll never see
What you see
When you look at me
But I'll never cease
Never sleep
['Til I'm worthy of your love]

I've never been accepted
So loved and protected
'Til you

Never Knew I Had a Heart ('Til It Beat For You)- Karliene

"What do you want, Snowflake? I'm right here for you." As soon as they entered the Burrow, Jack had turned to wrap himself around the rabbit.

"Show me I'm yours? I've never trusted anyone as much as I trust you, and I've never wanted anyone but you. Rub against me and cover me in your scent until no one can deny that I'm yours…and you're mine."

Aster's cock was out and ready to oblige within seconds. He hadn't scent-marked the boy yet today, and the tightness on his skin and in his loins was a sign of that. "You know I'd love to do that, Snowflake. I'll make it feel so good. And I want to try something new today."

Jack's pupils grew large as he drew back to meet Aster's gaze. "Yeah? What are we gonna do?"

"First, you are going to get those damn clothes off. I need to see all that pale, perfect skin. And it doesn't work as well if my scent soaks mostly into your clothes and not you."

Frostbite nodded, but blushed and looked uncomfortable as Aster watched him undress. "Snowflake, you do believe me when I say you're gorgeous, right?"

Jack slid his pants off, not looking at Aster when he shrugged. "For Easter's sake, Jack, I've shown you what you look like." When Jack said nothing, Aster kissed the boy and pinned him back on the kitchen table. "Everything you don't like about yourself, everything that makes you feel ashamed: show it to me. I'll keep going, for years, for centuries if I have to, until I change your mind."

That drew a shiver from the boy. "Can we not talk about this? I need you, Bunny."

"Yeah, let's not stand talking. Let's do something about this." Without warning, Aster lifted Jack up to sit on the table, then flipped him around so his face was pressed down on it while his knees were propped up to present his ass to Aster. It was gratifying to hear the boy's gasp of surprise. Jack had been aroused before, but it was stronger now.

"That's right, you like it when I manhandle you. And now you're showing off your pretty little ass for me."

Aster slid his paws up the boy's thighs to his ass, but Jack whimpered and said, "No."

He halted his paws' movement and sighed. "No means no, Snowflake. I won't make you do anything against your will. But if you're only saying 'no' because you're shy or embarrassed, please trust me. I promise I won't let you down. And if I try something and you don't like it, say so, and we'll stop. Will you please let me try, Snowflake?"

"Okay." Jack's voice was soft, and still a little unsure.

But Aster took the green light and ran with it. He slid his paws up to spread Frostbite's ass and exposed his clenched entrance. The rabbit still didn't plan to really breach it, but he wanted Jack to get comfortable with Aster manipulating his ass. He would condition Jack to want, no need Aster to give his ass attention. It was part of preparing the boy for Mating. Snowflake needed to be comfortable with and enjoy each and every thing the rabbit had in store for him. Even if Jack was nervous when the time came, Aster didn't want him afraid or unknowing.

So, when he swiped his tongue over the Snowflake's entrance and the boy screamed, it was encouraging. "Oh, Bunny, why would you do that?"

Grinning Aster replied, "Because I want to." He took another taste and reveled in the boy's desperate cry, clearly overwhelmed. "Does it feel good, luv?"

The little spirit gave him a strained affirmative noise. Aster went at the boy in earnest, drinking in the boy's cries and whimpers and helpless sobs. "Do you know you taste like snow, Jack?" It was true. It hadn't been what Aster had been expecting, although it wasn't a huge surprise; the boy's cum tasted like wintergreen mint. But the light, cold, watery non-taste of snow was unexpected.

When Jack just shook his head, Aster said, "Tell me how you feel, luv. Tell me how you like it."

"So embarrassing, Bunny. Can't think. Just…so. Fucking. Good!"

Aster felt Jack tightening, and he would have cum on that last word if Aster hadn't stopped and pulled away. The boy was nearly crying. "Don't stop, Bunny! God, please don't stop!"

The rabbit just petted down the boy's thighs and spread them wider and brought his hips lower, eliciting a groan from the little spirit. When Aster slid his cock that was covered in precum up against the boy's cheeks and nestled it between them gently, the strangled gasp that elicited was of alarm, not pleasure.

"Trust me, Snowflake. I'm not Mating you until we're both good and ready." So saying, he slid his length up and down slowly against the Snowflake's ass. That gasp was definitely a good one. "D'you think we can get you cumming without touching your dick? D'you wanna try?"

Jack nodded enthusiastically. "You're so big and hot against me. God, Aster, you feel incredible."

The use of his first name stoked a fire in the rabbit. He gripped his Snowflake's hips and spread his ass and started thrusting wildly.

The desperate noises it continually drew from Frostbite were incredibly gratifying. "Never knew this could feel so good!" Jack sobbed. His body was tight, so close. Aster put more angle on his cock so the tip pressed more directly against the boy's entrance as he thrusted. Jack screamed as he came.

Aster had been ready, and he didn't wait for Jack to finish before he flipped the boy onto his back and thrust against his taught form. One paw went to yank the boy's hair, eliciting another scream and renewed pulsing of the boy's cock against his, and Aster finally let go. He pulled back a little to cover as much of the boy as he could.

When he stopped spilling, he felt a satisfaction that went deep into his bones. He was buzzing with pleasure, had just renewed his claim, and Jack didn't seem to be ready to speak English. He was just moaning and murmuring and twitching. God, he'd never get over how gorgeous his Snowflake was.

The rabbit started cleaning his lover off, enjoying the extra shudders and moans he was rewarded with. "Trying new things isn't so bad, now, is it?"

Jack groaned and nodded. "I think I'll be more willing to try things in the future."

Aster chuckled. "See, you can trust me. I'll take care of you, Snowflake. Nothing more important than you."

And perhaps in reproach to how he was taking care of Jack, Jack's stomach let out a large long grumble. And Aster realized that dinner had been skipped last night, and breakfast this morning. Come to think of it, had they even eaten breakfast before they'd gone to the Pole yesterday? It was moving towards noon. A day and half of little to no food. "I'm gonna feed you a lot, Frostbite. Missed a few meals."

The little spirit nodded. "Love your food. Love you, Aster."

Every time the Snowflake said that, especially with his first name, Aster felt unbelievably warm inside. "I love you too, Jack. And I always will."

When Jack regained his ability to stand, Aster helped him down from the table. While the boy got dressed, Aster took care of the first order of business, which was to clean and sanitize the table. And, no, he did not first lick up the remainder of Frostbite's cum while the spirit was occupied in the cupboards.

Their brunch was extensive; Aster was determined to fatten up his Frostbite to make up for the missed meals. After they were done it was around two in the afternoon, and Jack looked thoroughly sleepy. So, Aster pulled him into the nest to nap for a few hours.

When they woke, it was late afternoon, and Aster knew there was no chance they'd go out and get any work done at this point. He had expected this, even if his original plans had been to work in the afternoon. But even if they weren't Mated, Jack was newly claimed, and perhaps especially since they weren't fully Mated, Aster's instinct was to keep Jack to himself and continually claim and satisfy his future Mate. Because his body knew that his Mate was right there and that he wasn't fucking and Marking him, and it wasn't pleased. The excessive time spent with Jack helped to calm those instincts. Not to mention something similar but greater would happen when he did Mate Jack.

Jack stirred beside him. "You never told me."

Aster looked at the boy, confused. "Told ya what?"

"What Pitch said to you." Jack sat up to look at him.

The rabbit's stomach plummeted, and he looked away from Jack. "Just his usual shit-stirring."

"But you got angry enough to forget Manny might obliterate you. What did he say, Bunny?"

Aster still hesitated. He knew it was stupid, that it obviously wasn't a problem, but the irrational shame and anxiety were still there.

"Hey!" Jack said sharply, pulling Aster's face to meet his. He slid his hands up to touch his ears a bit, melting the tension and bad feelings away. "You told me that I should show everything I was ashamed of to you. That you would change my mind. Why aren't you giving me the same chance?"

Sighing deeply, not meeting his Snowflake's eyes, Aster said, "Look, this whole time I…I mean, you used to be human, and you're still human shaped…I just wasn't sure…"

Jack's eyes widened. "Oh. This is about how you're a giant rabbit with a retractable cock?"

Frostbite didn't mean anything by it, but it was the same words Pitch had used. Aster's eyes burned with tears, and he turned away.

The smaller spirit made a distressed noise and climbed onto Aster's lap, making him face Jack again. "I didn't mean it like that, Aster. But is that what this was about?"

Using his first name was calming, and Aster nodded. "He knows your worst fears. So, he knows the insecurities that cause them. He could see that I wanted you so badly, but that I was too afraid to do anything about it. And a lot of that was to do with my anatomy possibly not being to your liking."

"I see." Jack was quiet for a moment before he said, "And to think, I was just telling myself I couldn't deny that I'm a furry any longer."

Puzzled, Aster looked in Jack's face for some clue as to what he meant. "Mate, I'm pretty sure I'm the furry one in this relationship."

Frostbite laughed, and it might have been hurtful to his sensitive feelings at that moment, but it was just so joyful and utterly lacking in anything negative. "I'm a furry, not furry. It's um…" Jack looked slightly embarrassed. "People who get turned on by anthropomorphic animals. Humans have a whole culture surrounding it."

Aster's ears perked up. "But they don't have anything like me."

"They dress up in fursuits, costumes, to look like giant anthropomorphic animals. Whenever I saw them, all I could think of was a big rabbit. I always told myself it was just because you were the only thing like a furry that I knew."

"But it turns out that sort of thing turns you on," Aster said. And lucky for him. Meant they really were a perfect fit.

Snowflake shrugged. "Actually, it's really just you. But loving you and being attracted to you technically makes me a furry."

"Is that bad?" Because that admission has Aster soaring. Not just any giant humanoid creature would do it for Jack. Only him.

"Hell no. Furries aren't bad people. And I'm crazy about every bit of you. Your fur feels like fucking magic on my skin."

Aster laughed. "Glad to hear it. Cool, smooth skin is like heaven to me."

And Jack kissed him. And, no, their differing anatomies did not make it easy, and Aster was aware that it was awkward and sloppy. But that didn't mean it wasn't perfect. It was something he'd thought he'd never have because he was so different from his Snowflake, but it turns out his lover had been attracted to that part of him all along.

There was nothing he could do to keep his cock in. And Frostbite gasped and pressed against it eagerly, immediately giving off the scent of arousal. "I love you, Aster. You're perfect for me. I love your soft fur, your huge dick that only comes out when you want me. I love your ears so damn much. You let me touch them like you wouldn't allow anyone else, and I can affect you so strongly. And I think anyone trying to arouse me with hands would be sickening, because I only want your paws on me."

Aster's little lover was reassuring him profusely, and the rabbit knew he meant every word. He felt safe. He felt loved. "You know I love you, Snowflake. And it would take a long time for me to describe how perfect you are."

Frostbite smiled but looked away. Oh, hell no. "If you're telling the truth about me, at least you could listen when I tell you the truth."

But the boy still wouldn't look at him. That wouldn't do. "Alright, you asked for it. Come with me."

Jack's eyes grew wide, but he stood up and followed Aster. The rabbit had a plan that would hopefully destroy that self-conscious shame.

And even you
Never need to try and be someone else
Just be you

"It's all fine." "Am I fine?" "You're just fine."
"And in time, you will find, you're just fine."

Perfectionist Complex- JubyPhonics

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I've hinted at this solution earlier, and I'm sure someone noticed. And this next chapter will be hard to finish (if I want to do it properly) so bear with me. In the meantime, feel free to review!