Forgiving you

Chapter 2

2 months later..

Wolf Woke up with a headache, staring at the green rocky ceiling, his sleepy eyes starting to get used to the fact that he was awake. He looked at the light hanging on the ceiling, flickering as if it had some cheap light bulb inserted into it. He got u, then set his feet on the creaky planks of the floor and sniffed himself, he smelled..whens the last time he showered? He shrugged and decided to go take a shower. He took off his sweaty white sleeveless shirt and dropped it on the ground. He looked at the mirror and scratched his chest, he still got his strong physique even though he barley did anything. He took off his boxers and entered the shower turning it on. The water from the shower head massaged Wolf's chest. He bend his neck slightly letting the water hit his head as he stared onto the dirty tiled walls of the bathroom. Scenes of when he fought Fox that day, ran through his head, he couldn't believe he pinned the great Fox McCloud.. He had a chance to finish him off, but he didn't..Why? He knew he'd get alot of money from killing him, and plus if he finished that mission he'd be ten times more rich..The reason of why he didn't kill Fox was a mystery to him, he searched his head for an answer but he didn't get it.. That mysterious feeling when he thought he killed Fox, and when he saved him was in his thoughts. What was it? He asked to himself. Fox was now invading his head..His face, his smile, his eyes, and his voice seemed to make Wolf smile, it didn't before but why now? He picked up the bar of soap and rubbed himself with it, gliding it across his grayish fur that had a hint of purple in the lighting he was in, He heard a hard knock on the door, he looked up at the direction of the sound and turned off the water.

"Who is it?.." Wolf asked with a bit of irritation.

"Mr O'Donnell you there?" The voice said muffled through the door. Wolf growled, recognizing the voice. It was the land lady, he remembered that he ran out of money, He divided the remaining cash with his teammates to live on their own.. Before disbanding Star Wolf, the knock continued.

"Mr O'Donnell?" said the land lady while giving a few light raps on the door. Wolf scoffed and picked up towel to wrap it around his waist. He walked over to the door and opened it. A Feline with dirty blond hair, a tank top and short shorts appeared at the door way.

"What is it?" Wolf asked with his irritated gruff voice.

"Well..You have to pay your rent" The feline said quickly gazing at Wolf's bare chest, eyes sliding down to the towel. Wolf felt uncomfortable and rubbed the back of his neck. He sighed, thinking up something to say, he gave up since there is nothing else he can lie about.

"I...I don't have any money..." He turned his head and looked down at the floor making his eye piece visible to the feline's eyes.

"Oh..well then You'll have to leave" The cat said smoothly. Wolf felt a bit needy and scared when he heard that, then did something that felt out of character to him.

"Please...can I stay just for a bit longer?...I'll do anything...I don't have anywhere else to go...Please?" Wolf pleaded. His inner self felt disgusted hearing himself, Lord O'Donnell beg so helplessly.

"Oh really...well.." the cat was now blushing putting her hands behind her back nervously, Wolf gulped knowing where this was going.

"I..used to have these fantasies...about being with the leader..of Star Wolf.." She started to walk over, making Wolf back up, he felt very uncomfortable, his body began to shake when the feline put a hand on his chest, stroking it seductively. She planted her lips onto Wolf's, forcing him to make a muffled yelp. Trapped in the kiss, the cat motioned her hand towards the belt of the towel, getting ready to take it off. He hadn't kissed anyone before, on second thought the only person he just kissed was...Fox.. He took her hands off and broke out of the kiss, Wolf was now staring at the ground.

"Sorry...i can't do this..." He said as he took a couple breaths. He looked at the Cat who seemed heart broken and disappointed.

"Oh...that's too bad... ok then..pack your things Mr. O'Donnell" Wolf looked up with pleading eyes.

"I-Isn't there anything else i can do for you?..." He begged, not wanting to reduce any lower in life.

"No...leave or I'm going to call the police, that the dangerous Star Wolf leader is here." Wolf flinched when she said that, then continued to look at the ground, speechless, she walked towards the door and slammed it on her way out. Wolf sighed then began to change into his clothes, taking anything necessary, and left the apartment.

It was cold and rainy outside, Wolf didn't bother to put on his hood cause he'll get wet anyway. While walking on the side walk he felt a surge of water hitting his torso, he gasped in how cold it felt, he turned to see a car drove by. He cursed thinking "why are people still using the wheel designs? There are hover cars for god's sake." or was it just for life to bully him some more? He growled and continued to walk.

His walking became unstable, eye lids getting heavy, he was getting tired..He spotted an alley way turning to the right, he pressed his back against the wall and slowly slid down till he was sitting on the ground.

"I...think it won't hurt to live out here..." He smirked and bowed his head.

"It's like living out in the jungle right?...I had some survival training...i'll...be...ok..." he closed his eyes, hidden tears mixed in the rain.

He woke up the next day slowly opening his eyes to see a puddle reflecting sun towards his eye making him squint. The sun rise shone through the alley way gracefully, and Wolf had to admit it was kinda beautiful in a morbid way. He got up to continue walking, he didn't know where, but he just began to walk around aimlessly with no objective in mind. Then something caught his eye, some dog eating a hamburger was a few feet from him sitting on a bench. All the drama going on, Wolf forgot about his appetite, his stomach grumbled staring at the dog munching away the hamburger, not noticing himself walking toward him. The dog noticed Wolf and gave him a confused annoyed look.

"What do you want?" The Dog sneered. Wolf was just staring at the food in his hands not saying anything.

"get lost freak" The dog said rudely swinging a hand at him. Out of reflex Wolf grabbed his hand and twisted the dog's arm, making him yelp then pulled him close till eyes met, Wolf glared at the frightened canine's eyes.

"W-Wolf...O'Donnell?.." The Dog said in a shaky voice, obvious fear showing.

"Please d-don't hurt me...I'll give you anything." Wolf didn't know what he just did, but eyed the burger and thought he should ask for that...But he knew he can do better. With his bad reputation he can be as bad as he wants now! There is no point in trying to clear his name, life stomped on him way too many times, it's time he got what HE deserved.

"Hand me your wallet.." Wolf said in a cold voice. The Dog hesitated a bit, still with fear he started to reach for the wallet in his pocket.

Wolf was grinning, now they had the right to be afraid, a right to hate him! Just when he was about to take the wallet from him he looked behind the dog. There was a familiar figure not too far from them, coming out of a store. It was Fox McCloud! But why?... Once again Fox ruined something for him. Why couldn't Wolf get a break? He let go of the dog not wanting to get Fox's attention, but it was too late..Fox was looking at him, mouthing his name in confusion, he started to walk up to him, which made Wolf run, leaving the dog confused. Wolf looked back to see Fox starting to sprint. He thought it was over... Fox wouldn't forgive him after what he did. He would kill him, or hand him over to the police to make him suffer life even more in prison, but he would pick death, over suffering in a cell for his whole life... Life was nothing to him now, he thought it was pointless to run so he stopped, not bothering to catch his breath giving in to life..to let it punish him. The Fox caught up, panting heavily.

"Wolf.." The lupine turned around showing surrender in his eye, it made Fox wonder.

"What are you doing out here? You're soaking wet..." Said Fox in a concerned tone.

"I'm done Fox...just get it over with..I'm tired.." Said Wolf. Fox tilted his head and said nothing for a few seconds.

"Wolf...you alright?...you don't seem like yourself.." Wolf looked over to the side denying Fox's sympathy as the vulpine walked up.

There was strong silence in the air, which made Wolf impatient, he started to growl.

"What the hell are you doing Fox?" Fox darted his head to eye contact, surprise from the sudden loud tone from Wolf's mouth, clueless of what hes thinking, Wolf growled and pointed at the blaster on Fox's holster.

"Don't you know how to kill your enemy?" Fox was startled by what Wolf was saying then raised an eyebrow.

"Huh?...I don't have any intention to kill you.." Fox sighed then it was silent again. Wolf was confused slightly not believing him. He tried to kill Fox...Why wasn't Fox trying to get revenge?...He couldn't understand these things..He knew alot of things but things like this is a mystery to him.

"Hey...umm...would you like to.. come to my house?" Wolf looked a bit shocked, why would he invite his enemy to his house?...His confusion disappeared finally assuming what he was thinking. Thats right...they were in a public area, Fox wouldn't kill him in front of people, good thinking Fox.

"Sure.." Wolf said, being prepared, he took silent breaths. He survived wars, dangerous missions, deadly creatures, but the tense feeling and thought of Fox killing him made him cringe, this was the first time he went against his pride he built up in years to trying destroy him. He thought of relaxation and calmed his pulse, he'll be free.

"Alright" Fox gave a friendly smile towards Wolf. The lupine blinked and blushed, he never seen Fox give him a friendly smile before...It made him feel-

"Hey you coming?" Fox said standing a few distance between Wolf.

Wolf rubbed his head, suddenly feeling stupid.

"I...Yeah I-I'm coming" Then he followed Fox.

They arrived at the entrance to his house, it was a bit small, not what Wolf was expecting.

"That's your house?...Thought since you're such a big star you'd get a mansion or something." Wolf scoffed a bit, not very impressed by Fox's house. Fox sighed and squinted his eyes at him smiling after a second.

"I kinda don't like living in big houses." He gave a small laugh and walked over to the door. Fox took out a key and opened the door to his house. When they entered, Wolf found himself glancing around. It was clean, and everything looked well organized. Wolf looked at a chair, and walked over to sit on it, after he did he gave a sigh. It was soft, it's been awhile since he sat on a comfy chair. He looked at Fox seeing the Fox stare back at him, which made him blush, realizing he made himself too comfy.

"I'm sorry.." He didn't wanna seem rude so he got up, but why did that matter to him? He thought he hated Fox.

"Hey it's alright.. make yourself at home" Fox smiled gesturing him to sit back down, letting Wolf rest.

Wolf was a bit surprised, he wondered why Fox was being so nice to him. Wolf was ready to die, now he slightly doubts it, but he knew to never trust an enemy. After Wolf was done thinking he was suddenly locked into Fox's emerald eyes. He broke away when he thought he stared too long.

(Whats wrong with you Wolf?...) He growled to himself.

"Hey you alright?" Wolf looked at Fox again seeing a concerned look on his face, Wolf looked away again feeling more nervous.

"Yeah.." Wolf said. Fox looked relieved and walked towards the stairs.

"Ok thats good, I'll be right back" Wolf nodded and stood up to look around. He pouted and thought to himself "he allows his enemy to wander?" Then a shelf with dolls caught his eye, he walked over to it. His eyes widened at the dolls, They were Star Fox members. There were toy Arwing replicas on top of the shelf and replica Wolfens. Under the Wolfens surprised Wolf. He saw Panther and Leon but Wolf wasn't there sadly. Wow seems like Fox really didn't like him. He sighed and made a disappointed frown. He heard foot steps from behind him, looking to see Fox. Wolf scoffed.

"You collect dolls? never expected this from the great Fox McCloud." Fox blushed and cleared his voice.

"They're called plushies..Some company started to make them and... well i thought i should collect them..you can laugh if you want." Wolf didn't think it was funny he thought it was pretty cute. Cute? He shook his head shoving the thought to the back of his mind. He looked back at the Star Wolf section seeing Panther and Leon reminding him of their separation, and started to miss them but not showing it.

"I didn't get you" Fox said in an awkwardly. Wolf looked at Fox and raised an eyebrow, the fox made a nervous laugh.

"I mean i didn't get the.. plushie.. you" He laughed again, Wolf not saying anything.

"Hey you want something to eat? I can cook" Wolf looked at Fox again with his ears pointed up, he gulped, remembering that he was hungry.

At the table Wolf was stuffing his face, ignoring the strange look from Fox, Wolfing down a chicken leg, switching to his spoon scooping up some mash potatoes mixed with peas and carrots gulping all of it he finally used his chance to look at Fox who was still speechless. Wolf was blushing again.

"sorry.." He chuckled nervously. Fox smiled and started to chuckle too.

"not a problem" said fox as he stuck a spoon of mash potatoes in his mouth. Fox looked at Wolf, looking like he wants to ask a question.

"Hey Wolf...so what happened to you? why aren't you at your base?"

Wolf stopped eating, his ears wilted.

"You don't have to tell me.." Fox said as he looked away, he really looked like he cared for Wolf.

"Sargasso station is dead...it ran out of power...forcing us out." Wolf said as he sighed. Fox looked up at Wolf, surprised then looked at him with pity.

"I'm sorry to hear that..." Wolf looked into Fox's eyes appreciating his concern, it brought a smile to his face, but quickly hid it realizing Fox was watching him.

"yeah...I didn't have enough money to pay for the bills" Fox looked at him feeling a bit guilty.

"I'm sorry..." The vulpine was fiddling with his fork staring at his food. Wolf felt sorry and decided to try to cheer him up.

"Hey it's not your fault.." That was all he could say, he felt useless.

"So what you gonna do now?" The Fox said. resting his cheek on his hand.

"Well...I've got no where to go...I got kicked out of my apartment yesterday..." Fox's ears started to fold at the back of his head, feeling even more guilty.

"Oh.." Then the vulpine's ears stood up.

"Hey you can stay here" Fox suggested. Wolf coughed a bit from his food trying to see if he heard that right.

"W..what did you say?..." Fox smiled, happily repeating it.

"You can stay here" Wolf's eyes widened and his heart began to race, living in the same house with Fox McCloud? Thats like a dream to Wolf, he shook his head to demolish the thought then gulped.

"I mean...ya know...I can help you till you get your own house..." said Fox, playing with his food.

"I...ah...I..um." Wolf was embarrassing himself with his gibberish and calmed himself down to control his words.

"but why?..." said Wolf as he looked down at his food, fiddling with his fork in his hand. Fox looked down too almost copying Wolf's movements.

"Just consider it as repaying you..For saving me." Said Fox. Wolf suddenly remembered that time, and blushed, hoping Fox didn't remember the mouth to mouth thing.

"I see.." Wolf gave a frown to hide the strange feelings welling up inside him. Fox smiled then stood up, putting his half done plate in the sink, Wolf soon followed, doing the same thing.

They were now in Fox's room. It was a fair size also clean and organized, after glancing around his eye stopped at Fox who was gesturing to the bed, Wolf was beet red again, the thought of him and Fox having to sleep together was intense. Fox cleared his voice and said.

"You'll be sleeping here, I'll take the sofa downstairs."

"Oh." Wolf said disappointed, but why was he? a comfy bed to himself is not a bad thought either, but he felt like objecting.

"You can't just give your arch rival your bed...Shouldn't I be the one to sleep on the sofa?" He looked at the bed, then Fox who blinked in confusion.

"Oh..ok sure if thats what you want, i won't argue." Fox hopped over to the bed, picking up one of his pillows, and handed it to Wolf.

"Here you go, good night" He smiled again. Wolf couldn't stop thinking of how handsome he looked when he smiled, he bit the inside of his cheek to stop himself from thinking those absurd thoughts. He nodded in reply then walked downstairs.

He found the sofa but it was a bit small for Wolf's height, he scratched his head then slowly lay himself across it, barley fitting his feet, he had to lift his legs to rest his ankles on the arm rest, which felt more comfortable than the arm rest pressing onto his back. He set the pillow behind his head letting him sink into it. It was soft, and comfy, he turned his head finding a faint scent of Fox in the pillow, he began to sniff it. It smelled nice, it was strong and it was addicting to him, he found himself inhaling more of the scent, feeling dizzy, but pleasured at the same time. He shook his head to destroy the moment. He was feeling shame now, how could he think these things? Fox was his worst enemy, he can't have such feelings like this after hating him. He was fighting hard with himself noticing that his inner self is winning. He wanted it...He wanted Fox. He turned over to try and sleep.

After shifting for a long while he stopped and opened his eyes. He couldn't sleep, he regretted not picking the bed, and that wasn't the only problem, he couldn't get the scent out of his mind. Feeling like he was being controlled, he picked his legs u and slowly walked up the stairs not wanting to make noise, he found himself in Fox's room, seeing that the vulpine was sleeping peacefully. He slowly rested himself on the bed, facing the Fox. He looked so cute when hes asleep, it brought a smile to Wolf's face. He turned the other way closing his eyes to let himself doze off.

He opened his eyes the next morning, seeing that the ceiling was illuminated by the sun, he grunted and attempted to move his body, but he felt some weight pressing onto him, he looked down to see that Fox was resting his head on Wolf's chest.

"Fox?..." The vulpine picked his head up and smiled at him.

"Good morning Wolf." Suddenly Fox leaned in close, closing the distance between their muzzles, and gave him a kiss. Wolf was shocked, he was in a daze for a moment but he shook his head.

"F-Fox..." The vulpine began to rub Wolf's chest, noticing he was bare chested along with him.

"What are you doing Fox?..." Wolf was confused, he didn't know whether to feel happy or scared, but he knew that he was feeling excitement deep down. Fox tilted his head as if he was confused himself.

"You don't like it?" Fox frowned. Wolf gulped, panting heavily from the close contact.

"I-It's not that..It was just so sudden an-" Fox interrupted with a kiss. Wolf was kissing back now, enjoying the moment. He made a small yelp when he felt Fox rubbing him somewhere below the waist.

"F-Fox...S-stop..." Fox was grinning, knowing that Wolf was enjoying it.

"I know you like it.." Fox was kissing him again, not giving him a chance to speak. Muffled words came out of Wolf's mouth as he was trapped in the kiss.

"No...Stop Fox..I-" He was being smothered with kisses again, kissing back, then spoke again.

"I..mean it.." Wolf huffed. Fox was continuing the massage below the waist, then was motioning towards the belt buckle, undoing it while Wolf watched, his heart racing, after the belt he unbuttoned and unzipped, leaving him to the last layer of clothing, Wolf whimpered as he gripped the bed.

"Fox...no..." Fox was slowly moving his hand towards it while Wolf begged.

"Fox...please.." When he touched it Wolf twitched with sweat.

"I'm serious...please..stop...stop." Fox was pulling it now.

"relax...you'll like it..." Fox said, giving a loving smile.

Wolf found himself howling, then everything blacked out.

He shot up waking from a dream or a nightmare, he was panting heavily, It was morning, he squinted at the sun light that shone through Fox's window. He looked on the other side of the bed, seeing Fox wasn't there, He felt something down in his pants feeling tight in an area below the waist. He blushed and covered the area. He never felt so embarrassed in his whole life, he hoped Fox didn't see this. He clenched his teeth. His ear twitched, hearing a shower turned on assuming Fox was in there, then the sound disappeared meaning Fox was done. He shifted in the bed to get ready for the encounter. Fox walked into the room with a towel tied around his waist. Wolf took a quick glance at Fox's toned body then stopped before the vulpine noticed.

"Oh Wolf you're awake" He walked over to his side of the bed and rubbed a small towel on his head.

"I was a bit surprised when i woke up, it gave me a scare, I kinda forgot that you were staying over." Wolf chuckled nervously then blushed.

"Changed your mind about sleeping on the bed?" Wolf looked at the Fox who was now rubbing the towel against his chest fur.

"Yeah...your couch sucks." Wolf said looking over to the side as Fox began to take the towel off, Wolf fully turned around not wanting to invade personal space.

" So sorry i don't have a sofa YOUR size." he chuckled with sarcasm"

Wolf was just staring at the ground not making any sound and fought the urge to turn around, then heard the Fox speak.

"By the way...i heard you mumbling my name when you slept..mind telling me what the dream was about?" He grinned even though Wolf wasn't looking. Wolf was sweating now not expecting his dream to be that active. Did Fox hear everything?...No he could not. he wasn't the dream Fox.

"It was just me finally shooting your ass out of the sky" He gave an arrogant chuckle. Fox scoffed and gave a dead look.

"Gee well sounds like you enjoyed it." Wolf was blushing, knowing he DID enjoy it. Wolf saw Fox pass him fully clothed walking towards the door.

"Well I'll be heading downstairs to get breakfast" Fox looked at Wolf's black muscle shirt and made eye contact, you should change your shirt, must be dirty by now, he made an obnoxious grin which made Wolf glare into his soul. Fox held his hands in a surrender motion and gave a nervous chuckle.

"easy there..heheh, anyway you can use my shirts." He gestured to the dresser in front of him, then walked off.

After Wolf changed, he scratched his side and moved his arms a bit, feeling how tight Fox's clothes were. He was bigger than Fox after all, making him sigh in annoyance. He arrived at the table finding eggs on it. He sat down and rubbed his arm.

"Hey there, hows the shirt?" Wolf was annoyed by the question and moved his arms again.

"Its too small" Wolf said, snarling at the shirt.

"Well not my fault you're too buff" Fox said squinting at the Wolf. Wolf gave a growl and tugged on the shirt.

"Or maybe you should bulk up more pup!" He growled. Fox sighed and added bacon to Wolf's plate. The vulpine sat down in front of Wolf who was already eating. The lupine picked his head up noticing Fox was staring.

"What?.." he said while Fox looked away and laughed nervously.

"Oh nothing..." He rubbed his arm and looked back at Wolf who was confused.

"I was wondering if you...wanna hang out" Wolf tilted his head and continued to chew on his food.

"ya know show you stuff besides star fighters, explosions, guns, and fighting." Wolf looked at Fox again not knowing why but decided to agree.

"sure.." replied Wolf, Fox gave that usual smile and nodded.

"great" Fox smiled. Wolf watched as Fox walked toward the closet, taking out two rackets and a ball. He tilted his head not sure what Fox had planned.

They were outside in Corneria park, in a tennis court which was surrounded by a cage, Fox handed Wolf a racket, the lupine looked at it and tilted his head.

"Whats this? a weapon?" he examined it swinging it back an forth. Fox laughed and shook his head.

"Nah you dummy its a tennis racket. Wolf remembered through his long years in isolation that this was one of those sports, civilians do it on spare time and fitness.

"Oh.." Wolf felt a bit stupid now and rubbed the back of his head. The lupine walked over to the opposite side of Fox's side of the court and got ready. From what Wolf faintly learned is all he had to do is strike the ball towards the others side. He nodded and gave a cocky smirk. The feeling of competition ran through him, he sorta missed the feeling. Fox threw the ball up and when it fell to position he hit it towards the lupine, Wolf reacted fast and swung his racket at the ball making it fly back at the Fox. Fox hit it back grinning. They made quite a good rally till Fox couldn't hit the ball. Wolf grinned in satisfaction chuckling to himself.

"Hah! looks like i win this one!" Fox was catching his breath with a smile across his face he bent down pointing on the painted line on the ground.

"expected from my rival, but so sorry to burst your bubble but you only get a point when the ball hits within the square". Wolf scoffed and got ready for another game.

They were evenly matched, keeping up a long rally, building up points, They were almost out of breath.

"I'm gonna give you a hard serve!" Fox said with sweat sliding down his forehead. Wolf grinned panting as hard as Fox.

"Bring it on pup!" Fox hit the ball with power making the ball a blur in the air , but Wolf's eye was fast enough to detect it, and motioned towards it but couldn't hit it. He hissed as the ball passed him, He looked over at Fox who was pointing up. Wolf looked up to see the ball fall on his face, seemed like the ball bounced off the wall from behind Wolf. Fox broke into laughter pointing at how silly it looked, Wolf had a serious look rubbing his face, his face began to light up, and found himself laughing too. Wolf had such a good time that he forgot about the thought of Fox firing a blaster bolt into his skull when they arrived at the house, he laughed at the thought thinking it was stupid. For the first time he felt like he could call someone a friend.

They were resting on a bench with a statue of Fox and James in close range, they were watching kids play as the sun was setting. Wolf was staring into the distance watching the sun slowly motion behind the planet Corneria.

"Hey Wolf?.." Fox said getting the lupine's attention.

"What is it Fox?" Fox looked nervous making the lupine smile a bit.

"I had.. a good time" Fox said finally. Wolf nodded and looked back into the sunset, the sky turning orange. He heard Fox speak again.

"Hey...do you wanna..." The pause made Wolf blush knowing that he could fit anything in that empty spot. Then Fox finally said.

"You wanna join the Star Fox team?..." Wolf was surprised and calmed his face, nodding.

"Sure pup...Sure.."

AN: Review please ^^