A Dance for Two 2 (Jay Naylor's Furry Comics, Human!Semi-SI)

EDIT: This is a Commissioned Story from the Pxtreon.

Cassie Bukharin was not that hopeful for her first day at her 'latest school'. That's not to say she didn't like moving around as much as she used to with her parents as her mother had ways to make their trips lovely and so interesting, but Cassie had some low expectation from this school.

First, there was the strict uniform rule that had her put on some of the most British thing she could ever hope to wear at a school. There was nothing wrong with Britain, but it sure felt wrong to wear British in America out of ironic historical context. The school name was literally Jack Burton Academy for crying aloud!

Second, the fact that she was maidenless friendless really didn't play well with her usual antics. She was a social person despite how serious her face tended to be on her 'neutral mood'. Then again, not many could really say that she had that good luck with friends. Rare and passing occasions, some of which she won others she didn't.

Yet, Cassie was far from being a pessimist, and her modest approach to a relatively crappy way to begin her supposedly 'stable' life in a single place sure was met with mixed results. Truth be told, she expected bullies to 'target the only humie in the classroom'.

She was glad that wasn't the case. And that she made three friends already. All of them were girls, but none were of the same personality- like one would expect in a movie which involved 'cliques' in schools.

Janie Black was the 'leader'. She was pretty much a twin sister to Cassie of the blonde-haired white-furred feline kind- which was fair considering her mom was a white-furred cat too and... that they both loved being good at sports. The promise of having competitions with the girl was definitely going to give her something to work with.

Charleen 'Charlie' Swanson was the tomboy (and also a brown-furred cat with red hair). She was actually very sweet and someone that she had a feeling harbored some strong feelings for Janie. Just not of the friendship kind. Cassie didn't mind, her parents having taught her that love is love and it kind of happens that preferences are like that. Plus, Charlie was a nice friend and she wondered how much she could help her with...

If she could help Cassie back in getting to know more the third member of the group.

Angelica Keynes was a bunny girl. A bunny girl. Cassie loved bunnies, and the fact there were people that looked like those animals sure made her so giddy at times. The thing was that it wasn't only a matter of species- it was all about the overall presentation.

"Hello, if you need anything about religion, I will help you find the way."

...

Be still my heart!

Cassie had already wandered in the path of love. Once. And it was a crush. A silly crush about male actors.

This was the first time she encountered a girl that could get her heart racing between her dorky and slightly insane personality plus her adorable appearance.

Angelica tried to appear quite the angel through her actions (and she succeeded in that), but it wasn't the only thing she truly represented. Cassie was a good judge for characters and she could tell her little new bunny friend was also a nutty person deep down.

She wasn't planning to dig it out anytime soon, but it gave the human girl a chance to further unravel the little cute girl that had stolen her heart and attention. She worked on not making it obvious but... she half-succeeded in that effort as Angelica didn't notice- Janie and Charlie did.

So, as school proceeded smoothly for this first day, she was ultimately cornered by the two for a serious discussion.

"So, what's your deal with Angelica?" Janie asked, sounding annoyed because of... concern.

"You have been looking at her a lot, and then doing all that silly smiling," Charlie added, the tomboy sounding more confused than worried.

Cassie merely shrugged. "I like her."

"...And?" Janie pressed, but before the human could have answered, it was the tomboy that guessed right.

"You mean you like-like her?" The redhead inquired and Cassie nodded.

The two girls appeared surprised at this calm admission.

"But... but you are a girl."

"Yep," The human admitted calmly and the two shared a look.

"I- I mean, we are saying that since you are a girl-"

"I should only date boys?" Cassie asked and Janie nodded. "Well, when I asked dad how he would feel if I or my brother were to date someone of our own sex and he said that 'if they make you both happy, I will let you even marry a couch'."

Charlie snorted. "Your dad sounds cool."

"He is," Cassie admitted happily. "Plus, mom told me that it's alright to not rush it."

"So?" Janie asked, her concern brought to a low level at this point.

"So I will hold back from trying anything until I fully understand how genuine this feeling I have is before acting on it or not," Cassie assured with a bright smile. "And don't worry, I will not cause Angelica any trouble."

Once again, Janie and Charlie shared a look, and then both nodded back at Cassie.

"If you need help, you could ask us to... you know, not make a mess."

"Yeah, I mean- I am not sure how to help with that but... we can try," Jaine added right Charlie. "Still, we are friend. It's not like we think less of you."

Cassie nodded in relief at hearing this. After all, she doubted her parents would let her live happily if she was to return home friendless but...

Her father may have something to say about her potential 'no longer maidenless' situation.


I was a bit surprised when Beth asked if we could stop by to buy some groceries.

Then again, some stuff had 'mysterious vanished' during the process of moving in the new home, so it was fair to say that some shopping was needed to keep the fridge and the cupboards full with essential stuff. The list was the same as usual, but with less stuff to worry about for the month.

Plus we didn't have much to do for the morning after leaving the kids at school. Jason was quite happy with his little uniform, ready to be a 'good trooper' as he braved the third grade. After saluting the proud kid, Beth and I went off to look over any places we could visit before going home for some solo time after so long and... we decided this was important.

Once we parked and got inside the grocery shop, Beth took one of the carts and was off to get this done. She had been itching to get some fun private time for a while, and this would be the first of many opportunities to get that sort of intimacy rekindled.

She was on birth control and I had taken precautions to limit the chance of new children. Two was the number we both settled with in regard of children, and more would just be irresponsible with the kind of economic expenses we already had to shoulder from time to time.

Even with the kind of work I had as a 'writer', I also had to be wary of what sort of expenses I would entertain. My real job would really get my ass if I made any screw ups that could bring the IRS to notice what kind of shady government stuff I was part of.

After all, the business I was tied to was one that delved in the shadows. Formerly CIA, now independent, the organization I was part of was one that relied heavily on individual secrecy for the sake of its own survival. I had seen and heard of former colleagues doing fuck-ups that landed them in bad spots with the government itself, so it was imperative for both Beth and I to be careful about what sort of stuff we did with our 'limited' bank account.

I had considered leaving once I was sure I had made enough to survive with my family for numerous decades but... I liked my job, and I kind of owed my boss for letting me keep Beth during my few relocations. He had been unsure since many women liked to settle fast, but Beth loved the idea of exploring. It had been her interest before she got stuck in South Haven due to her previous boyfriend wanting to be a 'pimp' or whatever term she used to describe his mindset on the nudist colony.

It had been a nerve-wrecking experience, but I managed to make it through thanks to her first and then through her own affection. She wanted to love, she just didn't have someone that could understand why she was so disconnected at time.

Dating and then intimacy developed, we kissed, we made love and we fucked like wild animals. The woman was a fiend in bed despite her naturally calm attitude around most topics. Her usual apathy had lessened ever since she became a mother, trying to keep up with the effort of showing our kids that 'we were both doing well'.

We were, but Beth was self-conscious with her own habits.

Still, the reason why we could finally settle was tied to my new position in the company with a 'at home' desk job. The devices I got from the company were perfectly hidden in my office. The kids had no access to it, and it was deemed as a 'storage area' for their parents rather than a proper office.

I could tell my little Cassie knew that I wasn't a 'mere writer' since 'dad was meh with his poetry'. Which was a fair judgment since I hated poetry and I got stuck with this cover because it 'would have been fun on me' as the boss told me back when I got this new cover to replace my old 'scenery photographer'.

As I spent some time wandering around, I ultimately stumbled on Beth chatting with someone else. A woman, blonde hair and gray fur- a mouse lady from the looks of it, around the same age as us. At first, I thought it was a new friend, but the way Bethany was at ease around the bespectacled woman made it clear she was an old acquaintance I had yet to meet.

So, I walked up to the two and soon Beth reacted to my presence by suddenly grasping my arm.

"Dear, we need the kids' pictures!" My lovely cat wife suddenly demanded as she gestured to the pictures of kids the woman was showing back. "Elizabeth says her kids are cuter."

"They are, and you know it, Beth. I am Elizabeth Black, by the way."

I nodded, holding back a frown at that last name as it was quite familiar to someone I know from work. "Nice to meet you. I am John, Beth's husband."

I retrieved the pictures, Elizabeth soon gushing over lil' Jason and the cutiepie that was baby Cassie. After that meeting/clash, Beth and I went to pay and leave with everything we needed. While we did chat some more about Beth's old friend and her 'mysterious' husband on the ride back home, things changed as soon as we came home, closed the door and I started to relax a moment with beth by the bedroom when-

I realized she was giving me a hungry look while she nudely lied on the bed.

"Babe, I thought we agreed for a hour of cuddles first."

She rolled her eyes, smiling back at me. "Hun, the kids are at school, we are both outrageously horny, so you better get that cute butt in bed and make sweet love to this cat mommy. Cuddles have to be deserved~."

Ah yes, the purring undertone. My weakness.

Without hesitation, we made the rest of the time before the kids got home for ourselves, loving every hour that we were granted... as we then resumed our lives as a happy couple.

One that was soon going to become the subject of interest from most of the neighborhood.


AN

Next time... Angelica has her own thoughts about Cassie, and the Adults end up having an interesting 'meet the new neighbors' party. Stuff ensues.