A white wolf’s red eyes stared into the bookshelf before him. He looked back and forth among the rows and rows of books, but was unable to find what he was looking for. He scurried in and out of different sections and shelves, desperate to locate a particular text. However, his efforts were in vain. No matter how long he spent, no matter how many times he double checked, the white wolf absolutely could not find the book he sought after.

“Goddammit,” the bipedal white wolf muttered. He made sure that the book was available only minutes before he left, and he even double checked on the library’s computers. After another hour of fruitless searching, the white wolf gave up and headed for the lobby to get a cup of coffee. He glanced at the different faces he passed and those sitting down with their noses in books. His campus was fairly diverse. There were lions, tigers, bears, and just about any species you could think of. This meant that there were plenty of interracial couples as well. The wolf’s college had the lowest student pregnancy rate in the state because of this, and the fairly sizeable gay community helped buff that statistic as well.

When the white wolf arrived at the counter, he ordered plain black coffee: no cream, milk or sugar. He believed that the harsh bitter taste helped him think, so he chugged as much as he could without gagging. The wolf then sat down alone at a table while he combed his memory of any other books that could replace the text he needed. Eventually, his mind started to wander, and he began to stare at random people in the small shop. After a few minutes, he noticed a strange red fox walk in. Both of the guy’s ears were larger than his head, and he noticed that the poor fox was reading a book alone in the corner of the café. The book he had been looking for. He double-checked the cover and title twice in his head. Immediately, the white wolf walked over to the fox and took a seat in front of him. The fox looked up to see a pair of red eyes staring at him with urgency.

“Um, hello,” the fox said, “Can I help you?”
“I need that book right now. My future academic career may very well depend on it,” the wolf said.
“And you are?” the fox asked.
“My name is Quinn,” the wolf replied, “You?”
“Tobiko,” the fox said, “Anyway, I’m sorry, but I need to read this as well. I have a paper due tomorrow.”
“Me too! You see, we have a mutual interest here and I’m sure we can find a compromise that leaves both parties in a beneficial state,” Quinn explained. He was met with a wide-eyed stare. “Sorry, I just came from Econ.”
“First come, first serve. I honestly can’t think of a thing we could do to resolve this conflict.”
“How far are you into the book?”
“I literally just started.”
“What if we read it together, like at the same time?”
“That sounds incredibly dumb.”
“Says the guy with the Dumbo ears.”
“Oh my God, if I take you back to my dorm and read with you there, will you stop bothering me?”
“Most likely, yes. Mind if I work on the paper with you as well?”
“What class are you even writing for?”
“Eastern Asian Martial Arts. It’s a history class I have every Wednesday and Friday around one.”
“Oh, that’s what I’m doing it for as well, but I go to the 2:15 class.”
“So you don’t mind if we help each other write our papers?”
“Sure I guess. Just don’t copy me,” the fox said. Tobiko and Quinn then started walking out of the library.
“Where do you live?” Quinn asked.
“Elk Hall. It’s not great but at least I have proper AC.”
“I live in North Residence Hall. I can’t wait for colder weather; that place is a goddamn sauna. I shit you not, I’ve actually slept on the roof once because it was too hot even in the buff outside of my sheets.”
“How did that go?”
“It rained,” the wolf said in two blunt syllables. Tobiko chuckled.
“Well, we’re in the mountains, so it shouldn’t take too long for winter to arrive,” the fox said as he and Quinn stepped into the hall doors. The two took an elevator up to the 5th floor, then entered Tobiko’s room. The right side of the small space was filled with clutter, but the left side of the room was almost empty.

“Where’s your roommate?” Quinn asked.
“Don’t have one anymore. He became a part-time student, and part-timers don’t get designated housing,” Tobiko replied.
“Oh neat, same thing happened to me, except my roomie was kicked out for copy-pasting every one of his essays from the internet.”

“How stupid can you be,” the fox said and trailed off, “Anyway, I lowered the extra bed so I can use it as a sofa. Feel free to take a seat.” He then walked over to his fridge and grabbed a strawberry soda for himself and Quinn. After popping cans, the two begun studying the text required for their class. Quinn and Tobiko skipped around, finding information that fit what they were researching. The red fox and white wolf also discussed relations between different ideas and subjects while writing, and they even proof read each other’s work every hour or so. However, about half-way through their papers, the wolf’s stomach began to growl, interrupting their efficient progress.

“Eh, it’s eight. About as good a time as any to get some dinner,” Quinn said.
“A little late, but I could go for a food break, too,” Tobiko replied, “No sushi please.” Quinn raised an eyebrow at him, but before he could speak, the fox started talking again. “Just look up my name on the internet when we get back.”

Quinn and Tobiko then saved their work and headed out to the on-campus dining hall to grab a quick bite before going back to work. There, the wolf grabbed two slices of pizza and a coke while his new fox friend sprung for a salad and chicken sandwich. Once they sat down at a two-person table, Quinn immediately began to drill through his food while Tobiko ate with slightly more dignity. After one slice of pizza was finished, Quinn engaged in small talk.

“So, what’s the story behind the pair of parabolic antennae attached to your head?” the wolf asked.
“Dad was a fennec, mom was a red, simple as that,” the fox replied.
“Still, they’re huge.”
“And they make me kind of self-conscious. Your Dumbo joke earlier doesn’t help.”
“In my defense, I used that pun as a means to acquire an outcome which benefits both parties involved. I get the information from the book, and you get peer review,” Quinn said. Tobiko rolled his eyes.
“Yeah, well, red eyes are a birth defect in canines,” Tobiko said, “You albino?”
“Actually, no. For whatever reason, I was just born this way. Doctors have no idea, and since it doesn’t harm me in any way, they don’t really care.” After that, they just kind of sat there and ate, discussing points about their paper amongst other things. There weren’t any more personal questions and they were relatively quiet. Eventually, the two finished their food, but when they stood up to leave, the fox and wolf realized that their tails were tangled around one another under the table.

“I, uh,” Quinn stammered with an embarrassed look on his face. Tobiko was equally flustered.
“It- It’s fine. Let’s just,” the fox said as he began to unravel himself, “let’s just go head on back and finish up our work.” On the way to the dorm, neither of the two so much as looked at each other. Not a word was exchanged until they began writing again, and even then, they were still fairly quiet.

After they finished, Quinn and Tobiko gave their phone numbers to one another in case something came up or they wanted to work on another assignment together. The wolf packed up his laptop and headed home while the fox just turned on the TV and sprawled out on his makeshift sofa. On the way home, Quinn stocked up on some food and other items at the store and arrived back in his room at around ten at night. However, the place now felt foreign. The wolf had an uneasy feeling about his abode, almost like it was just too empty. But, having hardly slept the previous night, he pushed his concerns to the back of his mind and went to sleep. Tobiko felt the same sense of emptiness in his room that night as well and didn’t sleep well because of it. 

When the wolf and fox woke up the next morning, the awkwardness of the previous night had faded away, masked by the tensions of editing the final drafts of their papers. Both students handed the essays in on time and were ready to enjoy their weekend. Quinn planned on spending the night marathoning a few TV shows while playing video games and eating fast food, but upon entering his room after class, the same sense of emptiness swept over Quinn. Instead, he started to walk around and eventually gave Tobiko a call.

At the time, Tobiko was eating out at a fast food restaurant. The fox was in the mood for instant ramen, but he felt too uneasy in his own room. It wasn’t a scared or stressed feeling, but rather it was a nagging sensation as if something was missing from the room. The thought bothered him throughout his meal, but it vanished as soon as his phone rang.

“Hello?” the fox answered.
“Hey Tobi, what’re you doing right now?” the wolf asked.
“Eating out. Why do you ask?”
“I’m just bored. Wanna play vidya or something at my place?”
“Sure, okay. I’ll drop by after I finish eating,” the fox said, eager not to return to his own room.

“How much longer do you think you’ll be?” Quinn questioned.
“Maybe ten minutes, see you then.”
“Alright, I’ll meet you at the entrance,” the wolf said.

After hanging up, Tobiko left the restaurant. The night air was cool yet comfortable, and it felt slightly invigorating to the fox. For a reason he did not understand, Tobiko felt more and more excited the closer he got to Quinn’s dorm. At the entrance, he got incredibly fidgety until he saw his white fluffy friend approach him. One step inside the building and the heat wave hit him like a truck.

“Sorry to keep you waiting,” the wolf said. Tobiko simply nodded and followed him into the elevator. “What kind of games do you like?”
“Uh, shooters, fighters, that sorta thing,” the fox replied, “Have Street Fighter or the new Blazblue?
“I got SF4 but no BBCP since I don’t feel like importing the game. It’s nice to find someone else who’s into fighting games.”
“Same. But yeah, you weren’t kidding, this place is a goddamn sauna.”

“Winter is coming, winter is coming. I’ve got the windows open in my room so it should be slightly cooler,” Quinn said. The inside of the room was still very warm, and without so much as looking Tobiko’s way, the wolf took off his shirt. The fox caught himself staring at the white wolf’s fairly built back muscles and immediately jerked his head away in embarrassment. However, his shame vanished a few rounds into their matches. Tobiko was bodying Quinn, and worked up a sweat doing it. Eventually, without thinking, the fox shed his shirt and caught a sidelong glance from Quinn during the process. At around 12AM Tobiko was about 10 – 2 in his favor, and that’s where the two decided to call it quits. Quinn and Tobiko then hung out for another hour or so before the fox decided to head back home.

“I think I’ll get going now,” Tobiko began, “It was fun, thanks.”
“Fun for you maybe,” Quinn replied, “But yeah, take care. It was nice seeing you.” Quinn noticed the odd sincerity in his own voice.

“You know, I’d feel terribly guilty if I made you sleep in this oven. Wanna come back to my place?” the fox couldn’t believe the words were coming out of his mouth.

“Sure,” Quinn said, surprised at how fast he accepted the fox’s offer, “Just let me get some things together.” Tobiko waited without saying a word and was eager to lead Quinn out of the residential oven. The two talked about fighting games most of the way to the fox’s dorm. The room was still slightly cluttered from when Tobiko and Quinn were studying, and the wolf had to step over some books to get to the makeshift couch. However, the fox was less coordinated. He had been walking too close to Quinn and hadn’t been paying attention to the obstacles in his path. It only took one foot-paw and a small stack of books to send him toppling over onto Quinn.

“Shit, Shit, Shit, sorry. Are you okay?” Tobiko asked, lying on top of Quinn face to face. However, when they opened their eyes, the room fell silent. Quinn simply stared into Tobiko’s pale green eyes, and the fox did the same. The two just sat there for about a minute until Tobiko leaned in and pressed his muzzle against Quinn’s. The wolf was shocked and wide-eyed for half a second, but he let himself be drawn into the kiss. Tobiko and Quinn slid their tongues in and out of each other’s mouths for a good minute before the fox pulled away. After he realized what he just did, Tobiko quickly stood up, ears withdrawn.

“I- I’m so sorry, I don’t know…” Tobiko trailed off with a shamed look on face.
“No, it’s okay. I,” Quinn paused then almost whispered, “I liked it, too.” The fox’s huge ears perked up a little, but there was still an awkward air in the room. The wolf then made the next move. Quinn walked over to the bashful fox and pulled him into another kiss, and he didn’t resist. This time they stood with both tongues and tails wrapped, squeezing each other in a lover’s embrace. Without words, the two stripped to their underwear and spooned in Tobiko’s bed, eventually falling asleep.

Quinn woke to a cute fox with enormous ears cuddling in his arms. The wolf sighed, smiled, then stroked Tobiko’s fur until he woke up. Quinn would also bury his nose in the fox’s neck and nibble on his ears, enjoying every minute he spent with him. When Tobiko woke, he noticed Quinn’s affectionate nibbling and scratched the wolf behind his ears.

“Good morning,” Quinn said, “Did you sleep well?”
“I had a nice fluffy pillow hugging me, so yeah,” Tobiko replied.
“Whadya wanna do today?”
“I don’t know if I can even get out of bed. This is too nice.”
“Video games, lunch, video games, dinner, more video games?”
“Sounds good to me,” Tobiko said as he and Quinn began to get dressed.

The couple spent the day together. For them, the hours seemed to just fly by. The two started with Street Fighter, which Tobiko continued to destroy Quinn in. With every round the fox took off the wolf, Quinn would either tug or nibble on Tobiko’s ears. This went on until the fox won his tenth round, ending the set 10-4. At least this time, Tobiko taught the wolf some tricks and techniques.

After their Street Fighter set, the couple ordered pizza and watched some TV while they ate. Once they were finished, Quinn and Tobiko hit up some arcade shooters for a few hours until they became hungry for dinner. After eating the leftover pizza, they returned to playing games, but by this time they were flirting and joking around more than they played. Eventually, they decided to play strip poker, except with fighting games instead. Quinn and Tobiko both played purposefully poor, and within minutes, they were just stripping without even playing. The fox and wolf were already hard by the time they were completely naked.

“What about lube?” the fox asked, “I know neither of us have tried anal before.”
“I, uh, I may have bought some at the store after I left your place last night,” the wolf replied.
“You were that confident?”
“I didn’t even know I wanted you that way. I just kinda bought it. I didn’t really know why.”
“Well good thing for me,” Tobkio said as he turned away from Quinn, “because you look nice and big.” The fox then shook his rear with his tail up, beckoning Quinn’s erect penis to his hole.

After lubing up, the wolf pressed himself up against Tobiko. It was only then when he realized how small Tobiko was. The fox was a good half foot shorter than Quinn, standing at five feet six inches, but his ears added an extra two feet in height. However, despite his short stature, the fox was still decently endowed with a seven inch cock and plump tennis-ball-sized junk. The wolf also had nice privates. His balls weren’t quite as large as Tobiko’s, but his dick stretched out eight inches in length.

After a little teasing, Quinn picked the fox up off his feet and promptly dropped him on the bed. He then hopped up and positioned himself over Tobiko, with his head poking out in between the fox’s massive ears. Then the wolf slowly slid his dick into the fox’s anus. At first, there was plenty of resistance, but as the two kept going, the fox became looser and looser. Eventually, Quinn could slide in and out of Tobiko at an easy pace. With every hump, the fox would let out a small quiet whimper and his ears would quiver, brushing up against Quinn’s face. The two even managed to get a rhythm going where Tobiko would push back as Quinn thrust in, and they even built up at the same rate. The final blow was sent when Quinn’s knot was swelled up to max size. Instead of gently going in, Quinn thrust quickly, forcing the knot in. The impact caused Quinn to come instantly, and it put Tobiko on edge.

While waiting for his knot to die down, Quinn began to tease the fox he just came in. The wolf would run the palm of his paw up and down Tobiko’s penis, being careful not to let him release. And after a few minutes, he slid out as slow as possible to keep his fox from cumming. Once out, Quinn left the bed and told Tobiko to sit on the edge. The wolf then knelt down and pressed his muzzle against the fox’s balls, gave Tobiko’s throbbing cock a nice long lick, and started to suck off his lover. Within a few seconds, Tobiko came, and Quinn has happy to swallow every last drop. Afterward, the wolf jumped up on the bed with the fox.

“You don’t taste half bad,” Quinn said as he licked the insides of Tobiko’s ears. To the fox, the action almost felt as pleasurable as cumming.
“And you feel good wherever you are, in or on me,” Tobiko replied. 

The two sat there for a minute with Quinn just licking and sucking on Tobiko’s ears. Then, they snuck into the showers together, sure to fondle each other as much as possible inside. Once clean, the fox and wolf snuck back into Tobiko’s room and snuggled under the covers. Quinn fell asleep nibbling on one of the fox’s ears, and Tobiko followed suit.