Wow! Felix hadn’t ever been to a place that catered to non-humans before. It had become more & more popular since the Great Reveal some years back, but this was the first time he’d been able to actively choose it for himself.
He’d been hiding his cat side for so long…
Somewhere some kind of incense or candle burned that gave off a scent that was— Felix sniffed heavily, trying to identify it— His mouth opened in pleased surprise; it was just like that pheromone spray used to help his permanent 4-legged cousins feel comfortable in a new environment!
Felix felt special, knowing he could have come in as a cat & gone to change somewhere without being ridiculed—and without worrying about non-shifters stumbling in on him and freaking out. And with the Feliway pheromones, whoever ran this place had clearly put a lot of thought and effort into making their Unseen guests feel…well…Seen.
He sighed happily, fully taking in the beautiful interior around him. Wood paneling and hand-carved detailing covered every inch in a way that was somehow both ostentatiousandwelcoming at the same time. Fresh greenery and holiday decor decked out the remainder of the walls; ornaments dangled, crystal snowflakes danced in the windows, lights twinkled in the garland…
Felixloved it.
The entire place looked like it had sprung to life out of some sort of holiday fairy tale. Some wintery romance novel where Santa was a Zaddy ready to come once a year…just for you.
The were-cat bit his lip in happy anticipation. Assuming the owner ever appeared to check him in, Felix couldn’twaitto see his room! He couldn’twaitto get down & dirty with his boyfriend in a place like this!
‘Winter Romance’ was top 10 on his sex fantasies wishlist.
Hell, if he couldlivein a place like this? Year round? With some Hotty McBoddy keeping him company? Wouldn’t hear any complaints out of him!
Maybe he should think about moving…
When no one appeared after several minutes, Felix decided he was allowed to get comfortable & spread himself out on the gigantic couch in front of the roaring fireplace. Well, he supposed it was less roaring and more crackling. Clearly it had been started some time ago & been left to fend for itself.
He looked around, wondering if he would get in trouble for adding a log or two.
Still alone.
He added a log. (Carefully, since he wasn’tallthat confident around a live fire.) The snap-crackle-pop built up quickly and he gave a happy sigh, stretching his hands out towards the renewed blaze.
He pulled his phone out as he sat back down on the sumptuous furniture, figuring he’d better check in & make sure Evan wasn’t lost as fuck somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Assuming his boyfriend even had service. Still, better to at least make the effort.
Evan:What time are you getting out of work?
Evan:When are you picking me up?
Evan:Helloooooo?
Evan:I thought we were getting together this weekend?
Evan:FELIIIIIXXX
Felix checked the time stamp on the messages. Roughly an hour and a half ago. Not that it mattered since they’d had the conversationyesterdayabout the two of them driving independently so Evan wouldn’t get stuck waiting for Felix to get out of work.
Felix tamped down a surge of annoyance and scrolled to the next message.
Evan:Change of plans…
Oh no.
Evan:Chantal’s pissed off at Miguel for something-or-other and decided I’m her GBF pick of the week. Since you’re clearly too busy to come get me, it you get this in time, meet us over at Logan Airport by 9:00. Chantal’s got a private plane taking us to Ibiza for the weekend!
“What the fuck?!”
Felix texted back rapidly:WTF are you talking about? I’m already at the B&B like YOU’RE supposed to be, where we booked for OUR plans THIS WEEKEND, JUST LIKE WE TALKED ABOUT YESTERDAY!
Evan:What B&B?
Felix felt his heart pounding, anger and heartbreak and a million other things spiraling through him all at once. He dialed Evan’s number. It rang through to voicemail.
