A Very Furry Christmas
Chapter Nineteen

Caitlin was as weak as a kitten, but her body also felt alive for the very first time. As though Jason had helped her discover parts of it which had been hidden until now, all suddenly buzzing from his ministrations. "Is this how it always is?" Jason turned onto his side to face her. "Not exactly. We broke a few rules, but I guess the end result is the same. I don't usually stick around to cuddle."

"I guess I must be special then." She snuggled into his chest, content to be where she was, and with the knowledge she wasn't just another one of his playthings. He'd told her often enough but when she was cocooned in his arms, with him kissing the top of her head, she knew she meant more to him than that.

“I guess so.” He didn't sound particularly pleased about it and she was worried she'd said the wrong thing. This was kind of new for him too if they were bordering on an actual relationship, she supposed. He liked to play but didn't usually let emotions get in the way and it was clear they were growing closer by the day.

"Hey. That doesn't have to be a bad thing, you know. It'll keep things interesting at least." She attempted levity to stop him from going into a spiral of regret. She certainly didn't have any, glad she'd been adventurous enough to try most things tonight. It mightn't always be the case, but she hoped she'd pleased him enough tonight to want to carry on with her education.

"I know and this is great. It's just...you make me do things I've never done before."

"Er, I think you know the same is true for me or I wouldn't be here." Finally, she made him laugh, feeling it rumble in his chest before she heard it.

"I didn't think I'd ever meet anyone I could have a normal relationship with and still get to indulge my other side. I'm not sure I ever wanted the two to cross over, until now."

"I get that. Two freaks together might not make the most stable basis for a relationship." She glanced up at him, waiting to see that gorgeous smile of his and she wasn't disappointed.

"It might take some getting used to, for both of us."

"Well, I think I've shown I'm willing to make the effort."

"Yes. Yes, you have. Thank you, Caitlin." Jason leaned down to give her one of those languid kisses that only came from a place of love. They might be a long way from admitting that love might be possible, but Caitlin knew it was the only reason she would've agreed to any of this. She was falling for him and only time would tell if that was a good idea or not.

He wrapped the fleecy cover around them, so they were swaddled together in a furry burrito and Caitlin was in heaven. Who knew how long this was going to last between them, but she might not ever have this again with anyone. She thought it about time she let someone take care of her for a change. Jason had shown her he was up to the job and this man gave one hundred percent to everything he committed to.

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Caitlin woke up the next morning in the playroom, still wrapped up in Jason's arms.

"Another first," he'd joked but the fact that he hadn't freaked out and stayed with her until she woke, spoke volumes. He was out of his comfort zone too but for her sake he was willing to break all his rules.

She'd wanted to stay in bed all day with him but on Jason's orders she'd taken the day to recover at home. He'd told her that the session in his playroom would take a toll on her and it had. Fatigue had completely overtaken her body and soul and she was glad she had the weekend off or she wouldn't have been worth shit at work. In future they might have to schedule their playdates around her days off, so she remained in employment. Her job was the only thing that helped her keep her independence. As much as she loved being with Jason there was no telling how long they'd last together, and she still had to put herself first. She doubted she could change career now to become Jason's sex slave on a full-time basis. Even if her body could keep up with him.

In the spirit of her recuperation as prescribed by Dr Lewis, she'd slept late, and when she had got out of bed, spent the rest of the day lying on the sofa watching TV. She'd also decided that munching her way through a box of chocolates one of her patient's had given her was a good way to boost her energy levels. After a Chinese takeaway delivery and a shower, she was almost back to feeling more human and less sloth-like.

In fact, she was beginning to wonder of she'd even sleep through the night now. She wasn't used to taking things easy and it was possible she was beginning to get bored with her own company. It all went to prove how much of a difference Jason had come to mean to her when she'd spent her entire life on her own. He'd started to show her what it was like to have someone support her; someone to rely on other than herself.

The doorbell rang and she jumped up to answer it, keen for any sort of human interaction after her day of incarceration. When she saw Jason standing there on the step, dressed in her favorite outfit, she let out a squeal.

"I was just thinking about you," she admitted, jumping on him and clinging to him as though she'd never let go again.

"You've recovered then?" He carried her into the flat and closed the door behind them.

"I thought you said I needed some time out before we saw each other again. Not that I'm complaining..."

"Yeah, well, apparently that was easier said than done." Jason locked his lips onto hers and kissed her hard. This was what they'd both been missing. The hours apart too many to endure any longer and Caitlin was thankful they were on the same wavelength. She would never have slept tonight with the knowledge she was missing out on this. Especially when the memory of his body and the things they did to each other were still so fresh in her mind.

"What's with the outfit? I thought you'd be glad to see the back of it?" Again, she held no objection to his choice of evening attire, but she hadn't held out any hope of ever seeing it again. She was aware of Jason's kink and it certainly wasn't dressing up as a life size plushie. Unless he had a set of matching furry cuffs hidden on his person too.

"I wanted to show you I was willing to make the effort for you too. Give and take...that's what a relationship is all about isn't it?”

"Is that what this is?" Her heart fluttered with the prospect of this becoming something long lasting and meaningful. The sex was undoubtedly amazing but if they could build on what they already had she knew she'd be a very lucky woman. The fact that he was here, now, dressed as he was made it seem all the more likely.

He arched an eyebrow at her. "Do you really think I'd come all this way dressed like this if I wasn't serious about you?"

Caitlin was sure she was about to go into cardiac arrest as her heart pitter-pattered so fast as he confirmed everything she wanted to hear. Still, she wasn't about to make it too easy for him. "I might need some more convincing. It might be better if you show me."

She was biting her lip, waiting for him to take the bait.

It wasn't long before her bear growled his agreement and carried her off towards the bedroom. If this was his idea of aftercare, she'd quite happily straddle both of their worlds.

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With all the ferocity she'd expect of this wild creature, Jason kicked open the bedroom door and threw her onto the bed. As she bounced on the mattress there was no way of wiping the grin on her face. Most notably because he launched himself at her with a hearty roar. Caitlin didn't no whether to laugh or swoon that he was getting so into character for her. It was certainly doing all the right things to her body which was raring to again after a day's relaxing.

She was so eager to pick up where they'd left off last night, she was ripping her own clothes off. He kissed his way along her neck, awakening every single erogenous zone and nerve ending with his mouth and tongue.

"Do you want me to keep this on?" he asked when she began unzipping him to get access to his body. When she realized he had absolutely nothing on underneath but a hard on and a smile, there was no doubt whatsoever about what she preferred.

She plunged her hand inside the suit to take possession of him. He was all hers.

"Take it all off.” Her voice was almost as gruff as his, desire turning her into a brazen hussy. She wouldn't get away with it when they were on his territory but tonight, they were doing things her way.

"Thank God for that. I'm fucking sweating." He shrugged out o the shoulders and Caitlin helped to drag it down his body, over his hips and down his legs. Jason kicked it off the rest of the way since Caitlin had found herself otherwise occupied with the parts of his body already uncovered.

She loved that he'd done this for her again. As though he thought he needed to do it in order for her to want him. The truth was Jason was coming to represent everything she found sexy about plushies. He was safe and comforting when she needed it and felt sexy as hell against her naked skin.

"Thank you." She stopped groping his ass long enough to express her gratitude for everything he'd done for her over just a few days. It felt like they'd known each other forever, in the best possible way.

"You don't have to keep thanking me, you know. My motives in coming here were entirely selfish, I assure you." He nibbled playfully on the skin of her breast. Her nipples responded to his touch waiting for their turn.

She ran her fingers through his hair which was mussed after having the hood of the costume covering it. "Maybe I think you need to hear that you're appreciated."

It was on the tip of her tongue to say loved too but he swallowed it when he took her into his mouth again. The soppy stuff could wait until they'd both got exactly what he'd come here for.