It was mere weeks ago when the adorable four-year-old arctic fox kit Ethan was adopted by his new, more loving parents in the winter break. They were two red foxes, who quickly tried to make the cub feel at home by taking the time to teach him new things. The fox quickly picked up knitting and crocheting, which he enjoyed. One thing that he didn’t pick up though, was potty-training, and after visiting a pediatrician, the parents found out that their new son was incontinent. Not that they minded.

It was early on a snowy morning near the end of the winter break, and a couple days after the doctor’s visit. The pantsless toddler played with the plush teddy he made, sitting on the living room floor. He was dressed in an adorable, oversized t-shirt, and wore an old-fashioned cloth diaper, fastened by a safety pin . His mother quickly sat next to him, and ruffled his head. “The teddy looks great, Ethan!” She praised. 

“Fank chu mommy!” The fox kit smiled at the compliment, and gave his mother a nuzzle.

“Aren’t you a cutie,” The mother smiled and sat the fox in her lap, and the little boy continued playing.

A little while later, the bell rang. “Who could that be at this early hour?” The mother asked, and got up to check, before being stopped by her adoptive son. 

“Uppies?” He adorably asked, raising his arms and pointing his paws towards his mommy.

“You know I can’t say no,” The mother giggled in reply, and picked up her son, the arctic fox snuggling in her arms.

The father quickly joined them, commenting on how cute Ethan was, and they quickly opened the door, revealing a skittish, small year old lynx cub.

“Hello Benji!” The mother quickly greeted the cub she frequently babysat. 

The father also recognised the  cub. “Ah Benjamin, how are you?” He asked. He then turned to Ethan. “You remember him, from the park right?”

The lynx cub, shivering slightly from the cold, held out a bag. In it were a few pieces of cake he baked on his own. “F-f-for you, sir and ma’am.” 

“Aww sweetie,” The mother said, as they led the cub inside.” thank you so much!” She smiled.

“What’s the occasion, dear?” The father then asked.

“W-well… It’s my seventh birthday,” Benjamin cheerfully said.

Both grown-ups stared at each other, feeling slightly bad for forgetting, but quickly turned their attention towards the lynx again. “Happy birthday buddy!” They cheered, and Ethan’s father ruffled Benji’s fur.

“Thank you mister, thank you Ms,” The feline blushed but looked overjoyed.


“C-can Benji stay?” Ethan then asked.

“Sure. We are free today, and it would be fun for you to have a playdate finally” The mother replied. “But Benji probably has to go home soon, since his parents would want him home on his birthday.”



Benjamin then turned visibly sad. “W-well actually… they wanted me out of the house,΅ He explained. “They said ‘we don’t care where you go, as long as you don’t return before sunset!’ but that’s okay, I’m used to it.”

Both grown-ups were taken aback, and felt sorry for the cub. “Sweetie, that’s awful,” The mother muttered, before looking at her husband, the both of them getting the same idea around the same time. “D-do you wanna celebrate your birthday here with us?”

The lynx quickly turned flustered. “Thank so sir and madam, but it’s okay,” He replied. “I don’t want to be a bother.”

Before anyone could say anything, Ethan extended his paws towards Benjamin. “Benji! No botha! Chu isj my fwiend! Awnd chu cawn stays!” 

The mother chuckled tenderly. “Ethan, you said it perfectly.”

Benjamin’s eyes lit up to what was said, and his tail wagged happily. “Th-thank you… you’re the best,”

The cub was then picked up by Ethan’s dad, who gave him a tight hug, 

“I see you like baking,” Ethan’s mother said, pointing towards the baked goods. “Do you wanna do that today?” She asked, to which the cub nodded, but was too focused on snuggling against Ethan’s dad, finally feeling some form of affection.

The father noticed this, and gave the cub a hug back, which he needed. The older fox then noticed that the undergarments peeking out of Benji’s shorts, yes he was sent outside in shorts, were white briefs and not diapers. “I see someone promoted to undies! Did the doctor give good news?’ 

Benjamin quickly realised what his friend’s dad meant, and quickly shook her head. “The doctor said that I’m fully incontinent, but my mommy and daddy weren’t having it and got rid of my diapies anyway.” 

“Oh sorry kiddo…” The fox was taken aback by the comment, and so was his wife, who tried to continue. “Don’t worry about accidents then. We’ll see what happens if you wet.”

“I-I’ll try not to,” Benji replied, though he knew it was futile, since he could not tell beforehand.

“Again kiddo, don’t worry about it,” The father replied, knowing how difficult it was for the lynx. “Just focus on your birthday, and ignore your bladder.”

“All right sir, and all right ma’am,” Benji smiled, and gave a meek smile. 

“You’re doing great kiddo,” The father said, ruffling Benji’s fur, before asking. “Should I buy the baking ingredients?”

Ethan’s mother nodded and after the both of them figured out what was necessary, the father went to leave to buy groceries, not before he gave his wife a kiss.

Now left with the two cubs, the mother asked them: “What do you two want to do now?”

“C-can we play with the toy blocks, mommy?” Ethan asked.

“Of course sweetie,” The grown-up fox replied. “Benji, do you wanna play with the blocks as well, or something else?”

“I can play with the blocks, Ma’am,” The cub replied as nonchalantly as possible, though his wagging tail gave his true emotions away, which made Ethan’s mother giggle.

“All right then, you cubs have fun!” The mother replied. 

Soon the cubs started building, with them daring each other to build the highest tower, and it being a close battle between the fox and the lynx. While building, they also continue to chat.

“So how is daycare, Ethan?” Benjamin curiously asks.

“Tis okie, we just pway most of da day,” The fox smiled. “But I did wearn how to count to twenty!” 

“That’s really impressive,” Benji smiled. “Can you count the blocks in your tower?”

“Suwe!” Ethan nodded.

Once the fox reached about twelve, the mother brought them two cups of hot cocoa.

“Fank chu mommy,” Ethan said as he quickly started drinking.

“Thank you, ma’am,” Benji replied as well.

You two are very welcome,” The mother smiled, before turning towards Benji. “You don’t have to call me ‘ma’am’ all the time, kiddo.”

Benjamin thought for a little while, but eventually replied: “All right then, Ethan’s mommy,” which earned him a chuckle.

“I guess that works,” The mother giggled, before leaving the cub alone for a little bit to prepare for the cake they would bake with Benji.

A bit through the preparation, she smelled the scent of pee, and quickly went to investigate. She went back to the two cubs, and noticed a puddle underneath the lynx, and the birthday boy sobbing. “S-sorry… Ethan’s mommy… p-please d-don’t be mad,” He wept.

The red fox quickly picked up the cub and gave him a tender hug. “Shhh… It’s okay,” She consoled him, which took a while.

“Y-you won’t be mad…” The lynx started with a confused look as tears streamed down his face, though he was cut:

“No of course not,” The mother replied, cradling the lynx slightly.

“B-but why not?” Benji sniffled

“Because you can’t help it sweetie,” The mother replied. “Right,”

“Y-yes Ma’am… b-but I made a puddle….”


“Well we can just clean that up,” She assured him.

Once Benji finally stopped crying, a task that took five minutes, the mother had another problem; in what should Benjamin be changed into?

The cub was set on the ground again and still blushy but grateful, yet still extremely surprised with the affection. 

“You think you’ll fit into Ethan’s diaper?” The red fox then asked


Benjamin shook his head. “N-no Ms, they tried that at the daycare/after school care already before winter break.”


The mother frowned in reply. “How long ago did your parents stop buying you diapers?’

The cub muttered: “T-three weeks…”

“Oh sweetie…” The mother knelt down to him for another hug. 

“It’s okay… at home I can handle it…” The lynx replied.

“Really, how?” The mother curiously asked in reply, her voice fortunately not betraying her concern. 

“W-well… if I’m home alone and at work, I usually go without clothes since accidents are easier to clean that way,” The cub admitted, turning beet red.

A lightbulb went on in the red fox’ head. “Well… if you’re okay with going like that here, then you could go like that. Only if you truly don’t mind though.”

The lynx quickly nodded, his wet clothes feeling itchy already, and not wearing clothes sounded more comfy. “Is it really okay?” 

“Of course sweetie,” The mother nodded. “You don’t have to stay in wet clothes, and plus I’ve changed your diaper a lot of times before right?”

“Yeah,” The lynx said in reply, starting to get convinced.

“And I believe that it is warm enough indoors for you to ditch your clothes anyway.” 

Ethan overheard his mother’s reaction. “Isj Benji going without clothes?” He asked, making the lynx blush.

“I guess so,” The mother replied. 


“Cawn I go wike that too?” The Arctic fox then asked.

“Well you’re in diapers, cause you’re incontinent,” The red fox replied. “You go wee a lot, and can’t tell beforehand.”

“Neither does Benji!” Ethan giggled playfully in reply.

Benjamin turned beet red at the remark, but nodded agreeingly. “I mean… he’s right, Ma’am.”

“I guess he is,” The mother smirked. “All right you little rascal, let’s get you out of that wet diaper then,” She teased, noticing that the fox kit had gone wee in the middle of the conversation.


“Okie Mommy,” Ethan obliged, and waddled towards his mother.

“Benji, do you need help with your wet clothes?” Ethan’s mother then asked the birthday boy.

“No it’s all right Ms,” The lynx replied, before struggling with taking off his shirt, which the vixen did anyway. “Th-thanks.” Benjamin said softly, before giving her a hug.

‘It’s all right buddy.” The vixen smiled, and hugged him back.

“It’s just… most cubs my age have mastered these things for years…” The feline mumbled. 

“Oh sweetie… you’re just taking a little longer, that’s okay,” The red fox assured the kitten.

“B-but how much longer?” Benji asked, sounding unsure. “I’m now seven, not four.”

“Well… you might be a little behind with being able to dress and undress yourself-” The mother started, before being cut off by her son.

“How did chu go without clothes at home den, if chu cawnt undwess?” Ethan, now bare but covered by his fur, curiously asked.

“Well I can undress myself… but it takes really… really long.” The lynx replied.

“Well that’s okay, you’ll get faster at it. As for now, you’re doing really well in things like drawing and music.” The red fox assured Benji, ruffling his headfur.

“Thank you Ms,” Benjamin, now more calm, smiled meekly.

Soon, both cubs were out of their clothing, though kept covered and warm by their thick fur, due to them both being animals from cold climates. 

“Now what do you cubs wanna do before Ethan’s dad arrives?” 

“Wanna pway tag!” Ethan giggled and tagged Benjamin before running off. “Chu’s it!”

“All right then,” Benji giggled and ran behind the fox kit, trying to run as fast as Ethan did. 

The two cubs continue playing for half an hour, before Ethan’s father returns. “Sorry for taking so long… I was stuck in traffic.” He said, before noticing the cubs’s playing tag. “I see you two are having fun here.” He giggled.

“Uh-huh, Benji isj da best playdate!” 

“Aww, thanks buddy…” Benji smiled. “I really like you two!”

“Anyway… wanna start baking?” The dad asked. “I can teach you how to make a chocolate cake.” 

“Sounds fun, mister,” Benjamin smiled. “Thank you.”

You’re welcome!” The father replied. “I know you like baking, so I thought that this would make your birthday great.”

In reply, Benji gave Ethan's dad a hug. “You and Ethan’s mommy are the best!” 

“Aww, thank you kiddo,” The couple smiled and ruffled the lynx’s fur in reply.

Benjamin happily wagged her tail, and followed the grown-ups and the toddling Ethan into the kitchen.

They then get the ingredients ready, allowing Benji to list them while the others get them. “AP flour… sugar… cocoa powder… baking powder… milk…” The lynx continued.


Once all was done, they (mostly Benji) mixed the dry ingredients, then the wet ones, before putting the batter into the oven.

“That went amazing,” Ethan’s parents praised the lynx. “You’re making your own birthday cake.” 

“Thank you,” Benjamin blushed slightly, but hugged them both.

“You’re very welcome kiddo,” 


“Cawn we pway tag again, mommy and daddy?” Ethan asked.

“Of course,” His parents replied, and Ethan ran off after tagging Benji.

The two kits continued running around, playing without a single care in the world. Ethan surprisingly was faster most of the time, to the embarrassment of Benjamin. Once done with playing tag and getting bored of it, the cubs realised that the cake was still not done, and wondered what to do next.

“How about I give you two rascals a bath first?” The father proposes.

“Aww…” Ethan whines, while the lynx just nods with acceptance.


“Come on, your fur is all dirty due to baking,” The reynard said, giggling at his son’s attitude.

“Aww okie den daddy,” Ethan then reluctantly agrees.

The father then fills the bathtub, and soon the cubs get in the foamy bath, before starting to play with some of the toys, with Benji pretending to be a sea monster, and Ethan trying to protect a ship full of passengers. The giggly cubs continued playing as Ethan’s father helped then lather in soap, before rinsing them off.

Ethan’s father helped the cubs out of the bath once the cubs were fully cleaned, with no sign of batter in their fur left fortunately. He dried them both off, before leading them to the living room. Ethan’s mother waited with the cake, which had a lit candle. “Happy birthday Benji!” She congratulated the cub again, as Benji gleefully sat at the table with her, and Ethan and the reynard sat down as well. 


“Thank you Ms,” The lynx smiled happily once he saw the lit cake.

“No problem kiddo,” Ethan’s mother replied, before holding a wrapped present. “This is for you, sweetie,” 


Benjamin’s eyes lit up with excitement and gratitude, before he even opened the present. “Thank you thank you thank you!” He exclaimed, wagging his tail excitedly.


He then opened the present, revealing a book on how to write music, something the lynx wanted for a long time. “You guys are the best!” He said, giving Ethan’s mother a hug, followed by Ethan’s dad.


“We’re really glad you like it,” The vixen smiled, ruffling Benji’s head fur. “We originally bought it for your amazing grades, but we figured today was the best day to give it to you.” 


Ethan’s father chimed in. “We heard that you liked playing music, and that you also wanted to learn how to compone it.”


“Benji pways music?” Ethan curiously asks.


Benjamin nods slightly, still looking at the book with delight. “Yeah, I play guitar, and can also play a bit of piano,”


“Sjounds cool,” Ethan said with a smile, which earned him some head pats from the lynx.


Ethan’s mother cut each person a piece of cake for every person, but not before Benji made a wish.


“What do you guys think of the cake,” Ethan’s dad curiously asked once everyone started eating.

 “It’s yummy!” Ethan giggled, earning himself a head ruffle.


The lynx agreed. “It’s really delicious, thank you,” 


Ethan’s mother giggled in reply. “Well you did most of the work with the batter, silly.


“Yeah but still, ma’am.”


“All right then, you’re very welcome.” Did the vixen say with a chuckle, glad that the cub was less skittish now.


Once everyone was done eating their slice of cake, the cubs were allowed to play a bit more, deciding to play with Ethan’s toy cars. But an hour later, it was naptime for Ethan, and Benjamin, already feeling tired, decided to join him as well when offered.


Ethan’s mother decided to tuck the cubs into bed, reading them a bedtime story, though Ethan fell asleep halfway through. Once done, the vixen gave Benji an affectionate kiss on his cheek. “Sleep well buddy.”


“Thank you Ms,” Benji tenderly smiled. “A-and thank you so much for making today better.” 


The mother smiled in reply. “You’re welcome kid, and remember; you deserve to be loved and be taken well care of.”


“Y-you’re the best,” The lynx was surprised by the words, but quickly smiled at it. “I love you Ms.”


“I love you two dear,” The vixen smiled, and gave both cubs a kiss before turning off the light and exiting the room. Both cubs would soon wake up with more energy.