Thieves
Chapter 24 - Being in Control


"Morning, foxy," Sis heard Jack saying as he woke. The human was holding him in his arm and gently rubbed his belly.

"Mornin', Jack," the fox replied and felt the soreness in his throat from last night's activities as he spoke. He parted from Jack's embrace and sat up in bed, yawning and circling his shoulders.

Playfully Jack grabbed the white tip of the fox's tail and let the soft fur slide through his fingers before he gave it a little tug. "So, foxy, what do you wanna do today?" he asked.

Sis rubbed his sore throat as Jack's question reminded him of their deal from yesterday. This was supposed to be his day. "You can start by getting me something to drink," Sis said and turned only partly to the human as he spoke, "then you can organize some breakfast and then you can start fulfilling my wishes."

Now Jack too sat up and placed his heavy hands on the fox's shoulders. Leaning in close to his head he said, "I thought of something else when I agreed to our little deal last night." While still speaking, Jack moved his right hand downwards, having a distinctive destination in mind. Before he could reach it though, the fox had stopped him and held his wrist.

With a superior smile on his face Sis turned to look at his friend. "That's your own fault, Jack," Sis said and rose a bit higher in his posture, "because today you'll do everything that I want."

Reluctantly Jack moved out of the bed and sighed, "As you say, foxy." He quickly tossed on the bath house's clothes and left the room, presumably looking for Jessica.

When he entered the room again, he had brought a dark bottle with him. The human sat back down onto the bed and handed it to Sis. The bottle was already opened for him. "It's wine. Hope you don't mind," Jack said.

Eager to ease the pain in his throat Sis took a big swig from the bottle. It was a light wine, fruity and sweet, but he didn't care too much about its taste right now. The liquid was cold, so it helped some with the soreness. "Since you're in charge now, foxy," Sis heard Jack say, "I'll leave it to you when we will depart."

Sis took another big swig before he handed the bottle to Jack and answered, "Let's... let's start tomorrow. Let's enjoy this day while we have it before we have to live in a tent again."

"So, early tomorrow then?" Jack asked.

Sis nodded approvingly. "How long is it yet till we reach the border?" he wanted to know.

Jack rolled his eyes, thinking. "Hmm, we'll be there in about two or three days, I guess. Though, we'll have to go a bit further for you to be safe. A week should do and we're done," he said. Silent for a moment, Jack took a long, deep swig from the bottle himself. "What are you gonna do, once you've reached the north and you're free?" he asked Sis.

The fox shifted on the bed. He hadn't made any plans yet for what lay beyond the time with Jack. "I don't know," he replied after a moment. "I... haven't really thought about it yet. I guess, I'll have to find work or something. A place to stay at."

Jack smiled at him, "You'd make for a pretty good thief, y'know, foxy?" His smile widened, "You'd be the cutest thief I've ever seen!"

The fox laughed flatly, "You think I'm 'cute'?"

"Yes."

Sis shook his head slowly, "I'd say I'm more like... manly or... strong. Dangerous even!"

Slowly Jack came closer, "You're a manly, strong, dangerous and cute thief." He drew a finger over the fox's body as he spoke.

Kicking Jack out of the bed Sis laughed, "If you don't stop with this, I'll show you just how strong and dangerous I am!" Jack had nearly lost the bottle as he was shoved to the ground. Now he was chuckling up to the fox like an idiot. "And now, get me some breakfast, human!" he commanded and pointed his finger to the door.

"Everything for you, foxy, everything," Jack giggled as he went once again for the door.

After a simple, but nonetheless tasty and, above all, fresh meal of bread and some meat, Jack leaned over the table to Sis and spoke, "Now that I have tended to your physically wellbeing, how else may I be of service to you?"

Sis was amused about Jack's way of asking, but honestly he hadn't come up with anything yet. The only thing he was sure about was, that he would enjoy this day! Eventually, to start the day, he stuck with the obvious, "Since we still have the opportunity, I'd say we're taking another bath."

"I'm game," Jack said and stood.

Before he could go though, Sis added, "And you're going to wash my back, human!"

"I guess, I can live with that," Jack said and waited for the fox to follow

In the water, Jack did as he was told and rubbed the fox's back and shoulders. He applied some of the soap to the fiery orange coat and massaged his body, while Sis tended to his front side. Passionately Jack covered Sis' back with suds and slid his palms over the damp fur. He could feel the fox relax under his movements.

He left his friend's small shoulders and followed his arms down to his sides, pressed his hands to the lower part on his back and moved them up and down, dipping into the hot water.

Sis felt the warm liquid run down his spine and leaned slightly forward, letting Jack do his work.




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