I swallowed. “Alright, almost there. Almost there....”	
I leaned forward and peaked around the edge of the giant rock blocking me from view. I searched the area for any familiar faces, but it looked like the coast was clear. With just a few more bounds through the open desert, I'd be safely behind the next plateau southward; the one that marked the edge of my pack's territory.
	With my hands balled into fists, I rushed forward, keeping my eyes peeled for other Heliolisks. My steps turned into a jog, and then into a run, and within a few moments, I was full-on sprinting across the desert.
	When I reached the other end, I pressed my back against the sun-heated rocks and spent the next few moments trying to catch my breath.
	I began walking again, paying close attention to the angle of the plateaus. If I walked the same path I usually did, the rocks would provide cover, meaning there was no chance of being spotted.
	Just a few more minutes. I thought. In just a few more minutes, I'll get to see him again.
	I nibbled on my lower lip and let my tail dance around around in delicate, wavy motions; the embarrassing sort of motions I would have never let anyone else see. 
	When I arrived at the mouth of the cave, I stopped and looked in. It was as black as I remembered, and the ceiling jutted out past the entrance, further obstructing the sunlight. Warm, moist air flooded out and brushed against my flesh. Nostalgic memories of the last time I'd felt that air came flooding back.
	My cheeks darkened.
	Alright, I swallowed. It's time to do this.
	I stood there, silent and still, the only change the steadily darkening hue of my face.
	Okay. Now is the time. Just call his name.
	I swallowed again, but still didn't move.
	Seriously. One word. You can muster one word, can't you? A single name.
	Silence. My hands balled into fists and I squirmed with frustration.
	I'll look like an idiot if I just say his name. I gotta like... call out for him or something. Let him know I'm here or ask if anybody can hear me....”
	I squirmed a bit more, before groaning under my breath.
	Okay, what if I just say 'is anybody there...?' That'll work, right? Yeah, that... that has to work, that's perfect.
	I swallowed again.
	Alright, here goes nothing...!
	“...” My mouth opened, but no sound came out. My jaw tightened and then set.
	Damn! Alright, alright, alright, calm down. You can do this. All you gotta do is ask if someone is there; it's nothing! God, I bet I look like such an idiot just standing here.... Ugh. I guess if I'm not gonna say anything now would be a good time to-
	“Helix...?”
	“Gah!” I jumped back in surprise. “...I-I m-mean... Uh, yeah, hey-” I cleared my throat. “D-Drudggie, is that you?”
	“Yeah.” His voice rumbled like rocks tumbling down a slope, but still managed to sound smooth and sweet like caramel on melted ice cream. “It's me. I've been waiting for you.”
	“O-oh, you have?”
	“Uh huh.” Drudggie emerged from the black void of the cave. “I haven't been able to get you off my mind.”
	“...M-me either.”
	“You haven't been able to get your mind off yourself?” He stepped forward and smiled. “Conceited.”
	“N-no! No, I meant, I, c-couldn't get you off my mind.” I tried to laugh, to let him know I knew it was a joke, but I ended up cackling awkwardly.
	“I know.” He looked me up and down. “Do you want to come inside today? Or would you rather take a walk around the desert?”
	“Uh, well, I-I do like it in there, but... I was hoping we could walk around. I can't see you in the dark, and, I, uh, I want to be able to see you.” I looked down at my feet and squirmed, but only partially out of embarrassment. Intense embarrassment always made me need to pee, and on top of chugging water to fight off the brutal heat and extended time with no drinks, I'd forgotten to go like I normally did before approaching the cave.
	“That's fine with me.” Drudggie walked forward, not taking his eyes off me for a second. “You look nice today.”
	I swallowed. “Th-thank you! You do too!”
	“Shall we go?”
	“Yes!”
	Drudggie lead the way into the desert, taking me behind the cave, further away from the Heliolisk compound. 
	Every step caused the sensation in my stomach to reverberate through my lower body. I looked over at Drudggie and then around at our surroundings. Even if I could muster up the courage to excuse myself, I'd still have to walk quite a distance for cover. I decided I'd just wait until we passed another collection of rocks, and then I could smoothly disappear.
	“Is your family still being stubborn?”
	“Yes.... Honestly, I haven't even brought it up to them again.”
	Drudggie sighed. “I don't blame you. They don't sound like they want to listen.”
	“They really don't. I wish they were more like your family. Your mom and dad are so... easy-going.”
	“Eh.” He shrugged. “They're easy-going, but you shouldn't say that. Your family clearly cares about you. It could be a lot worse.”
	“That's... true, I guess. I-I just wish... they wouldn't interfere with us so much.”
	He chuckled. “Yeah, same here.”
	Drudggie brought me to his favorite area. We passed several spots where I could have gotten privacy, but each time I wimped out and stayed quiet.
	It's not a big deal. I thought, thighs brushing against each other with each inward step. It's really not that bad. I can hold it a little longer, and... if it gets bad enough, I'll just have to speak up and go.
	Our destination was a small bed of tall rocks, which curled around and created a half circle, providing more privacy than most of the desert around us. 
	We lingered for a few moments. I knew what was coming so I just stared at my feet and squirmed around as subtly as I could. He came over and brought his lips to my neck. He pushed me up against the rocks and kissed me.
	“Ugh...” Pleasure surged through me. His hand came forward and slid against my back, pulling me closer, pressing me into him. I locked my thighs together, feeling the suddenly urine at my tip, dangerously close to escaping.
	Oh crap...! Okay, okay, it's alright.... Just give it a minute. Give it a minute and you'll adjust to the pressure, and, and, he'll sit you down. I felt my legs shake a bit as piss threatened to burst out. Come on, come on, come on! I can't hold it much longer!
	Fortunately, as the pleasure I experienced grew, my need faded. 
	See? You're already getting a boner. You can't piss with a boner. I don't even think that's possible.... You'll be fine!
	Drudggie reached down and grabbed my butt. He pulled my lower body into his erection, causing our dicks to brush up against each other. 
	“Mmmm....” He moaned as he forced me down to the ground. He was over me, fondling my butt and touching my dick against his. Sometimes, his free hand would slide down and stroke his own cock, and other times, it would stroke mine. Occasionally, just to surprise me, he would slide lower and cup my testicles, tugging on them lightly, opening his eyes to watch my eyebrows furl from the sudden, intense sensation.
	The feeling in my stomach grew stronger as the minutes passed, but I ignored it. As long as I was erect, I had nothing to worry about, and I would have at least a couple moments after cumming to make a dash for the rocks.
	But the sensation was getting intense. Very intense.
	I couldn't guess how long we'd been there tongue-kissing each other, but the sun had visibly shifted. My lower muscles were starting to contract, forcing me to squirm against him, and when I refused to squirm, I had an uncontrollable desire to push.
	It's a really good thing I'm erect, or else I'd have peed myself awhile ago. I'm getting kinda worried, though. This is getting... really bad. I better say something... well, soon at least.
	Drudggie separated from my mouth and went down to my neck again.
	Perfect. I can tell him now. Better do this quick!
	I opened my mouth. “Ung.... Mmmm...”
	Crap! This feels so good.... Alright, just a little more and I'll ask. Just, a few more seconds, that's it. I can wait... a few more seconds.... 
	His hand came around from the back again and brushed against the side of my dick. I tried to contain the quivering of my pelvis, but I could tell it was becoming obvious.
	Suddenly, Drudggie stopped kissing me and pulled away. He looked down at me and hesitated before speaking. “Helix....”
	Crap! Can he tell I have to go?
	“...I've never seen you this turned on. You're literally shaking with desire.”
	“O-oh.... Y-yeah. I really want it.”
	THIS IS BAD. If I tell him I have to go now, he'll know I've been holding it the whole time. I've gotta... I've just gotta wait a little longer. Just long enough so he'll forget. Just a little longer. That's it. I can hold it. I just gotta go a little longer.... Ugh, crap, it's so bad, though! I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind!
	His hand grabbed the base of my cock and slid up the shaft. He gripped the entire thing and slid down, cupping my testicles with it, shaking my whole package.
	“Ugh...!”
	I can't pee with an erection, can I? It isn't possible! It's literally impossible to pee while erect, isn't it? I'm about to... I'm about to orgasm, right? That's what this is, that's what I'm feeling, right? This is... this is... I'm.... No... NO! I'm about to-
	“D-D-Drudggie! I-I'm-”
	At first, there was no sensation of relief. No immediate muscular response that said “you're peeing.” There was just the sudden warmth rebounding off Drudggie's hand, running down my cock. In an instant, my balls were soaked and I could feel it trickling down my butt, onto my tail.
	“Oh, wow, you're-” He suddenly stopped talking and released me. “Wait, no, this is....”
	The numbness in my groin faded. I tried to contract my muscles and stop the stream, but it only slowed it down, causing it to shoot out with even more intensity a moment later. Drudggie stepped back as a river of urine shot out of my cock.
	Tears welled up in my eyes.
	“I'm-I'm... I'm so sorry!” Pee was still shooting out of me. I couldn't believe how much I had to go. I could feel it beginning to flood around my butt, soaking me from one end of the tail to the other.
	“You're peeing....” Drudggie said, with a hint of confusion, a hint of disgust, and a hint of just pointing out the obvious.
	“I'm so sorry! I just, I really couldn't hold it! I didn't know... I didn't know it would....” My words dissipated into cries.
	When the urine finally stopped flowing I stood up out of my puddle, letting the urine run down my legs and drip directly off my butt to the ground.
	“Druddgie, I am so sorry! I really didn't think-”
	“-It's...” He put a hand up to stop me. “... It's fine, I guess. I can't imagine you did that on purpose.”
	“I didn't! I swear! It just-it just, I couldn't-”
	“-Alright, alright. It's alright. Let's just... get you cleaned up or something. You're going to start to smell.”
	“Yeah,” I wiped the tears from my eyes. “Okay.”
	“There's a small oasis not far from here. We'll go rinse you off there so nobody finds out what happened.”
	“So you mean... you're not going to tell?”
	“No, I won't tell.”
	I smiled for the first time since my accident. “Thank you....
	He started leading the way to the oasis. I followed a few feet behind him, not wanting him to see my glistening, wet flesh. “You know...” He began, wiping his hand against his side. “Next time I am jerking you off and you're about to piss yourself, give me a little warning or something.”