It's A War

I'm here to rock. Todd Avery Aitken ♂ / 20 / ♊ Studying Film and Photography. #cunningasafox

[clarionwords]

Ella listened to Todd with all curiosity the whole time he spoke. Nodding at most of his statements as a sign she understood or agreed.

She smiled back at the tanned male , “I’d be happy to!” she chimed.

[reefresh]

Tyler smiled, “Alright then! It’s settled! To the café we all go!” 

Tugging at Watson’s leash gently the two took off in another steady paced jog. 

Tyler’s mind was stuck on thoughts of Audrin and how this bonfire would play out, the last bonfire they had left a permanent impression on the surfer. He was curious as to what this one would do.

Finally, he was feeling more content with where he was. He had a great boyfriend, amazing friends, and for once wasn’t completely flunking in school. Everything was fine, other than his father who was only doing worse.

The cancer was hitting it’s final stages and Tyler didn’t know how much longer his father had. His mother didn’t visit often, she was typically too busy with the new man she was having an affair with. And his sisters didn’t visit much either because they’d come back sobbing messes. 

His heart ached as he thought about it, biting his lip for a moment he looked down at Watson before they both took off into a sprint leaving Todd and Ella to catch up at their own pace. 

He reached the café before them, his hands pressed on his knees as he huffed for air. The tanned male wanted to sob at the thought of losing his father, but this wasn’t the time to think his way. The nauseous feeling soon fizzled away and when he looked up he could see Todd and Ella approaching.

Putting on a happy smile he waved to them, “C’mon slowpokes!”

[cunningasafox]

Todd flashed a grin before starting up his jog with the other two, however he could see that Tyler had suddenly looked more bothered. "Hey bra, ya' o-" the redhead hadn't even the chance to finish as Tyler took off ahead of them.

"Uh…" his bicolor eyes looked over to Ella and he shrugged, "I…guess he got really into his…jog?" 

Shaking his head he continued to jog next to Ella, "So…what'dya do f'er entertainment?" he asked noticing a slight southern draw on his words.

By the time they reached Tyler, Todd was huffing and his heart slammed against his chest, "Jesus Flash, thanks for takin' off like that!" 

[reefresh]

Tyler nodded, “Coops is a big ol’ softie. It’s this fire ant you gotta watch out for,” he teased.

Taking her phone Tyler quickly tapped in all his information, “Right, right,” he nodded. Handing the phone back to her, “Well, y’er more than welcome to tag along. Todd and I were joggin’ to the coffee shop.”

[clarionwords]

Ella received the phone and slipped it back in her pocket, “Coffee shop? Do you guys have something to do there?” she asked.

[cunningasafox]

Todd glared at Tyler, "I ain't no ant!" he shouted kicking a few loose rocks on the ground. 

He watched as the two exchanged numbers and Tyler gave her his information before speaking up again. "Ah just gettin' some coffee and shit. Apparently this place is real important to Ty. He says it was the start to a beginnin' or somethin' weird like that. I dun'no he always is sayin' weird shit."

Stretching out he smiled, "You should come though. Probably would be better then standin' here all on y'er lonesome, don'tcha think? 'Sides I wanna here 'bout the life of a New Yorker. Ya' know it's been told that California, LA and New York City are rivals."

He stuck his tongue out, "Just so ya' know. The two of us are some Cali boys," the fireheaded male said followed by a wink. 

[clarionwords]

Ella quickly nodded in reply, “Yup!”

She scurried towards Watson, quickly knelt down as both of them stopped on their tracks and petted the happy dog like a child, “Watson Watson Watson!" she squealed with a couple of giggles.

"Ah! Todd? Like from the Fox and the Hound? I really love that movie," she innocently smiled at the red head, "Uhm… Tyler didn’t really flirt or anything," she blushed looking down.

Giving Watson a few more pets, she finally stood up and patted her knees. She was relieved that talking to them wasn’t that awkward at all. They we’re actually friendly and charismatic, unlike herself. And to top that, they could be of the same age! Finally, but hoping she’ll get more girl friends.

The petite girl folded her arms in front to gather more warmth against the cool breeze that passed them. She warmly smiled at the two, “So where’s this bonfire gonna be?” she asked.

[reefresh]

Tyler laughed, “Well, he sure as hell is a lot like a fox,” he said before flashing Todd a cheeky grin.

Tyler rolled his eyes, “Shut up, Todd-ison. At least someone would get angry if I did. Unlike you,” he sneered before punching his friend in the arm causing the redhead to stumble.

Running his hands through his scruffy brown hair he smiled, “Ah! It’s in my backyard. Didn’t wanna take it out too far since there’s probably not gon’ be too many people. If ya’ know anyone though y’er welcome to bring ‘em!”

He stretched out and grabbed Watson’s leash, “So Ella, I’ll give you my digits and an address or you could just chill with me and Tiny Todd until it’s time to set up?”

"It’s really you’re call though! I don’t mind doing either!"

[cunningasafox]

Todd laughed, "Yeah, then you'll really like my bestie, Cooper! Been told we're the real life Fox and Hound...he's also like a fuckin' giant," the redhead laughed.

Todd's face turned nearly as red as his hair while he huffed, "SHUT YOUR FUCKIN MOUTH TYLER MY NAME AIN'T TODD-ISON ITS JUST TODD!" he exploded before collecting himself again.

"ANYWAY! Yeah Ella, ya' should totally join us for the day...that is if you can keep up with a couple wild boys like ourselves," he winked.

[clarionwords]

"I-I’m from New York," she said.

While holding her hand out she shifted her eyes to see what had delayed the male from responding her gesture. She remained blushing from his compliment as she bashfully motioned herself to face him, and it seemed he was waiting for someone…

"Not really," she spoke in her usual timid tone.

Ella tilted sideways in curiosity, enough to see who Tyler was checking. Her curious face lightened up with a bright wide smile as she saw a huge dog walking beside a red haired boy, “Ah! A dog! And he’s so big!” she hopped in excitement, “Is the dog yours? Can I pet him?”

[reefresh]

"New York aye? Ah! You’re a city girl from the Big Apple then, huh?!" Tyler grinned calmly before motioning over to Todd for him to hurry up.

"Ya’ should totally come over then! I’ll be fun!" 

Tyler couldn’t help but laugh as she bounced excitedly, “Yeah that’s ma’ boy Watson! Ya’ can pet him, he’s a big ol’ lug,” letting Ella to pet Watson his blue eyes locked on Todd’s own two toned eyes.

"So fire-crotch I take it you’re late ‘cause of Watson, aye? Eh…whatever, oh! This is Ella by the way, she’d gonna join us at the bonfire tonight!"

[cunningasafox]

Todd had been desperately trying to keep his footing as Watson pulled him around, grumbling he regretted his idea. However, he felt instant relieve as he saw Tyler and his head of disheveled hair in the distance. "Holy hell, thank god," he huffed letting Watson go to run over to Tyler and the other person he was talking to.

When the smaller male approached them he frowned, "Shut up ya' dickdragger," he spat back at Tyler's fire-crotch comment, "And yeah he pretty much dragged me the whole way here! I thought I was gonna di-," Todd stopped his babbling as he looked over to the girl Tyler had introduced him to. 

"Ah, Ella, like that one song...haha. Nah I'm jokin' with ya' Sheila! Uh I'm Todd. So, ya' met this stud of a guy already, hope the bastard didn't flirt with ya' too much. Someone might get angry," he laughed winking jokingly at Tyler.

[myendlessfaith]

*flips more color palettes*

[reefresh]

-stretching- -pulls out his phone-

[TXT] Wake up asshole we’re going jogging. [TXT] Dress warm + meet me @ the park

-starts jogging toward the park-

[cunningasafox]

Todd laid sprawled on the futon blocking the sun from his eyes. He had been staying at Tyler's with Cooper for some time now and was sharing the spare bedroom with his friend.

Checking the phone he huffed, "Coops...Coooooooooppppssssss....wake up...gotta...jog," his tired voice dragged on.

Opening his bicolored eyes he looked over to see Cooper wasn't on the bed, "Damn...already gone out."

[TXT] fine...meet u there assface

Todd slipped on a pair of gray sweat pants with a black Under Amour long sleeved shirt. Putting on a blue beanie that contrasted against his vibrant red hair and finishing with black running shoes the shorter male trotted down the stairs.

Watson greeted him at the bottom of the stairs, "C'mon boy, you wanna go for a run too?" he asked petting the dogs head. Hooking the large dog's leash onto his collar Todd opened the front door and began making his way to catch up to Tyler.

[loudnwild]

-gets soaked-

HO SHIT

-raises both of his arms and stares at his wet shorts then back at him-

-playfully and continuously sprays water at him-

DIE FIRE!

[cunningasafox]

-high pitched screaming-

We can't end this way! -runs behind the vehicle-

-laughing as he grabs the bottle of soap- -sprays it on Cooper-

WHATCHA GON' DO YA BIG OL' PUP!

[riyuno]

The boys~

[loudnwild]

-catches the sponge- -stiffles a laugh-

Brah, I didn’t say you’re not clean.  -huffs while grinning-  Geez.

-sprays more water on the car-

Don’t care man, she’s my baby. Gotta make sure no spot is rotting her skin.

-throws back the sponge at him-

I can’t even remember when was the last time you took responsible of anything.

[cunningasafox]

-crosses his arms-

You implied it, Cooper, so that still counts. 

-rolls his eyes-

Well, it's gonna rot a lot faster if ya' keep sprayin' it with y'er damn hose. (;

-throws the bucket of soapy water on him-

I take responsibility for lots a things, mate!

[loudnwild]

Haha, You think? I don’t mind showering you gallons of water and rubbing you with a sponge just to get all the soap suds off~ Hell I’d want to see you all sparkling just for once. -grins-

[cunningasafox]

Well I wouldn't mind you rubbing me with a sponge either. HEY WHAT DO YOU MEAN FOR ONCE I AM SO CLEAN!

What's the point of washing that thing anyway, its just gonna get dirty again.

-stomps out his cigarette then throws a sponge at him- 

You look better when you're dripping wet.

[loudnwild]

All right Baby P, few more washes and you’re all done, then squeaky clean off yah go while rampin’ the road way for hot cars.

[cunningasafox]

Damn Coops, wish you'd wash me like you did that hunk of metal. -whistles-

[riyuno]

The boys~

[cunningasafox]

LOL TYLER

[cunningasafox]

You're numb brain can't get enough of my booty aye? Your shit ain't enough to do so. You can do better than that.

>:I

[TXT] PICTURE MESSAGE:

[loudnwild]

Cooper had noticed what Todd had seen in Tyler’s eyes while the larger male glanced at the redhead swimming in the water with him. Though he wasn’t much worried about his tanned friend.

His usual expressionless eyes trailed back to Audrin who randomly stood up out of the blue. The ginger’s eyes were squinting at Todd, who obviously felt uncomfortable. With Audrin growing more hair than ever, Cooper was given a hint on what was going on.

"Why the fuck you got that crazy look in y’er eyes, mate?"

Unexpectedly, Cooper saw the whole moment unfold. He was not amused, more like he was reminded how Todd would do that to him, “Gingers,” he sighed.

[reefresh]

Tyler’s jaw simply dropped at the rapid pace everything went all he could really do was stand there in silence, “Uh…babe,” his voice cracked a bit as his nerves continued to eat away at him. 

"I… I have no idea. There’s like a strong feeling building up inside my gut, which I can’t really explain entirely."

“YOU BETTER NOT UPCHUCK ON ME!” 

Tyler listening to them both and frown at Todd, “SHUT UP! IF HE HAS TO PUKE THEN GET OUT OF HIS WAY!” He retorted in defense of his boyfriend. 

Though from the way Audrin now stood, to his strange accent that seemed to magically appear he felt an oddly familiar sense of awareness that crept over him, after all they met when he was “magically a woman”. This town was know for those things, “Babe, I think you should sit-” he was cut off while reaching toward Audrin hoping to get the ginger to sit back down.

"Why the fuck you got that crazy look in y’er eyes, mate?" 

"Crazy look?" the distracted male repeated trying to get a full visual of the boy’s face. 

Audrin jumped into the water, and right on top of Todd, “Holy shit! Coops did you just- Audrin are you- fuck where’s Todd?!” he shouted unable to think clear the began to pace around. Watson had begun barking wildly with excitement he was being caught up in.

"Oh my god," the boy grumbled rubbing his temple, "Alright…one step at a-"

"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT! YOU COULD’VE FUCKIN’ KILLED ME!"

His blue eyes opened again now to see Todd clinging tiredly to a small pile of rocks yelling. It was so loud in the cave, and now Watson was growling a bit as well. “EVERYONE SHUT THE FUCK UP FOR FIVE FUCKING SECONDS! JESUS! STOP FREAKING OUT!” he raised his voice.

"Audrin…I think you should get out of the water…and just…take a few breaths. You too Todd…Coops, a little help?"

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It was cold and dark. Audrin’s mind was hazy and he couldn’t comprehend what was going around. Instinct took over his actions and he lost control of his own body. It wasn’t exactly like some bear spirit possessed him. More of his true intentions had gone overdrive than the more rational and wise decisions he does.

His limp furry body floated towards the surface and opened his eyes before he could reach out. He flailed and gasped for air, then calmed down laughing, shifting his eyes as he stared at the three.

"Audrin…I think you should get out of the water…and just…take a few breaths…"

His eyes rested on his lover, and nodded without delay. He swam towards the bank and crawled up to Tyler. Standing tall and erect, the furr on Audrin’s body was clearly getting worse. He innocently smiled and rubbed the back of his furry neck, “Tyler…” he let out a chuckle and unhesitatingly hugged him tight.

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Todd's jaw dropped as he gawked at Audrin who's fur just seemed to spread. While hunched over the rocks catching his breath that ached in his tired lungs if he hadn't been staring he wouldn't have believed it. 

With a cloud of smoke a tall orange colored bear was revealed. "OHMYGOD!" he shouted slipping off the rocks and back into the water. "BEAR! TYLER, BEAR!" he shouted now swimming to the bank. Before pulling himself from the water the redhead grabbed a rock. Tossing it in hopes to hit the bear his bad aim failed him and instead nailed Tyler in the back of the head, "OH SHIT!"

Frantic the shortest male looked at Cooper, "WHAT THE FUCK DO WE DO?!" he shouted over Watson who was now barking wildly.

[loudnwild]

"Hey!" Cooper laughed while shielding himself from the splashes Todd had made.

The two enjoyed themselves for a while with the crystals illuminating its brilliance all over the cave. As Todd had left to harass the other two males, Cooper swam towards the other side of the bank where he could gather his thoughts.

He leaned his back on the smoother part of the damp bank and propped himself with his buffed arms, in a way the rest of his body would relax.

Thoughts about Todd had flooded in his mind. Most of them were relating to Todd’s studies. But what was bothering him was what could have gotten Todd to be so preoccupied. He looked at his redheaded friend from afar and saw him clinging on Tyler’s shoulders. Suddenly, the male had jumped off, shouting, and Cooper leaned himself forward with eyes wide open.

He was called and instantly he pushed himself forward and swam hurriedly across the wide bright ocean bue and emerald pool towards them.

As he arrived, the first thing he had noticed was the furry orange arm Audrin had, “Oh shit! Tyler what had you fed him with!?” the largest male asked shockingly, “Y-You don’t think this pool got some weird chemicals?” he faced the brunette whose hands were still clasp with Audrin’s.

[reefresh]

Tyler stared at his boyfriend’s furry arm then splashed at Todd, “Shut up you bigot!” he shouted trying to think of a logical explanation, but nothing seemed to make sense.

When Cooper came over to inspect what Todd had made a commotion about. His blue eyes still glaring at Todd for making it an even bigger deal.

“Oh shit! Tyler what had you fed him with!?”

His brow still narrowed he retorted with was large splash of water in Cooper’s direction, “I didn’t feed him nothin’!” he shouted trying to contain the panic he was feeling. After skipping his medication this morning since he was pleasantly surprised he could feel the emotions and anxieties setting in. Taking a deep breath he remained as composed as possible.

“Y-You don’t think this pool got some weird chemicals?”

Tyler frowned and looked at Cooper, “NO! I’ve swam in here a lot and nothing happened. So unless Todd pissed in the fuckin’ water I don’t think that’s the answer,” he half hissed still trying to make sense of Audrin’s arms. 

"Let’s get you out of the water," he breathed jumping out before dragging his shivering boyfriend out as well. "I’m not quite sure where that accent came from either," Tyler added now looking at his friends.

"Audrin…do you feel sick?"

[one-sidedmonochrome-blog]

"I… I have no idea. There’s like a strong feeling building up inside my gut, which I can’t really explain entirely."

”!!!”

[cunningasafox]

Todd glared at Tyler, "HEY! I didn't piss in the fuckin' water you twat!" he hissed while splashing his friend. 

The redhead glared at Tyler before noticing the panicked gleam that seemed to hold strong in his eyes. His bi-colored eyes locked on Cooper trying to see if he noticed it too.

"Audrin…do you feel sick?"

Todd pulled his focus off Cooper and back to his fellow ginger who seemed to be getting more hair by the second, "Well he sure as fuck LOOKS sick, Tyler!" he added roughly.

"I… I have no idea. There’s like a strong feeling building up inside my gut, which I can’t really explain entirely."

Swimming back a little he projected his voice again, "YOU BETTER NOT UPCHUCK ON ME!" 

It seemed as though everything went unheard from him as, "Hey Audrey, what are you doin'...why are you standin' like that," Todd questioned, "Tyler what's his deal?!" After receiving a baffled shrug from the brunette he felt himself becoming uneased. 

"Audrin....," he spoke a bit slower at the younger male, "Why the fuck you got that crazy look in y'er eyes, mate?"

And just like that he watched as the carrot-topped boy jumped in the water and on top of him, and all Todd managed to do was let out a girlish shriek. 

And like that the fox was thrusted under the water, the air kicked from his lungs as he sunk deep. His head ached from the boy's feet slamming into it, and his eyes were wide open. He saw nothing but darkness in the cave waters. His heart raced as he inhaled far too much water that soaked into his lungs. As he floated under the cool water he felt lifeless in a way. It wasn't until he felt his chest tighten. The need for air took over as he struggled to get up for air. As he kicked and flailed the man felt like he was never going to reach the surface, but as his hope faded glimmers of crystal lights shimmered above the water.

Shooting up from the pool he gasped taking in as much oxygen as his chest could hold. Coughing as water sputtered out while he clung weakly to a rock. Confused and frustrated he gathered himself.

"WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT! YOU COULD'VE FUCKIN' KILLED ME!" he shouted. Todd was a strong swimmer, but unlike Tyler and Cooper he wasn't actually able to keep his breath under as long. Little body, little lungs, a smoker...the reasons while added into a long list. Putting a hand on his head he groaned a bit as it ached, "You landed on my head, Audrin! What the fuck!" 

"I thought you were tired of swimming anyway....what's your deal man...and why are you more furry than before...FUCK MY HEAD!"

[loudnwild]

While Todd had clung onto to Cooper, the larger male kept his pace despite the slightly added weight. His shoulder muscles would twitch from time to time from the stinging coldness but Todd’s shared body heat had lessen it.

As Todd had gone in the cave, Cooper followed right after giving a glance at the two lovers, “Ty, Aud, we’re goin’ ahead,” he said.

His redheaded friend called out to him before he swam underneath the waterfall and surfaced himself, only to find his jaw dropping.

"Mother of all—-." 

[reefresh]

Tyler could see how tired Audrin was appearing from the long stretch he swam through. Watson paddled past them, then Todd announced he was going to take a look inside followed by Cooper.

The surfer flashed a soft smile at Audrin and nodded, “Alright, co’mere,” he breathed hooking his arm around the ginger as he continued to glide through the water as if he was swimming without the extra weight added. Kissing Audrin’s tired face his ocean eyes studied the waterfall. Everyone was already inside and Tyler could only imagine their faces. 

"Hold your breath," he said before dipping back under the water as he pulled Audrin with him. Surfacing again he brought Audrin to the rocky bank where Watson was catching his own breath before turning and resting his arms against the bank while keeping his lower half still submerged in the cool waters. 

Chucking at his friends baffled, awestruck face the tanned male finally spoke up, “Pretty great ain’t it? All these different colors and shit. And you can’t hear anything ‘cept the fall. Which is pretty nice, because you can’t hear anything from outside the cave either,” he explained with a new sense of pride.

"It’s not the hole in Cali, but it’s pretty damn flashy…what’dya all think, hm?" he asked them now reaching out and grabbing Aurdin’s hand as he interlocked their fingers together.

[one-sidedmonochrome-blog]

Audrin clung on to the rocky bank while catching his breath. The pressure from the water had drained his lungs, and his whole body shivered from the coldness.

As Tyler clasp their hands, the ginger suddenly felt warmth.

"Neh, Ty Ty, you faking kidding me?" he asked with a Japanese accent.

[cunningasafox]

Todd's face pulled into an excited smile as he began to swim and splash around. Splashing Cooper and pulling at the crystals that reflected light and lit up the cave. He crawled through the water toward the lovebirds with all intents to harass them a bit.

The idea of seeing Tyler flail in frustration and Audrin's face burn with embarrassment made the fox laugh slightly. However has he jumped up landing on Tyler's shoulder his bi-colored eyes caught sight of Audrin's abnormally hairy arm. Blinking he leaned in a big closer, that wasn't just hair. It was...fur.

"Whoa! Shit!" the red head shouted jumping off of Tyler quickly. "Coops, come look at Audrey!" he shouted motioning for his friend to come over. His eyes locked on Audrin and Tyler, "This is some freaky shit brahs....what's goin' on?"

[riyuno]

This wasn’t supposed to be Todd, but then after drawing the hand, it reminded me of him xD. “You mad brah?”