Hard To Love | A Gay Furry x Human Story

Internal Conflict

|Dylan's POV|

"What are you doing here Tyler?" I asked in an accusatory tone with my voice cracking at the end.

Tyler was one of the last people I wanted to see right now. No, I don't hate him, after all, he saved me from Jason. It's just... his face is a constant reminder of an encounter that I wish so desperately to forget.

Plus, everywhere Tyler goes, Jason isn't usually too far behind and I do NOT want to see that devil again... never again.

"Dylan, what... happened to you? I've been worried sick. I tried coming to your house several times but no one answered the door," He looked at me with worry as tears threatened to escape and for a moment, I felt sorry for him in that moment.

He wasn't the reason I got into that situation. In fact, he was the one who got me out of it before it reached its worst point. If anything, I'm indebted to him but here I am, treating him like he's the villain of the story when in actuality, it should be the contrary.

I felt guilt building up within me and it was too much to bear. My heart clenched painfully as I saw Tyler on the verge of tears.

Had I hurt him that much?

My eyes softened as I avoided his gaze and a small sad smile made its way to my face.

"I'm sorry Tyler, I just... I just needed some time to myself after that violent altercation with you and... him. I genuinely never meant to hurt you in any way..." I placed my hand on his arm and was immediately greeted by his warm soft fur as I gently stroked it to comfort him.

But the large tiger had other plans and almost immediately, brought me into a bone-crushing hug. I didn't fight it, quite the contrary. I welcomed the embrace since it was what we both needed at that very moment.

A few seconds ticked by and Tyler decided to release me from his bear hug. I almost whined in protest but instead, I gave him a small smile of encouragement which he mimicked.

While all this was going on, Jude was looking at us with this expression which really pissed me off but since I finally felt good after what felt like forever, I wasn't going to let his antics ruin it for me.

"So... will you be coming back to school tomorrow?" I heard Tyler ask and I immediately felt my chest clench tightly as the words left his lips.

The thought of going back to the school where the incident took place... where he would be waiting for me. All my worries and fears came flooding back, swirling in my head like a tornado threatening to rip away my newfound sanity.

I didn't even realize I was hyperventilating until I felt Tyler's hand soothing me and softly instructing me to take slow and deep breaths.

Following the instructions, I slowly inhaled air and exhaled in a repeated fashion until I could feel myself calm down.

I never really knew fear until that day in that restroom, I felt like a complete failure for letting Jason take advantage of me like that. I could have at least tried harder to fight back... but I was too scared... too ashamed to even put up a proper fight and now... I'm running away from my problems like the pathetic coward I am.

I didn't even realize Tyler had sat me down and taken a seat next to me, pulling me out of my trance. I looked to the right to see Tyler gazing down at me with a look I couldn't quite decipher but I summed up as worry.

"Do you feel okay now?" He asked with worry evident in his deep masculine voice.

"Y-yeah... I'm fine, Tyler," I lied and by the look he gave me, he knew I wasn't telling the truth but for some reason decided not to bring it up... I certainly was grateful for that.

Tyler stared at me as though trying to figure out something but soon turned his attention to the waiter who showed up.

The canine was taking Jude's order but I caught him stealing glances at me and looking at me with a certain glint in his eyes. One that I knew all too well...

Lust...

Tyler must have noticed how this made me uncomfortable because he placed an arm around my shoulder and shot the canine a death glare sending him running off.

At this point, I had completely lost the appetite that I barely had to begin with. I can't deal with people looking at me the way Jason did. It makes me sick to my stomach.

"I think I-I'll be heading home now guys..." Jude looked disappointed but nodded.

"Sure thing man, I'm gonna stay behind since I just ordered. See you... later?" I nodded and got up, preparing to leave but there was one problem. Tyler was in the way and by the look on his face, he wasn't planning on moving anytime soon.

"Come on Ty... I need to go," I said a bit exasperated with the feline's choice. His face seemed to light up and I couldn't wrap my head around his sudden expression.

"W-why are you so happy?" I inquired, not understanding his sudden change in demeanor.

"You just gave me a nickname love," He stated with a grin plastered on his face. I felt my face warm up at the name he used for me but quickly shook it off.

No Dylan. Don't go down that road again. I need to escape this continuous cycle...

I opened my mouth to tell Tyler off when a growl suddenly ripped through the diner.

A few people screamed in fear, everyone had snapped their head to the source of the terrifying sound and I was no exception but the person I saw made the color drain from my face.

Why him...? why now...?

The large beast's gaze roamed the diner before locking with mine and a sinister grin formed on his features.

Oh no...

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Heyy guys! I know It's been a long time since I last updated and I'm sorry. I guess I had a bad case of writer's block.

Another chapter, another cliffhanger. Who do you think growled in the diner? Do you think Tyler and Dylan will make a good couple? And is Jason really as bad as we think?

I guess we'll find out while the story continues to progress, but for now, let me know your thoughts in the comments!😊

Lastly, please remember to vote! See ya'll in the next chapter!