Falling for a Furry: A Great Change

Final Days of Being Wild

The nightly hours continue with our favorite couple still holding each other in the main room.
Jackson: "Sugar bae, it is already past 2:00 am. We have to go back."
Taciana: "Can't we stay like this for a few more minutes, baby?"
Jackson: "Okay, but only because those eyes are so cute."
Taciana : "Thanks, honey."
After a ten more minutes of grooving to the music; Jackson and Taciana walk back to the limo.
Jackson: "Here you are good, sir."
He tips the chauffeur thirty dollars in advance.
Taciana: "Take us home, Mr. Ollister."
Ollister: "You got it."
The rabbit chauffeur starts the limo and drives them back to the Rabeau mansion.
........45 minutes later.......
Jackson: "Here we are."
Taciana: "Home sweet home."
They hold each other's paws as they reach front doors and are spotted by Warrick.
Warrick: "I am guessing you two decided to come back, right?"
Jackson: "It is only 2:55 am Warrick."
Warrick: "I gotta say Jackson, you put on quite a show. What is your secret?"
Jackson: "There is no secret about how me and Taciana performed the Samba."
Warrick: "Come on dude, seriously?"
Taciana: "Warrick, do remember what Mom told us? Practice makes perfect."
Warrick: "Yeah, but that was years ago."
Taciana: "It still applies in the present. Have a goodnight, Warrick."
Warrick: "You too little sis."
Taciana and Jackson go their separate ways.
Taciana: "Goodnight, sweetie."
Jackson: "Goodnight."
.........At 10:30am in the morning.........
Jackson: "So Tacci, I was wondering since we aced every test, perhaps we could go catch a movie?"
Taciana: "Babe, we have to prepare our speeches for the graduation ceremony before Wednesday of this week."
Jackson: "You mean like the speech a valedictorian makes?"
Taciana: "Precisely. Think about the announcements they will make about us after we walk out on that stage."
Jackson: "We, and all of our friends, are exempt, Tacci. Therefore, we do not have to take the final exams. Besides, I am more of the impromptu speech kind of guy."
Taciana: "I know Jackson, but if we are to become the valedictorians of Wild Eye High School, then we need to write down our speeches and memorize them easily before the day of graduation."
Jackson: "Okay, we will do it the right way."
Taciana: "Hey, don't be nervous. We will get through this together."
Jackson: "Alright, let us start practicing then."
.......6 hours later.......
A knock on the front doors is heard just as they  finished practicing for their graduation speeches.
Jackson: "I'll get it this time."
He goes down the stairs and opens the front doors revealing Sophia and her little sister Tia.
Sophia: "Hi Jackson, we stopped over for a little."
Tia: "I can't wait to hear the fun planned for today, Mr. Jackson!"
Jackson: "Hehe, alright squirt."
Tia: "I beat Sophie in a race back home."
Jackson: "Really?"
Tia: "Is it fun time now, please?"
Jackson: "You bet, kiddo."
Tia: "Wait, I want to shake Ms. Taciana's hand. Okay, go ahead."
Taciana: "Pleasure to meet you officially, little Tia."
Tia: "Nice to meet you too. Do you want to come and join us for story time?"
Taciana: "Sure, sweetie."
Tia: "Terrific!"
Taciana: "She is so adorable Sophia."
Sophia: "Girl, she is always a handful."
Jackson: "Reminds me of my youth, enjoying a story circle."
Taciana: "What was that like back when you were human?"
Jackson: "I always paid attention and clapped after the book ended; but I was only three when that happened."
Sophia: "You must have been a real cutie."
Jackson: "Hehe, not really."
Sophia: "I doubt that."
Taciana: "Ahem!"
Sophia: "Sorry."
They head to the living room where Tia skipped ahead. As Jackson turns the corner, he is surprised to be tackled by Tia.
Tia: "Boo!"
Tia: "I scared you three!"
Sophia: "Yes, you surprised us, little sister."
Tia: "Mr. Jackson, what happens next?"
Jackson: "Now what would you like to do, Tia?"
Tia: "Can we watch a movie?"
Jackson: "Sure."
Tia: "I wanna watch The Glumpy Fish."
Jackson: "If that is what you want."
Taciana: "Sit in my lap, Tia."
Tia: "Do you have a music machine? Your fur is so soft."
Taciana: "Of course I do. Perhaps I'll show it to you after the movie, okay? And thank you, Tia."
Tia: "Who else is coming to watch?"
Taciana: "It's only going to be the four of us for movie night."
Sophia: "I will carry you if you fall asleep."
Tia: "I won't be sleeping. I am a night wolf."
Sophia: "Hehe, we'll see about that."
The movie came to an end and Tia was lying down fast asleep on the floor.
Sophia: "Alright, little one."
Tia: "Yawnnn."
Sophia: "Thank you for the movie, Jackson."
Jackson: "Not a problem. In fact, she can have it since Tacci has outgrown it."
Taciana: "No way. It was and still is one of my favorite movies, Jackson."
Jackson: "Chill babe. I am just messing with ya."
Taciana: "Don't tease me."
Jackson: "Hehe, goodnight, Sophia."
Sophia: "Goodnight, you two."
Taciana: "So, what should we do now?"
Jackson: "We'll, we are going to have to think of a new activity."
Taciana: "Hehehe, what do you have in mind?"
Jackson: "How about a crime thriller with a suspenseful theme like Authority Chasers?"
Taciana: "It is not my usual cup of tea, hun, but I will watch if you hold me close."
Jackson: "Hehehe, sounds fair."
He wraps his arm around her as she nuzzles him under his neck.
........2 hours later.........
Saba: "Hey. You need to be asleep in a bed, and not on the couch."
Taciana: "Mom, we nodded off for a little while watching this show Jackson found. Not a big deal."
Jackson: "What's up babe?"
Taciana: "The night police are here."
Saba: "Do not get sarcastic with me, young lady. Now march upstairs now. Jackson, out to the guest cottage. Bedtime. Both of you."
Taciana: "Alright Mom, we are going."
Jackson: "Night."
Taciana: "Goodnight."
........Sunday Morning........
Taciana wakes up to a phone call from Abby Squirreling.
Taciana: "Good morning, Abby."
Abby: "Hi Taciana, I need your advice about picking a restaurant with great decor."
Taciana: "I would go with the Grilled Acorn."
Abby: "Will Tobias and I like it?"
Taciana: "I am certain you and Tobias won't be disappointed, because they roast fruit and nuts on sticks."
Abby: "You mean like healthy kabobs?"
Taciana: "Exactly."
Abby: "Thanks."
........Phone Call Ends.......
Taciana: "Abby, you lucky girl."
She looks at a photo of Jackson and walks to his cottage. Jackson is still asleep, so Taciana nudges him awake.
Jackson: "Oy vey. What's up?"
Taciana: "Jackson, wake up fully, please?"
Jackson: "Alright, you have my full attention."
Taciana: "I was thinking that maybe you and I could go on a double date later tonight."
Jackson: "With whom?"
Taciana: "Abby and Tobias."
Jackson: "Why would we do that?"
Taciana: "There will be music playing."
Jackson: "What band is it?"
Taciana: "Actually it is not a band, it is the soul artist named Tokan Kembler."
Jackson: "I do enjoy his soul music."
Taciana: "Yeah! So what do you say?"
Jackson: "I have all of his songs downloaded on my new phone, babe. So yes, of course I am coming."
Taciana: "Perfect! We'll call this our personal pre-party darling."
Jackson: "Hehe. A pre-party?"
Taciana: "Yes, a private party for the two of us before graduation. I am so excited!"
She gives Jackson a quick smooch on the mouth.
Jackson: "You enjoy that way too much."
Taciana: "I know, but you love it."
The couple head to the main kitchen and eat their toast. Ramona comes down smelling the scent of breakfast and greets them with a new attitude. She texts Martin on her phone saying that she wants them to go pick out a new car at the dealership this morning.
Ramona: "Good morning, my dear sister!!!"
Taciana: "Morning, Ramona. I take it that you and Martin were texting all night long."
Ramona: "What makes you say that?"
Taciana: "Oh come on Ramona, I am a light sleeper. Even Jackson heard you laughing when we were watching our movie."
Jackson: "She's not wrong. It was hilarious hearing all the things you were saying out loud while texting."
Ramona: "Ha Ha Ha. So what if Martin prefers texting me more than giving phone calls? It is kind of sweet actually. Oh gotta go, he just texted me saying he is outside awaiting my
elegance. See you later!"
Taciana: "Well, at least we can have a peaceful morning to ourselves."
Jackson: "Couldn't agree more."
Taciana: "Hehehe. You are making me blush hun. I hope the other couples in our group are as happy as we are."
Jackson: "They will be okay. Living with you and your family has given me the hope of a new future. Thus exuding a high amount of happiness."
Taciana: "Finding you was like finding the worlds greatest treasure."
Jackson: "Now I am gonna go work out while you keep looking pretty."
Taciana watches as her boyfriend walks into the private gym room as she texts Abby about the time to meet up at the restaurant.
Meanwhile at the Serpent Dealership...
Martin: "Alright Mona, here we are."
Ramona: "I appreciate you accompanying me."
Martin: "Not a problem, we are going to pick out the car of your dreams."
Ramona: "You mean it, Marty?"
Martin: "Of course. So do you have any plans after we pick up your new ride?"
Ramona: "I'm not sure."
Martin: "There is this one spot by Revonah Lake that is supposed to have a great view of the sunset.
Ramona: "Where is that exactly?"
Martin: "I don't want reveal the location."
Ramona: "Come on, Marty. Please?"
Martin: "Okay wise girl. I will lead the way afterwards. However, you cannot reveal the location to anyone else. This will be our regular place. Promise me."
Ramona: "Alright, I solemnly swear to not tell anyone about our spot."
........7 minutes later........
Ramona: "This is it!"
Martin: "You sure?"
Ramona: "I am positive that the 5020 Pixie Sidewinder is the van I want."
Martin: "Okay, I will find one of the sales assistants to give out a fair price."
Ramona: "Hmm, I might just reward you with a little something in return after this."
Martin: "What's that?"
Ramona: "Hehe. I'm not sure yet. But you are going to have one happy bunny on your hands. Hehe."
Martin then informs a wolf-like sales assistant named Rufus about Ramona's decision and follows him to the open lot to pick out the model of the desired vehicle.
Martin: "Hi there, my girlfriend wants a van called the Pixie Sidewinder. Are there any more of those left in stock?"
Rufus: "Oh yes, sir. Right this way. Okay, based on how long it has been in our inventory, the cost of the vehicle is eighty thousand dollars in total."
Martin: "Excellent."
Rufus: "Will you be paying for it with cash or via credit card?"
Martin: "Actually, my girlfriend here is going to be paying for it with her credit card. I am just helping her pick one out."
Ramona: "It is truly extravagant."
She transfers eighty thousand dollars from her savings to her checking account and hands her card to Rufus.
Rufus then swipes the card in the slider part of his inventory tablet and hands it back to Ramona.
Martin: "Looks like we are traveling together in two rides to Lake Revonah."
.......50 minutes later.......
They park their cars by the empty lot near the lake and Martin tells Ramona to cover her eyes with her paws.
Martin: "Alright Mona, we are almost there."
Ramona: "How far is it?"
Martin: "Trust me, it will be worth the suspense."
Ramona: "If you say so."
.......15 minutes later.......
Martin: "Open your eyes and enjoy the view."
Ramona: "This setting is so beautiful!"
She gasped at blue majesty of the water. He places his paw-like hands on her shoulders and massages them in a circular motion.
Martin: "I knew you would like it here."
Ramona: "Oh my goodness. Your paws feel like magic."
Martin: "Do you want to go see the waterfall?"
Ramona: "Oh yes! Eeek! What are you doing?"
Martin: "I am going to carry you into the water and chat more."
Ramona: "You don't have to do that, Marty."
Martin: "I may not be as strong as most of the furries in our school, but I am strong in spirit. I have to admit that I could never stop watching you from a distance after all these years. Even after I finished my homework alone or after a test."
Ramona: "You gotta work on your pick up lines, Marty. However, I appreciate the sentiment behind it."
Martin: "Time to dive in, cottontail queen."
Ramona: "So tacky."
The two sat down and snuggle up together on the sandy bank of Lake Revonah to watch the sunset after a nice swim.
Martin: "I am glad you talked me out of taking the final exam."
Ramona: "You are already a super genius who is exempt."
Martin: "Thanks, Mona."
Ramona: "Have you thought about ever leaving this town?"
Martin: "I have."
Ramona: "Well, I am coming with you when the day comes."
.......At the Acorn Grill......
Abby: "Here we are, puffy cheeks."
Tobias: "I don't have puffy cheeks, Abby."
Abby: "Tobias Greenwood, your cheeks puff up every time you eat."
Tobias: "Why are you so giggly?"
Abby: "Hehe relax love, this is the Acorn Grill."
Tobias: "Let me guess, we came to try out new food."
Abby: "No Toby, I figured that we deserve at least one night to go eat out for a change."
Tobias: "Is there a special meal made out of grapes?"
Abby: "There is something even better to try as a meal, my chipmunk love."
Tobias: "What would that be?"
Abby: "A combination of any fruits or nuts of your choice. This includes honey melon, grapes, bananas, guava, cherries, strawberries, custard acorns, walnuts, chesnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, peanuts, almonds and other assorted fruits. Quite the selection for deliciousness."
Tobias: "Okay, you have convinced me."
Jackson: "Hi there, we are here for a party of four."
Boris: "Oh yes sir, right this way."
Taciana: "Hey hey, party furries!"
Jackson: "Tobias, what's up, man?"
Tobias: "Ah, you know, waiting for the music to start."
Taciana: "Tokan Kembler should be on stage starting any minute while we wait for our drinks and food."
Abby: "Guys, there he is!"
Tokan: "Good evening everyone! How are we all doing tonight!"
Crowd: "Great!"
Tokan: "Alright, then! Here is my number one hit!"
......Song begins......
"I can't ride through the night without a sign,
Without your touch tonight,
The days are tested on my mind,
I've been saved by an angel of light now,
You are the one who makes my heart beat so wild that I could fall in love again,
Standing strong with a wild, wild heart,
No more wasting time baby,
Show me what you got right now in the club tonight, with a big wild heart."
........As the new song continues........
Jackson chomps on his kabob with fruit and swallows while Taciana watches Tokan busting a move on stage.
Taciana: "Come on, you three. Let's shake it out!"
Jackson: "Say no more, my rabbit queen."
Taciana: "Hehe."
Abby: "Toby, don't ever let me go after this night ends."
Tobias: "Well I may drop you, if we were to do a dip while in the moment."
Abby: "Toby!"
Tobias: "Hehe I'm just busting your chain, Abs."
Abby: "Well, be serious about this."
Tobias: "I am simply adding some humor to lighten the tone, lady squirrel."
Abby: "Just dance with me, you silly chipmunk."
The two furry couples dance in synch with the rhythmic beats of the song. Many other furries in the restaurant start making their way onto the floor and allow the music to melt their worries away.
Jackson: "What do you say, Tacci? Best pre-party ever?"
Taciana: "Yes Jacky, this is the best pre-party ever."
Tobias: "I guess those two decided to up their game."
Abby: "Come here, puffy cheeks."
She plants a long and passionate kiss on his lips until the song reaches an amiable conclusion.