Under the evening sky, Aru, the grey coyote, and Leon, the orange fox, leaned into each other, their plush bodies squishing together. Aru grinned, nudging Leon playfully with his paw.

“Getting a bit big there, Leon,” Aru teased, giving a light pat to Leon’s round belly. His paw sank into the soft fur and warm heft of Leon’s middle, feeling the subtle give as he pressed. “What’ve you been eating? Feels like you’re hiding a whole feast in there.”

Leon chuckled, his cheeks flushing slightly under his glasses. “Speak for yourself, Aru,” he replied, leaning into the coyote and letting his own pudgy belly press back. “You’re not exactly light on your paws either. Looks like someone’s been enjoying those late-night snacks.”

Aru rolled his eyes but couldn’t help smirking. “Just fueling up for… you know, emergencies.” He gave Leon’s side a little squeeze, feeling the softness between his fingers. “But you? You look like you’ve been prepping for winter all year.”

Leon laughed, wrapping his arms around Aru in a half-embrace, feeling the warmth radiating between them. “Maybe I just like a little extra cushion. And besides,” he gave a playful nudge with his nose, “you seem to appreciate it and my moobs”

Aru’s cheeks heated, and he let out a soft chuckle, wrapping his arms around Leon’s broad frame. “Yeah, maybe I do,” he admitted, pulling the fox closer as they both sank comfortably into each other’s soft warmth, the sky above fading into twilight.