Leif was give a choice between his roommate on who to transfur next. He chose Dane, who has chronic self esteem problems. Dane has more problems he need to solve beside the plotting of his roommate. Doe he love His other roommate Mike?

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This the second installment of the Nufur series. Feedback is great. Question for you? Who Next Nick or Mike?

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‘Dane’ Leif wrote back without much more thought. He would be easier to trick into this than Mike and Nick.

‘Great we will get started. We will prepare everything by tomorrow morning so please report to receive the item.’ With that he didn’t hear anymore form them and went right back to bed.



Dane was wrapped warmly in bed. A loud beeping noise woke him from his bittersweet dream. Looking across the room he saw Mike sitting up and reaching for his phone to turn off the alarm. He was shirtless and Dane couldn’t help but admire the tone swimmer bod that mike had. It made him want to have something like that, but he had no luck. He would go to the gym and try is best but never gain any noticeable amount of muscle. It didn't help that his stepbrother, Dylan, gained it effortlessly. Dane only solace was that he was more agile and flexible that Dylan.

Yawning as he sat up and stretched. Mike drowsily walked out the door grabbing a shirt on his way. I bet he off to make breakfast for him and Nick. I am glad that I don't have work today. Working 4-10s has it perks, and I need to work on my comic. I just need to draw the first chapter. Glad I got the story board done last week. Maybe someone would want to read it.

Putting his tiger themed slippers on he walked over to Mikes bed and started making it for him. I figure if he is making breakfast I might as well make his bed for him. As he pulls the sheets and blanket back over the bed, he could catch a whiff of Mike’s sense. I don't know why I always like this smell. He resisted the urge to inhale it as it wasn’t right for him to do it. Taking a step back to admire his handy work, he caught a glimpse of himself in their full body mirror.

He was wearing a baggy pajama pants and a loose-fitting long sleeve shirt. He really didn’t like the way he was. He always felt too small for everything. Leif should be close to my height but after he turned into a fur, he clearly taller than me now. Pushing the mesh of his hair out of his face. It was longer compared to the others, reaching down to his shoulders. I wish I could pull off Dylan’s hair due. He rocks the trimmed on top and buzzed sides. It looks ugly on me.

Reaching back and arching his back, till his hands touched the ground. The one thing he was kind of okay at was being flexible and was in gymnastics. It been a while since I did any of the tricks and stuff. I still get my stretching in so I think I can still do some of them. I might try out a few, if Leif must go anywhere today. I don't want to do it in front of them. stand back up he walked out his bedroom door.

The smell of bacon and eggs was the first thing he noticed. A mike classic, he probably used turkey bacon to cut down the fat. Not that I can taste a difference from pork or turkey bacon anyways. He was greeted by the sight of Nick shirtless and only wearing his basketball shorts. “Man, I wish I didn't have to go to work today like Dane and Leif. There is a report that I need to get done by today and it a pain to work on.” Nick said as he scrolled on his phone.

“Must be a quarterly report or something right? At least you don't have to do it every week. I needed to make a weekly report, plus mine counts for the bonus while yours does not.” Mike flipped a piece of bacon to make the sizzle emphasize his point. “Plus, with Leif volunteering to be a test subject of a different department I bet they are going to hound me about everything as I am his roommate.”

“It can’t be that bad right guys?” Dane carefully said so that he would not step on anyone's feeling. “Plus, you make double what me and Leif make remember. I would suffer that if I made that much money.” Then I would not be so much of a loser compared to the rest of you.

“I love how you always seem to fine the silver lining in our situations.” Mike gave a gentle smile before returning to the food. Dane caught Nick rolling his eyes, but Dane could not figure out why. “Breakfast should be done soon, then you can get in the shower.”

“We are going to pushing it if you don't get done showering in time so after we get done then you can go shower and I do the dishes.” Nick turned his head towards the bathroom. “Besides I think Leif is currently in the shower.”

“He must be going somewhere this morning if he is showering on his day off.” Mike said as he placed the food on their small table. “Well, if he does hurry then he going to missing having breakfast.” Almost on cue they could hear the water turn off.

“Huh, his hearing must have been improved with the transformation as well.” Nick snicked as the door opened, and Leif rushed out with a towel around his waist and closed his bedroom door.

“You better be careful, it going to be hard to hide anything from his ears and I guess his nose as well.” Dane said as he thought it would be cool to have increased sense. I might be able to do something job wise if I could smell and hear that well. I did always want to get into music Before he could dwell on the idea any longer Leif walked out wearing jeans. I guess he must be heading out today as well. That the only time I ever see him wear them. Can't blame him, sweats are comfy.

“I could hear you guys, cause my hearing did get better and plus I could smell the food before I got into the shower. But man, the smell of bacon is so much better then when I was a human.” Leif sat at the table and Dane could see some drool coming from his mouth as he grabbed bacon and eggs. “Oh, before I forget. I need to head into work. They are hiring me as a chemist, and I have paperwork I need to take care of.”

“Congrats, I knew you would get the job.” Nick got up and wrapped his arm around Leif. “See I told you that you didn’t need to worry.”

Thats cool that Leif got the job but that leaves me as the only person who is barely contributing to our finances. I still wonder why they bother to keep me around. They probably want to reorganize them as well. I bet they won't want to renew with me as I do barely anything. Dane started to mentally spiral ignoring the conversation around him as he still tried to act like he wasn’t. A firm hand on his should pulled him out of the spiral. Looking over his shoulder he could see Mike’s concerned face.

“It will be okay; you don't need to worry about us wanting to kick you out.” Mikes words gave him peace. Nick and Leif also said reassurances, but he couldn’t make them out as Mike’s voice was echoing in his head. “Well, that conversation will have to be tomorrow or tonight at the earliest. We need to leave for work soon.” It didn't take them long to finish and get ready for their day.

“I should be back in an hour or so. Man, I am going to miss having Fridays off.” Leif said as he pulls the last dish into the sink. “Guess Nick is doing the dishes when he gets off work.”

“Yeah. Oh, could you stop at the store and get me some deodorant? I ran out yesterday.” Dane nervously held his hand and looked at the ground. It always felt bad to ask other to get him stuff. “I don't care what scent you get.”

“No problem. I try to get one that I think you would like or...” Leif was cut off when Nick and Mike walked to the door and rushed out the door. Leif gave Dane a thumbs up before he left.

I wonder what he was going to say. At least her going to try to get something I like. I wish I had more defined likes and dislikes when it came to that stuff. Walkling back to his room he pulled out his phone and started to look up some stretches. I wish I could remember all the stretches I used to do. Huh? He had stumbled on to a yoga workout video while he was looking for stretches. Yoga? I guess that makes sense that I would find it. I guess I could give it a try.

He turned on the video and stood in the middle of the room. Hopefully this enough room. As he started to follow along with the video most of his worries and stress started to fade away. It was weird as this was the first time that both his mind and his body felt relaxed and good at the same time. Time passed by without him noticing it.

After it finished, he stood up and grabbed his phone. He turned and was shocked by Leif standing in the doorway. “How long have you been standing there?”

“I few minutes. It was a good show. I see why Mike likes it.” Leif chuckled and tossed a ca towards him. As he caught Leif said: “Thats your deodorant I thought you could try something new, and I have seen this spray stuff around a lot.”

“Ah, thanks.” Dane's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment. Looking at the can before him he could see a black tiger with white stripes and it said, ‘Black Lightning’. Opening the cap and taking a quick sniff. “It doesn’t see that bad. And what did you mean that Mike like it?”

“Oh... ah...” Leif’s tail flicked and his flatten as he brough his hand to his face while the thought. With a sign he looked at Dane. “You really don't know do you. I thought that you were being cheeky, but your just dense.” Placing his paw on Dane’s shoulder. “Mike has a crush on you. Me and Nick decided to not mess with anything and let it happen naturally. But you asked.” Leif shrugged his shoulders.

“wa wait he has a crush on me?” Dane felt like something just clicked and all Mike’s action began to make sense. “Dang I been an idiot, how could I not have noticed that he was crushing on me. I am a terrible person that was juts slowly breaking his heart.”

Before he could spiral in his negativity Leif punched him in the shoulder. “Get a hold of yourself. It not that bad you dense brick. The reason he been okay so far is because you have been flirty with him back... unless you weren’t trying to...” Leif shook his head. “That still doesn’t make you a bad person.” Leif looked into Dane’s eyes, and Dane could feel the genuine concern that Leif felt for him and the truth of his words.

“Thanks, I almost spiraled again... but how do you know if you love someone? I felt like Mike was always like a brother to me, like how I feel about Dylan. Is it the same or like that?”

“Oh right, you never really grew up with a sibling like me and Nick. Huh" Leif tapped his finger on his mouth. “I would say that sibling love is like how you feel for your parents, while a crush is different. It hard to explain but I know that they aren’t the same. How about you go take a shower and think more about it.” Leif finally took his hand off Dane’s shoulder. As he walked off Leif said, “Besides your all sweaty and you smell gross... I hate this increased sense of smell. I would have been perfectly fine without it.”

Dane could hear his heart pounding in his ears. It is different than how I love my parents? But I feel the same way I do with Dylan? I also have a crush on him as well? He grabbed his towel and his clothes and walked into the bathroom. Turning on the water he looked at himself in the mirror. Why would he like some who looks like me? He didn't have his shirt on, and he flexed but there weren’t any muscles that came from it. Still look like the twig that Dylan always called me. But I don't remember any other negative comments about it though.

Getting in the water he let the water hit his head and run down his back. I really want to get closer to them but is that the same as having a crush on them? I don't want to try and figure out that I don't and break their hearts. Wait doesn't that mean I care for what they think and how they feel? I would hate for them to leave my life; I would so incomplete. Thats it I will give it a try. If Mike at least like this ugly face, I can at least try for him. He clenched his fist in determination.

He quickly washed and got dressed. Walking out he could see Leif trying to do some yoga. “What are you doing?” Grabbed his new deodorant and sprayed under his arms and chest.

“See you do it reminded me how much I like it. But I am not as flexible as you. Do you think you could help me?” Leif was currently doing the downwards dog. Dane couldn’t tell why he was grinning or staring at him.

“Ah, sure. You posture is a bit off. Mind if I correct it?” Leif noddled. Dane moved his hands to fix Leif posture. He noticed that his face itched a bit. I forgot to shave while I was in the shower dang. Maybe Leif has some ideas on how I can tell Mike. "So, I have a question for you. How would be the best way to tell mike that also have a crush on him?”

Leif almost toppled over in surprise. “What? You already made up your mind? I thought for sure it would take you a week or so?” Dane could feel Leif stare at him but could not figure out why. Little did he know that Leif could see Dane face growing thick black hair. Under his shirt the hair was spreading from his chest and pits. “Anyways, I think you should do something that you both like and just tell him.”

“Like what?” Dane watched as Leif moved into a cobra pose. “I could draw him a picture but that would take more time than I would like. I want to do when he gets home.” Dane moved to Leif side and corrected his posture again. He was looking more at Leif face that at his own hands that were now covered in black fur. His nails began to grow sharper and yet began to recede; becoming retractable claws. His feet were going through a similar transformation, but due to his squat he didn't notice that his feet oved from being plantigrade to a mix of digitigrade and plantigrade.

“You could make dinner or something. Or what if you do a movie night and cuddle on your bed? Kinda like how me and Nick do it? But you know with kissing and stuff.” Lief moved to different pose with Dane starting to correct his posture. Dane wasn’t sure what he kept glance at the side of him. Leif was looking at the newly forming tail that had sprouted. The pressure of it coming out cause him to stand and stretch his back. His shirt rode up a bit. Leif could see his stomach being coved with white fur and he could see the formation of stripes along his back as well.

“I still surprised that you and Nick aren’t gay. You sure do act like it.” Dane said as his face broaden, and snout grew in. His ears moved to the top of his head and his eyes lighted from a deep brown into a golden amber. White stripes creeped onto his face as whiskers popped up.

“Hey, we would do that with ladies if we had girlfriends. I am more surprised that you didn't notice you became a black tiger while we talked. It really is fast acting.” At first Dane wasn’t sure what the heck he was taking about until he glimpsed his hand in the corner of his eye. Quickly looking at it he could see paw pads forming and his hand were covered in black fur.

He quickly ran to the full body mirror in his room. “Leif what the heck did you do to me?” As he looked in the mirror he could help but admire how good he looked. He could see that his face, though covered in fur, looked like how he did when he was human. How did this change make me look better? Pulling off his shirt he was even more shocked. His body was still lithe but now it had noticeable muscle. He could see his stripes highlighting his back and torso muscles. His thick tail flick back and forth and it looked almost hypnotic. He felt his thighs and calves and they were also bigger and more defined. His feet were the most surprising as they weren’t normal like Leif’s had been. However, it made him feel more agile.

“The look on your face tells me that I made an improvement.” Dane looked over at Leif who had his phone out. “And now both Mike and Nick know that you changed. Bets not to double surprise them.”

At this Dane’s ears fell back and bared his teeth. “You did what now?” He was ready to pounce on Leif and stare at him.

“Hey, don't you get mad at me. You should have known something was up when I gave you the deodorant. It had the NuFur brand on it. Plus, if you really want to, they have given you the reverse product. A few people already have done it from when I got the shampoo.” Leif glared at him. Dane knew that he could not win a fight against Leif.

“Fine, you still should have told me you were taking a picture and telling them.” A part of him was grateful as it was a situation he didn't need explain and Leif was the villain behind it. “So, it was in the deodorant? What the heck are they planning with products like this?”

“I don't know what they are planning but I saw that they started to get orders already for these products. I was torn between getting the cherry blossom or the black lightning. Glad I got the black lightning.”

“What was the cherry blossom?”

“It was a red panda raccoon mix, I think? I felt like it was quite you. Too cute and doesn't have the silence strength of the tiger. I hope Mike likes my choice.” Looking at his phone. “Nick is confused, and Mike is writing an essay I guess... I feel like I going to be in the doghouse for this one.

“Well, you are part canine, right? Plus asking before you transform people is polite, I would say." Dane still loved the way he looked though. Yeah, black tiger fits me the best out of those two. Looking over he could see Leif reading what he assumed to be Mike’s essay. “So, what did he say?”

“He would have liked the red panda more as it was cute, but he still thinks he can cuddle a stud like you. Of this is a group chat between the three of us. This is how me and Nick confirmed that he had a crush on you. And he was part of the team that developed it. He didn't know that it was for changing people into furs.”

“Well, I like the movie night idea. Do you think you also help me get this place decorated?” Dane could see Leif’s tail wag in excitement. Yep, he had some canine in him. They spent the rest of the day getting the house set up for Dane to confess his feeling. The most nervous part was waiting for Leif to get back.

The door opened with a bang as Nick dragged Leif in by the ear. He was swearing and cursing Leif out. But they didn't stay in the common space but quickly moved to their bedroom. “I would be joining them, but I was told that you wanted to tell me something?” Dane looked at Mike walking in. Mike scanned the room. “You seemed to have been busy. And it that fish I smell?”

Dane grabbed Mikes hand and took him over to the kitchen and said, “Yeah, I made your favorite dish... I believe.” Looking at the ground as they stood next to the table that was fully decorated. “I hope this is enough to forgive me for not noticing. Leif kept calling me dense.”

“Make up for what?” Mike lifted Dane's face so they could see eye to eye. “You look even better than I thought you would...” Mike quickly looked away and blushed. Dane gentle grabbed Mikes face and kissed him on the lips. Mike looked back in shock. “wha.. What was that?”

“Was that bad? Was I too forward?” Dane shrunk as he started to doubt what he did. Mike hugged him and kissed him.

“Who said it was bad, just surprising. You really are trying to get out of your box on this confession aren’t you.”

“Yeah, I felt like I need to prove to you that I felt the same.” Dane could feel Mike hug him tighter.

“Simple words would have been enough for me, but this is better. "Mike looked at his face and he could feel a pressure on his heart lift that he didn't know was there. “If Leif was involved I better you have more in story for this our first date?”

“Ah... Oh ya.” Dane shook his head. “This was just the start. I was just going to do a movie night and cuddle in bed. But Leif said I needed something more.” Dane felt embarrassed that he let Leif take this over, but He was sure that Nick was already chewing him out for it. I can barely hear the words that Nick is saying to him, and Leif is trying to defend himself.

“Well let's get started.” Mike let go and took a seat at the table. “What movie was you thinking of watching?” He took his fork and ate some fish.

“Nothing crazy, this this anime called vegetable basket and I though you would like it.” Dane took his seat at the table. Why is it so easy now to talk with him right now?

They continued to eat and talk about stuff and their new relationship. Both decided that they could share a bed as it would be easier. Neither of them really wanted to have sex at this point. After they finished talking and headed back to their room, they passed Nick and Leif leaving theirs and Leif looked down while Nick was satisfied.

They climbed into Dane’s bed and because of the transformation He had grown a few inches, but it still was as tall as Mike. He was fine being the small spoon and rested his head on Mike’s chest. “This is nice.” He began to let out a small growl sound.

“Looks like you enjoying this as you are chuffing. The tiger version of purring. And would you mind if I took of my shirt? Your kind of hot, in both definitions.”

“Sure, and I never thought about tigers not being able to purr.” Should I also take off mine as well? I would get to feel more of his toned body on my fur. I guess there isn't any harm in trying right? Both took off their shirts and snuggled down into each other and started to watch the anime.

After they watched the first episode and were waiting for the second one to start Dane asked a question. “So, I know we just got together but would it be okay if we see if Dylan would like to join us and be a trio? Leif told me you had a crush on both of us. And I also have a crush on him.”

“Ah, that was unexcepted.” Mike looked in thought. “I committed to go with the first one of you to confess, but if I can have both I see why not. But isn't going to be weird as he is you stepbrother?” Mike stared to stroke Dane’s head and under his chin.

“Well, we met each other in high school, we are not related by blood anyways. We also never really figured out how brothers should act. It funny as I think he was my first crush without me realizing it. I just hope he feels the same way as we do.”

“i hope so as well.” They continued to with episodes late into the night. “Let's call it good for tonight we have a lot of time to continue this.”

“Oh okay. Still planning on staying with me in bed?” Dane reached for his phone.

“Yeah, why would i. you the bed teddy bear or tiger ever.” Mike wrapped his arms around Dane’s neck. “So, what you are looking at?”

“I am just checking my emails. I have really gotten around to it today... huh?” Dane saw an email from comic editor he had sent his comic hoping to get published. I bet it another denial email. He clicks on it but was shocked by what it said. They said they want to publish me if I can get them more of my story to them. “I possible just got one step closer to getting my comic published. This is the best day ever.”

“Oh, congrats I hope it turns out well.” Mike kissed Dane. Dane flipped over and rubbed his head on Mike. They spent the rest of the night cuddling.



Leif got a text message late at night gain. I bet it the same number. Probably the next target. Looking at it, it was exactly what he thought but it posed the same question. Nick or Mike?