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Gary picked up the small Ventrexian with ease. He cradled him, hugging him close, savoring the physical contact he had so dearly missed in his five years of isolation. Lowering him a bit, he smiled. " Your fur is very soft, " he commented, brushing some of it back with his hand. " And very bright, excellent dye job, my boy."

Little Cato was used to his adoptive father's physical affection by now. And although he liked to be cool and angsty, he still enjoyed it, especially since his real father never really gave him this kind of attention. He liked it.

“Heh, that's all natural, ” Lil Cato bragged, dragging his fingers through his mohawk. His tail started to sway slowly in contentment.

" Mm-hm, " Gary nodded, amused by the movement of his tail. He took one of his paws in his hand and brought it to his own hair. " Feel that grease? That's all natural too. "

The boy snorted and laughed, pulling his hand back and sticking his tongue out in mock disgust. Though he was trying to play it cool, Gary couldn't help but break into a wide smile, his face reddening lightly. The lil guy was just so cute, and that laugh was infectious. He chuckled, resuming stroking his son's fur. The Cato's head leaned into Gary’s palm, purring loudly as his tail only began to wag harder. Pets weren’t something he'd normally received, but all the same were welcomed from his father, gently headbutting the man as a sign of affection.

Oh good lord, the boy is purring. He'd managed to get Avocato to purr before, but the older man would immediately get embarrassed and storm off. Though he supposed it was a bit hard to stomp away if you're being held.

Regardless, it was adorable and only served to darken the blush on his face.

" You're lucky you're a cat and can just lick yourself all shiny and clean, " Gary scratched under LC's chin, " If I don't have access to soap and water I just have to get used to smellin' and feelin' like crap. "

“Yeaaahhh, you really do smell like crap." Little Cato snarked. " I wasn't gonna say anything, but you brought it up, so..."

" Shame you can't lick me clean. "

Oh. Oh.
The red blush seemed to only darken at the sudden shift in Gary’s tone, surprise and embarrassment etching on the Ventrexian's features. It took a few moments for Gary himself to process what he'd said, his own expression mirroring LC's.

He stammered and stuttered trying to correct himself or fix his slip-up-- surely you can't just say that to your 15-year-old son, right?? Little Cato interrupted, suddenly very levelheaded in his response.

" All over is a bit much, I dunno... how 'bout we just start here?"

Before Gary could react, LC pressed his lips to his father's, quickly slipping his rough tongue into his mouth. It was longer than he'd anticipated, and he was too caught off guard to fight it away from exploring. After a few moments, the catboy broke away and grinned mischievously.

“W-What the hell?" Gary managed to get out. " That's... not appropriate. "

"Ha, in your culture maybe. Ventrexia's a bit looser with this kinda stuff." His tail moves in quick waves behind him.

He remains silent a few moments, processing everything. He'd meant for today's affection to just be platonic and fatherly but... Little Cato seemed to want more than that? But why from him? He was way older-- though, he supposed to a Ventrexian, with their way longer lifespan, maybe he wasn't really THAT much older to him-- and his father. He really shouldn't indulge him...

But he didn't want to let him down, either.

He cupped Cato's cheeks in his hands, pulling his face closer for another kiss, this time he was the one shoving their tongue in uninvited. If he was going to do this, it would be as the boy's father, and that meant being the one in charge here. This kiss lasted longer than the last, tongues swirling together and drool dripping down their chins. They petted each other's long hair while still cupping each other's face.

They separated again, grinning to each other. It was both of their first kises, at least as far as Gary could remember, in his case. Their faces were equally flushed hearts racing from the unfamiliar, overwhelming situation. At the very least, if Little Cato was going to have sexual urges directed at older men, he was glad he went to his loving, trustworthy father rather than a stranger. Much easier to keep an eye on him.

And speaking off...

LC was startled by something poking at his rear, glancing back a moment before realizing it wasn't just a belt buckle. He looked back to Gary, smiling slyly. " Wow, is that all it takes? Its kinda sad. " he teases.

" Hey, it's been...a while! Alright? Not that it's any of your business, anyway. " he defends himself.

" I think it is, actually. What if I want a little brother? "

" Tsk. Like I'd ever settle. I am a lone wolf, forever wandering the wilderness... alone. "

" Lone wolf, huh? I kinda thought by adopting me it meant you were settling for my dad. Guess you'll have to go for a second best thing instead, though. "

Gary blinked, face red. "Wh-Wh-- That is a lot to accuse at once!"

"I'm right, though, aren't I? " he grinned.

" What has gotten into you lately??"

Little Cato leaned back slightly, grinding against the bulge in Gary's pants.

" I dunno. You tell me. "

Gary started wide-eyed. LC waved a hand dismissively.

" I'm just playin' with you, Dad! I thought you liked weird sex jokes."

" Ha! Heheh. Just a joke. Yea, " He laughed nervously, resuming petting his son, who's rumbling purrs did not help his problem at all.

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It was strange, the way Little Cato had slowly begun flirting with him. Gary felt he was far too old for the Ventrexian, and wondered if Avocato's less-than-affectionate style of parenting had anything to do with the confusing feelings. He glanced around the room for a few moments before speaking again.

" Are you suuuure...it's just a joke...?"

LC turned back to Gary with somewhat of a surprised look. " I-I, uh..." he shifts a bit. " I'm not. Sure, that is. " this time it was him that was caught off guard, his cheeks flushing under his bright orange fur. " I've never been in a relationship before, so I don't really...know what I'm feeling. "

" Didn't expect you to have been-- Uh, not that you aren't a dashing young fellow--you just--your people don't really seem the romantic type? "

" Hard to be when you're always fighting...I never even met my dad's partner. He never talked about them, either. "

" Yea, your dad didn't really seem to talk about much at all, huh? " Gary ran his hand through his son's mohawk, petting it lightly. " I'd say I'm sorry he didn't get the chance to, but he had 14 years, so... "

The catlike alien's snout scrunched as his expression turned bitter. He seemed to think about something, eyes flicking downward. Then, without warning, he moved forward and pressed his lips to Gary's, earning a startled sound in response. The older man froze, clueless on how to respond, but after glancing around and deciding he had nothing to lose, he leaned into it, cupping the side of Little Cato's face with one hand and placing the other on the boy's shoulder. The last time he'd kissed anyone was when Quinn was leaving to close the breach in Final Space. His entire body ached with desire, the tent in his pants growing bigger. Despite how much he wanted to go deeper, it didn't take long for him to back out, eyes wide.

The two of them stared at each other, neither of them seeming to be able to process what just happened.

" S-Sorry. I just felt like...I shouldn't have--" Little Cato started.

" It's okay, Hellcat, I think...I think I'm fine with this. " Gary said, and continued after LC tilted his head to the side, " I-I don't know what Ventrexia's stance on, uh, kids and grown-ups hookin' up, but, on Earth it's...not really a cool thing? "

He was trying to make sure Cato didn't feel bad about his feelings, tiptoeing around any harsh wording. " But--I don't really care...anymore. I mean, I'm already a criminal and the most wanted man in the like, whole galaxy. Kissin' my boy kinda feels like nothing compared to everything I've been through in just the past 2 years alone. "

The cat's face told Gary that he still didn't quite understand, but he smiled and hugged Gary anyway.

" That kinda sounded like my love for you is nothing--I love you so, so much, kid. " he wrapped his arms around the smaller boy, rubbing his back lightly.

" Love you too, Dad. "

A moment of silence followed, broken by Little Cato pulling back and grinding against Gary's crotch again. " You wanna do more than just kissin' your boy? "

" Seriously, What HAS gotten into you lately?? " he couldn't help but chuckle, feeling way more at ease now.

That is, until Cato's expression didn't change from the half-lidded eyes and smirk.

" O-Oh, you're not joking this ti--"

LC kissed him again, kneading his chest with his paws, continuing to rub against him. Gary pulled away a moment to inhale shakily before grabbing his son's head with both hands, kissing deeper, his face and crotch burning. This time, LC broke the contact, digging his claws into Gary's shoulder lightly.

" You really are easy," he taunted.

" Wh-Wh-HEY, I am NOT getting degraded by a 14 year old! "

" You're not? "

Gary huffed, face completely red. " You'd be 'easy' too if you were alone for 5 years straight! " he retorted, gripping the bedsheets.

Cato laughed lightly, greatly enjoying playing with his adoptive father. He'd never get to talk or do anything like this with Avocato. He turned his gaze downward, reaching to the buckle on Gary's pants, fumbling with it before slipping the belt out of the loops and tossing it to the side. He did the same for his own, and Gary moved to take care of the rest so LC could handle his own skirt and leggings, albeit with shaky hands given how nervous he was. He felt like his heart was going to beat out of his chest.

Inhaling sharply, he unzipped his pants, wiggling his underwear down enough to allow his dick to be revealed. LC seemed surprised at the size, taking a moment to compare to his much smaller (and spiny-er) member. It both amused and made Gary's chest flutter, seeing the young boy fascinated by their difference. He placed his robotic hand on Cato's thigh, his other hand moving to hold his dick. He exhaled slowly and guided Cato downward, biting back a moan at the feeling of slipping inside him.

After a moment or two of adjusting to the feeling, he gently began to thrust, slowly, one hand on the bed for balance, the other still gripping orange fur.

Neither of them had any idea of what to expect sex to feel like- other than good, of course. But they were caught off guard, struggling equally to remain composed. They moved in sync, the Ventrexian moving his hips in tandem with the human's thrusts.

It felt... good. Teasing laughter turned to soft moans as Little Cato wiggled slightly in his grip, claws digging into the bedsheets, throwing his head back with a low whine. It was gentle, something he found surprising as looked back to his dad, who slowly moved faster, and watched back with half-lidded eyes.

All the pent up energy and feelings Gary had kept inside for years were finally being released. Panting, a smile showed itself again as he slowly gained more confidence.

" Ha..Hell yeah," he mumbled, closing his eyes as he continued.

“Mmnh...” a low, amused purr left Little Cato’s mouth, back arching in pleasure. “Gary, th-that feels so good... oh, Dad..."

Gary felt a strange mix of emotions at being called Dad during this already confusing situation--he's already accepted that he was a freak but he still felt guilty when it turned him on more. He pushed it down, focusing on the sensations rather than his partner. He began thrusting faster to help distract himself.

“I— mnhh, Gary... please... don’t stop...” LC moaned in response, paws gripping at the blanket so tight their knuckles were threatening to turn white. He was panting, begging— and already he was craving more. His other paw gripped tightly at his face, muffled whines and purrs radiating from them as his tail flicked wildly.

The older man grunted, already close to finishing--he felt rather pathetic but wasn't going to let it show. " I'll go as long as you want, S-Son."

He could feel that the boy was moving faster than he was now, so needy and desperate for his dad to pound him harder. It made his head spin more than it already was, the conflicted feelings subsiding as he was overwhelmed with lust. He sped to to match his pace, earning louder moans from both Cato and himself.

“G-Gary...” His hand brushed gently over the man's chest, whining as they gripped tightly at the red fabric. “Ah— oh, Hell, Dad! I think I m-might.. nghhh!...’”

Little Cato let out a loud grunt, back arching and entire body tensing, cum staining the shirt he gripped; moments after, Gary climaxed as well, releasing deep inside the small boy before both of them collapsed onto the bed.

Shame coated Gary, but it seemed to wash away as the Ventrexian moved to curl up at his side, resting his head on his chest. He sighed, wrapping his arm around him. He was making his son happy. That's all that mattered.

He kissed Little Cato's forehead, and received a lick on the cheek in return.