It was a beautiful summer day with a mild, dry temperature. The trees gave the area a verdant hue and everybody was out and about hiking trails, riding bikes, or just walking and enjoying the good weather.
In the city, Michelle was meeting with Satsuki for lunch at a food truck pod. The two, along with Nick, had been together a year and a half and were quite happy. Officially, Satsuki and Nick were dating and Nick and Michelle were best friends. In reality, the three were sharing each other in a loving relationship.
Satsuki and Michelle did cam girl work as supplementary income to their day jobs. In Michelle's case, nighttime at a distribution center handling delivery invoices. Satsuki still worked as a server in a sushi restaurant.
Nick stayed busy with his freelance work as a computer programer, calling himself a "coding mechanic." Since his work was largely flexible, he was able to maintain a revolving schedule around his two girls.
At a shady picnic table in the center of the small complex, the wolf and the shiba inu sat down to enjoy their meal.
"I fucking love tacos," Satsuki gushed, her tail wagging happily.
"I know, I usually leave work before these guys are even open and I don't want to hang around for hours to wait for them," the wolf responded, her own tail wagging as she took in the delicious aroma.
Biting into the stuffed tortilla, the filling dripped onto the disposable plate in front of Satsuki.
"Mmmph... this is better than sex," she exclaimed, her mouth full of taco goodness.
Her own mouth full, Michelle stared daggers at the dog with her blue and hazel eyes.
Satsuki's eyes darted back and forth as she realized her faux pas.
"Almost?" she shrugged as she smiled awkwardly.
Michelle snorted as she smiled, backing off the imaginary pressure on her friend.
After finishing their meal, Michelle worked up the courage to ask her friend an important request.
"Um, Satsuki, can we talk? I want to ask you something and I don't really know how to go about it..." she asked nervously, her tail twitching in anticipation.
"Sure, honey. Is everything ok?" she asked, concerned.
"Yeah, but I'm going to ask something that's life-changing for all of us and I really hope I don't drive you or Nick away with what I'm about to ask," she answered with tears welling up in her eyes.
Satsuki got up and came around the table to comfort her friend.
"Michelle, it's ok. We love you! Nothing you could say will ever change that," she said as she wrapped her arms around Michelle, stroking her ears.
"Thank you, Satsuki. I love you too! I don't really deserve you guys," she said, resting her head on Satsuki's shoulder, enjoying the love.
"Yes you do! Now what do you want to ask?"
Pulling away, Michelle took a deep breath, composing herself before beginning.
"Well... when Nick and I do the alpha and breeding talk during sex, it's such a real turn on," she began.
"Oh yes it is!" Satsuki chuckled, knowing how it feels, herself.
Michelle smiled in response before continuing, "And my mind started imagining getting pregnant, which helped me climax more. I know it's weird..."
"No, not at all!" Satsuki reassured her.
"Well, I started thinking more and more about getting pregnant and having puppies. I mean, actually starting a family," Michelle said, as she started tearing up.
"I mean, my family never really gave me affection, then they kicked me out after they found out I was dancing for college tuition..." she paused, remembering the bitter memory.
"I was cut off and had to fend for myself. I thought this past year and a half, you and Nick are my family, my pack," she said as she looked at Satsuki with a pained, vulnerable look on her face.
Satsuki's almond-shaped eyes welled up with tears at this revelation. Michelle never talked about her family and Satsuki never pried. She felt there was something going on between them, but it wasn't her place to inquire. Satsuki felt horrible about Michelle's estrangement from her family, but felt elated to know she was more than just a friend and lover to her.
"I was wondering if it would be ok with you if I asked Nick to father my puppies. I haven't asked him yet; I wanted it to be ok with you, first. If it's not, I understand, but I hope it doesn't make you think any less of me..." Michelle requested, worrying about Satsuki's reaction.
"Michelle... I would be honored," she choked out in emotion.
"Really?!" Michelle's countenance changed to sheer elation.
"Satsuki, this means so much to me! You really don't know!" she said as she hugged her friend, crying in joy as her tail whipped back and forth.
"It's ok Michelle, I love you, we love you! I'd love to help you raise your puppies. I mean we could all find a place, move in together, take the pups to the playground, to school... Oh my gods Michelle!" Satsuki gushed at the idea.
The two embraced, holding each other tightly. They pulled back, slightly and looked into each others' eyes. The loving gaze they gave each other transcended words as they leaned in for a kiss.
"Thank you so much, Satsuki. I don't know what I'd do without you and Nick."
"Masturbate a lot," Satsuki chuckled.
"Probably!" Michelle laughed.
"I have one request, though," Satsuki started.
"Sure, what is it?" Michelle asked.
"I want to be the one to ask Nick," she answered.
Michelle thought about it for a moment. With a curious look on her face, she turned to her friend.
"That should be ok, I guess, but can I ask why?"
"Well, I want there to be no doubt that I encourage this. If it came from me, it'll remove all doubt from his decision. I can encourage him to see your way," Satsuki explained.
With a bit of panic in her voice, Michelle urged, "Oh no, please don't try to sway him! I want this to be his decision too!"
Satsuki clarified, "No, no, I'm not going to persuade him! I'm just letting him know where I stand."
"Thank you Satsuki, this means so much to me!"
