Hunter pushed open the door to his apartment, the cool air inside a welcome relief from the day's heat. The soft click of the door closing behind him marked the end of another long day at work. He shrugged off his Overshirt, letting it hang loosely over the back of a nearby chair, then kicked off his shoes with a sigh of relief. Each one hit the floor with a dull thud, almost like he was shedding weight.

He walked through the naturally lit space, the familiar surroundings of his apartment already putting him at ease. The muted hum of the refrigerator and the faint clicking of his housemate's distant keyboard were the only sounds accompanying him as he made his way to the living room. The large window beside the couch allowed a warm ray of sun into the room, highlighting the cozy disarray of his sanctuary.

Hunter flopped down on the couch, the plush cushions enveloping him in a comforting embrace. He stretched out his legs, feeling the tension in his muscles slowly release. His head rested against one of the arms of the couch, letting the sun wash over him- eyes closed as he let out a deep, contented breath. The day's worries seemed to melt away, leaving him in a state of peaceful relaxation.

Just as he started to doze in his relaxed state, he heard his phone buzz and grimaced. "Probably work..." he'd mumble, his tail mentally pinning itself between his legs as he reached down to rummage in his pocket and pulled it out.

He grumbled as he looked at the screen, his frown turning to a soft smile as he realized it was a message from one of his socializing apps. The notification icon glowed invitingly, and he felt a flicker of excitement as he opened the message, the stress of the day momentarily forgotten.

The wolf's eyes scanned the message, a genuine smile spreading across his face as he read the playful banter from a new acquaintance, a local fox named Arty! The conversation was a welcome distraction to help him destress, and he eagerly typed a response. The rapid exchange of messages soon had him chuckling softly, the humor and lightheartedness of the interaction lifting his spirits, causing his tail to actually wag~

Arty sent a picture, which caused Hunter to do a double-take. He had just gotten out of the shower and looked gorgeous. The steam still clung to his fur, giving him a dewy glow, and his hair was tousled in a way that looked effortlessly stylish. Hunter's heart skipped a beat as he admired the image, the corners of his mouth turning up in an appreciative smirk.

The wolf wondered what he could do to return the favor. He swapped apps to his camera and quickly checked his reflection on the screen. With a playful grin, he adjusted his position on the couch to find the perfect angle. The soft lighting of his living room highlighted his features, and he ruffled his hair slightly to add a casual, just-got-home look.

Hunter snapped a few photos, experimenting with different expressions and poses until he found one that felt right. In the chosen picture, he leaned back on the couch with a relaxed but engaging smile, his eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. Satisfied, he returned to the messaging app and attached the photo to his reply.

As he hit send, a flutter of anticipation ran through him. He wondered how Arty would react, hoping his picture would bring a smile to his face just as Arty had done for him. Hunter's phone buzzed almost immediately with a new message, and he opened it eagerly.

"Damn, you clean up nice!" Arty had written, followed by a series of appreciative emojis. Hunter's heart swelled with happiness, and he chuckled at the compliment.

"Maybe you should shed some clothes and we can... Spice up the evening~" Arty would send before Hunter even had a chance to respond- The wolf's face was covered in blush as he thought of the implications.

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