LIFE'S LIKE A BOX OF CHOCOLATES | private

[COSMIIX]

Snow. Snowflakes. Caves with icicles dripping graciously to those new to the territory, Jackalopespry or just Jack like his brother called him and well, the territory itself was grateful for the environment seeing as a lynx such as himself adapted quite well to these type of conditions. Snowbound was now his home and he didn't think that he would leave the place at all unless Aaron convinced him otherwise or if his daughter, Ivylee, started saying it was much too cold for her then they would certainly move though he doubted it a bit since Ivy was fluffier in comparison to Aaron's short fur. His large paws, which he was extremely embarrassed of for some reason, kept him above inch high snow. His whiskers twitched in thought only to hear faint laughter and chirping, it made the striped lynx's large ears swivel in the direction of the sound, his nose twitched as he trotted forward to investigate. Just a few cubs playing around with their parents watching fondly, it made his heart get stuck in his throat recalling how he had once talked about having kids with his mate to-be yet ever since that incident it was only a far away dream. One that he thought was dead and buried away six feet under ground just like his dead partner, this made him shake his head lightly as he tried not thinking of that day. It was much too horrid. He started remembering the positives and listing them down in his head; he had found  Ivy and had his brother, Aaron, one before the other but, he had found that the both of them had provided him some form of footing after his devastating loss. Lonliness was just a thought that crept into his mindset begging for attention but, he chased it away every time with thoughts of his somewhat, perfect family. He was the dysfunctional one of the lot, that's what he thought anyways since he believed that Ivylee was just an angel and even if Aaron was crude there was no one else that he would desire as a sibling.

He was a Snowbounder now even if he was currently viewed as a stay at home dad at the time since well, he didn't entrust anyone with Ivylee except Aaaron but even the cheetah would get busy. He tried spending as much time with both of them despite the small feuds that broke out between him and Aaron, Jack felt as if he were the most mature of the duo even if he was lighthearted, a pushover, and a lightweight. These weren't normally looked upon as such great traits but, he couldn't help it since he knew no one else there and if he was given a task well, he never got the chance to deny it before being sent off to finish the task. The issue about being unable to decline tasks or not even procrastinate was due to the fact that the tufted eared creature was a bit of a workaholic and tended to work himself until he was just an exhausted mess with drooping ears. He supposed that it was his own fault for desiring to be helpful or at least, assist those in need. Those were admirable traits, no? He was certain of it. Some people complimented him or even teased him causing the lynx to sputter out words like a chugging engine and his cheeks would get a warm, honey glow. He was just bad at taking compliments or let alone returning them, he just got so choked up and this usually got people laughing at him causing him a bit of dismay. He wanted to make more friends but, he assumed too early that he might have left his comfortable shell when Aaron and Ivylee appeared in his life. He hadn't underestimated himself but, rather the opposite and it was absolutely infuriating for the tom. Even if he couldn't openly compliment or flirt with someone, he found such ease and comfort whenever he told Ivy and Aaron of how much he appreciated them. He sighed pulling himself out of his own thoughts for what seemed to be the fourth time. By now, he was near one of the borders just talking to himself.

"God, I'm just so dysfunctional."

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