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Connor huffed and shook out his hands. He was restless and nothing helped. The little stress toy GV had passed into Connor’s hand only kept him occupied for a few minutes at most. All of his tried and true techniques for calming his nerves did nothing. He was at his wits end, and the frustration was pouring over. GV set a hand on his back and mumbled under his breath so only Connor heard. That hand sent chills over Connor’s skin, and the words burned into him.
“Does puppy need to go out?” GV had asked, his voice dipping in the way Connor always reacted well to.
“Fuck off,” Connor mumbled, but there was no heat to be heard in it. He leaned into GV’s hand. “Maybe.”
“My poor guy.” GV rubbed Connor’s back and leaned into him. “So worked up, huh?”
Connor sagged into GV and nodded. “I just wanna go home.”
“I already have your keys and clocked you out.” GV slid his hand down to hold Connor’s. “Come on, puppy.”
“Yes, sir,” Connor whispered.
He let GV drag him out of the precinct and to his car. GV sat him down on the passenger side and kissed him on the nose before he walked around to the other side. Connor’s leg jittered wildly before the car was even started. GV glanced over and laughed. He patted Connor’s leg as he put the car in drive and pulled out of the parking lot.
“What’s the matter, puppy?” GV asked, “Why so worked up?”
“Just restless.” Connor shrugged and took GV’s hand into his own. He played with GV’s fingers to keep his hands busy. “Like I need direction. To do something.”
“Want me to give you something to do when we get home?” GV glanced at Connor, raising a brow.
Connor knew what GV was asking, and his skin went a little warm with it. “Yes, sir. Please?”
“Already such a good boy,” GV said with a soft laugh. Connor bit his lip and nuzzled GV’s hand. “Don’t worry, puppy. I’ll take good care of such a sweet little thing.”
“Thank you, sir.” Connor kissed GV’s fingers.
GV smiled and watched the road. “Why don’t you go ahead and take off your shoes. Puppies don’t need them.”
“Yes, sir.” Connor did as he was told and looked to GV with an expectant look.
“That's a good boy.” GV glanced over and ruffled Connor’s hair. “So cute.”
Connor beamed and leaned over the console to set his head against GV’s arm, looking up at him with his big, brown eyes. GV couldn’t help but smile as he drove. The rest of the ride was quiet. GV occasionally scratched Connor’s head to hush his little whines for attention. He parked their car in their normal spot and got out with a firm “stay” directed at Connor. A pout pulled at Connor’s lips by the time GV rounded the car and opened the door. He easily lifted Connor from the seat and carried him up to their little apartment. Connor sighed and smiled as he nuzzled into Gavin’s chin. He didn’t say anything, but that’s because puppies didn’t talk.
Inside, GV carefully set Connor down and kissed his nose, standing on his toes to do it. “Let’s get you into something comfy, huh boy?”
Connor grinned and nodded. He let GV lead him to the bedroom and undress him. It was slow and soothing, and GV made sure to give Connor plenty of playful rubs and pats. Connor vibrated with excitement as he was stripped naked. He obediently bowed his head for GV to put a collar on him. It was a sturdy, black leather collar lined with plush, red velvet. It took a few tries to find a collar Connor could wear without irritating his skin or making him anxious. His desire to be collared was met with a fear of things around his neck, and GV had used Connor’s usual ties to acclimate him to collars at the start. Now Connor wore his pretty collar the widest of smiles. It just had to be a little loose for comfort. Once Connor was undressed and collared he sank down to his knees, sitting like an obedient puppy. He waited for GV to give him an order or attention, and he looked too good to go ignored for too long. GV ruffled his hair and tipped his chin up to look at him.
“You’re such a good boy, Connor. Such a pretty puppy,” GV murmured. Connor smiled so bright that GV felt his thirium pump stutter. He patted his thigh and walked out to the couch. He didn’t have to turn to know that Connor obediently followed on all fours. Dropping to the couch, he smiled as Connor settled at his feet, setting his chin on GV’s knee. The serene look on Connor’s face brought a tinge of pink to GV’s cheeks, and he thanked his lucky stars that he got to have such a good puppy.