Smiling Critters Bobby Bearhug Novels & Stories

I said while taking a pull from my water. “But I made a special request,” she slurred with a toothy smile. “Put a hump in your back and shake your rump!” blared from the speakers. “Awe, bitch. You didn’t?” I sighed. “Yes, I did and what you’re about to do is hop that phat ass off that stool and I’m gonna record you throwing that ass and send it to your man so that he’ll be good and ready for you by the time you get home.”

"All's forgiven." She smiles at him, and the thump of his heart again slams against his chest, the uncomfortableness easing slightly with each second that passes. "They're a family," she says firmly as she strokes the top of the first bear. "This is Deborah Bear. This is Damon Bear." Damon's head pops up from where he is working on a puzzle on the ground, and his small nose scrunches. "I wanna be a crocodile!" Apparently, he's deciding to play along now.

My chest aches with all the things I want to say: that he’s safe, that I’ll never abandon him, that blood doesn’t make a family, love does. But words feel too fragile. I cross the room, grabbing one of Gabby’s many stuffed animals from the basket. This one is a bear with black fur and golden eyes. I offer it to Nico with a smile. He takes it slowly, holding it close to his chest. I reach out, brushing a strand of hair from his face. He flinches at first, then goes still. “You can keep that bear,” I say softly. “And soon, I will take you shopping so you can get as many toys as you want.”

I already have a fair amount in my closet. The fourth box is full of... "What a prick," I whisper when I lift a bag full of lollipops out of the box. There are other candies and savory snacks in there, but mostly lollipops. I can’t resist opening a bag and popping one in my mouth. Strawberry—nice. Another box, and this time I actually smile at what’s inside. A big, comfy, soft blanket. Soft grey, with a matching bear onesie and footwear that looks like bear claws. Perfect for when I’m watching The Office or one of the many movies I still want to see.

From aquarium. “MAMA! DADA! IVY! ISLA! BEAR!” Running. Hug. All of us. We were waiting. All of us. Board meeting paused. “I SAW A SHARK! A REAL ONE! AND IT HAD TEETH! LIKE THIS!” Bared teeth. “RAWR!” _Silence._ Bear barked. Once. _RAWR_ back. Alex giggled. “Bear is T-Rex! And shark! Best.” _Thump-thump. Thump-thump._

Sara waited in the living room, very tense. She walked back and forth without knowing what was happening, but she tried to keep her composure so her daughter, Mara, wouldn’t notice her like that. The girl seemed happy with her toy. She moved the little bear in both directions, squeezed its tail so it hugged her, and then it returned to its original position. It was a lovely gift. "It’s a daddy hug," the girl said, and Sara nodded. "Yes, it’s a daddy hug."

“Here you go, miss.” Alina accepted it with both hands, holding it close as she examined it carefully. The teddy bear had soft dark-gray fur, with tiny red stitches on its ears that gave it a playful, devilish charm. Two small horn's peeked from the top of its head not scary, just cheeky. A stitched smile curved across its face, making it look both cool and irresistibly cute. Its eyes seemed to sparkle with mischief just like Liam’s whenever he was up to something naughty. With a red ribbon tied neatly around its neck and a tiny heart-shaped patch on its chest, it looked like trouble… but felt like comfort.

Jade stayed quiet for a moment. "Alright, come here beside me and sleep properly. You haven't had good sleep yet. Just don't move much, okay?" Jade exclaimed. Jade feels the hard time Bobby going through. She understands him well, perhaps she would do the same if she was Bobby, request for the last time to hug someone you love. Bobby like a child happily went beside Jade, smiling. Jade turn her back and Bobby laid down. Bobby gets nearer and slowly hug Jade behind but not too close. Jade did not say any words.

After resting for a bit, Keith talked to one of the staff so he can claim his prize. After a few minutes of waiting, the staff brought them a pair of stuffed bunnies wrapped in bubble wrap. It was a pair of black and pink bunnies. Their fluffy hands have a detachable magnet inside which made them look like they are holding a heart-shaped pillow with a carrot design on it in their fluffy hands. The stuffed bunnies are four meters in height and it was big enough to fit in Rhianne's arms.

This seemed to work for Fox as she stopped protesting, instead walking over to the crude coffee maker and brewing a cup. The smell of tobacco brought me back home for a moment, a memory of my childhood. Mother and father sitting by our marble fireplace. A glass of red wine in mothers hand and father’s tobacco pipe in his. I played at their feet with cotton dolls, basking in the warmth of the fire. My heart hurt. I snapped out of my self pity and tore into the box, inside were some very… interesting outfits. My mouth fell open at the site. I was so shocked that I didn’t notice Vixen peering over my shoulder, “looks like you’ve been picked out to be the babydoll type, figures.” She scoffed.