Tails tries to pet Cheddar. No treat.

As Tails extended his hand toward Cheddar, his fingers curled into a cautious fist, an invitation for the Great Dane to familiarize himself once again with his scent. The dog's large, wet nose twitched as it approached, inhaling deeply the unique aroma that was unmistakably Tails. Relief washed over the fox as Cheddar's tail began to thump against the ground in slow, wary wags. Encouraged, Tails unfurled his hand and gently stroked the space between the dog's ears, his touch soft and tentative.

Cheddar seemed to relax under Tails' fingers, his eyes closing briefly in enjoyment. But the moment was fleeting. Suddenly, the dog's nostrils flared as a different scent caught his attention. His head jerked up, eyes locking onto Tails' chest with an intensity that made the fox's heart skip a beat. 'Oh no', Tails thought, glancing down to see a smear of spaghetti sauce staining his fur, a remnant of his hasty lunch. In an instant, Cheddar was on his feet, his massive body casting a shadow over Tails as he leaned in closer, sniffing vigorously. The fox's smaller frame felt overwhelmingly dwarfed by the sheer size of the dog, whose interest had shifted from casual to intense with the discovery of the tantalizing smell.

"Whoa, easy boy," Tails stammered, trying to muster a calm he didn't feel, his voice slightly higher pitched in his nervousness. "Heh... I bet I smell really good right now, huh?" His attempt at humor did little to steady his racing heart as Cheddar's hot breath washed over him, the dog's large eyes peering curiously, hungrily at the source of the aroma. Tails remained frozen, unsure what to do next. The playful interaction had turned stressful, and he could only hope that his voice and continued gentle petting would keep Cheddar friendly.

However, in an instant that felt like time slowed down, Cheddar's demeanor rapidly changed. The playful wagging of his tail ceased and he suddenly reared up on his back legs... With a **** that blindsided Tails, the Great Dane pounced. The impact was like being hit by a train; the world spun as Tails was knocked to the ground, the air whooshing out of his lungs upon impact with the ground beneath him. "Ooof!" The roses and box of chocolates clattered to the ground next to him.

Pinned under Cheddar's massive form, Tails struggled to catch his breath, his ears ringing and eyes watering. The Great Dane's low growl reached Tails' ears. It didn't sound angry... but hungry. Before he could fully recover, he felt the warm, wet sensation of Cheddar's tongue lavishing him with large, sloppy licks, the dog's saliva mingling with the remnants of spaghetti sauce on his chest. "Uuuugggh... Easy boy, easy!" Tails gasped out between giggles and sighs, his hands finding their way to the dog's thick neck in an attempt to guide the affectionate onslaught. "That tick—ha ha! That tickles!" he cried out, laughter mingling with mounting alarm as Cheddar's licks became more ****.

The situation escalated when Tails felt a sharp pain, a nip. "Ow! Easy there!" he exclaimed, trying to push against the muzzle of the much larger canine. Cheddar paused, his large eyes locking onto Tails with a look that chilled the fox to his core. It was a look of undeniable hungery. "Uh... G-good boy, Cheddar. Easy now... let's not mmph!" Tails' plea was abruptly silenced as Cheddar's mouth opened wider, and in one smooth, swift motion, the dog's jaws clamped around the fox's head. The sensation of being engulfed was terrifying, the damp darkness enveloping him, Cheddar's breath hot and heavy against his fur.

Panicked, Tails flailed beneath Cheddar, his hands pushing against the wet walls of the dog's mouth, but the Dane was relentless. With a series of strong, muscular swallows, he began the slow, struggling process, of swallowing the fox femboy whole. Tails' shoulders, then arms, followed his head, the tight squeeze of Cheddar's throat constricting around him with every gulp. The world outside became muffled, the sounds of his own heartbeat and Cheddar's swallowing all that filled Tails' ears. The pressure increased as he was drawn deeper, his torso now compressed in the humid, suffocating embrace of the dog's esophagus. Tails' struggled harder, his body slick with saliva as it was rhythmically pulled downward. "Mmph! mmmphh! mmph! Helmmmph!" He tried to cry out in vain.

Cheddar's powerful swallows continued, methodical and relentless. The Dane's throat muscles worked in waves, massaging and coaxing Tails further into the digestive tract. His thick femboy yellow ass wiggled outside the large dog's lips, a juicy sight to behold. But nobody was around to see it. By the time his waist, followed by his kicking legs, slipped into the gaping maw, Tails was overwhelmed by the darkness and the constricting, enveloping heat that promised to consume him entirely. His feet wiggling and his bushy tails flailing around all that was visible of the fox.

Cheddar swallowed harder, drawing the fox deeper into his throat and then Tails could see into his belly as his head breached the bottom of the canine's throat. His mouth closed around Tail's feet, then slurped up his bushy tails. With a final, decisive gulp, Tails' disappeared, the sound of the outside world fading to nothing as Cheddar settled back with a satisfied grunt, his belly noticeably distended with the weight of his prey. Inside, Tails was enveloped in darkness, struggling and calling for help that fell on def ears.

Now with bloated fox filled belly, Cheddar curled back up in front of his dog house after giving a stretch and lay down. Inside the humid, constricting darkness of Cheddar’s belly, Tails felt an overwhelming sense of despair wash over him. The tight space around him pulsed with the dog’s every breath, each inhale and exhale like waves pressing in on all sides. Panic clawed at his mind as the reality of his situation set in... he was trapped, swallowed whole, with no apparent way to escape. The walls of the belly were slick and mushy, clenching around him in rhythmic contractions that slowly moved him deeper. Tails squirmed, his movements frantic as he pushed against the fleshy confines, but his efforts made little difference. The space was too cramped, too hot... and it was starting to burn.

As Tails struggled, a slow trickle of warm, acidic fluid began to pool around him. The initial trickles soon became a steady flow, soaking his fur and burning his skin. He winced as the liquid seeped into his body, the sting sharp and relentless. The acid's pungent odor filled his nostrils, even burning the hairs in his nose. Outside, the world was muffled and distant. Any sounds from beyond the thick layers of flesh and muscle were faint, barely discernible over the gurgling and groaning of Cheddar’s belly as it worked to break down its surprised meal. Tails pressed his hands against the sides, feeling the undulating movements squeeze him tighter, trying to squeeze the life out of him.

Desperation turned to resignation as the fluid level rose, now sloshing around his waist, creeping ever higher with each passing moment. His heart raced, pounding against the unyielding flesh that ensnared him. Thoughts of Cream, of their times together, flashed through his mind... just wanting to see her sweet smile again. Tails’ movements slowed, his energy waning as the acid began its cruel work. The burning sensation intensified, seeping deeper into his flesh, burning him alive. He tried a few more times to cry out for help, but nothing could be heard through the large dog's belly.

Outside, Cheddar lay peacefully by his dog house, the only signs of the turmoil within being the occasional twitch of his ears and the steady rise and fall of his now-distended belly. The dog’s deep, even breaths were a stark contrast to the chaotic, painful end unfolding inside him.

The next options are...

Cream comes home and checks on Cheddar?

Cream comes home and doesn't check on Cheddar? (Not written)