song_princess | AU Pet Person~

She giggles at his stubbornness and couldn't help but to kiss the top of his head. "You really don't have to repay me."

She goes to listen to his objections before sighing a little. "The only rule I would ask of you besides the collar is to at least spend a little time here in the apartment when I am home."

And screw it, she is gonna lean against him. "Black cats bring bad luck? How is something like that your fault? You can't help how you are born. Besides you do look cute and handsome, how could I not want to keep you? I just worry if this apartment is too small of a space for you to live in."

Taking a deep breath and a nervous huff. "No, your home is comfty and warm. Better than sleeping in a box when it rains. Very well. It would be nice to stay for another night or two. I feel more exhausted than usual." He didn't know naturally cats sleep for much of the day. All of those plans to get him groomed and cleaned up, so he can be a glamorous black cat fit for a home seem to be on course.

His body feels warm to cuddle with. "I could do that. Guarding your home while you're away. I heard dogs have similar duties, so I expect as much."

With a nod, "It's a superstition that makes them hard to adopt. But if you want to keep me, I can stay." And get a proper shower at last because the smell of the alleyway is still on him.

She giggles softly as he seems to nervous about staying and nods her head. "Then stay another night or two. Stay until you are fully rested."

He will be nice to cuddle during cold night as he is now. But she can only imagine what it would be like when he is healthier. "I would like that, you watching over our home then."

And oof, that smell is something. "You are cute and if you want me to keep you, all you have to do is ask.... And get more cleaned up. Especially if you want to sleep on the bed with me."

He is nervous, because he still wasn't sure if he was wanted and if he leaves, would she welcome him back? Yet, he sees and senses the signs that she does want him to stay and keep him even. Part of him couldn't believe it. His body was tense, but he started to relax and open up his trusts.

"This is more than I can ask for." He can't help but to purr, though a weak one since he's not used to feeling happy from another before. He felt the instinct to lean in as most cats like to do.

"Oh. Right. I suppose you want me to have a bath. I'm sorry that's unslightly." It can't be helped. But just a shower will do wonders to make the alley smell go away.

"Do you have time to show me how the shower works or do you have to go?" Go to work, he means.

The purr and the visible signs of relaxing made her smile even more. He was finally trusting her and it seems like he was going to stay.

She giggles as he leans in and kisses the top of his head. "It seems then that my next day off will be a rather busy day."

A small shake of her head at his words. "There is nothing to be sorry for, you didn't have a means to do it properly beforehand. And yes, I have some time but let's hurry."

A soft chuckle as she move away and gestures him to follow her. Once there she shows him and makes sure he understood as well as know where all the bath items were. With that done, she rushed out the door, giving him a wave as she does so and heads to work.

The apartment should still be in one piece.... Right?

"Just show me quickly and I can figure the rest out." He meowed, and then with a cat-like curiosity, he followed her to the bathroom and she showed him how to use the basics before running out the door. "I believe it's no trouble at all. I see humans do it on t.v sometimes. I used to watch shows in those stores, but since I'm not allowed in, there's no sound." He explains.

"See you." He murmured as he sees her off and he finds himself alone in her home. He thought of leaving himself, but then realized he doesn't remember where he is, and doesn't have the keys to come back in, and that means the trouble of finding food for the day. So out of fear of hunger, he stayed put and sat on the couch for hours.

When she returns later that evening, everything is still one piece. The bathroom is a bit of a mess with some bottles and soaps misplaced, and maybe he forgotten to clear the cat hair near the drain, but otherwise nothing too messy.

He was curling on the couch with his eyes fixed on the t.v and the story of the drama show being played out. When he heard the door open and heard the sound of her feet, he came over to her and meowed, his tail swaying side to side.

"You've been gone for too long. You came back." By feline instinct he wants to rub his head on her shoulder, but didn't do so as their bond isn't close yet, but he leans slightly on her shoulder. "Is there anything to eat? I didn't touch anything in the fridge until you come back."

She smiles and feels a little bit guilty for leaving so quickly. "Okay, I'm... Sorry. I will try and work as quickly as I can so I can come home quicker."

It was a long day as not only did they have to redo photo shoots but also, had to take care of a last minute client. She hurried home as not only was it evening but also she had a new pet.

Emerald eyes blink at his words and how he came to her to lean against her, before letting out a soft chuckle.

"Sorry, things at work kept going wrong but we got it taken care of." She lifts a hand to pet his hair. "There should be food in the fridge. But how do you feel about getting delivery?"

She has yet to see the mess in the bathroom.

"Mm. Glad you're back home." He meowed, lightly nuzzles on her shoulder. His tail swishing side to side, with his feline stare, with anticipation that food is coming soon, as his stomach gnaws with hunger. It's a familiar feeling of hunger he was used to.

"I don't know how delivery works. But if it's fish or chicken, I'll eat." Meaning, Leanne can order if she wants since the cat doesn't know how to operate a phone, much less read and knows numbers.

Oh! Oh no, he was being cute and melting her heart a little. That stare causes her to giggle a little and she couldnt help but to kiss the tip of his nose.

"I will teach you when I can but let's get some sushi, how does that sound?" A small ruffle as she pulls out her phone to open a delivery app. "Let me order double for you so that you will have something to eat tomorrow."

And he won't have to go through hunger again. A few more moments passed as she completes the order and ding! The notification pops up, announcing how long it will take for it to be delievered.

"We have some time to wait until it gets here. Do you want a small snack to hold you over until it arrives?"

His nose gives a twitch and felt an instant twitch. "Yes, you expect that from me. I'll learn." He watches her how to use a phone to contact the shop for delivery. It seems easy to do, but then again human can do many things beyond his comprehension.

"Sushi is fresh fish, right?" He knows that much. "That sounds wonderful. Yes, I would like a snack if that's all right."

She blinks before giving him a gently hip bump. "I can also take care of it, I am not gonna expect things from you. Yet at least. Just rest and find a spot somewhere here to claim as yours." She will have to show him in more details and do practice deliveries to help him learn it better.

"Yes, it is. I figured that you would want it." Hair ruffle before heading to the kitchen. She opens the fridge and goes to look through to see what would be a good snack. "Are you able to eat cheese? I have some Brie that I can heat up on crackers."

Upon feline instinct, he gently pressed his body against her with a playful curl of his tail and he meows. This is a new feeling for him, to show and express his affection toward to another human. It's as if he's ready to settle down with a home with her.

He sniffs at the food inside the bag, but he's obedient and learn to wait. "Brie cheese and crackers sound excellent." He meowed.

That body press with the meow. That small amount of affection caused a switch of release of sheer joy, which causes her to giggle with sheer joy. So much joy and heart fluttering towards him at the moment.

"Give me a moment and I will prepare a few crackers!" She was still high on happiness because of the earlier display of affection. Leanne goes to cut off a few slices of cheese to put in the microwave to heat them up a little. Once that was done, she carefully places the cheese slices on each cracker.

"They are a little warn so be careful when eating them."

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He sat on the sofa and waited as she prepares the appetizers. His stomach is quite famished and gnaws at him. He watches how she works the machine the same way most feline would watch.

"I waited all day for you. How is your work day? I know very little of humans and their need to work." Much less how phones and money works.

She notices him watching her and makes a mental note to teach him how to use it, even if just to feed himself. She places the plate of food down infront of him, smiling.

"It was busy but fun. Had to do a lot of reshoots." A small blush as she realizes that he might not know what she does. "I am a model. Basically people take my pictures wearing either their clothes or products so that they can sell it to others."

A hand reaches over to start petting him. "Humans need to make money so that we can live in a place like this."

He bends his neck over so she could pet him properly and reach between the ears. From the plate, he munches on the crackers and cheese, and the taste goes well together. Crumbs caught on his whiskers which he brushes away. For a stray cat, he still has to work on his eating manners. It fills his stomach, but he's still hungry and waits for the food to be delivered.

He nods, understanding. "Taking pictures? Sounds interesting. What's the word call? I forget." A few moments. "Photos?" No, not the right word. It's on the tip of his mind. "Photography." Yes, that's the one.

"Yes, I see. I don't think I could make enough playing music since I tend to run out of money for food by the end of the day."

Eventually the door rings and the delivery man arrived with their order waiting outside her door so he could take his signature to confirm delivery.

A small smile as he bends his head to make it easier for her to pet and scratch his head. A small giggle at the sight of his manners and she couldnt help but to nuzzle him a little.

"Yes, photography! I model clothes for various stores and businesses. It's only because I have the face and body type they are looking for." She blushes a little, feeling a little embarrassed. "And sometimes you may have seen me in a few magazines as well." So so embarrassing.

She goes to shake her head. "I think your music can bring in enough money. We will just need to think of the right venue for you." So don't be discourage. "We can try YouTube as there are many pet videos."

But she was content right now with petting him like this until the doorbell rings. She quickly moves to answer and give her signature as well as a tip, quickly closing the door to deny anything beyond the quick transaction.

"Food is here! Come and eat while it is fresh. I got us some sushi and sashimi." As well as other dishes to make sure that he won't be hungry the next day.

He ate all the cheese and crackers cleanly from the plate. It will tide him over until dinner is ready. He sat still, allow her to relax next to him and pet him.

"That sound exciting, taking pictures. Its something I want to try and learn. I see humans take pictures from their cameras and phones. I think someone took a photo of me on their phone once when I lived in that alley, but they never spoke to me and left." He said, "I'm really confused why they take a picture of me." But he figured because he's a stray cat.

Well, first he needed a better-quality violin. While his violin is fine and it works, it's a low-grade quality that creaks sometimes and couldn't play the right notes even when he finetunes it. "I heard of videos but never youtube. What is that? Do you think it could work?"

But then he perks up at her announcement that food has arrived. He felt so hungry at the thought of eating fish. He hasn't eaten fish in a long time. "That sound good." Once she gone to fetch it, he took his seat in the dining room, getting ready to eat.

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He was being so cute, or perhaps it was the new bias now that she adopted them. She continues to pet him, on cloud nine.

"Hmmm perhaps once you get checked out by a vet and take an appointment at a groomers, I can take you to work with me so you can see how they do it." She offers and gives him something to look forward to. She giggles and kisses the top of his head. "Well, it's because you are so cute and handsome!"

A higher quality violin... That is something she will need to get for him. "YouTube is a website where people from around the world watch videos. People upload videos on there and if people like you enough, you can make money. It never hurts to try if it's something you want to do."

Then fish is here and Leanne giggles at the sight of him being excited about eating fish. She brings the bags to the table and goes to set out all the dishes on the table but one. That one goes into the fridge.

"Eat slowly, we don't want you to choke on food. We have some fun foods as well."

She points to the two orders of soft shell crab, yaki soba and a container of seafood upon.

"And I already put a portion of fish into the fridge for you to eat tomorrow so you won't be hungry."

A small grin. "Really? Do you think that's allowed? I hope I don't steal most of the spotlight if they find me a perfect subject. It's not really my dream to become a model, but rather playing music in a well-established concert. But otherwise, if you want to take me to the pet and get me cleaned up, I'll shall go."

With a nod, "I'll try. I don't have to make videos and use cameras. You might have to show me how."

He tries to help by setting up for dinner. He learned quickly what the utilities are for. "Of course. Those smell good."

Very delicately, using a fork and spoon, he slowly dig in, eating slowly and savoring each bite. To him, this is a rich taste. "It's really good."

"Of course, if anything, it could get you practice. Then it would be up to you if you wished to continue or not. I don't know if I can grant you that dream but... I can try to help you where and when I can."

She reaches over to tap on his nose. "And yes, we will need to take you to the vets and groomers. Just to make sure that there is nothing wrong with you."

A wink as he helps set the table. "It should be easy to teach you. Especially with your dream, making videos may be a right step towards it."

A small amount of pride goes through her as he seems to enjoy the food. "I am glad. Consider this as a celebration dinner." A small pause. "The celebration of you willing to be adopted by me."

"All right." He said. He's not terribly fond of anything that reminds him of a hospital. He never been to one other, not even the free, city sponsored clinics at the kennels.

"I plan to practice more, but I find my old violin is becoming off-key. Like no matter how much I wind it up, the strings can't match what I hear on the radio." He sighed as he notices his violin's string quality is declining and make scratchy notes. He won't admit to her that he wanted a new violin and he's thinking up ways to make money and save up on his own.

He sniffles and wiggles his nose in response. In his cat form, he would have smoothen out his whiskers as a reflex.

He nods to that. "It will take a while to get used to. Having a nice warm place to live and not worry about when it will rain or snow."

She was picking up a little on his hesitation about going to the vet and groomers and frowns a little. "If you behave and do a good job at them, I will take you to a nice sushi restaurant."

The violin, it was on its last legs and she frowns a little before smiling softly. "We will have to see what we can do. It is still beautiful though, your violin."

And stop being so cute! She won't be able to handle it!

"Take your time to get used to it." She then stretches a little before taking a couple of bites. "I will have to look for a bigger place to live. So you won't feel so cramped by the lack of space." And a bright smile. "And also to put all the clothes you will be getting away."

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With a soft chuckle, "All right, you win. I never thought being a pet means I can eat fish on a daily basis. I wouldn't mind a little variety for my palate like chicken and turkey."

He looks at his violin pitifully, "It might have seen better days, but I think the strings are too worn and scratchy and that's why it was thrown away. Now if it's a good violin, I'm sure it could move and inspire people."

With a small shake of his head as he takes a few hearty bites. "You don't have too. This is fine. As long it isn't raining and snowing, at least I'm not cold or wet."

She beams and nods her head. "Of course. I will do my best to give you all the different types of meat."

The sight of the violin causes her to frown. "It may take me a bit but I can get you a new one. Once I have the money I will take you to the music shop to get a new one of your choice."

Awwww, he is sweet. She reaches over to pet his hair again. "I will still look but I won't be in a rush. But wouldn't you like your own room? A room to call your own?"

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