Pounce
A slight sound, just the barest shiver of a rustle, caught Carlos' attention. He froze in place, tiny ears swiveling forward and cupping to catch the sound. His nose quivered and his whiskers fanned out to identify any scent on the breeze. Cautiously placing each paw, he eased forward silently, crouching low to the ground as he stalked his prey. The tip of his tail twitched echoed by his nose and he shifted his weight from foot to foot as he prepared to pounce. He choked down the urge to chitter; concerned that any sound he made would alert his cunning prey and allow it to escape. Shoving hard with his back legs he launched himself through the bush and landed squarely, bouncing on the rubbery body coiled at the base of the plant. He came back down with a squall of triumph at the hiss of disgust his opponent emitted as Carlos pranced upon his bondmate's coils.
Jake shivered as he shifted into human form, his blue eyes twinkling with mischief. Suddenly Cougar was in his lap and Jake wrapped his arms around his friend flipping him on his back, while Cougar's outsized paws scrambled for a foothold. Jake tickled Carlos' tummy making his bondmate squirm and bat at his hands with velveted paws. He giggled merrily and shifted his attention to the itchy spot right behind Carlos' ears.
Carlos flipped himself over and kneaded Jake's leg for a moment before he curled up. Cuddling against Jake, he closed his eyes in contentment, a soft purr rumbling through his chest as Jake scratched behind his ears and under his chin.