I got this inspiration to this fic couple days ago. I really wanted to write it and actually did it. I'll write more when I have time.
I hope you really enjoy this. I'm quite new with actually writing fanfiction and english isn't my native language so I apologise for the typos you might find. I'm trying to study harder and make my english better, but it will take time.
Chapter 1 - The little evil creature
Nick had always wanted to have a bunny. As a kid he couldn't get one because of his allergic sister and went to the closest pet store every day to watch he animals in cages. None of them became that close to him, because every time he got connected with one of the cute bunnies, rats or gerbils someone bought them and took them away to their real future with someone else, but never Nick. They were carried away and all the boy was able to do was just watch after them and try to get another one connected.
When Nick finally moved away from home with his best friend, Trent, his roommate didn't want any pets. Again his dreams were crushed.
Couple years after they had lived together Trent finally told him that he's okay with getting a quiet pet. And that was all Nick needed. Bunnies were quiet and adorable and he was sure that even Trent wouldn't be able to resist the cuteness in it.
So there he was, driving his car to the pet store which was on the other side of the city. Not because he didn't like the closest one. It was because Trent had wanted the bunny to be bought from his friend's store even though the friend didn't work there often.
The brunette parked his car to the parking box and turned it off. He had told Trent to stay home so he wouldn't be complaining about the bunny so much. And what did he know about choosing the right one? Nothing.
Soon Nick had entered the store and looked around. The whole place was full of different kind of foods, toys and other pet related structures. The walls were almost out of view by the huge shelves and there was a sign pointing to a large doorway saying 'pets'.
The handsome looking young man headed towards the doorway and as soon as he came to it he couldn't help himself anymore.
Nick had avoided pet stores for couple months because he had another i-need-to-get-a-bunny season going and now when he finally saw all the pets a sigh escaped from his mouth.
''Can I help you?'' came a friendly voice behind him and the brunette turned around to face a blond tall boy with the most beautiful smile on his handsome face. He was wearing a light blue dress shirt and black pants, the outfit of the sellers on the store.
For a little while Nick froze and just stared at the extremely good looking man, but then was able to open his mouth: ''I came to look for bunnies.''
The blond didn't stop smiling, actually the exact opposite, his smile only got bigger. ''Good choice.'' he replied and leaded the brunette to the part of the huge room where were the cages for the rodents.
Nick couldn't get his eyes off from the salesman. He had never really been interested in dating anyone, but had at least realized he was bi. This was the first time this had happened to him and it felt strange. All he wanted to do was to kiss the stunning boy in front of him and lock him into a cage instead of a bunny to bring home.
''So what breed are you looking for? Something with floppy ears or lots of fur?'' the other man asked. Nick had now read the sign which was attached to his shirt and found out that the guy's name was Jeff and he worked on the pet side with all kind of animals. And soon Nick had checked his hands and saw no rings, so not married.
''I'm not really trying to look any breeds, just looking if I find the right one…'' Nick mumbled and luckily it seemed like Jeff had understood what he said. ''Do you want me to look at them with you or do you want to do it by yourself?'' the taller boy asked calmly and looked at the brunette.
A hard decision to make, but after thinking about it for couple seconds he was replying, but still halfway thinking about it: ''I can do it by myself.''
Nick wasn't sure if it was the right choice, but it had already been said so there was no way he could've changed his words again. Not that it really mattered, Jeff was just a salesman at a pet store and there was no way he'd ever meet him after this expect when visiting the store. And probably he wouldn't even recognize the brunette, he was working in this huge store with lots of Nick looking customers.
The shorter man thought he saw a little sparkle from Jeff's eyes to disappear for a moment, but soon it was back and the blond was smiling and leaving.
And Nick felt like punching himself. Oh what a horrible person he felt like right now. He just got so distracted and couldn't be so close to the other man.
Nick ignored all the Jeff including thoughts for a while to look at the bunnies. Most of them were sleeping and looking absolutely cute, but only one caught his attention.
An albino one, no special looking, in the middle of the floor level was staring straight at Nick. It's red eyes were sparking, (or well at least that's how the brunette explained it to himself later) and it didn't move at all, just stared.
Nick kneeled to watch the gorgeous animal closer and it still didn't move.
''Most people find Max quite creepy when he does that. That's probably why he's been here for couple weeks longer than bunnies usually are.'' And Jeff was behind him again. Nick hadn't noticed that he had come back. He had no idea how long he had actually stood behind him, but there he was, standing there and smiling like he did before.
Nick stood up and smiled shyly at the blond. This time his brains worked a bit faster and he did his decision quickly. ''I'd like to pick him up next week if it's okay?'' he exclaimed and finally smiled at the blond for the first time.
''Well we'll see then, because I'll be here for the whole week. Just find me and I'll help you get him with you. It was a pain to even get him to that cage.
Nick laughed a bit nervously, but nodded and smiled. ''I'll be here to catch Max for you.''
''Hey Nick did you forget what you were looking for?'' Trent almost groaned when he found out that his roommate hadn't got the bunny yet. ''I was prepared to die because it's cuteness! I've been reading these 'what to do with you bunny' books all day just because I was expecting it to come today!''
Nick sighed and sat on the couch next to Trent. ''Yes I found the right bunny for me, but I'm going to get it next week. I could've taken it with me, but need to check couple thing before that.'' he half lied to the other man who just shook his head and left to get some food for myself from the kitchen.
Nick knew Trent wasn't actually pissed, he was just disappointed because he had wanted to have the bunny fast. That wouldn't last long when he'd find out how much work it would actually take.
He couldn't tell about Jeff to Trent. Knowing him he'd just try to make them spend as much time together as possible and talk too much. It had happened before and it all got ruined that time. Nick didn't want another drama like that.
Trent was soon back sitting next to him with a bag of chips and a movie in his hand. ''Want to watch Mean Girls with me?'' he asked and smiled at the tinier boy. Nick just signed, grabbed the movie and ran to the DVD-player to put it on.
Trent always wanted to watch this movie. It was his top favorite and Nick was getting bored because every time they watched it his roommate would dance during Jingle Bell Rock and laugh hard every time they said something at least a little bit funny.
Of course it was a good way to cheer up. Or at least it used to be when they first moved there. But Nick didn't say no because he knew Trent would still make him watch it. It was just easier to cope with it and sit on the couch, maybe text someone and listen to his friend's loud laugh.
It was Monday of the next week. Nick was starting his car and soon heading to the pet store. He couldn't lie to himself, he was nervous. It felt weird. Last week he was just super exited to get his pet, but now he didn't even care about it that much. Of course he still wanted to get Max, but the feeling of meeting the blond again was a bit scary.
It didn't take long from him to get to the store. His college wasn't that far away from it so the trip took only about fifteen minutes. When parking his car again in front of the store he was nervous and probably looked quite pale. This little crush of his was still feeling abnormal.
When opening the doors again he didn't even take a look at the place like last time. He barely noticed that he was walking through the food department. When he came to the big doorway he saw Jeff helping a young girl to take a green lizard out of it's terrarium. The black haired girl seemed to stutter and tremble a bit when looking Nick's crush. The brunette felt angry all of a sudden, but shook his head to get the thought out. Jeff wasn't his boyfriend, or not even close to that. They had met once and not really talked that much. Nick had been a bit too distant to even say that they had got along well.
And there he was, smiling at the quite pretty looking girl and helping her out. Nick felt jealous, but ignored it right away. He wasn't allowed to feel like that. Jeff was just a salesman at a pet store and Nick would never ever have him. Maybe he was straight. Maybe he had a girlfriend. Maybe not, but probably yes.
The girl was soon away and Nick started walking towards the blond, trying for not to look stupid like he usually did. He felt like butterflies were flying in his stomach and gulped when Jeff finally noticed him.
Soon the blond was standing in front of him and smiling happily like always. ''So you came to pick him up?'' he asked and made Nick's stomach do a little flip. The brunette wasn't able to talk, but gave him a little nod. Jeff didn't really seem to care if Nick was quiet or not, he was doing his job, or well it seemed like it.
The blond leaded the other man to Max's cage and grabbed a little transport box from a pile next to it. He kneeled over the cage and slowly opened it.
Max was right about to jump out when Jeff grabbed it confidently. The white bunny looked a bit upset (if that's even possible) and tried to escape, but Jeff was strong and didn't let it get way.
Soon the bunny was in the closed transport box which Jeff was giving Nick. ''Funny decision, but very wise. Max is one of the wisest bunnies I've ever seen and will be a very interesting pet.'' he stated and laughed a bit.
''Well I got the connection…'' Nick mumbled quietly and Jeff raised his eyebrow. ''Sorry, I didn't catch that.'' the blond uttered kindly and smiled a bit to make Nick not feel so ashamed. It really didn't work that much, but the brunette tried to look like it did. ''I- I just got the c-connection.'' the shorter man stuttered, this time clearer, and grabbed the box.
''Yes I noticed it.'' Jeff observed and leaded Nick to the cash to pay for the bunny. Max didn't look happy about leaving the place, but didn't try to escape. He seemed to plan something, because he was just lying in the box, looking at Nick with an evil look.
Jeff did the salesman job behind the cash also. He seemed to use the cash register like he'd done it for years even though he seemed to be quite new in the place. 'This man really is talented in everything I've seen him done' Nick thought and sighed quietly, hoping that the blond hadn't noticed it or at least decided for not to bring it out.
Nick paid for the bunny and thanked Jeff nervously. It felt weird to stutter this much and not knowing what he was supposed to say. Usually Nick was ready to say almost everything, but Jeff was the only exception. Even when he had a crush on his classmate last year he didn't feel like this. This was something bigger. He knew it, but just didn't want to admit it to himself.
''So are we going to meet again?'' Jeff suddenly asked when Nick was about to leave. The brunette looked surprised, but then raised his shoulders. ''I don't know. Possibly.'' he answered, but was sure that he'd come back again. He couldn't keep himself away from this place anymore. Jeff was too good to lose.
''Well I hope we will, because you're unordinary with your bunny choice.'' Jeff confessed and then waved his hand, putting a bright smile onto his pretty face. Nick felt like melting, but instead just waved back and smiled quickly.
When turning around the brunette felt weird. He wanted to turn back to Jeff and grab the man. Even Max couldn't make him feel as good as he felt when Jeff smiled at him. And when thinking about the bunny, Nick looked at it.
It was crazy. Max looked like he had this i-know-that-you-like-him look in his furry face. He still wasn't moving, but seemed healthy and energetic. It seemed like he was actually happy to get out of the store.
Nick just laughed at his new pet and carried it to his car, putting it to the seat next to him before starting to drive back home to show Max to Trent. He would be so happy to have the creature there for a while, but after he'd learn what kind of devil it could be, he wouldn't like it as much. Nick was sure of it. He knew his best friend better than anyone and was one hundred percent sure about it.
And when it came to Max, Nick was sure he wouldn't be an easy one. The exact opposite if he was honest. The cute looking bunny seemed to have a very evil look in his eyes if he wanted to have it. It was a clear sign of it's true personality. Max would give them a hell if he wanted to and the brunette really hoped he wouldn't. But bunnies are bunnies and there was no way Nick could stop it.