Near leaned into Matt, a purring noise rumbling from his small chest. Matt continued to rub the small boy's white hair with something like confusion. Near may have had cat ears and a cat tail but Matt didn't think he would be so cat-like. Something soft brushed Matt's face. He realized it was Nears tail, curling in pleasure. The small albino climbed onto the redheads lap and curled up there. Matt smiled softly. This was a little weird but he always had wanted to own a cat.
"Good, kitty, kitty." He whispered, scratching just behind Nears ear.
"Matt I'm not- Ohh, that's nice," After saying this the purring noise tripled in volume. His whole, small body shook with the force of it.
Matt's smile grew wider and fonder. Near pushed his head into the redheads open hand, wanting him to keep going. This is just like having a cat, I'll bet, Matt thought. A few minutes later Mello walked in.
Matt didn't notice at first, he was still too busy stroking his 'cat'. Near had fallen asleep and his purring faded to a soft rumbling.
"Matt! What are you-"
"Shhh…He's sleeping." Matt quickly cut off Mello's yell. Near stirred gently, wrapping his tail around himself and stayed asleep.
"Why are you petting Near?!" Mello forced his voice into a lower decimal.
"He likes it!" Matt said with a childlike grin.
"Is this 'cause I won't let you sneak a cat in here?" Mello demanded, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"What?" Matt asked innocently. "No! Of course not! Near just couldn't sleep was all. He needed help."
Mello gave an I-can't-believe-you snort. "You are in denial. And, frankly, the whole situation creeps me out. So kick that little freak out of here."
"No!" Matt whispered with horror, "I can't abandon him now! Isn't that right?"
The last part had been cooed to the small albino boy on his lap. In response the catlike child snuggled further into Matt and curled his little hands around one of the redhead's knees.
Mello rolled his eyes. "He's asleep. When he wakes up he'll be less cuddly, trust me."
Matt didn't respond, he ruffled Near's hair and smiled again. "You're such a cute kitty."
Near smiled softly in his sleep and Matt looked quite pleased with himself.
"Coincidence," He growled, sitting so he faced Matt. "Near doesn't like you at all, you know. He doesn't think you're his friend. You're nothing to that manipulative albino."
Matt gasped and covered Nears ears. "Don't say that, Mello!"
"Dear-" Mello stood, "Alright looks like we'll have to do this the hard way."
"Mello! No!" Matt hissed as the blond leaned over the bed and grabbed Near's arm.
Matt grabbed his other arm and pulled against Mello. "Stop it!"
Near's eyes shot open and he quickly assessed his situation. Matt and Mello were locked in a harsh tug-a-war with the boy.
"He should stay here!"
"No! He doesn't belong here!"
Near let out a small mewl of pain as his arm was nearly yanked from the socket by a particularly hard pull from Mello .
"Mello, Matt," He said, "Please let go of me."
"Ooooh! He woke up!"
"You heard him! Let him go, Matt!"
"No! You'll take him away!"
"This," Near tried to but in, "is a pointless task. Both of you can stop."
Both boys ignored him. Near was yanked back and forth until there was a loud ripping sound. Matt's eyes widened as Near's sleeve tore away from his pajamas and he went tumbling into Mello. They both fell backwards over the bed and hit the door. Near sat up on top of Mello who promptly shoved him to the ground.