Author's Note:

Rosalind: Oh, man! I really need to concentrate on my studies at this moment…but, that smexy ass of a demon seduced me to write this.
Sebastian: Seduce? Hardly!
Rosalind: Yeah, yeah…go on with your innocent butler act…stupid education, such pain…-_-
Sebastian: (leans onto her) Perhaps…I could relieve you of this "pain"… (Takes her pen out of her hands and throws Pure Math book out of the window)
Rosalind: Anyways…enjoy! And please, REVIEW! BTW, it's set in the 21st century. Bye, kinda busy here…
Sebastian: Yes, I need your full "attention"…
Rosalind: Oh! Wait, you whore! Let me mention the ratings! It's M rated for later chapters, so unless you're 'mature', don't go for it! It may contain drug/alcohol references, coarse language, sexual material, blah blah blah, the usual stuff this twisted mind of mine creates…just warning cuz my friend insisted quizilla would turn it down, so I'm here on fanfic to publish this...please enjoy, and REVIEW! pwetty pwease? with cherries on top?
Sebastian: Such an adorable girl! Now, be a good kitty, and I'll let you go on with your fanfic…(smirks devilishly)

Chapter 1: Ashlyn's New Pet

It was an ordinary fall afternoon. Walking down the sidewalk towards my home after a busy day at work; the weather was getting me in a pretty good mood, calming my nerves. It was a fine Friday, with the soft breeze blowing against my soft black tresses. My black sling-backpack felt pretty heavy. Man, I just want to go home, relax and then work.

"Meow!"

The soft, imploring call of a feline pulled me out of my plans for the day. I whipped around to locate the source of the sound. I noticed a cute cat sitting on its bum a few feet behind me on the cobbled stone of the side-walk.

I had always adored these extraordinarily sweet creatures, and therefore, I couldn't resist walking up to it, and position myself in front of it on a single knee.

"Awww, are you alone? Are you lost? Do you have an owner?"

Looking at its appearance, it seemed like this cat had been in the wild for quite some time now. It had sleek, glossy raven-black fur which glistened in the light. Its soft paws padded closer to me, analyzing me and finally deciding that I was safe, and would not harm it. From its bearing, it was obviously a male. But, all these did not cause me to pick the cat up in my arms.

"Oh, don't you just have the most gorgeous eyes!" I exclaimed.

For it did. Honestly, never before in my life had I seen a cat with such bright blood red irises and the tiny slit-like pupils, clearly setting it apart from its fellows.

"Would you be interested to be my pet?" I asked the cat, bringing it up to my level by holding it by its slender body. It rubbed its soft paws against the back of my hand, meowing cutely. It was as if the cat understood me, and obliged.

"Alright, then! Shall we go home?"

I opened the door to my house and walked inside, turning on the lights and threw my bag on the black leather couch. Sitting myself on it, I pulled the cat onto my lap.

"So, what should I call you…?"

"Meow?"

"Okay, umm…I'll just say some names aloud, and you can help me!"

"Meow!"

"Uhh…how about 'kitty'?"

The cat shook its head vigorously.

"Hmm…yeah, it's a bit too cliché. On the other hand, you're one-of-a-kind…"

The afternoon passed away, with me trying to come up with a nice name for my beautiful cat.

"I know! I can call you 'Raven'! You're black, and you look like those ravens!"

The cat seemed overjoyed with the name. At least, from the way it licked my cheek, it seemed so.

I sat working on my laptop, noting a few things, typing some stuff. I had to finish an assignment, and hand it in after this week-end. I looked at my watch. It was 9:30 p.m. I guess I should get some dinner. I walked to the kitchen and began scooping out random things from the refrigerator, and stuffing them into the oven. I'm quite accustomed to living all alone. So, it was a moment before I remembered my new pet.

"Raven! It's time for dinner!"

The black feline gracefully streaked into the room and jumped onto a chair. I giggled and brought out a small bowl and poured some chocolate milk into it. Yeah…I know. I don't really drink milk, so that was all I had. The cat, however, started lapping at it with its small pink tongue without any complaints whatsoever.

"Oh, alright then. If you like it, then it's okay."

I had some lasagne with my usual can of coke. Raven had climbed onto the table, and was still licking at the milk. Amazingly, for a cat, it ate pretty spotlessly, without making a huge spill. There was hardly a drop or two of milk on the wooden surface. After finishing its meal, Raven purred loudly, with satisfaction mingled in its tone. Heck, this cat was extraordinarily good in expressing itself. I thought this when the cat jumped off and rubbed its body against my ankles.

"Hey, hey! Cut it out! That tickles!'

The cat looked up at me with its large innocent eyes, gazing protuberantly at my face. It let out a soft meow, and I picked it up in my arms. The cat wrapped its tail around my arm, and nuzzled its head against my chest. After washing the dishes and setting everything out, I walked back to the living room. After finishing my work, I stretched out and leaned back against the back rest of the couch. As I did so, the cat jumped up and stretched on my lap. It was sprawled out over my lap, with its hind legs on one side and front legs on the other side of my thighs. I giggled and scratched its back, feeling the soft fur against my fingers.

"I'm so tired! I need to take a bath."

I went upstairs to my bedroom, and opened my closet. Picking out my sheer satin nightgown, I walked into the bathroom and turned a few taps on. The bathroom had a huge white bathtub fixed to the floor, and it looked like a small swimming pool. I stood before the full length mirror and looked at myself as I got ready to dive in to the hot water. I really liked my appearance today, which was pretty unusual for me.

Long back-length black hair that was straight at the top, but slightly curled at the ends. A smooth, pale face with faint pinkish tinges at the cheeks. Shimmering blue eyes that sparkled because of my good mood today. A perfect height of five feet seven; not too tall, nor too short. Long thin legs leading upwards to broad, but carved hips, upwards to a flat stomach; full, firm breasts and long, thin arms. I guess it's not as bad as I usually think it is. My body had developed quite well by the age of eighteen, considering I'd been fat and flat when I was, like, ten. Anyways, I'm nineteen now, and am studying in university.

I was about to remove my underwear and get in, but I halted when my cat walked in through the door which was accidentally left slightly ajar by me. It walked up to the mirror and sat down on its bum in front of me, tilting its head and looking curious.

"You want to take a bath too?"

The cat looked up at me, meowing imploringly. I giggled and pulled the cat up into my arms. I set it onto a towel and undressed completely. The cat looked at me, still meowing, as I removed my remaining clothes. I was getting slightly aggravated at the cat's constant meowing.

"Don't you dare try and think this is a striptease or something…" Was I actually saying that to a cat?

I got into the tub. Immediately, Raven jumped into the tub, splashing water everywhere. I scooped the cat into my arms and sat it on my knees, while I scrubbed my body in an attempt to clear away the tiredness.

After a good long hour of relaxation, I pulled a towel from the rack, and wrapped myself in it. I got out and Raven trotted behind me, meowing slightly. He shook himself violently, spraying specks of water all over the place.

"Awww, you dry yourself in such a cute way!" I crouched down and picked up the cat in my arms.

I walked into the room and quickly slipped into my nightgown. As soon as I covered my body with the sheets, Raven meowed and jumped up onto the bed. I patted a place beside me, and Raven padded over. It moved about a few times in circles, finally found a comfortable spot, and curled up. I scratched it behind the ears lovingly, while it let out a content purr.

I soon drifted off into a comfortable slumber.

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