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Stepping into the bright, disco like room, Lady's heart thumped by its crowdedness…
What…
Lady's mind went around in a bend. Her heart began racing faster and faster as she had never seen this many… Many people.
She noticed that there was a large crowd surrounding a slightly raised stage with one chair on top of it. Lights were all focused on that one specific chair as if it was like the most important thing that they have ever seen. Tilting her head in curiosity, she questioned what it was there for.
The door had shut behind her and she began stepping forward, along with Noire beside her and into the crowd.
Lady bit her lip whilst looking around her surroundings when suddenly her eyes caught a female cat that she had never seen before. Her hair as long and brown as the wood and bark of the tree, eyes as green as the grass plains and her tail as sleek as a fox tail. If Lady recalled correctly, this girl was a Somali breed of cat. A rare kind.
The Somali Breed Girl stepped onto the steps that lead her to the stage and flashed a smile to the crowd, to which they all cheered in a loud manner, jumping up and pushing Lady into others.
Lady stumbled and gripped onto Noire's arm as he turned his head towards her and held her hand slightly, "Scared?" He questioned softly as he leaned in closer towards her.
Contemplating for a while, she had realized indeed she was scared. This was her first time in a crowded place like this, and she felt as if she didn't belong.
"Scared…? No" She lied as she bit her lip.
Noire flashed a smirk and leaned in next to her ear, "I can see it in your eyes" He stated, "Don't worry, I'll protect you" He whispered, to which the nice scent of his breath tickled her neck.
She flinched and turned her head to glare at him.
Their noses were inches away from each other and then it had begun, the staring game.
Hands in his pockets, he clicked his tongue and slowly leaned back, a tilted smile forming on his lips, "Teasing" He stated as he took her hand again and tugged at her arm.
She landed into his embrace and he instantly turned her body towards the stage and pointed at the girl dancing and singing.
"Why don't you do right"
"Like some other men do…".
"See that girl over there?" Noire questioned as Lady nodded in response.
"Heh…" He chuckled softly as he looked at her with a serious face, "That's Lila, but most people like to call her The Volpe or Volpina. That's her stage name" He explained softly as he looked back at Lila.
Lila…
"So that's her name…" Lady repeated as she clenched at the fabric of her dress and continued, "She has a lovely voice" She complimented softly, maybe a hint of jealousy, considering how beautiful Lila's voice was.
Noire chuckled, "Ay, she does. That's what most men love about her. Not only can she dance to the flow of any song, her voice matches with everything" He explained as Lady creased her eyebrows together.
"Men like you?" She questioned as she cocked an eyebrow up towards him.
His body stiffened slightly, but soon loosened up when he grinned.
"Watch out for her".
Her eyes widened in worry as she chewed on her bottom lip constantly. That's what Lady would do if she got nervous or scared, "Why…?" Lady questioned curiously.
Noire stood silent for a minute, but continued with, "Volpina will try her best to kick out anyone who is far beautiful than her" He complimented.
Was that a complimented…
Lady's eyes widened and she began flushing slightly as she repeated that sentence in her head, "N- No! I couldn't possibly…" She laughed nervously as she turned to face him.
"Trust me" Noire cut in suddenly as he turned his head towards her, "Men and maybe woman would do anything to see you dancing up on that stage" He gritted as he slowly tightened on her shoulder.
What is with me? I only met her for not even a day yet…
Yet…
His eyes lowered slowly.
Yet… Why was it that his heart raced whenever he laid eyes on her? Her black silky, lustrous hair and her crystal blue eyes that stopped his breath whenever they met.
Noire noticed the slight fear in her eyes and he began feeling sorry for her considering it was Nino, plus himself that forced her to go to where they'd usually hang out. It seemed that this place was not for a lady like her.
He chuckled and pulled back, "Don't worry. I won't let them touch you" He promised as his hand tightened in hers.
There was something in his eyes that gave her a sense of relief… A sense of protection, she couldn't help but fall for and trust his emerald eyes that shone so brightly they almost blinded her.
Suddenly out of nowhere a bunch of male cats popped out and all began bombarding Noire with laughs and punches, "Yo Bud, Volpy wants you on her stage" They winked mischievously as they paid no attention to the confused Lady.
"Kim, no…" Noire declined as he looked back at Lady with slight worry in his eyes.
Her stage…?
She widened her eyes and stepped slightly backwards as then suddenly Noire had been lifted in the air and carried towards Volpina's stage.
A sense of shock rushed throughout her body when their hands had been torn apart and she felt the world around her suddenly get colder and felt even emptier.
She watched as Noire had been carried by the ocean like sea and somehow had been placed on the chair.
His mind swirled as he told himself to get back to her as soon as possible, considering he didn't want her wandering around with other men.
Other men…
Protection…
He guessed that maybe he did like her…
Lady grimaced when she saw Volpina, singing her song that sounded somewhat familiar to something that she had heard before… Her voice was indeed sultry and beautiful, her body had such beautiful curves and such a lovely face. Eyes sharp but soft giving her a dangerous but innocent look… Someone perfect for someone like Noire.
Her eyes widened.
Was she jealous? No it couldn't be. They only met for only about an hour and yet her stomach always fluttered when he spoke those words to her… Lady wondered if he had said those words to other cats before…
Mumbling to herself, right in the corner of her eyes, she noticed a little figure waving his arms like crazy towards her. Lady creased her eyebrows in a distinctive matter as she turned her head and noticed Nino behind a desk, labeled 'BAR'.
She began walked over towards the bar, careful to not bump into others whilst hearing the heels of her shoes clicking against the shiny tiles, "Ma Cherie mademoiselle! How are you enjoying the party so far?" Nino beamed happily as he grabbed the next glass laid on the table and began washing it.
Lady forced a laugh out of her throat as she continuously played with her hair and wondered if she actually enjoyed the party, "Um… It's quite, unique Nino. May I call you that?" She asked politely as she took the seat in front of the bar.
"You can call me anything ma Cherie" Nino winked as they both burst out laughing.
After the laughter had calmed down, Lady brushed a few strands from her hair and slumped on the table, not proper for a 'lady', "Nino… Who is that girl on stage?" Lady couldn't help but ask.
Nino cocked an eyebrow up as he paused his wiping of the glasses. He placed the glass that made a little click noise and pushed up his glasses, "I'm pretty sure Noire had told you who she was but not in complete detail am I correct?" He questioned.
She widened her eyes and nodded slowly.
"I see…" He stated as he picked up the next glass, "You see, Lila is very possessive of her 'men'. Or if you want to be more specific, her man" Nino began explaining.
Lady shot her eyes open.
Man?
"Don't take the wrong idea. Noire's not interested in her if that's what's stressing you out" Nino smirked as Lady began flushing and turning the other way.
"That's not what I was keen on listening to…" She partially lied. Indeed, she was quite curious about the relationship between the two.
Nino cocked an eyebrow up and handed her a can of some sort.
Lady stared at the can with confusion as she slowly grabbed it with her fingertips and looked up at Nino, "What is this?" She questioned curiously, her eyes filled with innocence.
Slowly, Nino began realizing what she had said and burst out laughing whilst Lady continued to stare at him with confusion, "Oh I'm sorry! Just… Think of it as a refreshment. You know, you must be very tired considering all these cliché moments that have happened to you. A free roamer, appearing out of the shadows and into your life. Your curious as to how he became a free roamer and then! All of a sudden he swoops you out and shows you the way of his life, taking you to a 'club' and we all know what happens in the cliché life of clubs." Nino paused. When Lady opened her mouth to talk back, Nino placed his finger on her lips and silenced her.
"Something dramatic and bad will happen, so be careful. Also, somewhere during your adventure. The third cat appears and begins to add all of this drama into your life." Nino explained with extreme detail as he raised his three fingers up.
Once Lady deciphered what he had said she shook her head and gripped the can between her fingertips, "I- It's not like that! I… I can't just stay at my owner's house in this form" She stuttered awkwardly.
"Oh? But you did it before until Noire appeared" Nino giggled enthusiastically as he simply left Lady in a shocked matter.
Creasing her eyebrows, she opened the can and drank all of the contents in it. Feeling the rush and burn of the drink seeping into her dry throat.
Once she was finished, she wiped her mouth and slammed the can down the bench as Nino stared in distraught, "More" Lady demanded with a rustiness to her voice.
Her head was spinning, and she almost regretted drinking the drink. Almost.
"M- My Lady I do not believe you should have done that…" Nino gaped as he covered his mouth.
"More" Lady repeated as she began laughing in the loudest manner possible.
Nino gaped when all of a sudden, Lady couldn't handle it. Her world was spinning, it was crumbling. It felt her head was about to split open and yet… This feeling. It felt both wonderful and torturous. It had then led on to seeing two Nino's or was it Noire…? She couldn't tell the difference. Lady attempted to stand up but ended up crashing onto the bench.
"Goodnight" She slurred as she banged her head against the stool and fell unconscious.
"MA CHERIE?!"
And Nino was right.
Something definitely was going to happen.
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