Seth wakes ups feeling warm and safe. He nuzzles into the source of heat and he smells something distinctly Male. Seth's eyes snap open and he pulls back as memories of last night flood into his mind. He looks up at the sleeping form of Randy. He watches his new master sleep and chews on his lip. His mother use to say that she was going to try to have him adopted into a family or some Human. She wanted to keep him safe. She use to say that being a stray was just too dangerous.
The older Lady that took them in didn't expect anything of them. She just wanted company. His mom had tried to teach him how to act with humans so that he would be able to be adopted.
After the lady passed on and his mom was caught, Seth had been on the streets for awhile. He wasn't doing well. He wasn't strong or street savy so often he would end up going hungry. Also it was only a matter of time before he would get caught. Seth settles closer to Randy and lays his head on Randy's chest, thinking.
For some reason this man wanted to take care of him and save him. Seth didn't know why but he was willing to take a chance on him. It was better then living on the streets. Also the man could have walked away and he didn't. Seth rubs his hip where Liz gave him the shot, even though he let the doctor stick needles in him.
Seth jumps when he feels a hand gently rubbing his back. Seth looks up at Randy, who is awake but has his arm over his eyes. Randy rumbles softly, "Sleep."
Seth cuddles down and closes his eyes. Randy's hand is rubbing Seth's back gently still in some pattern. The gentle movements are starting to pull Seth into sleep. Seth mumbles something softly as he falls into sleep. Randy grunts and then lets himself start to drift off again as well. Randy wakes up a couple hours later and groans softly.
Randy feels the weight of Seth curled against his side and then yawns softly. He moves Seth and curls him against a pillow. Mainly so he won't wake up. Randy changes his clothing and then goes outside the room. Nikki and John are sitting on the couch talking quietly. Randy walks over and sits accross from then, "what time is it?"
John looks at his watch, "noon."
Randy shakes his head, "damn."
John nods, "we should be stopping for food soon and then we'll head to the arena."
Nikki looks at Randy curiously. "Have you thought about what you're going to tell Hunter and them?"
Randy shrugs, "I doubt they'll ask much."
John laughs, "I think they will. You're walking in with a nervous little Neko suddenly."
Randy shrugs, "I'll just say Nikki talked me into it."
Nikki laughs, "Which isn't far from the truth."
John leans forward, "what about Kim?"
Randy sighs and then leans his head back, "I don't think I owe Kim any explanations. She left me."
John nods and looks at Randy, "I guess but... Will she be ok with Alana and Seth?"
Randy frowns, "I'll deal with that if it happens."
John nods and looks at Randy. He then looks at Nikki.
Nikki shrugs, "If she doesn't, me and Brie will talk to her."
Randy looks at her, "Does she still talk to you?"
Nikki shakes her head, "but we'll still try."
Randy nods and looks up when he hears movements. He looks out of the corner of his eye and sees Seth peeking out of the bed room. Randy sighs when Seth doesn't come out and then speaks up, "Seth come out."
Randy waits and when there's no movement, "Seth come out. Now."
John chuckles when he hears a meep sound. Then Seth comes out, still dressed in Randy's work out shorts and shirt. Randy looks at him and motions him to come to him. Seth chews his lip but moves forward and Randy pulls Seth to sit by him. Seth watches and shifts, hiding against Randy's side.
Nikki can't help but giggle, "Too cute."
John's pokes her, "play nice."
Nikki smirks at John, "when have I ever played nice."
John sighs and then looks at Randy, "what should we get for breakfast or.. lunch.. whatever."
Randy shrugs, "Something.. I don't really care at this point."
Seth whispers, "Most restaurants won't let me in."
Randy blinks, "why..I see servers who are Neko's all the time."
Nikki shrugs, "because of hair.. They use the same reasoning as to why they don't let other pets in their restaurants."
Randy shakes his head, "He's got hair on his ears and tail. No where else."
John just can't help it, "and I'm certain you checked him out to find out huh?'
Randy turns and narrows his eyes at his friend.
Seth blushes and then looks up at Randy. Nikki thinks, "we could pick up at the little place we went to last time."
John nods, "Pancakes, eggs and bacon. Sounds divine."
Seth covers his stomach when it makes a sound.
Nikki grins at Seth and gives him a bottle of water, "I think Seth agrees."
Seth blushes, "sorry."
Randy rubs Seth's arm, "when's the last time you ate?"
Seth whispers, "a couple days ago."
Randy frowns, "No wonder you're so skinny."
Nikki nods, "At least you won't have to worry about that anymore."
Seth fidgets and holds onto Randy's waist.
John looks at Randy and smirks as he watches his friend watch over the Neko. Randy seems content to hold Seth. This is the most happy John had seen Randy in a long time.
