Eraman, Tugger is a bit of a jerk in this story. I give you full permission to kick his ass! But... Don't hurt him too much... I still love him... Emily, thank you so much for your supportive words! I'm glad you liked that chapter! As much as I don't like making Tugger seem like such a bad guy, I really enjoyed writing it. Hope you continue to enjoy!
Seven
"You know, this is kind of sad," Demeter said with a sigh. "I feel like we never hang out anymore. What's going on with us?" Bombalurina just shrugged in response. The sisters fell into silence, but the quiet made Demeter uneasy, so she attempted to make conversation again. "How's Alonzo?" she asked as she stretched out on the old, king-sized mattress that sat in the center of the den.
Bombalurina smirked and she suddenly seemed very interested in talking. "Alonzo is wonderful," she purred. "He is very sweet to me. He makes me very, very happy. And," she paused for dramatic effect, "he is a fabulous lover. Let me tell you Demeter, he does this thing where he'll-" Bombalurina was interrupted by a furious knocking sound on the door of the den. The red queen scoffed and rose from the pillow she was laying on. "I'll go see who it is."
"Thank you Bomby," Demeter replied, giving her sister a sweet smile. When Bombalurina returned, she was not alone and she did not look happy at all. Trailing behind her were Etcetera, Electra, and Victoria. Bombalurina flopped down onto her pillow and sulked. The younger cats scrambled over to Demeter excitedly.
"Tell her Demeter!" Etcetera cried. "Tell Victoria it's true! She wasn't there to see it!"
Demeter stared at them, confused. "What are you talking about? What's going on?"
"The kiss!" Etcetera squealed. "Tell Victoria about how Tugger kissed you yesterday!" Demeter heard Bombalurina groan, but she didn't get a chance to question her about it because the enthusiastic kitten was still talking. "I bet it was magical! Do you even realize how lucky you are Demeter? Everlasting Cat! I would give anything for him to kiss me!"
Victoria nodded. "You really are lucky Demeter. I've dreamed about being chosen as Tugger's mate for so long!"
"But you're not doing badly either," Electra said to Victoria. The usually quiet kitten beamed. "Munkustrap is a very handsome tom. And he's second in command to Old Deuteronomy, so you would be very well off if you two stayed together."
Victoria flushed and smiled shyly. "Oh yes… I know. I would be very lucky indeed if Munk and I were to be lifelong mates."
Demeter turned to Victoria with shock. "Wait a minute… You're Munkustrap's mate?"
How did I not know about this? she thought.
Victoria grinned. "Yes I am. And I'm very lucky. He's so sweet and wonderful to me. I really shouldn't be swooning over someone like the Tugger when I have Munk there for me." Demeter could feel her cheeks burn as she thought about Munkustrap doting on Victoria.
"Hey!" Etcetera called out, suddenly sounding very upset about something. "Where's Tugger? I was hoping to see him while we're here."
Demeter shrugged and thanked the Everlasting Cat for the subject change. "He's with his father. There was something very important Old Deuteronomy had to speak with him about."
Etcetera pouted. "Darn… Maybe next time then… Well, I guess we should go. Come on girls!" She led her sisters out of the den.
When she was sure that they were out of earshot, Demeter sighed. "Everlasting… I wish they would just drop this whole kiss thing."
"Yeah, you're not the only one," Bombalurina replied bitterly.
"Oh Bomby, I'm sorry," Demeter said sadly. "They interrupted our sister time!"
Bombalurina scoffed. "That's what you're sorry about?" Demeter just stared dejectedly at her sister, confused by her statement. "You don't get it, do you?" the red queen continued, standing up and making her way over to Demeter. "You've suddenly gained a goddess-like status for being with Tugger and yet, you act like it's no big deal!"
"Because it isn't…" Demeter said. She couldn't understand where her sister's anger was coming from so suddenly.
"Oh it isn't?" Bombalurina argued, her voice getting louder. "It's no big deal that you're the mate of the most desired tom in the junkyard? It's no big deal that every queen wishes they were you? It's no big deal that even though you knew how much I like him, you still agreed to be Tugger's mate? It's no big deal? Really Demeter?" Bombalurina was breathing heavily, worn out from her rant.
Demeter had no words to respond with, only tears. She had never expected that her being with Tugger would upset Bombalurina. She couldn't stand the thought of her sister being mad at her. Suddenly, Demeter was feeling extremely overwhelmed. Dealing with Tugger and his theatrical way of living, the kittens idolizing her, her feelings for Munkustrap, and Bombalurina being angry with her, Demeter wasn't sure how much more she could take. She leapt off the mattress and ran out of the den without another word to her sister.
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