A/N: I just realized this is the first time in three chapters the title isn't a song title! Anyway, thanks again reviewers! You guys make me smile. :) DeanParker gets the credit for the idea of this chapter. It also added another light-hearted tone to this story. So, thanks a milion!
Chapter 11--Admit One. Purr Two
It meant nothing…we just got caught up in the heat of the moment. It meant nothing… After pacing to and fro in her dimly lit living room, an urge hit Juliet like an infuriated fist driven by rage, "…chocolate. I need chocolate!"
A pair of brown eyes caught hers, offering a hint of disapproval.
Juliet scoffed as she shouted from behind the freezer, "Don't give me that look! I don't need that right now. What I do need is this." Lightly shutting the door and returning to the living room with a tub of chocolate fudge ice cream, Juliet plopped onto the sofa.
"Besides, you shouldn't judge me. After that date last night, I'm going to need all the junk I can get." Setting the tub to the side, she reached out her hand, "Come here."
Responding to the beckoning, the grayish cat purred and leaped onto the couch, ready to accept the treatment she was about to receive.
Gently scratching between her cat's ear, Juliet replaced the tub of ice cream back within reached, "If Shawn's dad never called, do you think I would have kissed him?
A light purr from underneath the gently strokes emerged.
"Yeah, you're probably right, Powder. That's terrifies me."
Reaching for the ice cream again with her freehand, Juliet scooped another spoonful into her mouth, "I promised myself after Trevor did what he did to me that I'd never fall for another guy like that. And Shawn sort of reminds me of him. Except, Shawn can be really sweet at times. He's really funny. Surprisingly smart too. I think he's a genius deep down. He's really cute…"
Purr.
"Oh shut up, Powder! I am not flushing."
Continuing with her therapeutic ice cream binge and girl-talk with a cat, Juliet groaned inwardly, "I can't believe I almost let him kiss me."
Her mind drifted off momentarily, imagining 'what ifs.' Feeling her frayed nerves tingle at the thought of Shawn's lips brushing softly against hers, she quickly shook her head to dismiss such thoughts from her mind.
"He's getting too close, Powder. I'm letting him get too close. It was cute before, but now it's going too far. I can't let this happen again."
Gently shoving aside her companion, and placing the tub of ice cream onto the coffee table across from her, Juliet stood to her feet and declared, "I am Detective Juliet Meredith O'Hara. I don't have time for some petty, stereotypical, fairytale romance! My knees aren't going to weaken over a certain handsome face. Not anymore."
Leaning down to pick up a tolerant Powder, Juliet looked at her cat at eye level, "From this day forward, I'm changing!"
As if protesting, a soft meow made its presence known from behind the couch. Rubbing her milky-colored sleek body against Juliet's leg, Romeo vocalized her opinion once more.
"No, Rome. The vote is two against one. I know how you feel about Shawn, Mrs. Tiddlywinks, but this is my decision!"
Romeo licked her paw, giving Juliet a glare.
"I know Shawn's not Trevor, but I still can't take that chance."
Still being held up by Juliet, Powder hissed at Romeo as if to back Juliet up.
Romeo leaped up onto the coffee table to have part in this massage treatment, as she purred quietly in anticipation.
Granting Romeo's wish, Juliet extended her hand out, while cradling Powder in the other, "Rome, I know I've been on dates with other men, but they don't count. They don't make me feel..."
Two pairs of eyes met hers.
"...the way Shawn does. I'll admit it. I can't stop thinking about him. I know Shawn can be immature at times, but when he looks at me…those eyes… hazel… intense…"
Breaking Juliet's trance, Powder licked Juliet's nose.
Juliet snapped back to reality, "You're right. It doesn't matter. I have to end this now."
Heading to the kitchen to feed her pets, Juliet could've sworn she saw Powder smirk at Romeo in triumph.
A/N: Sorry for my lack of knowledge about cats. I'm allergic so I've never really been around any. I didn't know Juliet's middle name, but the first name that popped into my head was 'Meredith.' Lastly, sorry for the small length, but I stress myself out trying to make long ones lol. I hope you guys like it, and thanks for sticking with me!! Review:)
