Humphrey's POV

I woke the next morning with Nikki sleeping silently in my arms, the morning sun gleaming through the window casting warm glow over our bed and I pulled her closer to me, enjoying the warmth and softness of her fur. I squinted my eyes as they adjusted to the bright light and I craned over Nikki's head to check the time on the old looking, black digital clock on the bedside table. '10:17 AM'. I lay my head back down and sighed as the faint smell of sausages, eggs and beans met my nose.

Smells like Ollie is making cooked breakfast as usual. He seems to have a talent for making that as he is honestly terrible and cooking anything else. "Nikki." I whispered hoping to wake her up but to no avail. "Nikki!" I repeated louder. She groaned and rolled over, burring her muzzle in my neck. "What?" She grumbled, squeezing me tightly nearly pushing my spine out my chest. "Ollie's making breakfast, we should get up now." I yawned feeling her shake her head. "No, just let me stay here." She whined. I took my arms from around her and threw our covers back exposing us to the slightly colder room.

I wore my pyjamas, so the lightly colder room didn't effect me as much, but Nikki being more of an underwear kind of person curled into a ball and shivered. "Okay fine! I'm up now." She spat throwing herself up and glaring at me. She was usually like this for the first half hour of a morning, it'll pass. I chuckled quietly as she got her pyjamas out of her suit case with angry movements, yanking at the zip. They were a black pair with a T-shirt and a skimpy pair of shorts.

I grabbed my phone of charge from my bed site table leaving her to get dressed, heading down the hall and into the kitchen where Ollie and Jenny were stood at the cooker frying up some bacon for us. "Morning Humster." Ollie smiled over his shoulder as Jenny let him go, heading back over to the table as I sat down. "Morning Ollie, Jenny." I smiled as she sat opposite me, going back to work on whatever was on her laptop. "Sleep well?" Ollie asked, flipping the bacon over and grabbing four plates from the cupboard.

"We slept fine. Nikki was a bit of a fidget ass but nothing to major, she'll be in soon. She's a little grumpy from me waking her up." I smiled. Ollie chuckled and started dishing breakfast up. "Messaged Kate?" Ollie asked with a sly smirk. Seems like he and Jenny are more obsessed with her than I am, or maybe they're still convinced me and Kate are dating, well they couldn't be more wrong.

"Oh no." I sighed. "What?" Jenny asked looking up from her computer with a confused expression. "I forgot it's Monday today, Kate is going to be at school and I didn't tell her good morning." I groaned, burying my head in my hands. I hope she's not upset that I didn't text her. She's alone in all our lessons and I didn't even tell her good morning, what a good start to her day. "Oh Humphrey, you've messed up now my boy." Ollie said fake seriously, but I'm don't really feel like joking about it right now.

I know I shouldn't but I feel like it's kind of major that I never said anything to her this morning as I'm not even there to see her today. "Ollie don't be such a tease; Don't worry Humphrey I'm sure she'll understand. I bet if she was in your place she'd probably forget to message you to. Just text her at break and say sorry if you want to apologise okay?" Jenny smiled comfortingly. She was right, honestly Kate would forget to message me and I know for a fact that it wouldn't really bother me so maybe it will be okay. "Alright, thanks Jenny." I sighed with a smile and Nikki walked in.

"Decided to get out the coffin today Drac?" I asked as Nikki stomped over to me and sat heavily beside me, folding her arm which brought my own mood up some more. Ollie chuckled as Nikki flipped me the finger. "Don't talk to me until I've eaten or I'll bloody cook and eat you for waking me up." She grumbled. I could tell she was joking even though she was trying her best to hide it and laughed at her as Ollie brought our breakfast over.

Kate's POV

Great, a whole day without Humphrey, I didn't see him for half of yesterday and that was bad enough and now I have to suffer one whole day without him? I don't blame him for not messaging me this morning, he was probably having a lie in, I know I would've been. It just sucks to not hear from him as I don't get to see him until he gets home at six later, but hey at least I'll get videos of FallOutBoy.

I'm in Science now, Chemistry of all the sciences to have today to. I struggle enough with this subject and English as well, they're two of my worst and without Humphrey here to help me or to talk to me, this lesson could only get shittier. "... Now who can tell me what a equilibrium of a reaction is?" Mrs Shipway asked after writing some reaction examples on the white board. She was a tubby wolf with grayish blonde fur and her voice sounded like she was straining it sometimes but she was a nice woman.

No one answered although some people started flicking through their books to find some notes on it. I put my hand up before anyone else and she instantly noticed. "Yes Kate?" She asked with a kind smile. "The equilibrium of a chemical reaction is when the forwards reaction occurs at the same rate as the reverse reaction." I said confidently, resting my head back in my hand when she nodded. "Indeed it is, can you give me an example of an equilibrium reaction?" She asked, raising an eyebrow hopefully.

I felt my stomach drop and I glanced around the class at the other students staring at me. Humphrey had helped me remember lots in our past week sitting with each other but he never got around to this part. "Sodium Chloride to Sodium and Chlorine?" I asked nervously. "Right again Kate, at least someone payed attention." Mrs Shipway smiled, turning back around and writing some more examples of these reactions on the board. A wave of relief came over me and I sighed smiling a little

I looked down at my book noticing Ralph and Candoo sat at the front of the class, three tables apart from each other, laughing back at me. If only Humphrey was here, then I wouldn't have to deal with them. I don't even know how two of Garth's thugs got into the top set considering they can't even tie their shoes, let alone do all of this. I grabbed my pen and copied down some notes Mrs Shipway had started writing out doing my best to ignore them. I pushed my glasses up my nose a little and sighed again. It felt so empty on the table without Humphrey. Now it's just me on a table alone and it's a little awkward.

*Skip to break*

Finally the lesson is over. Since mine and Humphrey's table is in the middle right of the class, everyone in the row I'm in hands their books forwards to me and I just pass them on the next, it's like a small assembly line. Once the table in front took the books I got up and headed quickly out of the class with a few other students, just as desperate to get out. I just want to get away from Candoo and Ralph because they'll give me shit all the way to Library.

Libby, Ruby and Jess are all in there as they have a homework due today that they didn't do because we were out. I don't really see that as a good excuse though since we had hours before days end once we got home. They are all in the set 11R2 which is the middle set for R so that means I don't have the homework they do which I count myself lucky for as I'm pretty sure it's an English one.

"Oh Kate." Ruby smiled from the table closest the door and the window with a relieved smile. It made me jump as I didn't expect them to be there, they usually sit down the far end of the library. "Can I help you?" I asked with a smile, sitting in between Jess and Ruby as Libby had her earphones in working silently through the sheet with ease. "Yeah, did you study Christmas Carol or Dr Jeykll and Mr Hyde?" She started, chewing the end of her pen. "Jeykll and Hyde." I replied as her expression fell. "Oh crap, never mind then, I did the Christmas Carol so you can't help me damn it." She sighed, going back to working. I smiled and sat back in my chair raising my eyebrows as my phone buzzed in my pocket. I pulled it out and felt my spirits lift almost out of me, finally something from Humphrey.

*Text conv*

H: Good morning Kate, I'm sorry I didn't text u earlier, I was having a lie in and forgot, I feel so guilty. Hope your holding up okay there on ur own lol

K: Morning Humphrey, don't feel bad plz I understand and It's been going well, I really miss u though

H: Believe me I miss u 2 :3 WUU2 then? Nothing to fun without me I hope lol

K: Nah not much honestly, just me and the girls in the library, they're doing hw with music in so I don't rly have anyone to talk 2, wat r u doing rn? Off to the concert yet?

H: Yeah we just left, I'm so excited :D

K: I'll bet. I'm still really jel of u btw :(

H: I'm sorry Kate, if u want I'll try save up and take u to their next concert ok?

K: Oh no Humphrey I didn't mean u to do that, please don't waste ur money on me

H: Don't talk out ur ass... as nice as it is xD I do rly want to take u to c them

I felt myself start to blush after reading that and did my best to hide it from the girls.

K: Awww ur to kind OWO'. Well I don't think u should save to take me anywhere, I don't deserve u let alone all the stuff u do for me.

H: U don't deserve me? it's opposite believe me, a girl as beautiful and kind as u is something I've only dreamed of

I felt myself starting to blush harder.

K: Stop now cause I'm blushing so much I look like a tomato xD

H: Oh shit, sry kate xD

K: Dw lol, well I better go cause break is ending soon. Have fun and text me when u get there ok? X

H: Will do, have fun Kate :3 X

*End of conv

I loved putting Kisses after our texts. It felt like I was actually kissing him and I loved the charged feeling it gave me. I pocketed my phone and started humming 'The Kids Aren't Alright' again like I always seemed to after anything happened with Humphrey. Since he came into my life, that song gave me butterflies when I heard it because it instantly pulled my mind to him, since then I can't stop listening to it. He's having a weird effect on me and I love it.

*Bell rings*

"Well, that's me fucked." Ruby sighed, throwing her pen down in frustration. Jess nodded with sly smile as her and Libby folded up their work and pocketed it, they had managed to finish theirs, but Ruby hadn't even passed the third question. "To be fair, you had the majority of yesterday to do it." I said with a shrug. Ruby sighed and buried her head in her hands. "Yeah yeah I know, don't make me feel worse." She complained, getting up as we all headed to English.

I'm already tempted to just go home now. It feels so much more boring without Humphrey, much more boring than I thought it was going to be. I have no one to talk to in my lessons, no one to help me if I get stuck on something and our teachers won't help us with, everything seems harder without Humphrey around. Honestly he's the only reason I still enjoy coming to school. At least I have something to look forward to later, I just hope he remembers he's meant to come over.

*Skip to the end of the day*

Finally the end of the day. I had no messages from Humphrey so he's probably still at the concert meaning I can't message him, and even worse, it had gotten to the point that in the last lesson which was art I started talking to Humphrey, felt shocked when I didn't get a reply, looked up and remembered that he wasn't there so I'd embarrassed my self a little then. The girls had revision so it was just me and Ruby walking home together which would be nice.

I pulled my hood over my head and walked out to the car park. Today really hadn't been my day and it wasn't only due to the fact Humphrey wasn't here but to the fact that I got a lot of shit from Candoo and Ralph after Humphrey stood up Garth which I still find quite entertaining to think about. I could see fear in Garth's eyes when Humphrey started on him but I don't blame him, if Humphrey was looking and talking to me the way he did to Garth, I would be shitting a house to.

"Alright Kate talk to me, because I've never questioned anything this much in my life." Ruby started as we headed down the lane opposite the school entrance which was a short cut home. "What do you mean? That homework still troubling you?" I asked with a giggle, raising an eyebrow. I've never been that bothered by homework before, I mean sure it was difficult but I'd never questioned it more than anything in my life; That's a little excessive.

"No, it's not the homework that bothers. It's what the fuck is going on with you and Humphrey... Like I can't understand what is going on with you and him. None of us really can, so considering we share almost everything can you tell me? Because I swear to you that I'm not going to say anything." She said almost begging me. I feel reluctant to tell her because honestly it's not really any of her business how I feel about Humphrey, I mean sure I like him but is it really her place to know?

"Is it really that important? I mean you should know me and Humphrey are just friends right? Have you and the girls like... Fully talked this through?" I asked feeling shocked as the thought crossed my mind. Had they really been talking about me behind my back? What kind of friends do that. "Well, yeah I mean, it's come up sometimes..." She replied quietly. I looked away from her feeling my heart drop. "You really... I can't believe you'd do that." I sighed, dragging my hand down my face.

"Oh no Kate, it's all good things I promise don't be upset. Honestly you have no idea how happy we are for you to have finally met a guy, even if your only 'friends', who treats you the way we wish we were all treated." Ruby said quickly, pulling me into a hug. I felt more at ease after hearing her say that, it did kind of reassure me since back in year seven, on my first day, my old friends from Elimentry school gave me lots of crap after getting in with the wrong crowd.

"So? Are you and Humphrey a thing behind the lines or... What's going on there, do you at least like him?" Ruby asked curiously, changing the subject back to him and I. "Well... I mean I guess it wouldn't hurt to tell you." I started timidly. I feel honestly really anxious as to weather I should tell her or not. I mean I really do trust her but I don't want it getting around that I have a crush on him and that I might be falling for him. The last thing I want is for him to find out from someone who's not me, I want to be the one to tell him.

"Yeah? Carry on?" She asked sounding pretty hyped up which was funny, so I decided to mess with her. "Well first what do you think?" I asked her. She sighed and rolled her eyes. "Truthfully, I'll be surprised if you don't want to ask him out tomorrow. We haven't seen you this happy and up beat since... Well ever and it's only been since Humphrey came into your life. That's what I think." She said seriously, folding her arms. She was right, even I noticed that Humphrey had made me happier than I've ever felt before. He's brought a lot out in me; He's boosted my confidence, he's comforted me when I needed him and he's overall everything I've ever wanted.

"Wow... Well, I guess I like him." I said quietly, feeling embarrassed to finally say it out loud. "Really? You just like him or..." She asked teasingly, raising an eyebrow. I felt myself blushing and looked at the floor, my tail starting to wag a little. "No I mean I... I really really like him, like I think I'm falling for him." I said louder. I couldn't look at her after saying it. "Oh my god really! Have you told him?" She asked desperately.

"What? You kidding me of course I haven't! It's to soon. Besides I don't even know if that's really how I feel yet." I argued back honestly. She smiled respectfully and nodded. "Good choice. Like I'm sure you've been told, wait till the time is right because I feel like he could feel the same. Don't quote me though." She smiled. I laughed at her and sighed. "I won't, But thanks for understanding Ruby." I smiled, putting my paw on her shoulder. "Don't mention it Kate, that's what friends are for." She grinned back.

*Skip to home.*

It's really going to take some getting used to now that mum, dad and Lilly aren't here. I doesn't feel right getting home and not having them here to greet me, although the piece and quiet is nice. I hung my bag up and headed into the living room, pulling my phone from my pocket. I had five messages from Humphrey, all of them videos; The first was for Centuries, then Sugar we're goin' down, immortals, alone together, and finally mine and Humphrey's song, which Humphrey was singing along to. It was hard to hear him but he sounded amazing. I still can't believe Ollie was nice enough to buy him, Nikki and his girlfriend tickets to go see FallOutBoy, I would've killed to go to.

I smiled as the video of The Kids Aren't Alright came to a close as Humphrey turned the camera to selfie mode and got himself, Nikki, Ollie and his girlfriend in the shot, all saying hi to me, he really is just too adorable sometimes. As I was about to close my phone a text from him came through and my heart lifted.

*Text conv*

H: Hey Kate, we're just on our way home now. I hope the videos came through alright because they didn't send for a while, the concert was insane but I've rly rly missed u. I can't wait 2 see u soon :D

K: Yeah they came through, I'm rly glad u had fun. I rly missed u 2, what u want 2 do when you come over?

H: Could we just watch a movie or something? I think I would like to just sit and chill with my best friend in the world ;3

K: Aww of course that's okay with me, ur too adorable Humphrey

H: Aren't I just? Well I'll see u soon then as my phone is super low on charge. I can't meet u tomorrow as me and the boys are off to town for the day so I think the soonest I can see u is tonight, on Wednesday and after school then as it's teacher training tomorrow, ok? If u want 2 of course.

K: I'm always free, also tysm for telling me about teacher training, I had no idea! Take care Humphrey, I'll see you soon x

H: C u soon Kate x :3

*End of text conv*

There it is again, that charged feeling. Something about those kisses at the end of our messages always gives me butterflies but I have no idea why since it's only an 'x' on a screen. I put my phone on the arm of the chair and lay back in the sofa, smiling to myself. I grabbed the pillow beside me and hugged it. I can't wait for Humphrey to get here, I could really do with a cuddle with him. That's the kind of therapy I need after a day like today. I wonder if he'd massage me to, I could really do with that and it would probably be amazing from him and his massive hands. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

I grabbed the TV remote and turned the channel to Discovery science. I may struggle with physics and Chemistry but that doesn't mean I don't love a good old episode of Mythbusters, even if the episode is years old it's still amazing. I leaned my head back on the sofa and sighed. I can't help but think about the talk me and Ruby had on the way home. I didn't realise they could read me that easily. I just hope that it's not that obvious to Humphrey, but I imagine that if the girls could barely tell that I was starting to like him, that he won't know either.

For now I need to try and suppress my excitement as it's going to be about two hours until Humphrey gets here and I don't want to be all hyped out when he arrives. I don't want to make dinner without Humphrey either, so I'll need to wait for him before it eat to. I do cook quite a lot actually, I just don't get to do it very often when mum and dad are here. I think I might make some bangers and mash (sausage, beans, mash potato and other little bits and bobs) since it's easy and I know how to cook some really good sausages.

I cuddled up into the throw on the back of the sofa and prepared for a long wait till Humphrey's arrival.

*Two hour skip.*

I yawned and sighed as I switched on the sixth episode of Mythbusters, rolling my head over to look out of the window. It felt like four hours since Humphrey said he was on his way home and I don't think I can stay awake much longer. I pushed the throw off of me and started to the window, looking out into the sunset lit street for some sign of Humphrey, not that it would be any use since I don't even know what his brothers car looks like. I rested my head in my hand and stared down the street waiting for a car to pull up outside.

Finally a car pulled over on the curb outside my house. It was a tuned looking, white Peugeot 205 and from the back doors came Humphrey, looking as amazing as ever, especially in the sunset. I felt all my energy flood back into me and I ran to the front door throwing it open. I sprinted up the drive to him and threw my arms around him, hugging tightly. I don't care who's watching, I want them to know that this is my Humphrey.

He wheezed a little and bumped against the car, saving himself and laughing with Nikki and Ollie joining in. "I missed you so much." I smiled as he put his muscular arms around me, kissing my forehead. I felt myself start to blush and didn't look up to him, that charged feeling flowing through me again. I didn't expect that from him but I defiantly don't have a problem with it in the slightest. "I missed you to." He replied in a smooth baritone voice. I felt my insides shiver at the sound of his voice; It sounded a little sexy.

"Alright love birds, I'll leave you to it. See you soon Humphrey." Ollie grinned through the window, hi-fiving Nikki. We let each other go as the car sped down the road. "Eat a dick Ollie!" Humphrey yelled with a big grin on his face before sighing and shaking his head. I giggled and hugged his arm, my tail wagging madly. "So? Did you have fun?" I asked, not able to stop smiling. I guess the girls were right, I have been much happier since Humphrey came into my life. "Hell yeah, it was pretty cool but if you were there it would've been so much better." He smiled sweetly.

"So, you still want to watch a movie?" I asked as we headed into the living room, sitting beside each other. "Yeah I'm down for that, as I say, any time with you is time well spent." He smiled. A small grin spread across my face after he said that and I felt a little tingle in my stomach. "I thought I said that?" I giggled. He chuckled and shrugged, sitting back with a sigh. "Hey Humphrey, I hate to ask but my back has been killing me all day so... I was wondering if maybe you could massage my shoulders? They honestly really hurt." I asked quietly, not looking at him. I can't believe I just asked him that, he's going to think I'm crazy.

"Well yeah sure but I'll have to be careful of my fingers remember, where's it hurt?" He asked. I opened my eyes and froze, I can't believe he agreed to it, I can't believe anything he does it seems. I got up and sat on the bean bag as he took my seat behind me. "Just my back and shoulders." I said as he sat forwards a little. "Okay I'll sort that out for you. You know I actually took as course in massage therapy a few months ago? I always thought it would be a fun little thing to do on the side, that and it's good money." He explained, pushing the balls of his hands into my shoulders gently, rubbing the muscle underneath my shoulder blades.

I felt myself go a little weak and my head fell back as he worked. He chuckled and made a circular motion with his hands, gently pushing then into me as he did. I could already feel the tenseness of my back melting away. After a short while of doing this he moved to my back. From just above my skirt he put his hands around my waist and pushed his thumbs either side of my spine. His left hand obviously weaker that his right, but it still felt amazing.

"Is that feeling any better?" He asked, slowly working back up to my shoulders before starting back down to my hips again. "Yeah... sooo much better, like you have no idea." I sighed honestly. He was amazing at massages, I learned that about him today. I can't believe there is still so much we don't know about each other. "All good?" He asked, taking his hands from my back. I wished he would've kept going but than he'd probably think I'm a bit of a freak.

"I do, thanks a bunch Humphrey. So hey, I was going to cook dinner for us but I didn't know if you'd already eaten, have you?" I asked, getting off of the bean bag as he moved back over for me to sit next to him. "No I haven't but you don't have to cook for me, I'll just make something when I get home." He said, waving his hand with a smile. "No that's not okay with me. You cooked for me when I came over to yours so now I'm going to cook for you." I replied bluntly. It wouldn't be fair for me to eat when he hasn't and not do anything about it.

"Yes ma'am; Thank you though Kate. Will you let me help you at least?" He smiled, getting up and following me out to the kitchen. I know I'm not going to win that argument, so I might as well let him help out. "Wow..." He said as we headed into the kitchen. I turned to him and raised an eyebrow before looking around the kitchen. He looked like he'd just seen a million dollars on the floor. "Wow what?" I asked, grabbing my apron off the door as he stood gawking at me. "Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" He asked, walking in and standing beside me as I fired up the stove.

I felt myself blush and butterflies flutter in my stomach. "Yeah you have, all the time." I giggled as he put his arms around my neck, leaning his head on mine. "Alright chef, what can I do?" He asked as put frying pan on the stove with him still holding onto me. "You, my good friend, can sort out the mash potato if you will." I smiled. He let me go and I went to get the potatos and sausages out of the freezer whilst he waited by the cooker. "It's as good as done." He said like a military trainee, saluting me. He can be such a goof ball and I love it.

"Your crazy, you know that?" I asked as he pulled his phone from his pocket, nodding. I snickered and put a saucepan full of water on the stove beside the frying pan. He started playing the same smooth jazz as was playing in Bennie's before starting on peeling the potatoes. Strange, I didn't really think he would enjoy listening to that kind of music like I do.

"So, Bennie's music stuck with you did it?" I asked with a smile, glancing over to him as I poured some honey over the sausages in the frying pan. "Yeah, I mean how could it not? It's such a nice style of music don't you think?" He asked, not looking up at me from the potatoes he was peeling.

"Well yeah I like it but... I just didn't think you would to." I said honestly. He chuckled and shook his head. "You underestimate me Kate Wilson." He replied. I giggled and shook my head at him, my tail starting to wag again. "You know something? We're like an old married couple if you think about it." He said. I felt shocked and almost dropped the spatula, just managing to catch it before looking up at him. What did he mean by that?

"How do you mean?" I asked, turning back to the frying pan. A small blush developed on his cheeks and he panicked a little which was cute. "Well uhh... all I mean is just think; We're talking about music whilst listening to oldy jazz and cooking together. You know? I-It just reminds me of an old couple. I didn't think about how weird it would've sounded, sorry." He explained, stuttering and sounding a little embarrassed.

I put my hand on his shoulder and he looked up at me with an adorable smile. "You worry to much. I think it's cute so don't apologise." I said soothingly. He seemed reassured because his signature goofy smile spread back across his face and he went back to peeling the potatoes. He's too cute to handle sometimes.

*Hour skip*

"Right then, you go get comfy in the living room and I'll dish up dinner okay." I said, grabbing two plates out from the cupboard above the cooker. "Okay, thanks Kate." Humphrey smiled, washing his hands before putting his arm around me, kissing my head again and heading into the living room. I smiled to myself and my tail started wagging, a blush developing on my cheeks as I dished up mine and Humphrey's dinner. Once I'd finished I hung up my apron and took our plates of food into the living room.

"Interested in Pyrotechnics now?" I asked with a smile as I walked in. Humphrey was knelt at the fire place throwing kindling wood and coal into the fire making it up for us. "Huh? Oh, no I just thought I'd make things cosy." He smiled, getting up once the fire had started. He turned the main light off and left room lit by the small fairy lights all around the dado rail, the light from the TV and from the fire.

"Nice, you sure know what your doing Mr Romance." I said jokingly, following him to the sofa. "Yeah I do, I'll have any girl falling head over heals for me." He smiled back. *That's very true.* I thought myself as we sat beside each other on the sofa. "Oh, I didn't mean it to seem like I was trying something if that's what you we're thinking. Sorry I didn't think about that." He said nervously. I giggled lightly taking his hand

"You worry to much. Your my best friend Humphrey and I know you weren't trying anything." I said, trying to hide my disappointment. I guess this still isn't the moment then, although it is a lot like what I was imagining before he got here.

Humphrey's POV

Sheesh that could've been tragic. I mean I do like her, oh boy so much but I still think it's no the right time to say anything. I pushed the thoughts to the back of my mind and took my plate from Kate. "Thanks for making me dinner Kate, these sausages are amazing!" I beamed, taking a bite from one of the sausages. They tasted really sweet but also had a nice tang to them that not even the best chefs could pull off.

They tasted like they'd been cooked in honey but I wasn't really paying attention. "Don't thank me Humphrey you helped to you know. That's more than I did when you made me dinner." She replied sounding a little guilty as she prodded one of the sausages with her fork. "Now come on. You weren't entitled to help me and you didn't have to. You forget I even told you not to help remember? You were my guest so it was my job to be a good host." I replied trying to make her feel better.

It seemed to work because her cute signature smile spread across her face and her tail beat against the sofa as she wagged it which caused mine to start to. "You were a good host, you should open your own restaurant." She joked with a smile. "Yeah? You recon I could challenge Bennie's?" I asked curiously. She nodded and laughed. "Yeah easily." She said fake seriously.

Together we ate in silence whilst watching an episode of Love Island that Kate said she wanted to catch up on. I personally don't really like Love Island that much because of the people that go on that show, but I've nothing against it. I'm mainly just glad to be spending some time with Kate again.

"So hey I never asked you." I started finishing the last little bit of my mash and beans. "How was school today?" I added, grabbing mine and Kate's plates and taking them out to the kitchen before she could tell me not to, which even if she did I would still have done. "Well it was really boring without you obviously. The lessons were okay but I got shit from Ralph and Candoo for most of today which was the main reason it sucked so much." She shouted from the living room. I felt myself begin to boil up and clenched my fists. Those ass holes should know better than to mess with Kate especially while I'm around.

"You want me to talk to them?" I asked severely, heading back into the living room and sitting beside her. "No don't. It's okay they didn't do anything bad." She said with a smile. I don't know if I believe her but I know better than to argue. "Well, if you say so." I shrugged, trying to drown my anger. "Hey Humphrey? Could I rest on your shoulder? I'm super worn from today but only if you aren't comfortable with it." She asked quietly looking embarrassed.

I felt my stomach become overrun with butterflies and a smile spread across my face as my tail started to wag. "Yeah sure, I don't mind." I smiled. She grinned up at me with a glow in her cheeks and leaned into me putting her arms around my waist. "This is nice." She cooed as I rested my head on hers.

"Also Humphrey, did you ever really fall for any of the girls you dated?" She asked suddenly. I raised an eyebrow feeling confused and leaned over slightly so I could see her. "That's out of nowhere. Honestly no, I've never fallen for them. What makes you ask?" I asked curiously. She shrugged blankly and quickly averted her gaze to the TV. "Well I just wondered if you had is all." She replied.

Strange, what a weird question to ask and so out of no where. I looked up at the clock and sighed feeling disheartened. It's eight O'clock meaning I had to be home soon to get my stuff ready for school tomorrow. "Hey Kate… I better get going soon since I'm not prepared for school tomorrow." I sighed, feeling bad about having to leave her alone again. I'm tempted to ask Ollie for a few more hours but then I'd never get my things ready on time, the concert has really tired me out to so better safe than sorry.

"You do? This isn't because of what I said it it Because if it is I'm really sorry I didn't think-." She started, rambling and sounding upset as her grip tightened on my arm. "Woah, woah Kate." I interrupted, holding onto her shoulder and taking her hands in the one I had free. She looked up to me with wide eyes and I pulled her into a hug smoothing her hair. "It wasn't what you said at all. You could never drive me away Kate so please don't think that way." I said soothingly as she put her arms back around me.

"I don't think I tell you enough how lucky I am that your my best friend." She said sounding teary and I felt my heart melt. "Believe me when I say that you don't have to tell me. I'm lucky too." I replied, letting her go and getting up. "You going to be okay?" I asked sincerely as she followed me to the door. "Yeah I'll be okay." She smiled, opening the door for me.

She turned me around and tiptoed to kiss my cheek before shooing me up the drive. "Take care Kate. Have a good night and sleep well and all that." I said with a laugh, waving at her from the top of the drive and she waved back with a huge smile on her face. I'm glad she feels better, I wouldn't want to leave her feeling like she did a second ago. "I will; You too!" She beamed before closing the door. I stood for a little staring at the door with a huge smile on my face.

I'm falling for her, there is no doubt in my mind but it's still to early for us. I think it's best for us to stay friends and to let her make the first move because if I do it, then we might end up like my other relationships even though it's already going marginally better than they ever did. My plan of attack is to not say anything to her. Girls always take more time when deciding on things like this so I'm going to wait for her to decide if she likes me or not, and if she does I'll need to trust that she'll tell me. I just have to keep my fingers crossed.

Kate's POV

Oh my god that charged feeling was so strong then. I'm still not sure on weather I'm falling for Humphrey but if something does happen he'll be the first boy I've ever dated, so I want to take my time and make sure I do feel the way I think I do. I just have to keep my fingers crossed and see how things go. For now I'm quite happy having the perfect guy as the perfect best friend. That's good enough for me.

A/N: Hey all. Wow stuff got pretty interesting at the end then huh? Well I can tell you now that nothing is going to happen between them yet, not for a while, however, this chapters between now and then are going to be far from not interesting. Look forward to it.