BE MY MATE?

Tugger was walking left to right, right to left in his den while Quaxo was reading this book he found. "Tug, stop. You're distracting me." Tugger looked at the tuxedo tom and shook his head and continued to do what he was doing, thinking. "Ugh. Stop!" Quaxo put down his book and stood on his bed just so he could be a little taller than Tugger. "What is your problem?" Quaxo shouted.

"Your dream! Your dream is my problem!" Tugger shouted.

"What about my dream? The one with you impregnating Cassandra? You know, not all dreams come true!" Quaxo shouted back, holding back tears.

"Well..." Tugger sighed. "I'm sorry. I... I..." Tugger sighed once more. "I'm sorry. Friends?"

"More than." Quaxo smiled and went back to reading his book. Tugger chuckled and sat beside him.

"So, whatcha reading about?"

"I don't know. Some spell book I think."

"Cool. Try one. Since you, you know, are a magical kitty."

"I'm not a kitten. I'm becoming a tom by the next Jellicle ball, which will happen next Sunday." Quaxo smirked.

"Oh yeah..." Tugger frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"Since you'll be a tom... you have to move out and find your own den." Quaxo frowned as well.

"Oh." Tugger's frown suddenly turned into a grin. He looked at Quaxo with a nod. "What?"

"Not unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless we're mates."

"Whoa. Slow down. Mates?"

"Yeah! Wâ–¬wouldn't you like that?" Tugger grinned.

"I do but... what if Old Deuteronomy won't accept?"

"Nah! Father always accepts just as long he knows that the love is real. It is real right? I mean, you fell something towards me... right?" Quaxo rolled his eyes and leaned over to kiss Tugger. They kissed as if it was their last. Quaxo pulled away and smiled.

"So, what do you think?" Tugger chuckled and kissed Quaxo once more. Quaxo smiled and pulled away. "Ok, stop." Tugger smiled and chuckled.

"So, yeah. I think Father will say yes."

"Ok. So, when are you gonna ask?"

"Now." Tugger got up and ran out of the den laughing. Quaxo sighed and prayed that Old Deuteronomy would say yes.

Tugger ran to the tire and saw Old Deuteronomy talking to Munkustrap. "Father!" Tugger shouted while running.

"Well, Good Evening my son. What is it that you want?" Tugger looked at Munkustrap. Munkustrap nodded and left.

"Well," Tugger looked at Old Deuteronomy unsure. "CanQuaxoandIbemates?"

"What? Please, say it slowly."

"Can Quaxo and I be mates?"

"Well... Do you love him?" Tugger nodded. "Does he love you?" Tugger nodded again. "Well then, tomorrow morning, I shall announce my decision. To everyone." Tugger gulped and bowed and started to walk back to his den.

"WHAT?" Quaxo shrieked.

"Yes. He's going to announce it to everyone tomorrow. I'm nervous."

"Don't worry. We're gonna make it." Quaxo winked and headed to bed.

I really how we do. I just love you too much.

"Munkustrap.I want to talk about what Tugger had requested."

"Yes. What did he want this time?"

"He... uhm... wants to be mated to Quaxo."

"WHAT?"

"Shhhh. Be quiet. Someone might here you."

"Everyone's sleeping Father and I don't think I'd wake up someone."

"Hm. Good point. Sorry but yes, Tugger did ask if he could be mated to Quaxo... and my decision if final."

"What's your decision Father?"

DUN DUN DUN... will Old Deuteronomy say yes? or maybe no?

WAIT AND SEE. :)

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