Oh man guys, it feels like I haven't updated in for-freaking-ever! I haven't had inspiration (and I've been busy reading Frozen fanfiction). But I'm back! This is and Equius and Nepeta prompt I am doing for a friend, so enjoy!

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" the smaller girl said as she got up and offered a hand for Equius. "I'm Nepeta, by the way," she said. Equius gently took her hand, not wanting to hurt her. Of course, she winced and cradled her hand afterwards. "You have a strong grip."

"Sorry," he said, wiping sweat off his forehead. "I'm Equius. You should watch where you're going."

She smiled nervously. "Yeah, I know. I was just chasing after that cat." Equius turned and saw the gray tabby, perched on a trash can and watching them with green eyes. "He got out of the shelter and I'm trying to get him back.

"Would you like me to help you?" Equius asked.

Nepeta brightened. "That'd be great! We can chase the Tam together!"

"Chasing him seems juvenile," Equius said. "It would be smarter if we trapped him."

"It is not juvenile," she said. "And Tam is a girl."

"My apologies. But wouldn't it be easier if we got a cage with some bait inside?"

"Cages are so cruel though. She'd be trapped in a little box. I couldn't do that to any animal," Nepeta said.

"Maybe that's why she escaped," Equius said.

Nepeta shrugged this comment off. "What else do you suggest? Tam certainly seems content with just watching us." She motioned towards the cat, which was intently staring at them.

"We could lure her back to the shelter," Equius offered.

"Sounds like a plan. We could use some fish. Watch Tam, I'll get some fish from the shelter!"

Before Equius could object, Nepeta had already ran away. Equius grunted and turned to stare at Tam. People that walked past him stared, confused as to why this large teen was having a staring contest with a stray cat. Then they left, more important things coming to mind.

Nepeta returned in five minutes panting heavily. "I got the fish," she said.

She handed some to Equius, and they slowly made their way towards Tam. She watched them carefully. Nepeta held out a handful of fish, and Tam hopped down on the floor. Nepeta crouched down so Tam could reach her hand. "Grab her," Nepeta said as Tam ate the food.

Equius picked the cat up, trying to not crush the small creature. Of course, he failed. The cat screeched and scratched his arm, then jumped out of his arms and ran away. "Oh no! She's getting away! Come on Equius!" Equius was dragged by Nepeta after the cat. Tam hopped up boxes to reach the roof of a small shop a block away. She sat down and looked at them.

Nepeta frowned. "I could climb up," she said.

"That's too dangerous," Equius replied.

"I climb stuff all the time!"

"No."

"Yes!"

"No."

"Yes! How else are we supposed to get her?" Nepeta asked. Equius put his handful of fish in Nepeta's hands, then hoisted her onto his shoulders. "Wow, you're really strong," she said, amazed at how he effortlessly picked her up.

"Try to lure her down," he said.

"Here Tam," she said gently, offering the fish. Tam moved forward slowly, then accepted the offer. Nepeta grabbed her and cradled her in her arms. "Got her!" Equius set her on the ground. "The mighty AC catches her prey again!"

"AC?" Equius asked.

Nepeta blushed. "Yeah. arsenicCatnip. It's my username for this role play website," she explained.

"I'm CT," he said.

"You're centaursTesticle?" she asked. Then she burst out laughing. "Sorry. I always laugh when I say your username."

"It's fine. I didn't know I lived near anyone I role played with," he said.

"Me neither! Hey, mister I-don't-like-role-play, why are you even on the site?" she asked.

He shrugged, then said, "My older brother introduced me to the site. He said it was fun, so I made an account. Oh, I need a towel," he said, wiping sweat from his face.

"I should've recognized you," Nepeta said. "You have your cracked sunglasses."

"You have your hat," Equius said.

"Well, I've had it furrever," Nepeta said, nudging him to see if he caught her pun.

"Yes," Equius said. "Well, I think you should be getting Tam back to the shelter."

"Yeah." Nepeta said. "Thanks for the help." She leaned towards him on her toes and kissed his cheek. "I'm expecting a full blown role play tonight," she said.

Equius rubbed his cheek as she walked away. Surprise melted into happiness, and he smiled. It seemed like AC would be updating her online shipping wall soon.

I am not so proud of this chapter. But hey, as long as you guys like it. Anyway, I'd like to thank you guys so much for helping this story reach 150 reviews! Each time I get a review, it makes me so happy you guys probably don't even know. The support I get is unbelievably amazing, and I love you all. Thanks so much! That being said, leave any and all comments and requests in the reviews, and I will see you guys later.

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