It had been a few months since Cruella finally had the cast removed from her leg. She and August had also found themselves a small apartment in the same building as the Charming's. After August picking up a shift at the animal shelter, Cruella was often left at the apartment by herself. She didn't get out much since the accident. She was always worried something would happen if she was by herself. One evening, Cruella had fallen asleep on the leather loveseat, wearing herself out with cleaning every inch of the apartment that day. August came in quietly, smiling at the blonde sleeping away. He shut the door quietly, though it had her stir a little, causing her to wake up. "I didn't mean to wake you, kitten." Cruella smiled, sitting up, drawing the knitted throw closer to her, "You're fine, I've missed you," she said hoarsely. August grinned, kneeling down beside her, beside him was a large cardboard box. "I have a present for you." Cruella arched a brow, "Is it for some special occasion?" August smiled, shaking his head, "Just open it." Cruella smiled, leaning down to open the box, and out popped a puppies head. It barked at her, causing her to jump a little, but she smiled down at it. It was a little Rottweiler. "August…I…I don't know what to say!" August laughed, "I figured you could use a companion around here now that I am working." Cruella giggled a little as the little critter jumped into her lap. Its front paws pressed against her chest as it attempted to lick her cheeks. "Good gracious! You are an affection little imbecile, aren't you?" August laughed, taking the puppy and setting it into her lap, "What do you plan on calling him?" Cruella perked a brow, "Him?" August nodded, "Found him roaming around the library, poor little thing." Cruella frowned, stroking its head, "Jasper?" August smiled, "Jasper it is then." Cruella grinned looking down at the puppy, who had eventually fell asleep in his lap.
Later that night, Cruella and August had snuggled in bed for another movie night together, the little puppy snuggled in between them. After continuously flipping the channels, they finally landed on a movie that seemed to catch Cruella's attention quickly. It was "102 Dalmatian." "You are sure you want to watch this?" August smirked, drawing her in closer, along with little Jasper. Cruella glared at the television,"They picked an awful actress to portray me, I don't look that old!" August chuckled a bit, stroking the blonde curls, "Not at all, kitten." Cruella groaned, "I knew I should have gotten botox." August nudged her gently, "No, you don't need that crap. You are gorgeous already." Cruella grinned, gazing up at him, "You really think so?" August smiled, placing a kiss onto her forehead, "I know so. Now I need to sleep, Puppies tend to be early risers." Cruella groaned, "Lovely, I'll have something to look forward to in the morning with this little one, now won't I?" August laughed, "Good start to our family, don't you think?" Cruella gave him a playful nudge before curling up close to him. The puppy squirmed, managing its way to Cruella's hip, flopping down on top of her, going right back to sleep.
Authors note: I am so sorry for keeping you guys waiting! I know this chapter was short, but hey, at least it was a happy chapter! More to come soon!