You may have noticed in the first chapter that I seemed to give an indication that Bombalurina was interested in Bustopher Jones. That was a typo on my part, and I am trying to change it, but the file it's saved on, on my disk, is giving me complications, so please interpret he took her breath away as Macavity took her breath away. Sorry for the mistake.

Chapter 2

That tingling sensation was coursing through her like blood. She could sense his presence, just like Demeter always could. She slowly walked to where the scent was stronger, when in the blink of an eye, he landed on the ground in front of her, having jumped from the fire escape above. Bombi let out a light scream of surprise and jumped back a few feet, backing into a garbage can. There he was, standing as tall and proud as he had been for years.

His mane seemed even more straggly than last night, and his flame patterned ginger fur was streaked with dirt stains. She noticed he had a light covering of a bandage on his side, which had been a result of Alonzo attacking him last night, when Macavity knocked Munustrap senseless. There was also some light burn marks on his paws, which had come from when he knocked to power cables together, which shorted out the lights in the junkyard, and allowed him to get away.

"What are you doing here, Bombalurina?" he spoke with a hint of a growl in his voice.

"I…was just walking, Macavity. I didn't mean to stray into your… 'territory.'"

He advanced closer to her, "You do know it's a bad idea for a Jellicle to wander in my area, especially after last night."

Bombi glared at him with as much of a scolding look as she could manage, "What you did last night was uncalled for. Coming in like that, scaring everyone, kidnapping Old Deuteronomy, trying to do the same to Demeter, and above that, trying to kill Munkustrap! I can't believe you would stoop this low, Macavity. I thought you didn't commit crimes on other cats"

The Hidden Paw suddenly threw a bottle at the wall behind her. The shattered glass pelted her ear, which caused it to twitch slightly. His evil glare seemed to pierce her bravery and will, leaving only fear behind, "You keep up your lip and I might change my mind."

The red queen couldn't help but grin slightly, "Those threats may work on other cats, but not with me."

A chuckle echoed through the alley as the ginger tom spoke again, "Ah, yes, Bombalurina. Your reputation fits like a glove; sensual and thick-skinned, never showing fear. Very few cats have ever achieved the impossibility of penetrating the exterior shell, but when they do, they see a meek, quiet little queen, looking for her own knight in shining armor, and that's what I saw in you for years."

"That was in the past, can't you tell? I have completely gotten over you and I don't intend to fall for your… "charm" again!"

Macavity's grin broadened even more, "Oh, really?" he slowly advanced onto her, "I don't think that's so. I can smell your feelings. Feelings for me. They still linger, don't they? Your heart's fluttering; your blood's flowing faster. I can hear your breathing getting heavier. Yes…" his face lighted up, "You still want me, don't you?"

Bombi backed up against the wall, but there was no other way to go, except in his direction, "That's ridiculous! Absurd! I don't want anything to do with you anymore, Mackey." She suddenly realized what she just said. Mackey was a nickname she had given him years before, not long after they started courting.

His face lighted up, "You remember, don't you? I thought you had forgotten after all these years."

The queen shook her head, as if to remove those old thoughts of years before away. What was happening to her? She was longing for him again. Longing to be held, caressed, cuddled, and loved by him once more. Her heart was pounding even louder, as if it would burst with love at any moment. No! This couldn't happen! It was forbidden. She looked away, trying to avoid eye contact, but she felt his paw on her chin, drawing her eyes toward his. Her heart now felt like it would pound right out of her chest. She felt faint. Love was overtaking her common sense and will. His mouth went closer to hers, a kiss looming on the horizon. She opened hers in an attempt to object, but she couldn't find the words. He had become her drug of choice, an addiction that only he could cure.

Their lips connected gently, much like any first kiss. Her brain and common sense tried to speak to her, begging for her to stop. She was putting her own Jellicle status at risk; they tried to say, by getting involved with an outcast. But her heart said to her, this is what you wanted for so long. You need him, you can't live without him. The kiss slowly melted into a more passionate one. Her arms slowly went around his neck, pulling him closer to her. His own strong arms went around her body with ease, pulling her right against them. It was years of old love rebirthing itself, making the two an inseparable couple, just like it was intended.

His left paw drifted up her spine and went to her head, lightly stroking the fur between and just behind her ears. It caused her to shiver like a sudden chill, and the kiss became even more heated than ever. It felt so right, she thought to herself, it's what I wanted, and I want it forever. True love had seemed to finally unveil itself between them.

True love had blossomed with the couple.

How about that for some romance, eh? The next chapter is going to be longer, or so I'm hoping, and I plan for a sequel after this story, which will be about Macavity's attempt at redemption for his crimes and reacceptance. I don't know how many chapters Forbidden Romance will be, but I am nowhere near done. Keep on readin'!