Tell me what's been going on
How did our love go so wrong
'Cause I know that I made some mistakes
Oh, baby
And, girl, it's written on your face
That you wanna walk away
And just say that your feelings have changed
Oh, yeah
I know you still need me
I can see it in your eyes
You're afraid of your feelings
But, girl, you can't deny
You know that I tried a thousand times
To win your love, but it's never enough
It's been a dream for you and me
And, girl, can't you see
That I'm not giving up
I'm never giving up
All I need is one more chance
Don't give up on this romance
I'm the one that's got just what it takes
Oh, yeah
So, don't go wasting all your time
A love like this is hard to find
I'm right here and I swear I'll be waiting
And deep down, you're hurting
I can see it in your eyes
I know you still want me
But, you have to realize You know that I tried a thousand times
To win your love, but it's never enough
It's been a dream for you and me
And, girl, can't you see
That I'm not giving up
I'm never giving up …
Tugger rolled over on his side. Where was she? What had he done wrong? The tom gave a frustrated sigh and slowly stood up. Bombalurina hadn't come back last night and it was beginning to worry him, he knew that what he had done to her in the club was risking his relationship with the red queen but he couldn't wait for forever to try and get her to realise how he felt. It was hard for him, always trying to put his feelings aside and act like he didn't care. He knew that he would have to convince her and give her time to heal- but how long would that take? Bombalurina was a stubborn queen but that's half the reason he loved her so much, something about her made him always come back for more, something that would always make him wait for her- no matter how long it would take.
The Maine Coon walked out of his den heading over to where he saw Mistoffelees talking with Jemima and Pouncival as Tristram tried to catch the tuxedo cats tail, much to his annoyance.
"Tugger-" Mistoffelees said a little surprised to see the tom up and about so soon. Jemima and Pouncival gave a smile as the maned tom approached but their grins soon turned to confused glances as he walked past them snorting.
"Tugger are you alright?" Mistoffelees asked joining the tom as he sat down on an old tire. The maned tom slouched in his position and gave the conjuror an evil glare, who quickly took the hint.
"She didn't come back last night Misto! I mean not even to look and see if anyone was out looking for her! Which Heavyside forbid that I would! Didn't she even think that I might of wondered where she had ran off to? OR why she ran off?" Mistoffelees put a hand on the frustrated toms shoulder, he understood that Tugger was hurt but if he wouldn't tell Bombalurina how he felt or make any efforts to try and get her past her fears, what else could be done? A tiny tug on the magicians tail caused him to spin around.
"What's up?" The tiny Maine Coon asked smiling, even though he could sense something was wrong. Tugger smiled at his son but no matter how hard he tried he just couldn't get the images and feel of the red queen out of his mind.
Jemima watched the two toms talk as the little kitten sat quietly beside his father and let out a groan. Both Bombalurina and Tugger were completely oblivious to each others feelings and at this rate they wouldn't get anywhere. Pouncival smiled knowing that his friend was up to something.
"What are you getting at Jem? Your not going to do anything stupid are you?" The calico queen gave a small chuckle.
"Wouldn't dream of it….I'm just trying to speed up the process…And your going to help!"
"Wha- wait I never agreed to anything like-" Pouncival tried to protest as he was dragged away by the queen as a young saddened cat watched secretly from a corner.
Demeter yawned as she stretched lazily forcing her sleeping mate to stir.
"Munk..Bomba's gone.." The gold queen said as her eyes widened in realization that her sister had left. "Where could she have gone of to…What if she's hurt?"
"Demeter relax! She's a grown queen she can handle herself!" Munkustrap said as he got up to meet the fearful gaze of the queen.
"But I've never seen her that way before! I'm worried! If something else happens I have a feeling that its going to push her over the edge!" Demeter yelled exasperated. "Why oh why did I let her go to the club last night!"
"Dem, its not your fault Tugger needs to start acting on his feelings! He's a grown up tom he can handle himself!"
"NO he cant!"
"O.k. he cant, your right but he's nervous, I don't blame him. If I was him and it was you we were dealing with rather then Bomba I don't know how I would act." The silver cat said nuzzling his mate affectionately, attempting to calm her down.
"I'm just worried about her…"
Bombalurina's face turned pale as she staggered away from the two queens unnoticed. It couldn't be true. It was such a long time ago, how could they be certain? She couldn't believe it, how could he… No. It wasn't possible for him to of committed something like that… Not Tugger. It was such a long time ago, they must of still been kits when it happened, surely he hadn't meant it to take place. The red queen shook her head in disbelief. The Rum Tum Tugger couldn't be what they said he was! Could he? Jenny had told Jellylorum that it had been an accident but Jenny had said that it was on purpose…. Bombalurina didn't believe it, she couldn't. There was more to this story then met the eye. Tugger was a flirt, a player and the heartthrob of the tribe.
As the queen turned the corner she froze as she came face to face with the maned tom.
A player yes, a heartthrob yes, but murderer? Never.
The story will continue! This chapter wasnt the longer one I was talking about before, I actully realized I had to add this one or else the story wouldnt make any sense. Please review the next chapter will be comming out shortly and everything will get clearer, the secret hasnt fully been found out- but it will be soon!
Sleeping Tiger: Dont worry you never would scare me away with comments on grammer and spelling! I actully really am greatful to you for pointing them out- if you didnt how else would I improve? Thanks so much for all your loyal and helpful reviews they mean sooo much!
P.s Song by 98 Degreesand its called Never Giving Up
