Munkustrap grinned as he walked on the den, seeing his love with his back turned to the door. Munkustrap crouched, creeping in before lunging. Macavity moved just in time, grabbing his love mid-lunge.

"Very sneaky," Macavity laughed, pulling Munkustrap to him and purring. Munkustrap wrapped his arms around Macavity, purring loudly. Macavity hummed as he unbuckled Munkustrap's collar before once again tossing it to the corner. It landed on a cushion with a thump. Macavity gently massaged the smooth fur on Munkustrap's neck, making him purr even louder. Munkustrap nuzzled Macavity. Macavity pulled the silver Tom against his chest, his nose nuzzling at Munkustrap's neck. Munkustrap purred even more, and the two fell onto the pile of cushions with a thump. Munkustrap laughed loudly as Macavity landed on him, grinning. Macavity kissed Munkustrap, causing the silver tabby to purr and wrap his arms tightly around Macavity, pulling the laughing Tom closer as Macavity broke the kiss.

Afterwards, Macavity slumped onto his back on the pillows, spent. Munkustrap crawled over to him, slumping on Macavity's chest. Macavity gave a tired chuckle, before groaning as he lifted his tired arms to wrap around the silver tabby lying on his chest.

"Hey, Mac…"

"Yes, gorgeous?" Macavity lifted his head slightly as Munkustrap mumbled something, embarrassed.

"Didn't catch that, Munku,"

"I love you," Munkustrap whispered, not meeting Macavity's eyes. Macavity smiled, guiding Munkustrap's head to look at him.

"I love you too, Munk…and you know I mean it," Munkustrap tilted his head, looking at Macavity.

"To say I love you…especially after Lucille and Mathew," Munkustrap smiled, rubbing Macavity's chest.

"I would never do that to you, Mac…I love you too much," Macavity smiled, reaching up and kissing Munkustrap. They both settled back down, Munkustrap closing his eyes. He thought about what Macavity had said.

Lucille had been a white and cream coloured Queen, and had been Macavity's love. Macavity had loved her so much, she was his world. He had even given up spending time with his best friend, Munkus, to be with her even more. They were so happy.

But one day, it all changed.

Lucille told Macavity she didn't love him anymore and she had been cheating on him with a black and brown Tom called Mathew. Macavity, of course, had been hurt…and over the next two weeks he hid himself in his den, not talking or listening to anyone. He grew bitter and angry, until he had snapped. He went to go confront Mathew and Lucille and had walked in on them in a very…compromising position. Macavity had lost it, his magic going haywire and had killed Lucille and Mathew in his blind rage.

He had been banished from the yard after that.

"Munk?" Munkustrap slowly opened his baby blue eyes, looking at Macavity. Macavity smiled and rubbed Munkustrap's cheek.

"Unfortunately, it's time," Macavity sighed heavily. Munkustrap frowned, hugging Macavity.

"Can't we just stay?"

"I'd love to, Munkus, but your Jellicle friends would get suspicious."

"They think I'm with a Queen, they wouldn't care…they'd 'understand'," Munkustrap said, his voice pleading. He wanted to stay.

"What about your dad, Munkus?" Macavity asked, sounding bitter. "If you're late, he'd restrict you to the yard," Munkustrap rolled his eyes.

"He still treats you like dirt, Munk, he treats you like a kitten," Macavity growled. Munkustrap sighed, reaching for Macavity's paw and grasping it tightly. Macavity looked at him.

"I know, Mac…but he's my dad and the leader of the Jellicles…what can I do?" Munkustrap said quietly. Macavity gave a growl. Munkustrap's ear twitched when he heard movement. Macavity heard it as well, silently moving Munkustrap off of him before creeping to the den door, looking out.

"What is it?" Munkustrap asked, worried, as he sat up. Macavity shook his head, turning back and walking to Munkustrap.

"Someone running off…I couldn't see their coat pattern," Macavity said. He saw Munkustrap's tremble.

"It'll be fine, Munkus," Macavity laughed, sitting beside Munkustrap and pulling him into his arms, licking Munkustrap's ears, making Munkustrap whine.

"Maaaccc," Munkustrap whined. Macavity chuckled, nuzzling at his ears.

"Are you sure it wasn't anyone we know?" Munkustrap asked. Macavity sighed, his breath rushing against the back of Munkustrap's ears. Munkustrap looked at him.

"Munkus, it was probably just some stray who decided to come under the dumpster and found us…he probably ran so we didn't go after him," Macavity told Munkustrap, rubbing a soft spot on Munkustrap's stomach. Munkustrap purred, leaning back into Macavity's arms.

"Kay, Mac," Munkustrap purred, tilting his head back so he could kiss Macavity. Macavity gave a chuckle, resting his head against Munkustrap's.

"I think you need to go…before your dad orders you to stay in the yard," Macavity murmured. Munkustrap rolled over, sighing heavily.

"Okay," Munkustrap sighed.

"Stop acting so sad, we'll see together again the same time on Thursday," Macavity smiled, kissing Munkustrap once more.

"But it's two days away!" Munkustrap whined. Macavity laughed, he hugged Munkustrap tightly.

"I love you, Munkus,"

"I love you too, Maccy,"

"Haha…Maccy?" Macavity asked. Munkustrap blushed slightly.

"I like it…but don't call me that in public," Macavity winked.

"As if I'd dare," Munkustrap smirked, kissing Macavity once more. Munkustrap grabbed his collar, placing it around his neck once more before quickly grooming himself. Munkustrap smiled at Macavity and headed towards the exit.

"Until Thursday, gorgeous," Macavity called to him.

"Until then, darlin," Munkustrap called back, grinning before he headed down the alley and back to the yard.

He felt so lucky…like nothing could go wrong.

Munkustrap walked back into the yard, waving at Cori before he walked over to the tyre, settling down on top of it. Alonzo gave a sigh as Munkustrap joined him on the tyre.

"Thank Bast you're back," Alonzo groaned. "I'm so tired,"

"Don't you have gate duty in two hours?" Munkustrap asked. Alonzo nodded tiredly.

"Go sleep til then,"

"Munkus, you serious?"

"Yep, go ahead," Munkustrap grinned. Alonzo grinned and darted off to his den, desperate for sleep. Munkustrap looked around the yard, smiling lazily at all the occupants. Bombalurina and Demeter waved to him from where they were lounged out in front of their den, basking up the last few rays of sun and warmth of the day.

"Misto, you are so gone!"

"Tugger, it was an accident!" Misto was crying out as he ran across the yard, being chased by a fuming Rum Tum Tugger, whose mane was full of glitter.

"Haha…you're dead, Sparkles!" Tugger yelled, chasing Misto from the clearing. A high-pitched squeal told Munkustrap that Tugger had caught Misto.

"Jenny, help!" Misto's voice cried out. Jenny stormed from her den, marching towards the two feuding Toms.

"Tugger, don't you dare throw that mud at him!"

"But, Jenny!" Tugger's voice whined. Munkustrap chuckled, stretching out his limbs. He watched as the kittens ran past him, laughing and giggling as they tumbled and ran after one another. Munkustrap smiled, tilting his head up, letting the sun warm his face.

Two hours later, Alonzo yawned, stumbling out of his den. He gave a wave to Munkustrap as he headed towards the gates. Munkustrap sat up, giving a small roll of his eyes as he heard a crash.

"Jerrie, Teazer…a little more subtle," Munkustrap chuckled. The notorious two came out of their hiding place, grinning sheepishly, their socks full of stolen goods swung over their shoulders.

"Ey, Munk," Jerrie said sheepishly. Munkustrap gave a small smile.

"If I was you, I'd run off…I think I hear Jenny finally coming back with Misto and Tugger," Jerrie and Teazer grinned at each other before grinning at Munkustrap.

"Thanks, Munkus!" Teazer breathed before running off. Jerrie saluted Munkustrap and followed after his sibling. Munkustrap looked over and grinned, seeing as Jenny dragged Tugger and Misto by their ears. They were both complaining loudly, their furs dripping with mud. Munkustrap chuckled as Jenny dragged the complaining and whining Toms into her den. Munkustrap waved to Coricopat and Tantomile as they walked over to their den. They waved back, smiling. Munkustrap watched as the twins walked into their den. It was something Munkustrap loved about the twins, they were so close to one another…and not just because of the whole mystic thing and they could hear each others thoughts…but because they were just close, Cori would protect his sister through anything and Tantomile would always be there for her brother. It was quite sweet.

Nothing like him and Tugger, they got into a fair bit of arguments and disagreed about a lot. Munkustrap sighed, looking at his paws.

It was the reason he hadn't told Tugger about his secret relationship with Macavity…it's not like he could trust the loud mouth not to blab it to anyone, or to like him after that, or not to shun him. Munkustrap sighed heavily, looking around. He closed his eyes and smiled as he thought back to his day with Macavity.

"Munkustrap!" Munkustrap lifted his head and saw his dad. He smiled and slipped off the tyre, bounding over to his dad.

"Hey, Dad," Munkustrap grinned. Deuteronomy stared down at Munkustrap.

"Follow me," Deuteronomy said evenly. Munkustrap tilted his head, confused, but followed his dad anyway. Deuteronomy walked to a quieter part of the yard and into his den. Munkustrap followed.

"Sit," Deuteronomy murmured. Munkustrap did so, entwining his paws in his lap as he crossed his legs.

"Dad?" Munkustrap questioned as Deuteronomy sat. Munkustrap began to get a heavy feeling in his stomach. Deuteronomy stared at Munkustrap, his brown eyes calculating.

"This needs to stop,"

"What does?" Deuteronomy stared at Munkustrap.

"Do not treat me as a fool, Munkustrap,"

"I wasn't, sir!"

"I know about you and Macavity…and it stops, now," Munkustrap's eyes widened and his heart froze, his breath hitching.

"You are no longer to see him,"

"Dad…no, please!" Munkustrap pleaded with him. "I-I love him, Dad, please!"

"That's my final word, Munkustrap," Deuteronomy told him.

"No, I…I'm not letting you do this!"

"Do you not remember what he did?"

"Dad…he…he lost it, killed Lucille and Mathew, and blew up part of the yard, I know, but, Dad, please!"

"No!" Deuteronomy growled at Munkustrap. Munkustrap lowered his head.

"You will no longer see him,"

"You can't stop me," Munkustrap whispered, lifting his head. Deuteronomy's eyes darkened.

"Yes, I can…you are forbidden to leave the yard, you will have a guard at all times,"

"NO!"

"Yes, Munkustrap, and you will obey me!" Munkustrap scrambled to his feet, darting from the den and towards the gate. He was caught. Munkustrap sobbed.

"Let me go!"

"Can't, Munkus, sorry," Alonzo mumbled, pushing Munkustrap back. Munkustrap looked back at his dad who was coming out of his den. Munkustrap shook his head and ran towards his own den. He ran inside and quickly blocked the entrance, not wanting to speak or see anyone. He walked around the den, wringing his paws as he tried to think of a way out. No ideas came to him and tears filled his eyes. Munkustrap collapsed on his nest, sobbing out his broken heart.

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