Ludwig sat down in his office chair across the hall just moments after leaving Feliciano in the guest room. That face. . . It didn't matter, Ludwig finally decided. Anyone that knew Ludwig would be surprised to find him lending out the guest room of his house. He blinked and tried to forget it.

Instead, Ludwig tried to focus on his computer. He stared at it for a while. Then stared some more. At some point, he thought he fell asleep still slumped in his chair. Ludwig decided an office chair wouldn't be the best place to sleep.

After this became clear, he stood, stretching like a cat and his arms spread wide.

Though when he slinked off, he looked nothing like a cat. His feet were gongs on the stairs as he stomped downstairs to the living room. Ludwig settled into his worn and comforting armchair as he squeezed the TV remote and brought the television to life. He continued to squeeze as the German-speaking channels changed, creating a different setting each time.

The German channels were a comfort to have in a place that spoke mostly Italian. It was always a struggle for Ludwig to keep up with the natives. Not that they spoke to each other much to begin with.

Ludwig stopped on Verstehen Sie Spass. He leaned back in the chair and soon fell into a state of unconsciousness.

Like a cat nap, Ludwig's sleep only lasted a short time. Because out of nowhere came a bang.

Ludwig stood, shifting on his feet. He was unsure about whether to go up to the guest room-what if Feliciano were to feel that his privacy was being invaded by Ludwig entering his room? Ludwig soon found himself at the top of the stairs, despite his worries.

"Feliciano?" he asked, his voice shaky and unsteady. "Are you okay?"

Again like a cat-what was it with Ludwig and cats all of a sudden?-Feliciano darted out of the guest room and wrapped his arms around Ludwig. Then Feliciano started to cry.

Ludwig jumped in surprise. He couldn't remember the last time he had been hugged or had someone cry on his shoulder.

"I'm s-cared to-oo go b-back to the-eh streets!" Feliciano said, hiccups mixing in with his sobs.

Ludwig was so shocked that he didn't think before saying, "You won't have to."

At least that stopped the crying. But Ludwig wasn't so sure what he had just promised.

"Wha-at?" Feliciano hiccupped , eyes big and round as he stared up at Ludwig.

Ludwig clenched his teeth as he turned on his heel and retreated back downstairs. But not before adding, "Let's get a cat.

That's Chapter 4 for ya guys. Hope you enjoyed. ^-^

By the way, I still need a cover. . .

Okie, 'til next time! And I may start another story soon. . .which will be yet another thing I forget to update. . .

Please review, I really enjoy those! ^-^

-TN