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Disclaimer: (I never remember this because they're soo boring) For this chapter and the rest of this story, I don't own Cats (the musical) but I do own real cats =)

Italics are the character's thoughts

Growing up isn't all fun and games - chapter 5

A little while after dusk, Jemima woke to her mother prodding her.

"Mistoffelees is waiting outside for you," Demeter said with a knowing face.

"Misto's waiting? Are you sure it isn't Pounce?" Jemima questioned.

"Yes, I'm pretty sure I know what Misto looks like. Were you not expecting him?" Demeter frowned.

"It just caught me by surprise," Jemima said truthfully.

"Then I'll see you later."

Jemima watched Demeter leave and heard her exchange a greeting with someone outside. Jemima slowly made her way outside and just like Demeter had said, there was Misto patiently waiting for her.

"What are you doing here?" Jemima blurted.

Since Jemima didn't seem too happy to see him, his face fell and he replied with, 'I just wanted to see how you're doing and see if you wanted to eat breakfast with me."

Jemima's face softened and she said gently, "I'm spending the day with Pounce today remember? Thanks for coming to check on me but it'll be you're turn tomorrow."

Misto face hardened at the mention of Pounce's name and growled, "You don't see him coming here to find you do you? Why should he get to go first?"

"We agreed on it remember?" Jemima hinted.

"I never got a choice! No one ever asks me what I want!"

"I'm sorry Misto but I really need to go find Pounce now. It's only fair because I made a commitment to spend the day with him today."

"I kissed you first! I loved you first! Why do I have to go last?! I always have to go last just because I'm little and everyone thinks its okay! Well it's not! Can't you see that I obviously love you more? Can't you see that Pounce will never love you like I will? I never get anything for myself and whenever I want something I always have to fight for it! It's not fair!"

The Mistoffelees Jemima knew was totally gone and replaced with this bitter and jealous tom. With her ears flat on her head and a slight blush Jemima said gently, "I know what you mean Misto and I truly feel bad for you but I made a choice and now I have to stick with it. I don't want to hurt you but I really need to go!"

"No!" Misto was now really desperate and angry at the same time so he blocked Jemima from leaving and yelled, "You're doing it too! I'm just a second choice to you aren't I? Just because Pounce is bigger than me and stronger doesn't mean he's better!"

With that, Misto gently but firmly pulled Jemima into a kiss. After a few seconds, he pulled back and stared at her bewildered and blushing face. Before he could say a word though, Jemima's face turned in to one of anger and she growled, "I don't know what has gotten into you Misto, but if you don't go back to your normal self, then I'm going to consider taking Pounce to the Jellicle ball. You were never a second choice for me and if you are going to act like this every time someone stands in your way, then you're obviously not the Misto I fell in love with."

She pulled herself away from Misto grasp and ran towards the junkyard. Misto watched her go and tears began running down his white face.

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Pouncival was pacing back and forth in the junkyard. Where is she? I hope she's alright.

Victoria was also agitated, for she had seen Misto leave in the direction of Jemima's house so she knew he had gone to find her. Pounce came over to her and asked her if she knew where Jemima was. Victoria shook her head. Pounce sighed but he heard the sound of rapid paws and saw Jemima racing towards him with a confused and tear-streaked face.

He embraced her as she ran into him and asked, "What's wrong Jemima?"

"Misto came by this morning and we got into an argument," Jemima sniffed, "I just hope I didn't hurt him too much."

Pounce was angered by Jemima's sadness so he declared, "Misto should pay for hurting you like this. I'm going to find him and teach him how to really treat a queen."

"No! Jemima screamed, "He didn't mean it, you don't need to bother him anymore."

Misto had heard Jemima's scream and quickly ran into the Junkyard. He saw Jemima nearly crying again in Pounce's arms and bolted towards Pounce while shouting, "What did you do to her?!"

Pounce let go of Jemima and sneered, "Me? From what I heard it was you who cause her to cry. NOT ME"

"CAN YOU TWO STOP FIGHTING?!" Jemima shrieked.

She glared at each of them before continuing in a lighter voice, "I'm tired of seeing you two constantly arguing over me, You both don't want to see me cry so why do you do things that you know will make me upset? I've given you two an option of spending a week or two with me separately so you guys don't even have to see each other. If you don't want that then fine, I'll go to the Jellicle ball by myself. If you really want me to love you though, I suggest you grow up and quit wasting my time!"

Victoria along with the rest of the kittens came to stand beside her. Electra came up to Jemima and whispered quietly, "You don't have to be so mean to Misto; he was just trying to help."

Jemima was very surprised at her statement and realized why Electra had another emotion on her face last day. She was jealous of all the attention Misto was giving her because she had a crush on him! Jemima gave Electra an apologetic look and turned to Victoria, who had begun to speak.

"Jemima is right. You two use to be best friends and now you're treating each other like trash. If you can't treat her right and keep your claws sheathed, I won't let you see her."

The two toms apologized for fighting and agreed to go back on what they had originally planned.

"To make sure this doesn't happen again, we will make sure Jemima doesn't see the tom that is not spending the day with her." Victoria declared.

The kittens agreed to Victoria's suggestion and started to herd Misto away.

"Hey! What are you doing?!" Misto demanded.

"Today's is Pounce's day so we're keeping you away," Electra kindly explained.

Pouncival was not content however. "Misto wasted some of the time I was suppose to have with Jemima today. Since he made her cry, I think I should get a longer day than this. Maybe I should even get one of Misto's days"

"Hey, if you don't want this day I'll take it." Misto said.

"That's not what I meant. I said I should get one of your days." Pounce replied.

"We never agreed to that! You don't get one of MY days."

"Well I should, it's only fair since you made Jemima cry."

"No it isn't!"

"Yes it is!"

"No!"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"ENOUGH!" Jemima growled, "Didn't you two just tell us you would stop arguing?! Pull yourself together! You two are acting like month-old kits! If I see you arguing anymore, I WILL go to the Jellicle Ball by myself! Am I clear?"

The two toms looked guiltily at the ground and mumbled yet another set of apologies.

"Can I still get one of Misto's days?" Pounce asked timidly.

"No you may not. And it's your fault this day is further shortened by your useless arguing." Jemima said.

Pounce looked like he wanted to argue but thought better of it and simply smiled at her. Jemima returned the smile and the two began to head towards the park. Misto looked at the two departing with sadness in his eyes so Electra slowly made her way towards him and sadly said, "Don't worry, it'll be your turn tomorrow."

"I know," he mumbled and went to see if Tugger had any advice for getting Jemima to ask him to the Ball since he seemed so good around queens.

Electra sighed and said to no one in particular, "Will I ever get anything for myself?'

"Of course you will," Victoria said as she came to sit beside Electra.

"Oh, I didn't realize I said that out loud." Electra mumbled.

"I know what you want Electra, but I wanted to warn you that he won't be your answer." Victoria said gently.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Electra lied.

"You know perfectly well who I'm talking about," Victoria sighed, "but I want to help you and I can tell you that Misto will very likely never love you. I can assure you that you will find a mate but even if Jemima chooses Pounce, he'll take a long time to get over it, if ever."

"What can I do though? No tom will ever love me!" Electra whined.

"Of course a tom will. You're fun to be around and though you're not beautiful, your personality makes up for it."

"Thanks," Electra smiled.

"No problem. What about Tumble?"

"Tumble? Etcetera's been flirting with him like mad! She just stopped fawning over Tugger one day and wouldn't leave Tumble alone. I'm sure he feels the same say," Electra sighed.

"Well I'm sure someone will see what kind of queen you really are," Victoria said encouragingly.

"Thanks Vicky," Electra said gratefully.

They hugged and decided that they would make sure Misto didn't try to follow Jemima and Pounce.

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It seems my chapters are slowly getting longer. Anyways, hope you liked it. If anyone thought Jemima was OOC, I apologize but I thought it'd be funnier if she acted like an angry parent.

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Hey, this is hilarious; I just realized I've been signing everything as DNDK 38. I like this one better though. DNDC just looks weird…so yeah…really off topic…sorry.