SECOND CHAPTER! Please review…
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"Thank you, my dears! You've helped us with these kittens once more.", Jennyanydots gratefully said as she rounded up the kittens.
"It was our pleasure, Jenny. We really don't mind.", Misto said with a smile.
"Well, we better get going. It really isn't safe after midnight. See you Jenny. Bye kits! Sleep tight.", Tugger said with a wink.
"Good night, Tugger!", the kittens said in chorus.
"Tugger, stay with me tonight!!", Etcetera wailed.
The maine coon walked up to the crying little kitten and kissed her on the forehead. Etcetera fainted.
"Oops."
Everyone, with the exception of the little kitten in bliss, laughed.
"I'll take care of that... thank you, Rum Tum Tugger.", Jenny said.
And with that, the duo got out of Jennyanydots' den.
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Tugger walked Mistoffelees to his pipe.
"Wow.. what a day!", Tugger said
Misto rolled his eyes. "You were just happy that Rumpleteazer was there."
"I was happy all the kits were there. Hey, you're acting like a jealous queen… trust me, I've had experience in that area. Wait, do you have a problem with Rumple?"
"You were flirting with her the whole time! I saw the looks you were giving her Tugger! Don't act innocent with me."
"What are you talking about? Well, so what if I was? I've pretty much flirted with every queen in the junkyard. And you know it. Well, everyone knows it. So why are you so affected, Misto?"
Misto turned to face Tugger who had a genuine face of bewilderment.
"What if I said that I love you?"
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Tugger ran to his den, confused.
"What was that about?!", he screamed to no one.
"What was what about?", a voice said.
Munkustrap entered his den.
"How'd you get here, Munk?"
"I was making my rounds. It is after midnight after all. Then you started to scream."
"Oh.. well, you could.. you could go now.. I just.. need some time alone."
"You look pretty pale, Tugger. And you wouldn't scream unless something's bothering you…wait, did you get a queen pregnant?!"
"WHAT?! No!! that's just weird.. Munk. Even for you."
"Well, your reaction to whatever happened to you is much weirder. What's wrong? Would you like me to call dad?"
"No… just let him stay with mom for a while. She just has been reborn after all."
Munkustrap remembered the happiness he saw in Old Deuteronomy's face when Grizabella was reborn.
"I guess you're right. Well, I'll go out to make my rounds now. If you need advise, don't hesitate to tell me."
"Yeah. I will. Thanks Munk.", Tugger said with a smile
"Anytime.", and with that, Munkustrap went out of his brother's den.
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"So, sis.. had fun today?", asked Mungojerrie teasingly.
"Stop it, Mungo.", Rumpleteazer warned. Then she instantly blushed when she remembered what happened earlier.
Mungojerrie chuckled. "She is such a kit.", he thought.
"Mungo, would it be alright if I go out for a walk?"
"But it's after midnight already! Macavity might do something to you, Rumple.."
"I'll be fine. Besides, Alonzo and Munkustrap are making their rounds. I'll be back soon."
Without another word, Rumpleteazer ran out of their den.
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The moon was shining pretty bright.. but not bright enough to illuminate the whole junkyard. The Rum Tum Tugger sat on the old truck tire. Desperately trying to organize his thoughts.
A silhouette emerged from the drain pipe.
Tugger prepared to attack the intruder, who was most probably Macavity. He almost pounced on the stranger when the moon shed light on the cat's face.
"Rumpleteazer?"
"Please don't hurt me..", she said, eyes wide.
"It's me. Tugger!"
"Oh.. oh.. thank the everlasting cat. I thought it was Macavity. What are you doing out so late?"
"Uh, just organizing my thoughts.. wait! What are YOU doing here? Wow, Mungo actually let you out.", Tugger said with a laugh.
"Organizing your thoughts? Did something happen?"
Tugger stiffened.
"Well… can you keep a secret? I really need someone right now."
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"Misto?!!"
"Shh!!"
"Oh right. I'm sorry.. it's just.. surprising."
"I know! I like Misto, but only as a buddy.. get my drift? He's fun to be with, and really understanding. But, a real relationship? Rumple.. what should I do?"
Rumpleteazer looked at Tugger. She never saw him look so confused before. And she was with him! Giving him advise too! This has got to be a dream.
"I'm sorry, Tugger.. no one's ever confessed to me before.", she jokingly said, "But if you really can't accept his love… well, you just have to tell him the truth. Without hurting his feelings, of course."
"I guess you're right… but how do I do that?!"
Rumpelteazer shifted uncomfortably.
"I guess time will only tell."
Tugger leaned on Rumple's shoulder. And as if they have been doing it for a long time, Rumpleteazer wrapped her arms around him. They both looked at the moon, somehow hoping it would give them answers.
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