Bombalurina & Rum Tum Tugger

Rum Tum Tugger Point of View

I knew I would always go running to back to Bombshell. Always. I don't know what it was about her but she could always get me running back for more. So she wasn't shocked when I showed up outside her house, acting completely nonchalant of course. After exchanging a few words with Demeter, I was finally alone with her, for the first time all night.

"I had a feeling you'd come tonight," she murmured in my ear with a purr.

"Yeah," I asked, equally seductive, "What gave you that feeling?" She pulled away slightly to look me in the eyes.

"Well, you seemed upset over… Grizabella." I tensed immediately at the name. Bom must have sensed it because she rubbed my arms soothingly and whispered "Hey, its okay" in my ear.

"I know," I said with, what I hope, was a convincing laugh. "I'm fine, lets just get inside, I'm sick of the moon."

Bom laughed at that but led me in through the hole in the basement window. Jellylorum actually lived in the house with her owners but took in Bom after her parents died in The Fire. Same fire that kill Munkustrap's mom, come to think of it. But then, a lot of cats lost their parents in that fire.

"Here," Bom led me over to the furnace; a blanket lay out in front of it. I curled up with her on the blanket breathing in her scent. I would never tell her this, because that's just not my style, but I always loved her smell. It reminded me of that smell right after it rained. I remember thinking that the first time I met her.

We were barely adults when I first laid eyes on her. Well, should I say, when I first really noticed her. I had seen her when I was a kit, she was always around with the other kittens, while I was off either exploring by myself or being followed my Munk. Anyway, I remember coming to the junkyard and instead of the usual eager little kit, I was face to face with the most beautiful Queen I had ever laid eyes on.

"Hey Bombshell," I said casually, walking past.

"Is that my new nickname?" she said, laughing.

"Hey, you've earned it," I said getting closer to her face. I remember thinking wow, she smells like rain. Not that I told her that. Our relationship consisted mostly of suggestive glances and quick jibes at each other, at least until I asked her to head over to my place. 'Place' being a dumpster on the other side of town where I usually brought my female companions. I waited for a good twenty minutes wondering if she would show up. A lot of girls got lost on the way here; it was a little prank I liked to play. If they showed up, great, if not, well there's plenty more where that came from. Still, in the back of my mind I felt guilty for playing that game with Bom. She was different. And I was only proven right starting with a bang on the dumpster.

"Rum," I heard her shout. "I'm here." Here we go, I thought. But it was no sooner that I jumped out the dumpster that her hand greeted my face.

"How dare you!" she shouted at me. "How could you leave me here, you jerk!"

I stood in shock. I didn't know what to say. "I—I… sorry?" I was speechless. No girl had ever talked to me like that. Ever.

"Well, you should be sorry. And let that be a lesson on how not to treat a lady." She turned to walk away with Demeter when I called her back. No way I was gonna let that Bombshell walk away empty handed.

"How uh… How bout I meet you at your place tomorrow? You know, to make it up to you."

"Sure," she said, drawing herself up to her full height. That was the first time I noticed how tall she was, and I was even more blown away. "Don't be late." She said leaving me staring after her. I should've known then, that she was the Queen I would always run back to.

"What are you thinking about, Rum?" Bom asked me as we sat by the warmth.

"Nothin' important," I said looking up at her, "Just the first time we hooked up?"

"Really?" she said raising an eyebrow.

"Yup," I nodded. "Best slap I ever got." She laughed wholeheartedly at that. Her laugh was something else I loved about her. It was always filled with warmth.

"You consider that a hook up?" She asked, her claws running up and down my back causing chills to erupt all over my body.

"Best hook up I've ever had." And I was actually telling the truth. I know a lot of people think I'm heartless, I'm not. I'm just very protective of it. There's only a select few people who I've let see it. Bombshell being one of them. I looked up at her face, and there was something in her eyes I couldn't quite identify. I looked at her questioningly hoping she'd share what was hiding in her big round eyes.

"I love you," she said in the most certain voice, I'd ever heard. I didn't know what to say. Yeah, we've hooked up numerous times and yeah, we knew we cared about each other but we've never said the words aloud. At least till now.

"I… I think I love you too." She smiled a shaky smile.

"You think?"

"Well, I've never loved anyone before, at least that's not in my immediate family. I'm not sure what love feels like… I don't know, this is the closest I've ever been." Okay, so I'm not much of a romantic. But the light in Bom's eyes told me I'd said all I need to. This was the most certain I've ever felt in my life, I could feel nervousness and fear rise in my stomach but it was easily pushed aside by looking into Bom's sweet eyes.

I took her face in my hands. "Miss Bombalurina, I honestly love you." And I knew there was no going back, and I was okay with it. This was the Queen that I've told my secrets to, who I've spent more nights with than I have with any other, and who I'm certain now, I want to make my mate. Everyone knows, I'm not one to commit, and I'll be the first to admit it but… maybe it's time. And if there's anyone who can keep up with me, it's Bombshell. For the first time, I'm actually excited for what the future might hold.

Whoo! Chapter 3! Just wanna thank everyone who reviewed! It means a lot and I appreciate your guy's input! After this I think I might go into Munkustrap's and Old Deuteronomy's relationship.