JP - Still Blushing Five Years Later

Meanwhile Kiana was making popcorn in the kitchen, ‘Ever After’ was sitting in the DVD player just waiting for her to hit play.

Herbert was already on the couch, glaring at one of the dogs that was lying on the floor. There was obviously a silent conversation going on between the two animals.

Whiskers bounded into the room. He swatted the dog on the nose three times rapid fire, then bolted out of the living room and up the stairs with his tail like a bottle brush.

Kiana carried the two bowls of buttery popcorn into the living room.

The dog huffed and chased after Whiskers, cussing the entire time.

Herbert just rolled his eyes and looked up at Kiana. <Whiskers is driving the dogs up a wall again.>

<The dog probably deserves it.> Kiana might still hold a grudge over the dogs constantly telling her about her brother’s sex life.

When Whiskers saw the door open he bolted out it and climbed up poor Sorley like a tree.

Gelf screamed angrily and quickly tried to pull Whiskers off Sorley. “You brat! Stop that! Stop assaulting my man!”

All the dogs could be heard laughing. <Better the human than us!>

Of course Whisker’s only dug his claws in deeper. Sorley made a sound that was not very manly.

<Whiskers! Let Sorley go!> Kiana ordered, spilling her popcorn in her hurry to go to the ruckus.

<SAVE ME GODDESS! I HAVE FAITH IN YOUR RETURN AND SALVATION!> Whiskers yowled and hissed at Gelf.

The dogs were instantly upon the spilled popcorn while Herbert yelled at Whiskers. <Your Goddess would be ashamed of you, Whiskers!>

Gelf kept trying to pry Whiskers off, but every time she detached one paw, another would return. “DAMN IT!” She yelled.

Sorley wound up on his knees, hands over his face to protect it from the frantic cat.

<SAVE ME GODDESS!> Whiskers snapped his white teeth at Gelf. <DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES!>

“Oh shit fuck.” Kiana cursed.

“HERBERT!” Gelf yelled.

Herbert rushed over and bit down on Whisker’s rear end.

<WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?> Whiskers wailed, letting Sorley go and fleeing the house.

“Oh fuck, oh shit, are you okay- oh fuck you’re not.” Kiana gasped as she took in the bloody scratches on her brother.

Herbert trotted off to get one of the First-Aid kits.

Gelf unraveled the towel she had around her waist and started to put pressure on the scratches. “Shitshitshit!” She seethed. “What is wrong with Whiskers today?!”

“He’s been getting into wild catnip.” Kiana said, feeling guilty because Whiskers was her cat, and she was the person able to talk to him. “And he misses Evie… He just gets worse.”

“It’s not so bad.” Sorley said, his eyes watering with pain.

Gelf sighed. “I’ve been trying to find a way to get her back.” She said and stroked Sorley’s hair. “It’s okay, I’ll get you all cleaned up and healed, love.”

Herbert returned and dropped the first-aid kit down next to Kiana.

<Thanks.> Kiana sent to Herbert and opened the first aid kit. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s not your fault, Kiana. I’ll be okay.” Sorley looked at Gelf and managed a pained smile.

“You can’t help what Whiskers chooses to do.” Gelf reminded and took care of Sorley with Kiana’s help. She made sure each scratch was properly cleaned, not wanting to risk infection. “At least they aren’t as bad as two years ago…”

“I don’t know, I think Whiskers is getting worse again.” Kiana said as Sorley bit his lip to keep from crying out.

Gelf took a couch cushion that Herbert dragged over and let Sorley grip onto it. “Maybe, but right now we should just focus on this. Herbert, can you go find him?”

Herbert nodded and went outside to find the princely cat.

Sorley’s fingers dug into the couch cushion. “It’s not so bad…” He said again, wincing.

“Shhh…” Gelf soothed and kept bandaging him up.

Sorley felt embarrassed, beaten by a housecat. He blushed when he caught himself looking down Gelf’s bikini top.

Kiana rolled her eyes. “For fuck’s sake…” She muttered.

Gelf didn’t even notice - she was far too focused on tending to Sorley’s injuries. “What’s wrong, Kiana?” She asked, looking at her friend.

“My brother glanced at his girlfriend’s cleavage and is blushing again.” Kiana shook her head.

Sorley’s face burned.

Gelf blinked and laughed softly. “We’ve been together for over five years, Sorley.” She said with a smile and helped him to his feet. “No need to feel embarrassed.”

Sorley continued to blush anyways. Gelf had been saying that pretty much ever since the first time they saw each other naked, though at first it was weeks, months and now years.

“In 70 years he’ll be blushing in the nursing home.” Kiana said.

Gelf giggled softly. “I think you’re right, Kiana.” She said and gently tapped Sorley on the nose. “It’s sweet, though. Why don’t you sit down and get some rest? I’ll make you some hot chocolate and we can watch movies with Kiana.”

Sorley sighed sadly but he smiled at Gelf. “Okay.”

Tilting her head to the side, Gelf blinked again. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing!” Sorley blushed, sinking into the couch.