sing_for_me | PSLs/Memes/AUs

[ The first time she does it, he flinches away for a moment- not out of fear, but to immediately rub at the spot and see that the ice cream was no longer there. ]

I could've licked that up... Like that spot.

[ Which is when he lightly licks a spot that was just a little away from the edge of Alex's lips- his tongue was just a little more textured than a human's. Just another small reminder that he was a pet, instead of a 'normal' person. ]

[It was her turn to flinch, bringing a hand up to where he licked her.]

Y-you could’ve just used your fingers..!

[Even if he was a pet, and the texture of his tongue was proof of that, Alex still saw him as a person. And normally people wouldn’t do that unless.. yeah. The clinging to she got used to, but things like this still flustered her.]

I can reach it with my tongue just fine, though.

[ What's wrong with grooming his human? She didn't have a problem when he fixed her hair. The rules of being a house cat were weird. ]

Still...just..don’t go doing that to other people. They might get the wrog idea. Or upset...

Why would I do it to others? They're not mine.

...That’s...that’s good, ahaha..

[The thought of him doing that to someone else bothered her a bit.. but she put that aside.]

Ah! I didn’t notice the time— I gotta get ready.

[She starts gathering the plates and putting them in the sink.]

Shizuo, I got you a button up shirt, right? You should wear that.

[ He'll just... eat some more of the ice cream before putting what's left away. At least he does help with the cleanup of things, unless it involved a smell that was too strong and not to his liking. ]

Yeah, I'll get it out and get dressed.

[ He's pretty sure Alex didn't like him walking around outside in just his underwear. Yet for as much as he's figured out, he still follows Alex when she goes to get dressed. At least he has the excuse of his things being there too. ]

[Alex was just about to take her top off when he walked in. She brings it back down when she sees him.]

Um...mind if I dress up first? I’ll let you know when it’s your turn.

[ His ears flash to alert before easing all the way back. After a moment, he turns back around to go out the door again. ]

I don't get what the big deal is...

[ She better have gotten used to him waiting outside of closed rooms, too. Because that's what he's doing. Not in a rush to get dressed, however, but because Alex was in there while he wasn't allowed. ]

[That was something she..might not get used to. Eventually she does come out dressed and with her bag. One of the staff called out for the week, so after she was done singing, Alex would switchging to waiting tables.

She looks down to see Shizuo sitting on the floor.]

You can change now.

[ Alex should invest in that 'Tom Cats and You' book that's been popular for a care guide. Looking up from his place on the floor, he slinks past to get the clothes together.

Of course he doesn't bother closing the door. He was just in his underwear before, anyway. ~~He wouldn't close it even if he did take those off, however.~~ Smoothing out his hair a bit, the blond is buttoning his shirt together when leaving the room and asking Alex. ]

So this'll be fine for going out?

[That, Alex doesn't really mind. She's seen enough naked men to not be bothered by it. When he walks back out, she smiles and walks over to smooth over any stray hairs.]

Yes, very handsome. Ready to go?

[ See, if she's not bothered by him doing it, he doesn't get what was wrong with the roles reversed. Not that he'll go back to arguing it. He would've been ready faster if they didn't take turns, though. ]

Yeah. You want me to take the bag?

[ It's what he's seen kept pets do when being taken out, back when he was on the streets. ]

[She smiles as they out the door.]

It’s fine, thanks. It’s not heavy at all.

[But she appreciated him asking. After locking the door, she leads him to the bar which thankfully wasn’t too far away. About a twenty minute walk. They go through the back so she can put her bag down in the staff room.]

You can stay here id you’d like, or you can check out the bar.

[The manager walks in just then.]

Oh, Alex. Perfect timing! It’s crazy out there. Do you mind waiting tables before you go on? I know I said it’d be after but—

[The manager looks over at Shizuo]

Ah..is that the cat you mentioned?

[Alex nods and gestures at Shizuo.]

This is Shizuo. Shizuo, this is the manager of the bar. And sure, I don’t mind. Let me just change into my uniform. Do you mind showing him the bar?

[The manager looka him over, then gestures for Shizuo to follow.]

Yeah, it’s fine. Come on, let’s let her change.

[ Shizuo generally wasn't chatty or the type to butt into a conversation, but it didn't mean that he wasn't reacting. Like the way his ears went to alert at the appearance of the manager. Or how they went back as, once again, he seems to be getting kicked out at the time of Alex needing to change. ]

I- ... Okay.

[ Keeping his tail close to him and hands in the pants pockets, Shizuo followed the manager. Yet there was a clear difference in how he acted around Alex, even when she first picked him up, and how the cat was acting around this unknown manager who did no wrong. Save for leading him away from his human. ]

So you’re the one she picked up, huh? Alex got a lot chattier after she got you. It’s all we’d hear about.

[The manager chuckles as he leads Shizuo to the bar counter.]

You can sit here. Just behave and no one will bother ya, okay?

[He leaves him there to start helping the rest of the staff. It was much louder in the bar then it was in the staff room, with everyone chatting and laughing, music playing in the background. That’s what Alex walks out to, grabbing the serving plate filled with drinks to hand out. She does catch a glimpse of Shizuo though, smiling at him when they make eye contact.]

It is...?

[ He wasn't expecting to hear that. Then again, it's not like he knew what Alex was like before she brought him in.

Loud sounds and lots of lights don't necessarily bother him, however. While it means that he's got something of a guard up, his golden eyes were darting and watching the entire floor- mostly to spot and make sure he could still find Alex. Which is why every time she looked for him, he was already watching her and relaxing each time she smiles.

It's how he gets through this first portion of her shift by only leaning away when someone reaches over to pet his ears. ]

[She manages to catch a moment to check on Shizuo. She sits next to him, placing a glass of water on the counter.]

Are you doing alright?

[ He hears and watches as she comes by, too, leaning on the countertop of the bar. ]

Yeah. Definitely better, though some people have been trying to touch me.

[ Though his ears do look soft, with the hair being just a little longer than a shorthair's. ]

[Alex gave a sympathetic look.]

You can stay in the back if you’d like.

[she did feel some pride in being the only one he let’s pet his ears, and she reached out to stroke them.]

[ Which will get him to contentedly close his eyes and bow his head towards Alex. ]

Nah. If I'm in the back I can't keep an eye on you.

What for?

[She laughs, stroking his ears.]

I'm not going to go anywhere without you.

[ See, you're getting him to really relax. Which means he'll be sad when the petting stops, At least he's content for the time being. ]

That's not why. I've said it before that you're mine.

[ That's usually his explanation for things. ]

Right, right...

[It was sweet that he wanted to look out for her though.]

Ah, did you want a drink?

[If he was able to eat human food, alcohol should be fine right..?]

[ His nose wrinkles up a little. ]

Nah, I'm not a drinker. I've had to smell it for long enough that I haven't even gotten curious about that kind of stuff.

[ Growing up on the streets, with senses like his, you don't get the best impression of alcohol. ]

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