Characters: Sanada, Kabaji
Location: Junior Dorms
Time: November 23rd
Rating: G
Summary: Kabaji lets Sanada have pussy for an hour
Sanada tugged on his coat and headed over to the junior dorms. It wasn’t a terribly long walk, but it was cold out, and he didn’t want to be cold when meeting the sweet little ball of fluff waiting for him. Stomping the snow out of the treads of his shoes as much as he could, he hurried up the stairs to the right room. Pausing outside the door, he rubbed his hands together for warmth before knocking.
Kabaji finished tidying up a little when he heard the knock. A part of him wanted to pretend he wasn’t there. He knew that it was for the best. Even though he really didn’t want to part with either of the little cats, the smallest needed a lot more help and attention that he could give with another kitten around. Poor Yuki needed someone to love her without any other distractions. It still broke his heart to think that he would be giving her away eventually. He reached down to pet the sleepy white kitten, the other, her more energetic brother getting in the way to steal the pets.
Niko was really a demanding diva of a kitten.
The large boy managed a pet in before he turned to answer the door, hoping that his too large body wouldn’t be too intimidating. He opened the door and even then , he failed to meet the older boy’s eyes. “H...Hello...You must be....Sanada-san...” He greeted.
“I am. It’s nice to meet you, Kabaji-kun.” Sanada smiled a bit and bowed in greeting. While he was mildly disappointed that the other boy wouldn’t look at him, he understood that some people were more shy than others, especially when they were in a new place. “Thank you for accepting my offer to take one of the kittens.”
He bowed back politely and stepped aside to let the older boy in. “P..please come in...And don’t..mind Fluffy...She’s really a very nice spider..” He nodded to the other side of the room where the tarantula usually lived. Then he nodded over to the bed, where his two kittens were at. Niko was trying to play with the smaller cat, but Yuki seemed to not be very interested. “I...those are them...” He murmured, looking very fond. He was already terribly attached to them both.
Sanada gave the spider a quick glance before focusing on the two kittens. The white one that he would be getting eventually couldn’t have cared less that the larger kitten was trying to play with it. “You said the white one is a female, right? She is very mellow. May I?” He gestured toward the bed, requesting permission to get closer to the little balls of fur.
Kabaji trained his eyes on the other boy once they were inside. He was in guardian mode at the moment. He was going to guard those kitties. He would make sure they were safe. So far, Sanada seemed sane. And safe enough. “Usu... You can...Her name is Yuki...and she is...very calm...I think it’s because she’s so little...she must be using all her energy...to grow.” He nodded to the bed and to the tiny things that had taken it over for the moment. “Please...be careful...with them...”
Smiling at the younger teen, Sanada crouched next to the bed so that he’d be on the same level as the kittens. “I will. I promise.” Reaching a hand out, he let both of them sniff his fingers before gently petting Yuki’s head. Of course, Niko decided that he deserved more attention, causing Sanada to pet the more active kitten with his other hand.
Kabaji relaxed a little more, approaching Sanada and kneeling next to him. It was strange to be near anyone nearly the same size as him. He reached out to get Niko so Sanada could give his attention just to the little girl. “Niko is an...attention...whore...I...I can’t take care of them both...Yuki needs better than that...” He admitted. “She...likes you though.”
Indeed, the little cat was purring just slightly.
Shrugging his coat off, Sanada gently picked the little kitten up and held her to his chest. He could feel her purring as he scratched her ears lightly. “She’s a sweetheart, that’s for sure. Maybe when she gets bigger she’ll be more playful, but I wouldn’t mind that. I haven’t had a chance to go get anything for her yet, but when I do, I’ll get two of everything. A set for my room, and a set for the lab and my office. It would be mean to leave her in my room when I’m just sitting around doing power practice.”
He watched the other once more. Sanada seemed to gentle. That was a plus in Kabaji’s book. Sanada was quickly winning the larger but younger teen over. Plus, he looked sort of sweet holding the kitten. “I...can’t bring them...to power practice...” He admitted. It was too dangerous for that. He would never forgive himself if he made a mistake and hurt the little cats. “I...think that’s good. That you can watch her...all the time. How about your..roommate. Mine is...sort of upset...because I suddenly brought them here.” Or at least that’s what it sounded like when he saw the messages on the journal system.
“Mm, I don’t see Eiji much, but I doubt he’ll have an issue. Besides, Yuki’s too cute for him to be mad at.” Sanada chuckled softly as the kitten tried to gnaw on one of his calloused fingers. “My primary power is talking to machines, so power practice consists of going to the lab that no one really ever uses and running the computers with my mind. Having a little furry distraction would actually be helpful to me.”
He looked over at Sanada. “I...” He couldn’t tell Sanada what he did. He didn’t want too many people knowing. He knew Inui did and the twins and most likely the teachers, but the fewer that were aware, the better. “She is...very cute. She...likes having her tummy petted...Not many kitties...like that but she does...” He volunteered. Maybe he would be okay with letting Sanada have her. “And...since yours...is a safe practice...then... I think she would be...okay to go.” He reached out towards the older boy and lightly patted her as well until the demanding meow from the grey tabby interrupted him. “See...demanding...”
Chuckling softly, Sanada looked at the grey kitten. “Oh, hush. I’m sure you get more love than she does plenty of the time.”
Okay...That clenched it. Sanada was really a very very good guy. He even smiled at the boy. “Usu.” He looked over at Sanada. “And she...really likes you. I...I think I’ll be okay with this...” He hadn’t been before, but now. Sanada had really won him over in the few minutes he had been there.
“I’m glad. When do you think she’ll be big enough to be on her own, so to speak? So I have a deadline for getting the things she’ll need.” Sanada smiled happily at the other boy as Yuki started purring again.
He thought about it for a long moment. “I...want to have her fixed first...” It was just for the safety and health of the kitten. But the cat was too young for that. And too small. “She’s going to be...little...for a long time...I think it’ll still be...a few months.” He admitted. They were really too young to be away from their mother yet, but since that couldn’t be, Kabaji had to be their mother instead. At least they could eat solid, dry food. “Is...will you...still want her...then?” He wondered. Maybe Sanada only wanted her now, while she was tiny and adorable.
“A few months, huh? Well, I will still want her, but I could take her to get fixed when she’s old enough, and whatever shots she needs. But if you would really prefer to keep her that long, I can visit her and have her in the lab with me from time to time still, right?” Doing his best not to look disappointed, Sanada turned to face Kabaji fully. He would certainly still want Yuki by then, but he was already reluctant to have to leave her behind.
So he wasn’t the only one that got attached quickly. Maybe... “Usu...A few months...But...” He chewed on his lower lip and looked to the cat in those strong arms. “Maybe...” He swallowed hard and had to turn his back to the older boy. “Would you...want a trial...period with her...See if you can...handle her...maybe a week...and if you can...then you can have her permanent...”
Sanada’s eyes lit up at the prospect of the trial period. “That would be great. I can go to town tomorrow to get everything I’ll need for her and get it set up. Is she eating dry or wet food right now? I want to get the same thing she’s eating now so that way I know she’ll eat it.”
He pointed to her bowl. “Dry...but make it moist first. She has trouble if it’s totally dry...And she likes fish flavored...treats...” He wondered what sort of things Sanada would get her. Kabaji would give up the bowl with her name on it to him from the start. “But...and I know...this will sound harsh...After a week...I’m going to take her to Echizen-kun...and if...if she says you’re okay...then you can have her for keeps. But if you...you upset her...I...I’ll...drop a house on you.” It was no idle threat, even if it was a ridiculous one.
“Echizen? I thought he was a levitator. I was planning on asking the twins to talk with her on occasion just to make sure that she’s happy, but if you’d rather take her to Echizen, that’s fine. He has a cat already, right? You don’t think his cat will get territorial with Yuki, do you?” Sanada gave Kabaji an almost confused look tinged with worry. Already, he was reaching out for the computer lab and booting a single computer to look for the best way to soften dry food for a kitten. He had already done some research, so he knew better than to give her milk to drink since most cats actually were not capable of tolerating dairy.
Was no one supposed to know about his being able to talk to cats? He immediately felt guilty. He had nearly blown the boy’s cover. He would want to curl up and die if someone did that to him. He would apologize to the younger student and to his cat, just in case. next time he saw them. “Usu...He does...and I hope she won’t...Yuki is a good kitty...and she doesn’t take up room...” He also felt bad for his threat, but when it came to the safety and happiness of the kittens, Kabaji was willing to be just a little bit violent. He would feel bad later, but at least they’d be safe.
“I...I’m going to trust you with her then...Tomorrow...You can come back...and get her...for the week.”
“I’ll go into town tomorrow morning first thing then. And then I will come get her in the afternoon. She’s small enough, she can ride in my jacket pocket for now when I’m inside. She has been trained to use a litter box, right?” Grinning, Sanada nodded in understanding. He’d said nothing about the threat, mostly because he understood. Kabaji was very protective of the tiny kitten, and Sanada knew the other boy didn’t want anything bad to happen to her.
He nodded and then smiled. “She...likes that too. Pocket riding...You...You’re almost as big as me...so...she shouldn’t feel cramped...” He had indeed gone around with her and her brother in his cavernous pockets. “And she has...She was easy to train. Niko...not so much.” He was glad he could use his ability to make cleaning products. But the little one was learning. Yuki was a little genius when it had come to training. “She’ll also..come to her name...sometimes.” When she was not being chill and taking up his bed and not wanting to move.
“Good to know. And I have heard cats like to do things on their own time, so it’s nice that she’ll come when called occasionally.” Sanada chuckled softly as Yuki lifted her head for chin scritches.
She was more energetic than he had seen her. That was nice. He was glad of that. “They...are a lot like people...I think...” There were divas that demanded attention and pouted when they didn’t get it and then there were the quiet ones that took their time and made demands only when absolutely necessary, “I...Sanada-san....I hope this will work out...I think..she’s attached to you...already...” Or maybe she just liked big, strong confident men. Kabaji only managed two of the three.
“I hope so too, I have to admit I’m already pretty attached to her.” Sighing softly, Sanada knew he should probably stop imposing on the younger man and go start making a list of what he needed. Maybe the pet store in town would have a way for him to buy everything online and then just go pick it up in the morning. “Ano, would it be alright if I take her to the lab with me for a little while? I won’t have to take her outside since the junior dorms connect to the main building.”
Once more he frowned. “Can I...hold her...one more time...” He asked because he knew it. He knew without a doubt that after tomorrow, he would be one kitten poorer and Sanada would have a little white lady in his life. But that was okay. He was a big boy. He could handle this in a mature fashion. “I...will let you take her to the labs...after that.” One more cuddle, so he could tell the little one not to get into any trouble and not to chew on cords and to keep Sanada’s lap warm.
“Of course.” Sanada smiled easily and passed the little purring ball of fur to Kabaji. Once she was safely tucked into the other boy’s hands, he crouched to get a better look at the other kitten. “Now you won’t have any competition for attention, ok? Not that I think you let her be much competition in the first place.”
He snuggled against her soft white fur and whispered softly into a small peaked ear. After he got a little meow in reply he called out to the other boy again. “S...Sanada...She...she’s all yours...” He held her out to him and tried to keep a strong face. No point getting all weepy. She was going to a good place.
Sanada stood and took Yuki back. “Thank you, Kabaji-kun. Will it be alright for me to come back in an hour or two? Since I don’t have any food for her or anything else, as much as I want to, I can’t keep her with me until I can pick things up.”
“Usu...You are welcome to come back... And I’ll look after her for you...until you come back for her...for good.” He walked to the door and opened it up for him. “I...will see you two again...in an hour.” At that point, he would have gathered all of the things he had gotten just for Yuki to give to Sanada, so that he didn’t have to start from zero like he had Inui had.
Bowing slightly, Sanada picked his coat up and cradled Yuki to his chest. “See you soon then.” Looking down at the sweet kitten, he smiled. “Time to introduce you to computers, but no walking on keyboards, ok?”
The larger boy escorted them to the door and bowed. Sanada really was a good guy. He waited until the other was gone before turning to look at Niko, who was looking a little smug at being number one and only now. “I...guess...it’s just you and me now...let’s get your sister’s stuff...” In an hour, he would have everything already ready for Sanada, minus the big things. He could have just made them, but he was being selfish. He wanted one last night with two small furred blankets.