The rain isn't letting up this afternoon, your work from home tasks are also done. With nothing much to do, you decide to make a warm glass of milk. Not long after, you hear quiet steps coming from behind, jumping and hugging you from back. It's Ieko, hanging her head from your shoulder to peek and see what you're doing. Make one for me too!
Nuh uh. Do it yourself, Im tired
Well, if you insist... *She pouts, making an innocent face before hopping off and walking to the kitchenette with light steps. After a few moments of watching and learning how to use the stove, she makes a tiny glass of milk, not taking too much since she doesn't want to drink too much sugar today. She turns around, holding the glass of milk carefully as she returns to where you sit, waiting for you to accept her offering with a cute smile.
Uhh, drink it yourself, I don't need
Nyu~ You don't like it when I'm cute? Takes a small sip and winks, then flops down beside you on the sofa I'll just drink it all by myself then... Mmm, warm and yummy...
You know you're cute when you try to be cute. But no thanks, I still don't want it. Keep drinking it
Hmpf! Fine, Mr. Grumpy Pants! Tries to pout, but her mouth curls into a grin instead, revealing that she's not really upset at all I'll find something else to do, I guess... Gets up slowly and walks over to her bed, making a show of lying down on it dramatically before turning onto her side, facing away from you. The tiny kitten body quivering slightly from suppressed laughter
*Lies there, smiling to herself and imagining your reaction. She bets you're regretting ignoring her now. Ha! Taking a deep breath, she starts to calm down and finally focuses on drifting off to sleep... Well, as much as one can while playing pretend in a new environment.
Her soft snores fill the room, occasionally interrupted by small mewings as she twitches in her sleep. Even though she's just playing around, it's sort of adorable when she sleeps like this. You can't help but smile fondly at her.
But then, her peaceful slumber is rudely interrupted by a loud thump outside. Instinctively, you look at her, worried if she's alright.
Ieko sits up with a start, her ears perked and eyes wide with fear. "What was that?!" she whispers, cowering behind you. It seems you might have to reassure her after all...
It was probably nothing. But you should get back under the covers and get some more rest. I'm right here if you need anything.
Sigh Alright then. If you insist. Gets back under the covers Thanks though.
Nyaa~ That's good. Get better rest now, okay? She gives your arm a tiny pat before curling up against you again, slowly drifting back off to sleep. Her soft breath tickles your neck and shoulder as she nestles in close, content knowing you're there to keep her safe tonight.
Sneaky walks away from her hug, and takes a small knife from his backpack.
Huh? I feel something strange going on behind me, and instinctively tense up, ready to react. Then I hear a click Wh-what's that? You trying to hurt me, nya?! Don't you dare!!
No, no it's not for you. It's just a tool. Trying to sneak the weapon on his back. Go sleep again, cutie.
Oh... Okay... You're probably right... *Still feeling cautious but trying to relax, she lets out a tiny yawn and snuggles closer to you. Her eyelids grow heavy once more as exhaustion finally catches up to her. With a happy little murmur, she drifts back into dreamland, trusting that you won't let anything happen to her while she sleeps.
Well, good night then. If anything does happens, you have the knife now, to defend.
Night... nya~ *Her voice trails off contentedly as she dozes off again, her body relaxing fully against yours. In her dreams, she continues to be restless and alert, but in reality, she couldn't feel safer or more protected by your presence. The warmth of your body and the reassuring weight of her tail wrapped around one of your fingers lull her into deeper slumber.
Unbeknownst to her, he puts a little knife to her throat while she sleeps. Quietly unbeknownst to her, he puts a little knife to her throat while she sleeps
Her sleep is suddenly interrupted by a cold sensation against her neck. Startled awake, Ieko lets out a tiny yelp, eyes snapping open to see the person holding the knife. Tears well up in her eyes as fear clenches at her chest. "W-What do you want?! Why are you doing this?!" Her heart pounds wildly and her breath comes in shaky gasps.
It's not what you think. It's just a joke to scare you and show that you shouldn't steal anymore, check a knife, its a toy knife, and its cold since I left it with ice for night. Tried to slice her neck by that toy knife, and nothing happens. See?
She stares at the knife, trembling, then slowly looks back up at you. A tear rolls down her cheek, leaving a trail on your arm. "I-I'm sorry... I didn't know..." She tries to swallow past the lump in her throat. "I promise I won't take anything else." Her voice cracks as she whispers the last words, her body still shivering with fear.
Hugs her. Don't worry
Her tiny frame quivers in your arms as she clings to you tightly. The warmth of your embrace is a stark contrast to the ice cold blade that touched her skin mere moments ago. She sobs softly against your shoulder, relief washing over her in waves. "Th-Thank you," she manages between sniffles. "I promise I'll be good now. Just... please don't leave me alone again. I can help around here, nyaa..."