The Illusion of Danger

Chapter 36

Once Mordecai managed to pry himself out of Rocky's tight hug, they left the apartment and found themselves at their location without any problems.
As the tabby pulled off to the side of the road to park, Mordecai looked down at his watch and a slip of paper that had the information written on, then out his window at the house that this was apparently to take place at.

"Well, we've made it with six minutes to spare."
The tuxedo stated as he closed his watch and stuffed it away again.
"Are you ready?"
He asked as he looked across at his partner.

"I'm very ready! Very excited! I can't wait to get the finished product... whenever that is."
Rocky was practically vibrating excitement. The tabby could power a city with how much energy he had stored in his slender body.

"He said it should be ready by tomorrow afternoon, so I'll be picking it up in the evening when I finish work."
The tuxedo said as he adjusted the cuffs of his shirt and coat, looking up at the sky through the windshield. There still wasn't any rain, but it looked like it would start to pour at any moment.

"Would you mind, that's if I don't stick around, of course, if I came by to pick mine up? I'd love to have it with me while I sleep. Waking up next to you in any sense makes me happy."
Rocky blushed a little, not able to keep eye contact with Mordecai after that sappy request.

Feeling his features soften, Mordecai had his tail rest over Rocky's. That seemed to be the most discreet way of comforting him currently. Even though the street they were currently on was eerily quiet, they were out of the apartment, therefore, not safe.
"Of course, Rocky. I was going to extend that exact offer."

Reflexively, Rocky's tail curled around Mordecai's.
"Thank you for reading my mind then. I know it's going to turn out wonderfully. Especially because your handsome mug will be in it."
He winked at the older man and laughed.
"Let's get to it!"
The tabby squeezed the tuxedo's thigh quickly then hopped out of the vehicle. Walking around to the curb, he straightened out his coat and brushed off his back, he turned to Mordecai.
"How do I look?"
Grasping his lapels, he did a little twirl.

Mordecai shut the car door behind him after grabbing the umbrella he brought along for safe measures and gave the tabby a quick once over.
"Dashing."
He nodded

"Berries!"
Rocky shot finger guns at Mordecai, also giving the older man a once over. The tabby plucked a piece of lint off of Mordecai's lapel.

"Ah, thank you."
The tuxedo said as he then gestured toward the house with the umbrella.
"Shall we?"

"Aces!"
Rocky smiled and headed towards the door to knock for the two of them.

When the knock was given, there was a pause before the door swung open. A man greeted them with a smile.
"Are you two gents my Heller appointment? Please, come in!"

The tuxedo raised a brow and stepped inside.
"Yes, I believe I mentioned a few requests over the telephone. I assume you recall?"
He asked.

"I have everything all set for you, not to worry. Just in that room there."
The man said as he pointed to an open doorway to the right while closing the door behind the two once they were safely inside.

Rocky turned to look at Mordecai, surprised that there was a request. The tabby stepped into the house and walked to the room the photographer pointed to. Once inside, Rocky looked around. It was a rather nice place.
"Requests?"
He turned and asked Mordecai; who was close behind and nodded at him.

"Small things that had been asked such as setting and placement."
He said as he set his umbrella to lean against the wall and looked at the small setup that had been put together in front of a large bookshelf.
"I hope you don't mind if one of us is sitting and the other is standing. I would have waited to ask for your opinion, but I knew we wanted to have this done quickly."