Train Tracks and Romances

Chapter 12.

Me and Michael had returned home and straight away went to bed.

Through out the day today Michael had been hinting at me that he wanted a pet. Specifically a cat, he was googling pictures, falling in love with them on tumblr.
I was thinking to myself how good it would be to get a pet and I could surprise him! It was Valentine's Day soon and I could get him it as a present. Yes! I thought to myself, I loved the idea and decided id make some calls.

His birthday was tomorrow and I was buying a cat today.
I seen an advertisement from a guy who's cat had recently had kittens and they were only a few days old. I messaged him and he replied straight away telling me I could have one of his kittens. He had the exact one I was looking for and I couldn't wait to get it. Michael had also been out all day getting present from the band and I was excited to find out what they were even though they're not mine.
I jumped in my car and headed to the address he gave.
His house was very nice. He lived alone from what I could tell and was pretty well off. I was welcomed into his living room with the sight of cats. 7 little kittens all cuddled around the mummy cat. They were all so cute and different; some ginger, some tabby, some all grey, some black with white paws. They were absolutely adorable. Michael had his heart set on a tabby cat so that's the one I took, I felt terrible for taking the kitten away from its mum and brothers and sisters but the man insured me the kitten wouldn't remember and as soon as it opened my eyes, the people it would be with are the people it would always know as its parents.
As I was heading home I decided to go into pets at home and get the cat a bed, some food, toys and lots more. I was given a basket for them to travel in from the man who seller me the cat.
When I returned home I quickly put the cat upstairs in the spare room where Michael never went. The cat was sleeping and it was late so Michael was likely to go to bed when he got in and would never see the cat until tomorrow.

* Michaels birthday *
Michaels alarm was set to go off at around 7:30 - we woke up early - I woke up around 7:15 and knew I had a short time to get things ready.
Michaels alarm went off just as I brought the cat downstairs.
Michael came downstairs and almost burst into happy tears
"OH MY ...." He paused "THANK YOU SO MUCH" he said and threw his arms around me. He then turned round and lifted the cat up to which the cat gave a quite meow.
"Awwww" Michael said "it's the exact one!" He told me
"I know" I laughed
"You're the best!" He said
"I'm alright" I said causally

That night consisted of a hell of a lot of cat playing and we named her too. We decided to call her 'Gabby'. Gabby and Michael were two of the cutest things ever. Later that night when both the cat and Michael were tired out, Gabby fell asleep on Michaels shoulder all cuddled into him and it was so cute I couldn't resist taking a picture. I set it as my lock screen because it was too cute not too. 'Two of my favourite things' I thought to myself. I sat beside Michael on the couch with a blanket and also cuddled into Michael and Gabby. And with that it was time to call it a day.

The next day me and Michael realised how close Christmas was and we had made no plans with the family. So that's what we done.
Michael phoned his mum and dad and I phoned mine. We organised for them to come over for Christmas dinner as well as seeing the house for the first time. They both agreed to come over and so we got the house ready.

They were coming over on Tuesday... Today was Sunday. We hadn't done any washing, or got food in or tidying as we've been away. So me and Michael agreed that we would split it evenly. I'd go out and get the food if he done the washing.
"Deal?" I asked extending my hand
"Deal." He said taking my hand in his. He pulled me in towards him and kissed me lightly on the forehead I leaned into his chest and put my arms around his waist. I loved cuddling Michael, I automatically just felt safe; protected by his strong arms wrapped around my fragile frame.

I got back from shopping at around 7 and by the time I put everything away it was 8:20. I was absolutely shattered and decided to go to bed. I asked Michael if he was coming too and he decided he'd stay up for 10 minutes more to finish his program.
My room was cooled when I entered it, I pulled over the heater that was plugged in at the wall and got my fluffy pj bottoms on and a short sleeved top. I put on my extremely cozy dressing gown on top of that and snuggled into my duvet. I was just about to doze off when I felt Michael sneak in behind me. I could tell he thought I was asleep so I continued to let him think that and closed my eyes again. Before I knew it, I was drifting off with michaels arm draped over me.

{{I'm really sorry it's taken me so long to get this chapter up! I've been busy with school stuff but promise to make more of an effort. I have all my plans and idea written down for future chapters and I'll try and update this a lot more frequently! Sorry again... Thanks for reading though if you are ❤️}}