My Darling Feline (Bill X Fem! Reader)

Chapter Four: The Great Prince's Dilemma

Entering the air-conditioned auditorium, I observed Ellen rehearsing her lines with the rest of the cast. There was a radiant energy about her as she immersed herself in the role, her dedication evident in every word she spoke. I felt almost jealous that someone was able to play someone else so effortlessly.

As I approached the backstage area, I anticipated it to be deserted, given the darkness and the fact that everyone else was focused on the rehearsal under the stage lights. However, my expectations were quickly shattered as I heard a low, grunting noise emanating from behind one of the pillars. A chill ran down my spine at the sound, unsure of what it could be. The noise was unsettling. The uncertainty only heightened my unease, especially in the wake of the recent devouring that had taken place in this very auditorium. Dread crept over me as I hesitated, unsure whether to investigate further or to retreat and seek help.

Come on y/n, tits up. you're scared over nothing. Just go check it out.

I had convinced myself to suck it up and check it out. I tiptoed closer to the pillar, my heart pounding in my chest with each move. Peering around the corner, relief flooded over me as I realized the source of the noise was coming from Louis.

"Oh. It's just you." My sudden words startled Louis, causing him to jump up in surprise. As he regained his composure, his expression shifted into a piercing glare, his eyes narrowing as he watched me closely.

"It's rude to sneak up on someone, human." He seethed.

"Calm down Rudolph, I was just going to grab something until I heard your weird noises. Is everything alright?" I tried to soften my tone. 

Louis didn't seem to appreciate the nickname I had given him within our first few seconds of meeting. I noticed he limped slightly as he stood up straight and away from the support of the wall. I looked down at his leg, on his ankle was a large, swollen, purple bruise. It was almost fully covered by the hem of his sweats, but I saw it before it was covered by fabric again.

"It's nothing" He said annoyed.

"Doesn't look like nothing. Thats a pretty bad sprain. You really shouldn't be on it."

Louis crossed his arms, his light brown eyes continuing to piercing through me. "What? Are you a doctor? I'm fine. Leave me be." he snapped.

Sighing softly, I shifted my bag from my shoulders and began rummaging through its contents, my fingers searching for something useful amidst the jumble of items inside. 

"Here we are!" I said. Louis watched me carefully as I pulled out a roll of sports tape from my bag.

"Sit down, I'll put it on you." I said, tossing the roll around in my hands.

"Didn't I tell you to leave me alone?" 

I was growing irritated by his bad attitude. "Do you want to keep running around on stage or not your highness?"

After some convincing and quiet back and forth arguing, I was able to sit him back on the ground. Louis extended his leg and rolled the sleeve of his pants up.

"Why do you have medical tape in your bag anyways?" He asked.

I began to unwrap the roll of bandage and shrugged. "I used to play a bunch of sports, which led to a lot of injuries. It's good to always be prepared."

Louis hummed in response. "You're y/n right?"

"Yes."

"I've been meaning to meet with you, it's my duty as captain to formally welcome new members-" Raising my hand in a gesture to silence him, I stopped Louis mid-sentence. His widened eyes betrayed his surprise at being shushed, evidently not accustomed to being interrupted.