A Novel's Beast World

55. What's Wrong With Peace?

I woke up and dragged my lazy ass out of bed. Today would be the day that I help with breakfast dammit. I was stopped by the paw-pad squad and decided to poke them cute little beans. Psycho would never let me do this, but my babies got me.

I spent too much time distracted and got my ass dressed. The outhouse was used and I sighed happily. I love doors and shitting privately. No more piss dribble either. The leaves used to wipe ass could be improved, but that is not today's goal.

I washed up and helped with breakfast, finally. The kids demanded theirs with the cutest little mews. I was in a great mood today which was weird, but fuck, best to enjoy it. I'll come down sometime.

"Harvey, my golden man, what is on today's menu?" I think I get men a little now. Watching that fine ass cook was a beautiful sight.

"You're up early today. One of the short birds quit laying eggs, so I'm making the marinated chicken and spinach you talked about." Aww. Which one of the suckers hit the chopping block?

"Which bird?"

"The one you called Ze-Zenitsu was it?" Oh no. Zenitstu, you were supposed to survive until the end. What bullshit is this? "Are you okay Drew?"

"I'm fine." I grumbled, but couldn't help it. I shouldn't have named the bird that. "Can I help?" Zenitsu made a great sacrifice, I'm going to make the most of it.

"I would never stop you." Thanks Harvey.

Harvey made room for Drew and divided the tasks. He was more than happy to do everything himself, but knew that Drew would get her way in the end. He wrapped his tail around her leg and resumed adding the ingredients to the marinade.

Damn tail, it tickles. Okay. He mostly did everything already. Damned paw pad distractions. I can rinse the spinach and get the eggs boiling.

The chicken needed to sit, but the rest was ready to go. Why was I here again? Put the eggs in a pot and boil? Accomplishment.

I glanced at Harvey who looked especially happy and figured that was still good enough. I yawned and went to feed the kids. They were getting hangry.

"Alright boys I'm coming. This is like way earlier than usual, why you guys so hungry?" They cried in their language and made me feel almost bad. "Give me a sec."

I fed them and wiped up their mess up. I poked their round bellies as a reward to myself. They still had baby fuzz and were soft. Fluffy babies are so fucking cute!

I was interrupted by Parker dropping off Qingqing again. I mustered up my mean bitch face and went outside. It was hard as hell since I was still riding high with adorable overload. Shuu was standing outside and I gave Parker my best stink eye.

He totally looked uncomfortable, which he should be. He wants us to babysit and he hasn't paid in full. I'll take him for all it's worth.

"Pay me." They both gave me looks. They don't seriously think I'm free right?

"Drew?" Qingqing figured she didn't want to get it, but had a suspicion. A flood of embarrassment hit her as realization dawned on her.

"My family's protection isn't free. You know it's dangerous right? But you want to rely on my men for safety anyway." Sure I could've made that sound nicer, but why? The message needs to be crystal fucking clear. I aimed it at Parker, since I don't want to piss off Qingqing.

"I know. I will pay you." Parker felt the shame rise inside him. He thought it was easier to ask Drew for help, but now he wondered. His pride hurt knowing that he was relying on others to help take care of his female. But the alternative was just as terrible to him. How could he let Qingqing fancy another male now?