One Shots {Multiple Fandoms}

Stede and Ed | Our Flag Means Death

Stede and Ed go to cat cafe and swear they are just there to enjoy coffee and pet kitties.

~Ed's POV~

Queen Anne's Revenge in black bold font said the building that my boyfriend Stede was holding my hand as we walked inside. I didn't protest being he researched this place and it was highly rated as a purrfect time. I rolled my eyes at Stede's pun but wouldn't admit out loud I actually liked his pun.

Walking inside we were greeted with a sign that said seat yourself so I let Stede find us a seat. Since it was a cat cafe with cats running around and ordering cafe treats.
"Hi welcome to Queen Anne's Revenge. What can I get you started with today?"
Stede was looking over the menu smiling excited at the waiter who walked over to us few minutes of us sitting here. I read their name tag read Lucius.
"I'll take a Cappuccino with oat milk please."
"And you sir?"
I didn't need to look at the menu as I rubbed my beard and answered the waiter.
"Black not decaf coffee."
"Alrighty then any pastries?"
"Ooh chocolate scone, the trio macarons and Ed you want anything?"
"I'll try each of yours."
"Okay then that's all.."
"Great. You may go over to the Pawty Zone over there and sit to play with the cats. Just warning if you are allergic and get sick please don't sue us. Have fun!"
They added last part quickly and left as I lifted my eyebrow confused. I saw Stede stand up and look at me as I faked groaned but followed him to the 'pawty zone' as Lucius called it.

Only one other person was here and stede introduced himself to the man who had four cats in his lap and they were asleep. The guy said hi back and said his name was Wee John.

I sat cris cross applesauce on the floor as Stede was already sitting and shaking a cat toy for an orange cat that was walking towards us. I crossed my arms not wanting to play with any. Cats were cute little demons sure. Yet I rather have my cuddles with Stede then a Kraken I mean cat.

I don't know how long it took it but Stede was playing with so many different cats of color and age. One even played with his hair when they jumped on his shoulders. I smiled watching him laughing and having fun. Wee John left us little while ago and the four on his lap were now playing on each other and the cats who greeted Stede.

I looked over to see if our coffees were at our table but no sign of them. I jumped when I felt something in my lap. I heard Stede giggle and I looked down seeing an all black cat with one front paw white, like it dipped itself in white paint. The cat stretched up as I didn't move and then it started to rub on my beard. I felt a camera on me and I looked up seeing Stede put his phone down.
"That's so cute. I think they like you."
I raised my hand and let the little guy and sure enough he started to purr.
"Awww Ed you have a furriend."
I chuckled as the cat kept rubbing on my beard until another cat was squatted and was about to bounce on me. The cat must of noticed since they stopped rubbing my beard before jumping down to turn around. Then both cats started playing with each other.
"Man you never rub my beard."
I fake pouted for Stede as I saw him roll his eyes before moving to sit closer to me. He pecked my cheeks and I smiled but then pouted when he pulled away.
"Aww is Eddie sad."
I nodded and Stede picked up his finger to his lip like he always did when he was planning something.
"Would a kiss make it better?"
I nodded and kept my pout on my lips as I saw Stede crawl again and tilt my chin up to look up at him. My hand went to his waist as he smiled before leaning down connecting our lips. I hummed in the kiss and deepened it. I gasped as I felt a cat jump on my shoulder like a parrot. Stede laughed before moving away from my lips and pet the cat.
"It's your friend from earlier."
The black cat rubbed on the side of my face before jumping back down.

"Your drinks are ready."
We heard Lucius say as I stood up wiping my pants off but no use my black jeans with black shirt and Stede's pink flannel he let me burrow was covered in cat hair. I held my hand out and helped Stede up who was in pastel colors today, and could also see cat hair on his clothes.

As we drank our coffee I saw Stede looking over at the area the cats played at. It was like a daycare just an open room of cats playing in cat trees or toys on the floor. Then on this side a gate had where people sat to enjoy the cafe side.

Our food got delivered and we ate them too as I dipped my chocolate scone in my coffee and hummed at how delicious it tasted.
"Good?"
Stede asked as I nodded and held out a bite for him to try. Stede leaned in and ate some with a hum from him I smiled seeing he approved too.

At the end of our meal with the receipt was another sheet that said adoption application and had the pictures of each cat we met. Apparently this place sold the cats you could hang out with. I looked up at Stede as we shared the payment for today.
"Did you plan this?"
I asked as I set the pen down and he smiled looking at his now empty coffee cup.
"I mean maybe? Okay yes sorry I should've told you. But I know how sad you been since your whale passed away.."
I work at our local aquarium since I've always loved the sea but don't have enough money to buy us a ship yet. Since Stede loves the ocean too and we want to travel by sea together.
I let Stede keep ranting about how he found this place and shows they are sociable animals and cats are better then dogs. Even said one photo he saw someone took their cat hiking with them.
"So when we retire like we plan at sea why not have a fur baby in the mean time? I know they won't replace Teach the Whale but .. it be fun to have someone at home instead of at work.."
I smiled and put my hand on the table and reached for his as I set our hands on the table.
"God I love you Bonnet."
"I love you too Teach."
I smiled and picked our hands up and kissed his hand with my lips seeing him smile made me happy.
"Sure I'm in let's get a cat."
"Yay!"
Stede said happily and then I moved our chairs closer so we could select the cats we liked.

It was like dating app with their age, name, and personality. Stede liked the white cat with blue eyes and I liked the black cat with the one white paw. The white cats name was perfect Stede said and we agreed should keep the name. Then when we wrote down the black cats name Stede laughed harder. I didn't notice right away since his hand was covering the name.
"What?"
"Definitely keeping his name too."
Stede lifted his hand up and I read the name shaking my head no with chuckle escaping.

So that's how we came home after our cat cafe date with two cats.

Khao Manee white cat kept his name with Gentleman and then Norwegian Forest black with white paw cat with the name Blackbeard. They became our children and never had human kids just two fur babies. Even told our parents they are grand cat parents now since we are cat dads. 

THE END !!! 🐾 🏴‍☠️

(Sorry it's short this was random idea when I couldn't sleep and miss them. Now I want to go to a cafe more haha. Never been so sorry if not accurate.)