Then Because She Goes - Matty Healy

★ Keiko

poisonmedaddy13 asked:
"Matty and Este getting Keiko blurb PLEASE!!"

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"Oh my god. Este. Please, look at these ones," Matty held up his phone with one the of the many London pet rescue Instagram pages he followed pulled up. A pointy-eared German Shepherd posed in a photo with her litter of seven puppies, with the caption reading that her name was Bug. And that her puppies were in need of homes.

Both he and Este had been dreaming of adopting a dog ever since they'd moved in together. But somehow, it never got to the point that they went through with it; and now that a new cycle for The 1975 was about to start up, Este was on the fence about the idea. She wasn't sure if she'd be diligent enough to raise a puppy on her own, with Matty on tour and not by her side.

But alas, Matty persisted. And he was determined—these German Shepherd puppies being just a few of many he showed Este. He could tell that deep down, she'd want the company while he travelled, and was convinced that as soon as they found the right puppy, she'd be on board.

"Bug..." Este muttered to herself, reading the Instagram post and pouting at how terribly cute the photos were. She scooted over on the sofa they were both sitting on to cuddle closer into Matty's side. Matty swiped through the photos one by one, the two of them staring with heart eyes.

"We need to meet them." she said, matter-of-factly.

He was shocked that the post had won her over without much convincing. "Actually?!"

"Message them before I think too hard about it."

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Este knocked excitedly on the door to the foster family's home. A lively older couple answered, inviting them round to the back garden.
We're just meeting them to see what they're like, Matty reminded himself internally, Don't get your hopes up.

"Little Buggy here usually prefers to meet the guests before showing you her babies—here she is,"
The two of them took a seat on the edge of their raised patio, now at the perfect level to show Bug some attention. Immediately melting at her friendly yet mellow demeanour, Matty ran his fingers through her fur, petting her calmly.

"Hello pretty girl," he cooed. "I'm Matty."

Este smiled at the sweet voice he always put on whenever talking to animals. He didn't notice it, but she always did.

After a few minutes of chatting casually with the foster family, along with Bug's tail wagging back and forth comfortably, the woman finally let the puppies free from the pen and out into the garden. It was like an invasion of excitement as they trampled into the grass, playfully nipping at each other's paws and barking hesitantly at the unfamiliar faces.

"Oh my goodness! Hi babies!" Este giggled as multiple puppies greeted her, stepping on her feet and sniffing her in curiosity. "How old are they again?"

"They're just about to be twelve weeks, so they're all up to date with jabs. Ready to adopt right away." confirmed the man. His arms were crossed as he leaned against his house, happily watching the litter collectively shower both Matty and Este in love.

"Seem to like you two already,"

They laughed together, slightly overwhelmed at the high energy of the young pups. Most of them pounced around at a high speed, too frantic to allow either of them to scoop them up for a cuddle.

But, Este eventually felt a gentle paw at her thigh, where a pair of glossy black eyes stared up at her. The puppy pawed again, panting with its tongue on display.

"I think she wants you to pick her up, love." pointed Matty.

Silently agreeing, Este tucked her hand beneath the puppy's tiny tummy, lifting her into her lap. The dog didn't squirm or protest. Just made herself at home against Este's warmth.