The Ripple Effect

Chapter 2: AND WE ARE THE ONES WHO NEED TO FOCUS?

A few minutes passed and our screams were quieted down under the threat of the cat's claws. He took the opportunity that our silence gave to ask for our names. 

- I am Im Nara... , I answered, uncertain.

- Seo Jiwoo... , he followed.

- I am Kayden, one of you, bring me that chair.

Jiwoo was the one to move and bring the chair over. The self-proclaimed Kayden then attempted to mount the furniture to look at us from a higher viewpoint. Its jiggly body had some difficulty getting on the chair, and I would have usually helped if it weren't for the absolutely baffling situation. Paws never looked scarier. After finally getting on, the orange turned towards us with death in his eyes and threatened to kill us if we ever told anyone about him. I didn't try to contradict him because who would even believe such a tale? Kayden suddenly met eyes wit himself through the mirror on the wall behind us.

- Who's that fat cat? Look at that chin, that ain't a cat... wait... THAT'S ME?!

It didn't more than a few seconds for him to screech out the highest noise I have ever heard before proceeding to faint. We immediately panicked and frantically shook the cat to wake him up. Even if he was menacing us earlier, I couldn't let a cat die in front of me. 

A few moments later... 

When it finally regained consciousness, Jiwoo asked the question that was burning both our tongues since we first heard the cat speak.

- How can you speak like a human, when you are a cat?

THe orange kitty replied with his usual gruff tone.

- I can do that because I am human, stupid.

- What? Is it like a magical power or something?I added.

- It's more complex than that but let's say yes, it has to do with my power.

- Also, why did you turn into a cat?

- Yes, and why were you all bloody when we found you.

He watched us for a moment, before replying. 

- It is none of you guys business.

Now calmer than before, I found some courage in me to oppose him. 

- Well, kinda, I want to know if you are getting Jiwoo into trouble. By the way, if the answer is yes, leave right now. 

I managed to keep a firm expression and a nasty glare on my face, but my hands couldn't stop shaking. Jiwoo tried soothing the atmosphere between us.

- Don't listen, Mr.kayden, Nara is just overprotective of me, we would be happy to help if you need it.

A silence settled during in which we couldn't guess what Kayden was thinking about. The quietness, having lasted several seconds, began to feel awkward. A grumbling stomach put a halt to the moment. The blond softie, hearing that, convinced Kayden to eat his cat food. Jiwoo then decided to leave the room to let Kayden enjoy his meal. Before passing the door, he tunred to ask me:

- You are not coming with me?

I shook my head.

- No, I am gonna stay a little to talk about some things.

- Ah ok!

Having heard me talk to Jiwoo, the orange cat looked at me expectantly. He seemed wary, and I could feel a strange aura coming off of him. 

...

- What is it brat?

I gripped my shaking palms in fists, and breathed out my anxiousness.