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Chapter 2

HI BITCHES I'M BACK!

-Aurora-

I woke up with Goose purring on my chest. I slowly opened my eyes and scratched Goose’s head. I checked the time. 8.16. I still had some time left before I had to get out of bed. Joe was coming to pick me up at 9 so I could get my new kitten. I didn’t have a car here so I just used my friend to get around. I slowly removed Goose from my chest, she looked like she wanted to kill me because I dared to disturb her sleep.
I picked up my phone and texted him.

                        Gay looking guy
-me-
You  awake yet?

-gay looking guy-
I’m up!

-me-
Great! Remember to pick me up today,
I want my kitten

-gay looking guy-
I’ll remember.

Hey can my friend come along?
She’s staying with me for a while
and she doesn’t have anything to do today

-me-
If you insist
Bye now

I dragged myself to kitchen and warmed couple of karelian pies up. I had a thought of making coffee for myself but I discarded that though gagging. I didn’t like coffee. Ironic, I know, my home country is the biggest consumer of coffee on a per-person basis. And I don’t like it. Well it is what it is.

After eating my breakfast, I made Goose hers. She was meowing at me while I was making it for her. Greedy cat. Little did she knew she would get a little sister soon. I smiled as I gave the food for the cat. I scratched her between the ears as I stood up.
I changed my clothes to something more appropriate and decided to check my painting room once more before I had to go.
There was the painting I pretty much finished last night. And the little table beside my painting stand had a half full bottle of rosé on top of it. I grabbed the bottle and emptied it in the sink. It was too dry for me.

I checked the time. 8.59. I said goodbye to Goose and kissed her cute nose. As I walked out I saw Joe driving to my house. I didn’t see anyone sitting in the front so I thought he didn’t bring his friend. Oh how wrong I was.

“Hi loser!” I said as I climbed on the front seat

“Hi asshole,” he said back.

Then I heard it, the quiet “hi” coming from the back seat. I recognise that voice.

“H-hi,” I said back to the blonde woman as I turned around to look at her.
She showed me a shy smile and small wave. I smiled back.

“So what’s going on? Why’s Joe driving you around?” the blonde woman asked.

“ I’m getting a kitten and I don’t have a car so Joe’s my driver today,” I answered, “by the way, I never got your name.”

“Oh, I’m Taylor, nice to meet you, again!” she said happily, “I thought you recognized me yesterday.”

“Wait, you guys have met before?” Joe raised his brows.

“Yeah, she came to the café yesterday when I was working, she asked about the paintings I made and thats about it.” Taylor nodded to confirm it.

“Oh that’s cool, I just don’t recommend to go to that café again. The owner is horrible.”

Rest of the car ride was silent. The radio being the only source of sound. It wasn’t too long ride to the barn where I picked the kitten.

Once we arrived at the barn, I told both of the celebrities to stay in the car while I’d go pick the cat.

The little kitten the mama cat’s owner picked for me was reminding me of a siamese cat. Similar colouring but it clearly wasn’t a siamese cat. I lifted the kitten, thanked the woman who sold it to me and walked back to the car carrying my new furry child.

I saw Taylor stretching her legs when I walked to the car. Her eyes lit up when she saw my new kitten.

“Aww she’s so cute!” she gasped, “Have you picked a name for her yet?”

“Not yet,” I shaked my head, “I have to get to know her first. Then I can pick a name that suits her.”

We got back in the car and Joe drived back to my place. The little kitten purred on my lap the whole way back.

“You want to come inside?” I asked them.

“No, I got things to do, so I have to go. Taylor? Are you staying?” Joe asked.

“I could come, if you’re ok with that?” Taylor admitted smiling shyly.

“Sure, let’s go! And thanks Joe, for driving me, I owe you one!” I thanked him.

Taylor and I got out of the car, I carried my new furbaby, and we walked to the front door.

I opened it and heard Goose yelling somewhere. Usually she’s waiting for me at the front door, so I was kinda worried where she got stuck this time.

“You already have one cat?” Taylor asked excitedly. I could see the happiness in her eye, she clearly loved felines.

“Yeah, the that screaming monster is my first child Goose, she’s bit crazy,” I explained. She looked at me confused, “She’s ginger.”

She nodded slowly. I handed the kitten to her and went looking for Goose.

“Take your shoes off, I don’t want that dirt inside,” I reminded her.

I walked around my house and noticed my painting rooms door. It slightly open. I looked inside the room and saw Goose stuck in the painting stand.

“Oh you silly little kitty, come here,” I murmured to the cat and picked her up, “come meet your new little sister.”

I stood up holding Goose and when I turned around, I saw Taylor looking in the room. She looked around in awe.

“You seriously are amazing artist,” she complicated me. Warmth rose to my cheeks and I looked down.

“Thanks,” I said with a voice that was barely above a whisper.

“Let’s go to the living room and let the cats meet” I suggested quickly, not wanting her to see the bit more naughty paintings I’ve done.

We walked to the living room and sat down on the floor. Taylor let the new kitten go and she came straight to meet Goose. At first Goose was bit scared but warmed up to the new weird creature. It didn’t take long for them to start playing together. Taylor watched them closely and didn’t noticed me looking at her. She truly was beautiful human being.

a/n
Hi guys!
this is now the second chapter, I know it took way too long, but now it's done.

I got motivation from one person I met a while ago, she knows exactly who she is.

Hope you liked it!

-Ellie