Rose - A Poppy Playtime Story

Chapter 14 - Moonshine

(Seven)

The sun shined down on the fake grass like always. It was a few days after the 'Sleepover Incident', thankfully everything had calmed down.

Of course the next day everyone had questions for Catnap.

"Are you okay?"

"Did you go to the nurse?"

"Did you reported that?"

"Are you sure you're able to work today?"

Of course Catnap said that he was fine, and his sore throat only lasted a few hours.

Though since that day Catnap would stare into space more than usual, and someone wouldn't believe his lie.

"Hey, Catnap!" A voice called out to him as Catnap was about to go through his front door.

He turned around to see his perfect pup: Dogday.

"Yes?" He asked. Keeping his paw on the door ready to push it open, and disappear into the darkness of his home.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Dogday asked for the seventh time. Catnap sighed.

"Yes, I'm perfectly fine." Catnap said with a fake smile.

Dogday wasn't convinced. He still didn't believe him, but he didn't want to push his feline friend.

"Okay, if you're sure then I won't waste your time. See you tomorrow, Catnap." Dogday said giving up.

As Dogday walked away to go to his house, Catnap's ears folded down. He didn't want him to go.

"Dogday!" Catnap yelled to him. Dogday turned around trying to keep his smile down.

Even if Catnap was lying to him, Dogday didn't want to leave the feline.

"Would you like to come inside, and...hang out for a while?" Catnap asked. Dogday let his smile grow, starting to run over to the cat.

"Of course, Moonshine!"

A soft red tint appeared on Catnap's face, a goofy smile growing.

A little while later the two were in the kitchen, listening to Catnap's radio while one of them poured lemonade into two cups.

"Do you dislike rain too?" Dogday suddenly asked, Catnap just gave him a confused look.

"I mean you freaked out when you touched the water the other day, so is it like you just don't like being submerged or..." Dogday didn't know how to finish his thoughts.

The dog heard a soft snicker from the other side of the room.

Catnap had put the lemonade jar down on the counter, the two cups now full. Though he had his hand over his mouth, his shoulders slightly bobbing.

"What's so funny?" Dogday asked, apparently that was the only thing that could have made this funnier because Catnap started to laugh hysterically.

"What?" Dogday said starting to laugh himself. Catnap continued laughing, unable to stop himself. After a while tears started falling from his eyes, and he had to hold onto the counter so he wouldn't fall over.