Kitten

Chapter 3

Murdoc groaned lightly in his spot as he shifted around, slowly waking himself up having had a good rest through the end of the night. His hand reached back towards his side table moments later in search of his phone, knowing he'd slept well into the day not that he cared much. 11 am. Earlier than he would have expected though he did sleep somewhat early last night.

He gave a small huff of breath when he moved to sit, feeling the dead weight around him slip down to his lap almost forgetting that he'd let the kitten sleep in with him over night. He gave his hair a light ruffle before slipping from under him to get ready for the day.

With a small grunt he made his way to the bathroom, taking a quick shower to get the oil out of his hair always frustrated with how fast it seemed to get dirty. Once he was finished and dressed he made his way downstairs, debating whether or not he should give Russel a call, update him on his little - well big - life development. He gave in a moment with a sigh, figuring the other man would be more upset if he kept it a secret for longer. With a swallow of pride he dialed the memorized number on his phone, waiting for him to answer.

"Hey, Murdoc?" He heard the other say as he picked up.

"Yeah, hey it's me." He mumbled, his voice somewhat gruff. "How's it uh...hows it going?"

"Its fine?" Russel spoke, confusion laced through his words. "So whats the reason for Mr.never-up-before-noon's phone call today?"

"Cleaver, really, did you come up with that one on your own or did Disney channel lend a hand?" He remarked back, a short laugh slipping out after. "Anyway, not the point. I've got some news."

"Yeah whatever, what is it?"

"Remember that uh... pet store, thing, you told me about? Where you got your rabbit from?"

"You mean Noodle? They're not pets you know?"

"Yeah, well, it was basically a pet store. Anyway again not the point." Murdoc sighed, giving a small shake of his head. "I went to one yesterday to check it out."

"Did it change your mind about getting one? They really help with loneliness."

"Did a little more than change my mind I'd say."

"What are you talkin about?"

"I may have gotten one."

"You may have or you did?" He could practically see the other raising an eyebrow at him through the phone.

"I got one, I caved. I only wanted to look but there was this one that was just so.... so..." He groaned, giving a quick shake of his head. "He was just so small, so defenseless, if you saw him you would have taken him in too."

"Hey, hey, you don't need to explain yourself to me man, just never thought I'd see the day Murdoc Niccals found someone cute." Russel chuckled from the other end and it only served to get Murdoc going, though he was pretty sure that's what Russel had planned from the beginning.

"I never said cute! Where'd you even get that idea from?"

"Well, is he cute?"

"Pff come see for yourself."

"Is that a real offer or are you just being sarcastic again."

"Russ you know you can come over, bring Noodle too if you want. I read it's good to let them meet others like them and all."

"You did research on it?"

"Just what they gave me in the packet, now are you coming or what?"

"Yeah yeah, we'll be over in an hour or so. See you then." Russel hummed softly through the phone before hanging up.