Axel / Lea x Reader One Shots (Requests Open)

Cat-Dad!

"So, wanna go back to your place?"

The question completely threw you off guard, and the lack of fronting a poker face said it all. For the last five months that you and Axel have been dating, not once has he been over to your place nor has he ever actually asked. It was always meeting up in various places around town and sometimes ending up at his small apartment at the end of the day. The thought of having him over never really crossed your mind if you were to be honest.

"My place?"

"Yes, your place," he smiled. "I've never been; thought it'd be a nice change of environment from my dungeon of an apartment."

"I don't know what you're talking about, but your place is not a 'dungeon'," you laughed, booping his nose with your finger. "But sure, we can do my place. Right after some sea-salt ice cream!"

The entire walk back to your place, your heart thumped inside your chest. You were overthinking over practically nothing: When did I last clean? Did I leave too many dishes in the sink? When was the last time I took out the trash? Mostly, you were worried about Axel finding out about your four cats at home. Yes, that's right: four cats. It had occurred to you that you never brought up the fact that you had so many cats at home. You felt like a bad cat-mom for not even showing one picture to Axel this entire time!

Fumbling with your keys, you cracked open the door to your apartment and paused. "Hey, you're not allergic to fur or anything, right?"

"Uhhh, no? Why, do you have a pet?"

"Well...not just 'a' pet..."

You opened up the door in full and switched on the lights to your living room. Instantly, you were greeted by one of your four cats, who pranced his way towards to. He looked up curiously at Axel with bright green eyes and cautiously made his way over to him, sniffing him before rubbing himself up against Axel's legs.

"Awww, Gula's already warming up to you," you smiled. Picking up the orange-striped cat, you made your way to the little play area that you had set up in the corner of the living room. A fluffy black head poked out lazily from one of the holes of the three-tier cat home, meowing softly.

"Hi there, Noct," you cooed.

The cat meowed to you in response before jumping out of his comfy spot, eyeing Axel just as Gula had a few seconds ago.

"You have two cats?"

"Uhmm... four, actually," you said sheepishly.

"Seriously? Four? And I honestly had you pegged as a dog person," he mused.

"I love dogs! But my landlord doesn't allow them. I honestly wasn't planning on having so many cats, but once I found Gula roaming around Market Street and took him in, I just couldn't stop myself from rescuing the others." You placed Gula down on the floor before making your way to the kitchen to grab a few cans of cat food from the pantry.

"You rescued all of them?" Axel's heart fluttered inside his rib cage. The thought that you actually went out of your way to save not one, but four cats made his feelings for you grow even stronger. He always knew you were a sweet, caring person and this only further proved that point. "So where are the other two?"

"Hiding somewhere most likely; they're a bit more on the shy side. The gray one is Chirithy and the brown Tabby cat is Lulu. They'll probably come around once I finish getting their dinner ready." You continued scooping out the wet cat food onto four small plates before placing them on the floor and joined Axel on the couch.

"You're amazing, you know that?" Axel stretched his arm behind your back and brought you into a side hug, kissing your temple. You giggled, breathing in his scent of cologne mixed with the lingering aroma of the Bistro.

The two of you settled into a comfortable position on the couch, flicking on the TV to watch a movie or two. Throughout the night, the cats would make their way over, intrigued by the new guest. Gula, already stricken by Axel, sat on his lap and purred contently as Axel rubbed his head soothingly. Noct jumped up and walked along the back of the couch, settling down on Axel's shoulders and wrapped his tail lazily down the side of his neck. Eventually, Chirithy and Lulu appeared. They were a bit more skeptical of Axel, but once they noticed their fellow felines enjoying his company, they too climbed up onto the couch.

By the end of the movie, you looked over to find all four of your cats snoozing lazily on Axel, who was also lightly snoring away. Stifling a laugh, you grabbed your phone and quickly took a photo of the scene and posted it to your Keygram page tagging "World's Best Cat-Dad!" Instantly the photo received numerous likes and comments from your friends.

Moments later, Axel's phone pinged with a new message, stirring him from his sleep. "Hey, babe? Why would Isa call me a 'fur-ball'?"

"Uhhhhhhh...."

Axel opened up his notifications to see one from you, tagging him in a photo with all four cats sleeping on him.

"[Y/N]..."

"Gotta go, byeee!" You jumped up from the couch and ran into the bedroom, Axel hot on your tail and tackled you onto the bed. All four cats poked their heads in the doorframe and watched a playful Axel get his revenge on you as you squealed.

Needless to say, there were many more nights like these to come.