R*A*T*S (Sequel To A*M*E*R*I*C*A)

Chapter 15

Chris's POV:

"Daddy?"

I looked away from the mirror where I was currently finishing up my make up and smiled to see Ricky standing behind me. He smiled shyly at me, his little kitten tail swaying around behind him.

"Yes?"

Ricky shuffled around on his feet nervously and twiddled his fingers.

"Um, well I know my birthdays not till tomorrow. But I'm curious on what you got me.."

My heart melted as I observed my now 6 year old Ricky looking so adorable as he asked me this. I chuckled and leaned my elbow against my knee, resting my face in my hand.

"Hmmm. Should I tell you? What's the magic word?"

Ricky giggled playfully before pouncing on my lap and nuzzling his face into my chest.

"Pretty please with oogie boogies on top!"

I laughed as I gave him a squeeze and sighed shrugging my shoulders.

"Okay okay. You win. But keep this one a secret alright? This is only one of the gifts I got for you."

Ricky nodded his head as his ears perked up excitedly. I set him down and told him to close his eyes which he gladly did.

"Now hold out your hands."

My kitten giggled holding his hands out making grabby hands making me chuckle. I reached into my suit coat pocket pulling out a small white toy mouse with a long pink tail and gold bell at the end of it. It had bright blue marbles for eyes and pink cheeks. I carefully put it into his little hands and he immediately grasped onto it. Ricky opened his bright eyes before I could tell him to and he gasped loudly.

"Wow! It's so cute!" He squeaked as he held it against his chest. I smiled as I ruffled his hair being careful with his ears.

"You like it?"

Ricky climbed onto my lap nuzzling back into my chest, his arms wrapping around me as far as he could.

"Yeah! I love it. Thank you daddy!"

I softly pet the back of his head stroking his now long black hair as he purred out of instinct. We sat like that for a few moments before we were interrupted by a knock. We both looked up to see Ryan Ashley and Balz standing there. Ricky immediately squirmed away from me to go run up to Ry and attack her with a hug. She giggled as she caught him in her arms swinging him around a bit before setting him down.

"Mommy! I'm goings to be 6 tomorrow!" Ricky quickly stuffed his mouse in his pants pockets. Ry smiled as she poked Rickys little nose.

"Yes you are. My big boy is growing up! And we're going to make sure you have the bestest birthday ever." Balz watched with a smile as his girlfriend hugged little Ricky tightly and I couldn't help but smile at him. They would make great parents.

"Chris? You're on in 5." I looked over to Andy who came backstage along with Ronnie, the two catching their breathes. The clowns sat in front of their mirrors and began to touch up their make up. I nodded as I stood up immediately towering over everyone and adjusted my tie in the process. Ricky smiled up at me gently patting his pocket where his mouse was. I sent him a smile back before heading towards the stage waiting for my cue to enter.

Ricky...

He's growing up so fast. Sooner or later he's going to find out the truth, how I'm not his father. Ricky is so angelic and sweet and happy. If he found out the truth I don't know what he would say or think....Ryan Ashley and the others have a point, I shouldn't tell him until he's grown and will be more understanding.

"Now give it up for your favorite tall man, Chris Motionless!" I heard Manson announce. I took a deep breath before stepping through the curtains and put a smile on as the crowd cheered. I waved at everyone as I made my way to the center of the ring where I then took a bow.

Someday, I will tell him. Then I won't have this guilty feeling anymore.

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Just a little filler before we get to the good stuff. Hope you all had a merry Christmas! Consider this a belated gift.