My Kitten // Lashton

Chapter 6

That night I curled up on the couch from the moment I heard the first loud sound of the thunder from the storm happening outside. I hated storms so much. They were loud, and scary, and I just didn’t like them at all. Every now and then I had thought of going to Ashton, and seeing if he would be okay with staying up with me but I highly doubted that. So I sat curled up on the couch waiting for the storm to pass, with red rimmed eyes and tear tracks going down my face.

I dont know when I decided it would be a good idea or whatever, before I even knew my body was moving, I was walking through the hallway, straight to ashton’s room. My hand shook a little as I turned the doorknob. I jumped with a little squeak as another loud boom of thunder sounded. I took a deep shaky breath before walking over to the bed and shaking Ashton lightly.

“A-ashton?” My voice came out shaky and croaky, as Ashton let out a little groan, and fluttered his eyes open.

Once he heard my little sniffle and noise of fear from the flash of lightning, he was suddenly sitting upright with a soft hand on my cheek. “Kitty are you afraid of the storm?”

 

I made a sad little noise of embarrassment before nodding. Ashton actually smiled fondly, which I wasn't expecting before asking, “Would you like to sleep with me tonight kitty?” I answered with a little sniffle and nod, a light shade of pink setting on my cheeks.

Ashton nodded and scooted over, before moving the blankets, allowing me to lay down next to him. I thought it was nice of him to let me sleep in the same bed with him, but I definitely didn't expect it when he wrapped an arm around me and pulled me closer to his chest. But I wasnt gonna turn down a chance to cuddle with him, so I just nuzzled my face into his chest, ignoring the heat on my face. I couldn't fight the purr that rose from my throat, as Ashton started to gently scratch behind my ears. I heard a small laugh come from the other boy, and it made me smile because he had such a cute laugh.

I let out a soft content sigh, completely forgetting about the storm that was now settling down outside, to focused on the way Ashton’s hand was carding through my hair and around my ears. The way he was holding me close to his chest, and for once in my life I actually felt loved and wanted. Though I still didn't see how ashton could like me, I mean I was a mess of emotions at all times...plus i'm a freak. I just dont understand. Who knows he could be doing all this out of pity, because he feels bad that I really never had a life growing up the streets. But either way I wasnt gonna stop him and from what I learned yesterday was that, even if it is all out of pity, he doesn't want me to go.

I know that i'm risking getting attached, and I know if do its gonna hurt like hell when he tells me to leave, but for some reason I just dont care. For some reason, I know that deep down inside of me, I think that will never happen. It could just be the way he's holding me right now. But I will never know for sure.

Before I knew it, I found myself starting to fall asleep, the warmth of Ashton’s body sending me to a tired state, where i eventually closed my eyes and fell asleep, wrapped in the arms of the person i'd been longing for all my life.

The next morning, woke up to a warm, but not as warm, bed. I slowly tapped around for the heat that had engulfed me last night, but instead just found more blankets. Thats when i realized that Ashton had either left for work, which he said that he usually didn't have to work on fridays, or he was out in the living room or kitchen. With that thought I sat up and slowly climbed out ot the bed, and make my way to the living room, only to find it empty. But I was startled but the sound of laughter, one I recognized to be Ashton, but the other two I had never heard before.

I grabbed my beanie and pulled it over my head and then tucked my tail into my sweats, before slowly walking into the kitchen. Ashton smiled once he saw me. “Good morning Lukey.” One of the other two, the one with dark hair, wolf whistled and turned to Ashton. “Woah Irwin you weren't kidding, hes a cute one.”

I couldn't stop the blush as it formed on my cheeks. The thought of Ashton even mentioning me to anyone made my stomach do flips. Ashton punched the dark hair boy in the am. “Calum shut up.” Calum that was his name.

Ashton looked over at me again. “Luke this is Calum and Michael, they’re friends of mine.” I smiled shyly and shook the red haired boys, I guess he was Michael, hand and then Calum’s hand. I felt so small compared to all three of them.

Michael smiled, a hint of shyness also in his voice, “Hello Luke, im Michael. Please ignore my boyfriend he can be an idiot sometimes.” I giggled as Calum gasped. “Hey that’s not true.” Ashton smiled and rolled his eyes. “Oh but it is.” Which earned him a punch in the arm back.

I smiled. “Its nice to meet you Michael and Calum.”

Ashton walked over to me and whispered in my ear. “You dont have to hide your kitten ears, they already know and their fine with it.” I swallowed nervously and looked at him. “A-Are you sure?” He hummed in response and nodded.

I let out a little sigh of relief before slowly taking off my old ragged up beanie. Michael giggled. “Aw they are adorable Ashton. Can I touch them?” I blushed but nodded anyway. “Yeah go ahead.”

Michael slowly reached over and slowly pet my right ear and smiled as I started to purr underneath the touch making Ashton smile fondly again. “You purr too? Jesus christ Ashton you are a lucky boy.” Ashton blushes from Calum’s comment. I smile and look down, still purring from Michael petting my ears.

After talking for awhile more, the two boys had to leave, but before they did they welcomed me into warm hugs, and I couldn't help to smile because maybe there was a chance for me to make friends still. After they left, Ashton asked if I wanted to have a moviethon, which I guess was just a movie marathon, and I agreed. He told me to go find a movie. Thats how we ended up cuddled up on the couch, my head laying on his shoulder, his arm wrapped around my waist and our legs slightly tangled, while watch Finding Nemo. It was always a childhood favorite of mine so I thought it would be nice to see it again after so long.

I dont know what time is was, or how many movies we had watched, when Ashton fell asleep on my lap. Well his head was on my lap, while I played with his hair. We were currently watching Toy Story 3, when he fell asleep. I continued to watch the movie and play with his soft curls. I never knew hair could be so soft, and nobody I had met, other than Harry, had such curly hair, I didn't really know what to think about it honestly, but I really like running my fingers through his curls. And since he was asleep I was gonna guess that he liked it too.

I was also very happy that Michael and Calum had ended up liking me and that they were okay with the fact that I had kitten ears and a tail. They were both very nice boys and a cute couple. They teased each other a lot about stupid small things that didn't matter. They would share the smallest but most meaningful kisses ever, and they kinda fit like puzzle pieces. I wanted that with someone special...I want it with Ashton, but I sadly do not think it will happen.   

I didn't notice that Ashton had woken up and that he was now staring at me with a fond look on his face. But you know how you get that weird feeling in the pit of your stomach that kinda tells you someone is looking at you? Yeah well thats what made me look back down at him, and as i caught him staring, a blush rose on my cheeks.

He smiled and sat. “So you can wear whatever you want from my closet, just let me grab a few things first okay?” I was confused at first, but then remembered that he was taking me on a date tonight. So I nodded and he stood to walk to his room and to get clothes. Could I even call this a date?

Once he came back out, I stood and walked back to his room. I found a light blue sweater, that was of course a little big, but it smelled like Ashton so I didn't complain. I pulled on some black skinny jeans that Ashton said were too small for him, and they almost fit me. They were a little big around the waist so I just put on a belt. I found the shoes Ashton had bought me before he got home yesterday. I fixed up my hair a bit before walking back out to the living room. I smild shyly at Ashton who was wearing black skinny jeans, and a Nirvana shirt.

I had hid my hands in the big sweater and blushed at Ashton’s eyes traveled down my body and back up. He smiled, almost seeming breathless, before speaking. “You look b-..great.” I smiled back shyly. “You do too.” He smiled even  more. “Thanks kitty. You ready to go?” I nodded and he pulled me out of the house.

The butterflies in my stomach wouldn't calm down after that.

I think ill start updating every saturday and sunday because thats when I have enough free time -Sharbear