The Illusion of Danger

Chapter 5

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Rocky was stepping out of the shower at Calvin's place getting ready for his 'big date' tonight with Mordecai. He was so excited to be seeing the other man again, even if it was under the pretense of just returning a garment of clothing.

"Oh, Freck! You should've seen how handsome he was that night! I knew this was his coat! I couldn't stop thinking about him even when he left my car. I could barely sleep! I stayed up all the rest of that morning! I hopped out of my car and ran to the cafe I was so excited! I had ivy make me the biggest stack of pancakes you ever did see! Of course, she was curious as to why I was there so early and so hungry but I couldn't bear to tell her before I told you! Even though I probably won't be telling anyone else any time soon. I trust you with this information soldier!"
Rocky proceeded to fix his fluff in the mirror, trying to get it to dry faster by running his claws through it.

Calvin sat on his bed with a small smile as he listened to Rocky while he made himself presentable. He was really happy for him and was happy to be supporting him through this. He knew that his cousin was excited just from how he was holding himself and the fact that he spent a whole ten minutes scrubbing himself almost raw.
"I know. You haven't stopped talking about it since you got here."
He replied with a small laugh, recalling his cousin talking about it even through his shower.

It was a good thing that Nina had laundry to take down and hang up, the coat being one of the items to be taken down.
Of course, with Rocky showing up with such a nice coat to be washed that didn't even fit him nor his style, the woman questioned it and wondered where he got it from, knowing that he wouldn't have been able to afford anything that nice anyway.

"I'm really happy for you, Rocky. Just make sure you're careful and don't get your hopes up. You don't know where he stands with this sort of stuff, you know?"
Calvin continued.

The tabby was thankful that his aunt was outside of earshot.

"I know I know Freck it's just..."
He poked his head out of the bathroom to look his cousin in the eyes.
"I've just never felt so... infatuated before. I feel like Romeo when he first laid eyes upon Juliet. I know it wasn't long for them to have met and fallen in love... but I honestly feel like that's how this is... forbidden love! Whether or not it is requited or reciprocated is beyond anyone's judgment as of now. But soon! We will know."
He pulled his head back into the bathroom and began to brush his teeth.

Calvin laughed a little.
"Well, he does kind of work for Miss M's enemy, not to mention the whole homosexuality thing. It's forbidden in more than one way, I guess."
He shrugged.
"Don't use my toothbrush!"
He called once he remembered the last time Rocky visited.

Rocky paused, Calvin's toothbrush hanging in his mouth. He shrugged and continued to brush.
"I know, I know. But... just maybe...."
He spoke after spitting and rinsing his mouth out, giving his teeth a lick to make sure they were clean.
"Maybe, indirectly, I could show him otherwise that it's okay?"
This man had quite an imagination, but he was feeling optimistic as per usual.

Calvin nodded a bit and kicked his legs as they hung off the edge of the bed.
"I guess we'll wait and see."
He said as he leaned back on his hands.
"I hope it goes well for you, Rocky. I don't want you to be too crushed if it doesn't work..."

Rocky finished putting his pants on and doing up his tie, then slid out of the bathroom with his socks on.
"How do I look?!"
He flipped his fedora and gave his cousin finger guns.
"No one can resist this mug, all done up to the nines!"
He shot a thumb towards his large grin.