Eclipse's Reunion - DogDay x CatNap

II - Reunion

[DogDay]

I don't believe my eyes, my ears, my sense, everything. I'm being delusional, am I not.?
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Wake me up..
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DogDay.. wake up..
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It's not working
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DogDay.. wake up-
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It's real. It's CatNap, it's him. He's back

(D-Day) "C-CatNap.?"

I weakly responded, I jumped off the bench and dashed right to him. I pounced on him do hard that the both of us fell down onto the ground. I hugged him like my life depended on it. I'm not letting go. I burst into tears right in his arms. CatNap pulled me closer and patted my back, I missed his pats, I missed his scent, I missed everything.

(C-Nap) "Did you miss me?"
(D-Day) "..."

CatNap was getting emotional as well. CatNap had always been a very chill guy, but how could he not cry after seeing his best friend after so many years of isolation and separation? I don't care if he has made new friends or not, I don't care if he doesn't feel the same anymore, all I know that he is here. CatNap is back, finally.

(D-Day) "Where have you been.? Where did you go.? Why did you leave me.?"

I asked him between my sobs, clutching him tightly. He's too precious for me to let go. So many questions rumbled inside my mind. I feel dizzy, dizzy from the overwhelming enjoyment and sadness. The mix of emotions are just too much for me to bear now. I stuffed my face into him, begging him for attention and comfort. CatNap patted my back as he sat up, I was trembling with joy that I get to see him again. CatNap still didn't answer my question just yet, so I had to ask again

(D-Day) "Why did you leave me, CatNap?"

CatNap sighed as he looked at me, a little timid and stressed

(C-Nap) "Well.. I had some trouble with my family.. I didn't want to.. I don't want to leave you alone, but my parents just got a divorce. It hurt a lot seriously when they said that they won't have enough time to take care of me"

I clenched and clung onto him even tighter this time. I didn't know he had to go through all of that. It's lucky that he's okay, I'm willing to provide everything I can to help him move on

(D-Day) "That means you're living alone now.?"
(C-Nap) "Yeah, I rented an apartment so I could have a place to rest. I got a job at a McDonald's so I could earn some extra money to support myself. I'm having a hard time balancing school and work altogether"

My heart skipped a beat. I felt so bad for CatNap. My sense of sympathy grew bigger as I understand his situation. I wished I was there to help. I'm living inside a small Cabin that my grandfather left for me, I am able to support myself. I was thinking, but first I stood up, and helped CatNap after. I brushed the dust off my clothes and him too. I held his soft paws and led him into my front porch to sit down and have a talk

(D-Day) "What's the reason why you didn't reach out when the incident happened.?"
(C-Nap) "Y'know. DogDay. I know I'm lazy and a lot of stuff, and I kinda just dragged you into situations where I just couldn't get over with it. I don't want to continue to be a burden to you, and it also helps me develop my independence so I can support myself.."
(D-Day) "You could've at least called.. or write a letter.."
(C-Nap) "Because you moved to this Cabin here.. I didn't have your address, and you forgot to give me your new phone number. I really tried desperately to search and ask for it, from everyone I know.."
(D-Day) "I'm so sorry.. Kitty.."
(C-Nap) "It's not your fault"

I feel guilty. Only if I had remembered then we would still be able to keep in touch. As the leader of the Smiling Critters, which has now fallen apart, I feel really bad and regret that ai didn't tell him. I hugged CatNap again.. I can't bear the feelings within me right now