" Get out of my way loser!" I get shoved to the side as the miss popular of our school walks through the halls. I sigh, fixing my chin length hair. I always get pushed around no matter where I go. I grab my handful of books from my locker before walking to the library to return them. After that, I walk to my apartment. Even if I'm only an 11th grader, I have a job and live by myself in an apartment. As I walk, I notice couples almost everywhere. I smile slightly. I've always wondered what it would be like to fall in love. But I feel like that can't happen since boys don't like me. They think I'm too quiet and smart. Suddenly I hear something. It sounds like meowing. I look around and walk to the alley where the meowing is coming from. There in a dumpster is a orange tabby cat, with the biggest brown eyes I've ever seen.
" Hey little guy!" I said picking the cat up. He was slightly dirty, and it seems like his arm was broken.
" Poor little fella. I'll take care of you!" I said snuggling him into my chest. He looks up at me, his eyes curved into a eye smile. I giggle as I get to my apartment. I set the cat on the couch as I get a first aid kit. I slowly wrap his arm in a bandage, and give him some milk.
" You really hungry huh." I ask him, he only mews and drinks the milk. I smile widely. I stand and go to work on my homework. The cat walks to me and jumps into my lap, wrapping into a ball.
" I'll call you Cuddles." I said petting his head. He mews again before going to sleep. I work on my homework and then get ready for bed. I carry Cuddles and lay with him on the bed. He stays close to me and starts purring as I pet his head. I remind myself to get a collar and cat things the next morning, and remember that it's Saturday tomorrow. I grin before shutting off my light and drifting into sleep.
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I stir in my place on my bed. I turn, with my eyes still closed, feeling around for my furry friend. But instead I feel something fleshy. My eyes pop open to see a really attractive orange haired guy peacefully sleeping with his arm around me. Did I mention he's shirtless? I squeak a scream and the guy wakes up with a smile.
" W-who are you!?" I ask jumping out of bed. He looks at me in confusion.
" What do you- He stops in mid sentence as he examines his hands. " Oh no I changed back!"
" What?!" The guy jumps out of the bed, wrapping a blanket over his lower region.
" I'm so sorry.. I'm Joshua." He said.
" Okay. But how did you get into my house?! And why were you sleeping with me?" I ask.
" I..." He sighs. " Look, I'm your cat. I'm Cuddles." Joshua said. I gape at him.
" Yeah, like I'm supposed to believe that!" I said as he shows me his right arm. It's wrapped in a bandage, just like Cuddles.
" B-but. How is that even possible!?" I ask.
" Magic. I only turn when I want." He said. I scoff at him.
" But that defies science!" I said. I fall onto my knees trying to take all of this in.
" So, you're like a werecat?" I ask.
" Yeah I guess." Joshua said.
" Okay...And could you please put some clothes on? Theres some of my brother's clothes in the guest room." I said as his face turns red.
"Y-yeah I better." He said scurrying away. I watch him walk away with my face boiling. How is it even possible? All I know is my pet cat is an attractive human boy.
