This week's piece was really interesting as the prompt was only one word. I initially had quite a few ideas but one seemed to really stick in my mind.
As I started writing the story it changed naturally and went in a different direction that originally intended but I like it and was really pleased with the feedback I had from the community this week :)
"Buttons!, Buttooooooons!!!....
That blasted cat has got out again Jeffrey"
"Stop fussing Hilda, he's a cat, they're supposed to go outside… What's for tea?"
"What's for tea?! The cat has gone missing and all you can think about is your stomach?!"
"I was only asking, it's not like you usually care much where the cat is..."
"Right, well I'll tell you what's for tea Jeffrey, whatever you blinking well want to cook is what's for tea! Don't wait up!!"
Upstairs Josh heard the door slam and the house go quiet. He'd been sat at the top of the stairs listening to his parents argue about the cat. They were always rowing and it was always Dad's fault. Well, that's what Mom said. Josh wasn't so sure.
He crept downstairs and into the kitchen to make himself a sandwich, careful not to disturb Dad who was already engrossed in the TV. There was no chance of Dad cooking.
He took his sandwich back upstairs to his room and climbed into his fort. This was his safe place. Hidden behind the wall of blankets, his own little secret world.
He settled himself down on a cushion and started eating when he felt a weight crawl onto his lap.
"Hi mate, you hungry too? Here" Josh pulled off a piece of his sandwich and handed it to his best friend.
"You didn't want to go back downstairs either? I'm not surprised. Who wants to get in the middle of them pair when they're arguing. Remember what happened last time? Your tail has only just healed. You can hide in here with me for as long as you want. Mom will be gone all night now anyway and Dads already forgotten we exist" Josh huddled down and put his arm around his pal and stroked the soft fur on his back.
"It's just you and me now mate, I'll look after you and you look after me"
Buttons purred and nuzzled into Josh's side.
Josh grabbed his torch and a books off a huge pile in the corner of their fort. He flipped onto his front and Buttons climbed onto his back and curled himself round Josh's neck.
"You'll like this one Buttons. It's all about a great adventure. We could go on an adventure one day couldn't we? That would be fun. We could take a picnic too"
Buttons purred as Josh started to read. This was their favourite thing to do and Buttons loved listening to his owner’s voice. The big owners were loud and scary but not Josh. He was kind and gentle and warm and friendly. Buttons loved Josh and loved hiding in their fort with him and their adventure stories. One day they would go on their own adventure, yes, that would be nice. Buttons hoped Josh would bring a sandwich, he liked sandwiches. He purred again and curled tighter into Josh's neck and fell asleep.
Josh soon followed, drifting off to the comforting little sounds of Buttons snores.
Chow For Now
JenStar x
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