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Roxy's heart raced and for the first time in a long time she allowed herself to relax into the gentle paw of someone else. Who would've ever guessed that someone else would be a cat? Not Roxy, but here she was, eyes closed and face relaxed as she leaned into Tabby's hand. It just felt so nice to her and she didn't even stop the low purr of satisfaction that eased its way through her lips. After a while Roxy remembered she was supposed to be saying something to her and a heat rose to her cheeks as the touch simply made her forget. Blue-green eyes opened to gaze longingly into Bright blue ones as she spoke, "D-don't tell anyone okay? This is just between you and me..." she paused a moment to take a deep breath, "Sometimes... sometimes I just get so tired Tabitha. It's so exhaustin; physically, mentally and emotionally. I know at some point every stray will say or has said 'I wish I was a pet'. I didn't think I would but I do... It'd be so much easier to not have to worry and beg and struggle to get by. It must be so nice to feel loved and taken care of." Roxy pulled Tabitha close and had another first. She nuzzled her face into her neck and closed her eyes. She didn't know what it was about this cat but she trusted her. Roxy liked to think it was because she could scare the girl into not telling anyone, but deep down she knew it wasn't true. She wanted someone to care but not just anyone; she needed someone who understood. Those guys wouldn't get it, but maybe Tabby would. Is it this easy? Can i seriously just let this cat in? No, i can't break down my walls, I'm not strong enough yet... but maybe I could show her the door?" Roxy's arms had circled the young kitten now as she just held her close, her face still pressed to her neck. She was so close she could lick it if she truly wanted to. "C-can you... can you just..." she didn't know what she wanted to say but she knew she didn't want to let go of this moment just yet. She trembled slightly as she just held her and listened to Tabitha's heartbeat, finding solace in the sound from her own thoughts. Her last words a quiet whisper, "d-don't leave me."

Roxy was floored at the sheer amount of comfort she felt. She had never felt so safe, so secure in anyone else's arms. She could cry. There were so many feelings inning around in her head that she could barely breathe by how strong they were. Then she felt it, the subtle scratching behind her ears and she completely melted. Her insides turned to mush and the pleasured whimper erupted from her chest as she panted heavily against the kitten's neck. She struggled to listen to what the girl was saying through the cloud and somehow managed to catch it all. As her hands were brought to her face her heart almost exploded as se gazed at the kittens face, noticing how pretty she was. She knew she was cute before but in this moment, Tabitha looked like an angel. My angel she thought as her eyes became slightly cloudy with tears. "I-I'd really like that. I'd love that. Thank you Tabitha. I love you too." she said softly almost in a broken whisper. She'd never felt this weak, but around Tabitha she knew it would be alright, that she wasn't in any danger around her.

Her eyes landed on Tabitha's lips and she debated kissing her. Would she ruin the moment? Tabby just said she loved her so surely it be ok, right? She said she wouldn't leave her so maybe this once she could do what she really wanted. Roxy continued gazing a her lips as she held her cheeks in both hands, stroking the smooth, baby-like skin and caught Tabitha' gaze trying to show her without using words what she wanted. She slowly began leaning in just in case the other girl would pull away from her grasp and silently praying she wouldn't. She moved closer until their lips were a fraction of a centimeter apart until she could feel the other's girl's breath against her face and waited. Roxy had closed her eyes, the heat of the moment causing her to take long deep breaths to steady herself. She was getting unbearably dizzy and decided that it was now or never. Just as she pressed her lips against Tabitha's and relished in the pure softness a loud bang and the rowdy yelling of her pack broke her from her ecstasy filled stupor. The growl that she expelled would've scared the manliest body builder and reduced him to a crying little girl. Roxy was pissed.

The anger Roxy was feeling was strong, but not so blinding for her not notice the broken sounds of Tabitha's whimpering notice the smell of her salty tears that she could almost taste on her tongue. "Why Roxy?... The question skewered her heart, ripped her insides to bits and chilled her blood. Tabitha thought she had growled at her. She had scared her angel. She made her cry. Without a second thought she chased after her. Roxy could keep up. She wouldn't lose salvation right after she found it. Of course, fate always has other plans. As she races out of her room and watches the orange fur disappear from the entranceway she smacked hard into the wall of muscle that was Titan. She barely registered the laughs and the hand on her shoulder trying to hold her still before she does something she hasn't done to him since she first met him. She bit him. Hard. Hard enough to draw blood. The loud exclamation of anger fell on deaf ears as she continued to run. She ignored them as if they weren't even there.

There was a silence, a short one but it was a still moment where no one made a sound and were stunned enough for a terrified Roxy to continue her chase leaving a bleeding Titan and a confused pack in her wake. But Roxy didn't care, she couldn't She had to ignore them. Had to ignore the copper taste of blood in her mouth so she could focus. She just needed to make it right with Tabitha. Racing through the streets in her dog form, Roxy desperately tried to cling to her scent. Terror filled her soul when she ran past the perfume stall in the local bazaar and realized she had lost her. Her kitten had vanished. Roxy wouldn't give up though, she refused to. She searched all day for the cat, even asked other cats who just mocked her and looked distastefully at her from their perches. She had to find her, she just had to. Tabitha, please, come back...

As night approached and the rain descended Roxy held her head low. She had no energy, no strength left, and no home to return to. She bit her family without it even being an official duel, because she lost her temper. That was grounds for immediate removal from the pack and shunning. She could never see them again. The grey pit bull made her way to a small dry space beneath a bridge and just cried. Today she lost everything. She lost her brothers, her home, and Tabitha. Even now the name was sweet on her tongue when she whispered it. Roxy curled up in a ball trying to keep herself warm. Her broken sobs turning into howls in the night. Normally when a wolf howls, it's pack will answer to show that he's not alone and they're near. Tonight, she received no reply. Just the sounds of cars and crickets. Her tears weren't all for herself, though, they were for Tabby too, and her howls a promise to find her. To find her and apologize and treat her like the princess she was. That night she had no dreams, no nightmares, just empty restless sleep.

Just as darkness began to fill her tired mind, a scream ripped her from it. A scream that froze her very soul. It was Tabitha, and she needed her. Bolting upright so quickly she almost toppled over with fatigue Roxy ran in the direction of the voice and noticed multiple scents and barks that went with it. The pit-bull came to a halt at a bridge and realized where exactly Tabitha was; she was in his territory. That crazy cat wandered into the wrong backyard and Roxy needed to get her out... alone. Steeling herself, she ran in boldly to find her kitten. She didn't have to search long because soon she stood behind this mass of dogs huddled around a hole in the ground, their jaws snapping and snarling angrily at it and she knew that's where her Tabitha was.

Roxy was scared, well, more like terrified. It was her against at least 7 other massive dogs. This was suicide, but in her heart she knew she didn't have a choice. She'd rather die fighting than live knowing she let her kitten down. So with this resolved in her heart, she got into her fighting stance and charged them while their back were turned effectively wounding about three on their legs and joints so it would be hard for them to fight. But Roxy didn't escape their sharp bites either, nor their claws. She gained many scratches but not enough to severely damage her. She was stronger than that. Yelps, snarls, and barks rang out as she desperately continued her onslaught until they had her and the hole in the ground surrounded at the command of the one she really hoped she wouldn't have to encounter. Hazard. The Doberman stood menacingly outside of the circle and he just laughed. "Look at this. If it isn't little Roxy... It's been so long since i last saw you. You sure have grown...", his eyes raked over her in the most revolting way that made her want to throw up. "Look at you, looking just like your whore of a mom. She sure was pretty though. Wasn't a pug on fifth avenue that didn't get to know your mom personally", he had stalked closer and Roxy just snarled at him, constantly staying between him and Tabitha."Let us go Hazard, we don't want no trouble. This was just a mistake. She didn't know any better, she's young and brand new. There are always other cats-" she was cut off by a loud growl that came from him. "You know the rules Roxy, my turf my property," he growled out to which the pit-bull responded with her own, "Not, her, she's mine!"

Just when he'd gotten close enough she snapped her jaws at him only for him to growl viciously back, "Still got your father's bite... It's a shame they had to put him down. He was such a good fighter. But you? You're nothing compared to him. Look at ya! You're defending a cat! Who do you think you are?", he had gotten closer, in her personal space. "Hazard, look, i cant explain right now but please let us go. Please? For old time sake? Remember those times? C'mon, you know me... we'll never come back and no one will have to know we were even here...", Roxy was pleading now. She didn't have a fighting chance so maybe if she could somehow strike a deal with him. Not many people made deals with Hazard because of the consequences but Roxy was beyond desperate. She needed to get Tabitha out of here and fast. Hazard gazed down at her with disdain and showed his authority in a way only he has ever achieved. He struck fear into her like no one else but she stood strong. She needed to be strong. When he spoke, his voice was even and cold "Roxy, you know my terms. Do you agree to these?" Taking a big breath she steeled herself and answered. "Yes, I agree completely." All for Tabitha's sake

Roxy turned to the hole in the ground and spoke softly, 'hey kitten, you're about to hear some terrible things, but don't you come out until i tell you to ok? You wait for me alright?" Roxy didn't wait for answer but instead turned to Hazard's exiting form, his final words like a judge calling down a sentence, "Get her boys." And with that his pack descended. Clawing, biting, scratching, pulling: pain was all she felt and the only sounds she could really hear were her own yelps. They were ensuring that she knew who was boss and ensured she would never return. This went on for less than ten minutes and it ended as it began, suddenly and without warning. The onslaught was over and she laid there on the ground, a bloody mess. Her body covered in scratches but not enough to kill her. No, that's too easy. He wanted everyone to see what he could do and he wanted her to suffer. She looked up as his dark silhouette covered hers. His eyes were void of any compassion or care and seemed almost bored with the way he gazed at her, "You have twenty minutes to get your cat and your pathetic carcass out of my territory. If you're not gone by the time i send by pack back to check this spot, I'll show you what 'a dog-eat-dog world' really means." And with that, him and his pack were gone.

Roxy struggled to stand, her legs shaky and every fiber of her being told her to stop moving and just lay back down, but she knew she couldn't afford that luxury right now. Her voice sounded foreign and distant as she called out to Tabby, "Cmon Tabitha, we gotta go. Now." Roxy waited for the cat to show herself and gave her a weak smile as she closed one eye due to blood running down her face and over it before she began limping away to find somewhere safe to rest so she could lick her wounds. At least i got my kitten back, she laughed in her head as a pained smirk made its way to her lips.

((OOC: Sorry that this is basically a book))

A small, barely audible laugh made its way out of Roxy lips as she looked down at the kitten underneath her. She was alright. Thank God. She stumbled along with Tabby as her breathing became more and more labored from the energy it took to move. she didn't have a whole lot to begin with and now she was absolutely spent. She knew she was putting more weight on Tabitha than she would've liked but she didn't have a choice. She was too weak and really needed to rely on her right now. Despite everything that just happened, Roxy couldn't help but feel warm inside when Tabitha called her all those names. She felt good; she felt loved. She wanted desperately to answer but at the time she just didn't have the breath to. Roxy would have to wait until they found somewhere they could stop for the night.

Roxy didn't want to admit it but she had started to lose faith that they could find proper shelter and her vision got blurrier and blurrier until she was on the verge of completely passing out. The silver lining was that they had gotten out of Hazards territory but could they find a place to rest? Then out of her peripheral vision she saw it, an abandoned construction site with large cement pipes that could comfortable fit her and Tabitha for the night. Tiredly she pointed out the space to the kitten beneath her and urged her to follow with her own body. Once inside the pit-bull finally succumb to the exhaustion in her limbs and laid unceremoniously in the pipe. The cement felt cool against her scalding hot skin. The cells were working feverishly to heal the wounds she received. Roxy set her gaze to the kitten beside her and gave her a loving smile before speaking, "Don't apologize. I'll always save you Tabby. I told ya I love ya didn't I? I mean it... I'll always take care of you... always. And don't worry about me... these are just some scrapes. They'll heal. It'll take some time and I'll be weak until they do but they'll heal. I'm too tough to die this way... besides, I kinda got someone worth living for." Roxy's voice was rough and quiet but she refused to rest until she said them. She needed Tabby to know how she felt. This kitten, who she saw herself in, who was so much more to her than just another cat, who she desperately needed around, needed to know. Roxy quickly changed to her human form as she laid there since the cuts would heal quicker this way anyway. "Now c'mere kitten," she said, her arms open and waiting for the cat to snuggle against her, hopping that she would.

((OOC: I'm glad^^))

Words couldn't describe how she felt. Through the pain there was so much joy in her that she'd be jumping and skipping under different circumstances. Roxy didn't even realize how much she truly missed holding the cat until then. And it scared her how close she had gotten to never holding her ever again. Tabby was like a dream come true in every way.. And that kiss tore Roxy apart at the seams. The pit-bull didn't even hesitate to reciprocate it and this was so much better than the first one. Her hands found their way into her hair and along the curve of Tabitha's back as she held her as close as she could manage, nails scratching softly right above her tail bone. A deep moan of appreciation escaped her lips to find Tabby's and make a home there against the downy softness. The hand Roxy had in her hair began to lightly massage the back of the girl's neck and a gentle tongue licked at her bottom lip. Whimper after whimper was emitted from Roxy to egg the girl on, to not stop. Things were getting really hot really fast and she knew that if she had the energy she'd already be all over Tabitha by now, but Roxy decided to just let Tabitha take the lead this time. She happily surrendered to the younger girls affections and wanted to see where this would lead, how far Tabitha would take it.

~The Next Morning~

The sound of cooing pigeons in the distance reached Roxy's sensitive ears. Slowly she began to stir awake and immediately regretted moving. Her entire body was sore. The cuts and bruises had basically already scabbed over due to her intense body heat and immune system and were only slightly stinging. What caused the quiet groan to escape her lips was the muscle soreness. As she remembered what caused the soreness, a genuine smile broke across her face as she nuzzled into the still sleeping kitten beside her. She became acutely aware that they were both still without clothing as well. The soreness in her body now giving her comfort and bringing back all the things they had done. It was a magical feeling and Roxy decided she'd be happy staying there forever.

And as she gazed at the sleeping face beside her she hoped Tabitha felt the same. She didn't know what she would do if her kitten woke up and regretted their night together. Fear began to bubble in the pit of her stomach and uncertainty constricted her rib cage and lungs. She needed to calm down. She needed to have faith in her kitten. They both risked a lot, and Tabby wasn't the type of girl to just up and leave after one night. No, Roxy knew her kitten and she would stay with her. Tabitha was a lady who wanted love, not one night stands and Roxy would give her all the love and affection she needed. A low purr came from her as she nuzzled into the other girl's wild locks of hair and inhaled deeply. The scent immediately calmed her senses and relaxed her completely. Roxy was beginning to doubt if Tabitha was even from earth with the way she had cast a spell on her. Surely she was an angel.