Jisoo got his laptop out again and clicked away while he took phone calls in the corner. Seungcheol eyed him curiously and wondered why the man wouldn’t just go to his office. It would make his job a lot easier. He laughed a little as he spread the cat blanket out on the floor between his legs and took the kitten out of the cage. Chan Chan was lively and playful after being caged during lunch and he chased Seungcheol’s fingers across the blanket, pouncing when the man stopped moving so quickly, letting himself be caught. “Ow!” Seungcheol exclaimed as he pulled his hand back when the kitten’s tiny claws dug into the soft skin of his hand. “Rascal!” he said and pushed the kitten away playfully and giggled when the little animal pounced back onto his arm.

Jisoo worked and Jeonghan danced and Seungcheol played with the kitten. The afternoon passed quickly and the kitten had worn himself out. Seungcheol stayed on the floor, the kitten now bundled up all warm in his blue blanket, peacefully sleeping despite the music. Seungcheol had lulled himself into a warm and sleepy state along with the kitten, its head lazily, the warmth of the animal warming him as well. He was starting to see the appeal of the cat. The way it gave out affection without any expectation or judgement. It just wanted to be loved in return. He scooped it up closer to his chest and nuzzled his face into the soft tabby striped fur and when he looked up he saw Jeonghan watching him from across the room. He was smiling that smile again, that elusive and genuine smile, the one that showed the real man inside. Their eyes met and Seungcheol blushed a little at being caught having a soft moment with the kitten but he still smiled back.

With the day finally over Seungcheol safely deposited Jeonghan, Jisoo and Chan Chan into Jeonghan’s apartment. He made a note on his phone to remember to order the automatic timers for the blinds as he closed them before he left. “See you tomorrow.” He said to the two men who both no