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Tulip wasn't having a good day: from when the leader started crusading in Anura, the crops were literally shit. Taking care of the dying plants was not only difficult, but also extremely stressful. Plus, they ended up in a fight against Ary, beated her ass (they would do it again), got a scolding by the Lamb themself, and then got kicked in the groin without warning by Ary's sister. And all that while it fucking rained.
So, yeah. Tulip was now staring into the wall of his living room like it was his biggest enemy, while trying to tire himself enough to fall asleep.
The door opened, and a soaked weird little worm entered the house, holding a pillow and a messily folded blanket.
The two stared at each other in silence.
- Why aren't you resting mortal?-
- Why are you here?-
- My hut collaps. It's not my fault this time- Leshy raised his hands - and you're problably the only one who would let me crash at their place.-
- And why?- the cat tilted their head, a little happy about the visit. He didn't want to show it, though, so they did their best to keep a slightly annoyed tone.
- Because I'm fun- the worm revealed two bottles hidden in the blankets - and I have alcool.-
Tulip stared at the beverages, before smiling and letting his annoyance wash away - You want me to hide your refurtive?- he asked, playfully
- Nah- he grinned back - I want you to destroy the evidence.-
The cat chuckled and approached the worm, taking a bottle from his wet hands - You're a fucking menace, Leshy- he laughed, purring a softly before stopping himself.
- Thank you! Now, may I enter your humble home?-
- You already act like you own the place. Just get in and dry yourself.-
- Gladly- the worm proceeded to shake off all the water from his leaves, like a dog. Somehow, he looked puffier now.
Tulip couldn't help but notice that he had a nice smell, problably because of the fact he was basically a walking plant thing.
They quickly shoved away those thoughts, before walking towards the bedroom - Alright, the bed is big enough for us two, I think. As long as you don't kick me on the ground or something.-
- I can sleep on the floor.-
- With those soaking wet blanket and pillow? You would catch a cold.-
- Meh, I'd survive. But I won't turn down your offer.- the worm started touching the mattress, before sitting down - So, I heard about your fight with the beard in the cafeteria...-
Tulip huffed - Don't remind me.- they sat down by the worm, beer in hand. The cat managed to open it, and started drinking it.
- Isn't too late for drinking?-
- Shut up.- the ears of the feline flattened on his head - You were the one who bringed it.-
- Fair enough. Pass me the other bottle.-
Tulip complyed
- So, sadly I couldn't see the fight.- a moment of silence, interruped by the cat basically spitting from his nose some beer - Get it? 'Cause I'm blind-
- That joke was fucking terrible!-
- But you laughed-
- I snorted, and it doesn't make it less terrible.-
- Sure, sure. Anyway, what happened?-
Tulip hesitated. Leshy waited, as he opened his bottle with his own teeth.
- Nothing important. Moral is low because everyone is hungry, she cutted the line, I called her out, things escalated, she called me a manwhore for sleepimg with her ex boyfriend and then we started fighting.- Tulip filtered a lot of informations. Like how he was the first to attack, and that after that he had basically gifted her a sick scar on her face, way too severe for their petty argument.
- Uhm.- the worm gulped down basically half of the bottle. And he was the one preaching Tulip about alcool consumption? - How are you feeling now?-
- I'm fine.- he stared at the bottle, while his thoughts started to drift off. His tail started to flicker in annoyance.
- Why are you here?-
- I told you. My hut collapsed.-
- But why here? Why me? Did you visit me out of some kind of pity? Or were you just curious to hear the new gossip?-
- I was worried for you, yes. But it's normal to check in on your friends, no?-
Tulip kept staring at the botte, before letting a small chuckle out - We are friends.- he said, more to himself that to the worm.
- And you're fun to be around. I do enjoy your company, don't you dare doubt it. Catch.-
Tulip didn't manage to dodge the flying pillow, and got hit without getting hurt. Leshy didn't put that much energy in the throw.
Tulip was surprised, and then his competitiveness kicked in.
- Damn, your reflexes are slow.-
- Bitch?!- Tulip tackled him - It wasn't a fair attack! You want to fight? Then let's play, asshole!- he said laughing, while grabbing the pillow and starting to hit the worm with it, that protected his face with his arms.
- You're hitting me in my blind spot!- he said, grinnning, obtaining another hit on the head by the cat
- Stop your stupid puns-
- Make me!- the worm replied before snatching the pillow from the cat and hitting him back.
A second later, they were basically wrestling on the bed, making both beers fall on the ground as they laughed like idiots while playing and trying to get an hold on the "weapon".
They were soon out of breath, the cat litterally pinned down the worm, both laughing.
Tulip stared at the face of the worm, leaning slowly closer.
- CAN YOU TWO SHUT UP?! I'M TRYING TO SLEEP!-
The two freezed.
Tulip pushed off the worm, not knowing if he should be grateful or angry at the neighboor for interrupting them.
- Well, you heard them. Good night.-
- So you resign, uhm? Wise choice, for a coward!- the worm laughed, while wiggling under the blanket and laying on his back, covering his braches that were threating Tulip's side with a pillow.
- Shut up.- the cat putted an hand on his face, trying to contain his purr as they laid down - Go to sleep.-
Some hours later, Leshy woke up feeling a weight on his chest. He felt Tulip's breath on his skin, and realized the cat snuggled on him in his sleep.
Without thinking, he softly stroked the head of the feline, obtaining a slow purr in return. The worm smiled softly, and returned to sleep.