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It had been quite awhile since Ramsey first met Percy, around a year now. God, it felt weird to think about that, he felt like he met her years upon years before, yet it was only a year ago.
The rat man sighed dreamily, his eyes staring blankly out the car window. The scenery around moved past quickly in little blues of green, blue, yellow, and more. Currently they were on their way back to Sweet Jazz, he and Percy had just finished up a case out of town… Ramsey was just glad they were back, he didn’t fancy travel much. Mostly because all of his other travel experiences involved being hunted down, and he was sure a certain someone was still after him but he hadn’t seen her ever since he was arrested ... kind of arrested. Ramsey no lover stayed in a cell, though he had for a few months but after proving he was useful to Percy and loyal, they let him stay with Percy. He still has to wear eraser cuffs when the police officer is not able to keep an eye on him…
Despite this, and the fact that Ramsey was a criminal, he and Percy has grown… quite close. It was almost like they were dating each other, and to be honest Ramsey wouldn’t mind dating her. He found everything about Percy to be amazing, from something as small as her adorable freckles, to her amazing personality, he loved all of her. The rat would never admit such a thing, though. He feared it would make things awkward, or she’d send him right back to jail for it out of being uncomfortable, Ramsey wouldn’t blame her. I mean, who’d be comfortable with a guy that looked like he did liking you? He surely wouldn’t.
Ramsey turned his head towards Percy, studying her as she focused on the road in silence. He could see the sunlight filtering through her beautiful blonde hair and hitting the side of her face perfectly. The pinkish haired man smiled softly, a warm feeling rising in his chest. Percy was so… beautiful. He truly believed that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
The police woman glanced at Ramsey for only a brief second once she noticed he had been staring at her.
“Is there something on my face, Ramsey?”
She asked, keeping her eyes trained on the road once again.
Said rat blushed darkly, clearing his throat.
“No, Perce… I was just starin’ at the sun.”
He replied, hoping she’d believe him.
“You’ll ruin your eyesight like that, you know you shouldn’t stare right at the sun, correct?”
He snorted softly and turned his attention back out the window.
“Yeah… I know.”
“Then you should know better.”
He only hummed in response. Now Ramsey just felt too embarrassed to talk to her, especially after essentially embarrassing himself.
Percy thought otherwise.
“... good job on the case, Ramsey. We wouldn’t have solved it without your keen eye. You should honestly consider pursuing a career in the force, we could really use your help properly, you’d get paid too, which is always a plus to enforcing the law.”
She said confidently, almost as if she was sure that Ramsey would actually do as she suggested. He took a moment to think it over… he did like spending time with Percy…
“I’ll look into it, Perce. Once I finish my sentence of course.”
At this moment, Ramsey has actually truly meant that, he would consider it, and honestly it sounded nice.
“Great, I’ll keep that in mind. I’d love to have you on the force.”
She spoke truthfully, her words making Ramsey smile once again.
The rest of the car ride was silent, the rat enjoying the comfortable silence surrounding them. God Percy always knew how to make him feel happy, and for once in his life not alone.
Upon arriving home, it was completely dark out, the street lamps providing them with minimal lighting. Percy pulled into her driveway, turning the car off and hoping out happily. Ramsey stretched his arms, letting out a long yawn before following Percy. He grunted, stretching out his tired legs as he walked towards the front door, Percy already there unlocking it.
“I apologize, Ramsey, we’ll have to eat a late dinner.”
She said, eyebrows furrowing slightly.
“Nah it’s fine, Percy. I don’t mind makin’ dinner so late. It’s only nine.”
The door swung open as Percy finished unlocking it. She walked into the house, taking in a deep breath as she entered a familiar atmosphere. Ramsey closed the door behind himself, relooking the door before he headed straight for the kitchen.
“I think I’m gonna make grilled cheese or somethin’. It’s easy and fast.”
“Alright, that is acceptable. I’ll be out here, I’m going to review some other files.”
Percy sat herself on the couch, stretching a little as she sat down. The couch was always so soft… and comfortable. Despite her previous words… she found herself drifting off to sleep, slumping into the warmth of the couch and just completely falling asleep.
Ramsey wasn’t expecting to find her completely passed out. He stared at her a long moment before walking to her room, grabbing her big blanket from the bed and returning to the living room. Ramsey gently draped the blanket over her and sighed softly.
“Sleep tight, love. You’re so precious.”
He mumbled and gently brushed his fingers through her blonde hair… it was so soft.
The rat stayed there for a long while, 9 turning to 12. Finally, something clicked in his mind… no eraser cuffs… he could… he could do whatever he wanted. A strange itch made its way to his mind, encouraging him to do something… but what? He wasn’t sure… at least not until his eyes landed on the window….
Leave.
He wanted to escape her, escape this life. His hand gently gripped Percy’s, head turning to look down at her sleeping form once again…
Ramsey couldn’t do it…. he couldn’t leave her could he?
The pink haired man gently shook the sleeping woman, his eyebrows furrowing as he thought of leaving plagued his mind.
She groaned lowly, shifting a little before sleepily peeling her eyes open, sleepily looking up at Ramsey.
“Hey… Perce I-I think I need help.”
He said softly, leaning over her. Percy hummed softly, struggling to keep her eyes open. Ramsey feared she couldn’t quite understand him…
“Percy please… I’m doin’ so good I haven’t committed a crime in a whole year! I don’t want to lose my progress! I don’t want to end up leaving you!”
The only reason why the rat was so desperate was because he knew he’d give into the thought easily, and it scared him. He wanted to live with Percy for the rest of his life, to love her, to care for her, not live life on the run!
She reached a hand up and patted Ramsey’s arm, turning to face the other way and letting her eyes fall closed once again. Percy gave one more hum before slipping back to sleep. Ramsey let out a desperate whine and squeezed her hand, pushing himself onto the couch. He wrapped his arms around her instead of holding her hand. The rat shoved his face into Percy’s hair, squeezing his eyes close. Hopefully this would help push the urge to leave and commit crimes away.