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Soft footsteps echoed around the room as Pluto anxiously paced back and forth.
Pluto was going to kill her.
Who was the young Pluto going to kill? His best friend and possibly sister figure, Lenore Vandernacht. The pesky woman who got him into this situation.
The one who got him the job of a bodyguard, using some of her connections to do so.
Pluto often questioned if Lenore was in the Mafia. It wouldn't surprise him if she was.
Either way, he was going to kill her.
Kill her for not telling him that the person who was hiring him was Eulalie. A.K.A Spooky Dreams, the famous horror and supernatural romance writer. His favorite writer!
The poor cat boy could still remember the conversation that led up to this moment.
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" It's just a simple bodyguarding job, darling, " Lenore informed him over the phone. " Nothing too stressful. She rarely leaves her office! "
" Then why does she need a bodyguard? " Pluto asked, carefully spreading butter into the piece of bread he'd been holding.
Lenore sighed into the photo "Apparently one of her fans broke into her office and tried to woo her. "
Pluto snorted, carefully placing the now-buttered bread into the pan. " Damn, her fans are that crazy? "
Lenore scoffed "Some are just down bad for others, darling. There's always some crazed fan who wishes to win your heart "
" Oh? So like Annabel? " Pluto teased, carefully adjusting the temperature on the stove.
" Annabel is a different case. '' Lenore replied after a moment's pause. "
" How is Annabel a different case, Len? " Pluto teased, licking the remaining butter on the butter knife.
" She just is, cat boy " the goth replied with a huff. " Besides, we've gotten off topic"
Pluto Snickered, gingerly setting his phone down on the countertop. " Hold on, I wish to keep talking about your love life! Common, spill the tea, Len! "
Lenore scoffed " Why don't we talk about your love life? Or what little there is of it. "
Pluto bristled " You know what, never mind. "
" That's what I thought " Lenore drawled, ignoring the annoyed scoff from Pluto. " Now, where were we before we got off topic? "
" We were talking about the job you got me. " Pluto replied, running a hand through his hair.
" Ah, that's right. Now, the job is fairly simple. Stick to her side like glue. Protect her from any danger that comes your way, and boom! Paycheck! "
" Why do I get the feeling it's not going to be that easy? " Pluto asked, shifting from one foot to the other.
" Because you're an anxious mess, " Lenore replied with a light chuckle. " Honestly, you're worse than Annabel. "
Pluto gasped clutching his chest "Comparing me to your wife? How could you?! I thought we were family! "
" Friends, family, either way, you see it, I have every right to compare you with whomever I see fit. "
" You're evil, " Pluto said, huffing into the phone. " I don't know why I put up with you "
" Because you love me " Lenore drawled, the sound of a door slamming was heard in the background.
Pluto snickered" Ah, it appears Annabel is home "
" Appears so. Apologies Pluto, I have to cut our chat short. "
Pluto shrugged his shoulders, picking up the spatula from the counter. " Don't have too much fun with Annabel now. You don't want to cuddle her to death! "
The raven-haired woman chuckled "No promises, darling "
Without another word, the young cat boy ended the call. Excited and anxious for tomorrow.
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Back in the present day, Pluto was now feeling less excitement and more anxious.
He still couldn't believe Lenore didn't tell him who he was working for!
Then again, maybe she would've if the call hadn't gotten cut short by Annabel's arrival home.
Now Pluto knew who he should truly kill, Annabel.
Maybe he'd shove her over a railing or something. Make it to where she broke a bone or something.
After a couple more moments of thought, Pluto decided against the idea.
Choosing to instead shove Lenore over the railing.
Knowing that if Lenore broke a bone or injured her hip again, Annabel and her couldn't cuddle or snuggle with one another until she was better.
And oh boy, would that drive them both crazy.
The thought seemed rather pleasant to young Pluto.
" Yo, Pluto? Are you ready are not? I ain't got all day, Hun! " A female voice snapped, jarring Pluto from his thoughts of revenge.
" H-Huh? Oh! Yes! Yes, I'm ready! " Pluto said, glancing over at the voice.
The voice of a short woman with black hair scowled back at him. " Common then, we haven't got all day, Hun "
Pluto nodded following closely behind the woman, feeling a wave of anxiety crash down onto him.
“ Names Bernice by the way. “ The woman said, breaking the silence. “ What's your name, Hun? ‘’
“ P-Pluto “
Bernice nodded leading him down a long hallway “Nice to meet you “
“ Same to you, mate “ Pluto responded, his eyes trailing along the bare walls around him.
The pair fell into a comforting silence as they walked.
Eventually, they reached the office, much to Pluto's delight. He despised social interactions.
Bernice knocked on the door, pausing to listen for the go-ahead to go inside.
“ Come in! “ A dreamy voice yelled “ Don't mind the mess! “
Bernice playfully rolled her eyes, opening the door so they could enter.
“ Hun, I brought your new bodyguard! “ Bernice sang, shoving Pluto towards the desk.
A purple-haired woman poked her up from behind her desk, giving the pair a warm smile “ Welcome! Welcome! Please take a seat dearie! “
Bernice gave Pluto an encouraging nod towards the desk. “ Go on Hun, you got this “
The young cat boy slowly stalked towards the desk, trying to shove his growing anxiety away.
“ H-Hi, “ he said, sitting down in one of the chairs. “ A-Are you, Eulalie? “
Eulalie nodded excitedly, thrusting out her hand for Pluto to take. “ That's me! “
Pluto took her hand, his cheeks heating up as doing so. “ N-Nice to meet you. “
Eulalie shook his hand, her smile growing even brighter. “ Nice to meet you handsome! “
Pluto yanked his hand back, his blush darkening.
Eulalie, sensing Pluto's nervousness, decided to get the train rolling. “ I've heard great things from your friend Lenore, was it? “
“ What have you heard from her? “ Pluto asked, sitting up straight in his chair. “ Good things I hope “
The purple beauty nodded, pulling out a small notebook “ Oh great things! She told me you are hardworking, always on time, a bit shy and anxious but assured me that wouldn't affect your work ethic. “
Pluto nodded, relieved that his friend spread great things about him.
Maybe he would reconsider his earlier revenge. For now at least.
Pluto nodded, fiddling with his jacket “ I assure you, I will do my very best to keep you safe! “
Eulalie giggled leaning forward onto her desk “Oh don't worry I have faith in you, dearie. “
The young cat boy blushed once more at the use of the pet name. “ T-Thank you. “
The purple-haired woman leaned back in her chair “ Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? “
Pluto blinked, surprised by the question “ N-No, why do you ask? “
Eulalie clapped her hands together, earning a flinch from Pluto “ Wonderful! A friend of mine owns a club named Club Raven, and I'd like to attend the club with you. Spend some time and get to know you. “
Pluto toyed with his bottom lip, he hated the idea of clubbing. Maybe he could invite Lenore or someone he's comfortable with to tag along?
Taking a deep breath he spoke up “ Uh sure, but do you mind if I bring a friend along with me? To make me more comfortable? “
Eulalie nodded, beaming at the smaller human “ Of course! In that case, may Bernice tag along? “
“ Of course. “
Eulalie giggled excitedly “ Wonderful! Oh! Before we end the meeting, can I have your phone number? “
Pluto nodded, holding out his hand “ Sure. “
Without another word Eulalie handed Pluto her phone, watching with delight as the cat boy added his number to her phone.
“ There you are, “ he said, handing the phone back. “ I've added your number. “
Eulalie squealed, clapping her hands excitedly “ Yay! Well, that's all I need from you! “
Pluto chuckled, rising from his seat “ I look forward to working with you. “
“ Same here! ‘’
Without another word, Pluto waved goodbye before walking out of the room.
He couldn't believe he got the job. Or that such a beautiful woman was asking him to hang out.
Life was looking up for the cat boy. And he'd be a fool to not embrace it.
This was the start of something beautiful.
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And that's where I'm stopping.
Apologies for the lack of Plulalie interaction. But the next chapter will fix that!
And apologies for the ending as well. I like this one more than the others.
Aside from that, I do hope everyone enjoyed this chapter!
Bye for now darlings!