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Waking up in the mornings was always a struggle because of one problem: Grim. No matter the day or occasion, he always slept in a position that would make it as difficult as possible for you to leave the bed to start the day.
While it was annoying, it at least made you aware of how stubborn felines could be when they wanted to.
In the temperate climate of the greenhouse Leona lays stretched out, his stomach facing the glass roof and his head resting on your lap. He flips over to his side, his tail whipping around behind him. He knows that look on your face- the one that means your free period is about to end.
You widened your eyes at him, expecting him to move. He knew what was going on, but didn't budge. Once you tried to sit up, he immediately scooted up further on your lap, preventing you from leaving.
Your shoulders slumped, "Leona, come on. I have to leave.
Just because you don't go to class doesn't mean I don't." You tried to get him off of you, but he was much too heavy and stubborn.
"Just get Jack and whoever to give you the classwork. I want you here." Leona stretched, his shirt riding up to reveal his navel.
As you two bantered, more students passed the greenhouse from their transition to the next class. Knowing all too well how this could play out, you tried even harder to get Leona off of you. "Can you just get up? People are going to get a weird idea if they see us like this."
He smirked, his eyes meeting yours. "So? Let them look.
They'll know you're mine." his bass voice sounded so unconcerned, punctuating the fact that no matter how much you protested, he wouldn't budge.
Sensing you giving up, his head rested once more on your thighs, his satisfied face making you sigh.
"Just relax. You'll go grey if you keep worrying. Take a break." He yawned, clearly taking advice from his own words.
You rested your back on the tree behind you, letting your shoulders relax. Leona was fast asleep, being surprisingly skilled in dozing off quickly.
Seeing him like this really does remind you of Grim- the way his feline stubbornness is so obviously apparent, along with his soft ears and tail. Tentatively, you reach your hand out, your fingers carding through his loose hair. Your fingertips graze his ears, just barely touching them enough to feel the fluffy fur. Seeing how he didn't wake from your motions, you continue, gently scratching the base of his ears. Despite seeming asleep, his tail rocks behind him, causing you to stop.
"Keep going." He doesn't have to explain- you know that he's enjoying it.
A gentle, low purr came from him as his head nuzzled into your palm. You knew be wouldn't let anyone else do this, so that was probably why it felt so nice to him.
After a few moments, his head snuggled against your stomach, a hand resting itself on your hip. "Don't leave for the next class. Or the next, or the one after that."
You smiled, stroking his head gently. "Fine." you sighed, cupping his cheek. "You're worth it."
He smirked up at you, kissing your palm. "I'll make it worth your while."
You don't know how much time passes, but it was enough that Ruggie had come looking for Leona. He stayed fast asleep, the only noises being his soft, low purring. Ruggie carefully maneuvered himself, knowing exactly where Leona's favorite spot was.
Upon seeing you there as well, he couldn't help but snicker.
"Just text me when he wakes up. Don't want 'im in a bad mood because I woke him up from his beauty sleep."
You nodded your head, your hand coming to brush away stray hairs off of his face once the hyena left.
Even though Leona can be painfully stubborn, you do have to admit that he's cute like this, being affectionate in his own way.