Yandere COMPLETE.

>Be human male.
>Sitting at the bar.
>Shit day at work. Needed the relaxation.
>Look around to see a pink cat with blue hair (fur?) tips crying at some table close by.
>Table covered with empty bottles
>Normally I would not give a fuck, you see people cry in bars all the time. Something about this just seemed different.

"What’s the worst that could happen?"

>Pound the last bit of my beer down and stand up.
>Make my way over to the table.
>As I get closer I realize how bad she is crying.
>Approach cat and cough to get her attention.
>No response, just tears.
>Cough LOUDER.
>She jumps and looks over at me.

>*sniff* "Sorry, am I being too loud? I can go."

>She stands up to leave with a wobble.

"No, it’s ok. I was just wondering if you were alright."

>Her eye's looked up at me and I caught the strong difference between them.
>Even in the dark I could still see the vibrant blue and green.

>"R-really?"

>Sit down at the table.
>Have to move some bottles out of the way to see across.
>She pauses for a moment then sits back down.
>Gets real quiet, and won't stop staring at me.
>With those eyes... Those bloodshot tearful eyes.

>*gulp* "O-ok. If you’re sure."

>She goes about her recent problems in life.
>Some shit about losing her online career after she was deemed too old for her target audience.
>All her friends moved on to better careers while she just got left on the side.

"That’s fucked up man. Sorry, to hear."

>She sinks back in her chair.

>"It's all I had. Now all gone. Nowhere to go but the bottom from here."

>She slams her head down on the table.
>Bottles rattle
>Start to feel bad.

"You got somewhere to go? You seem WAY too fucked up to be walking home alone, let alone driving. I could just take you home?"

>Her ears perk a bit.
>She slowly lifts her head to look at me.

>"Seriously? I don't know, you might be one of them creeps who take off with girls and they never come back."

"You got a point. I just might be, worlds a fucked up place. You got any other choice though?"

>she rolls her eyes with a smile

>*chuckle* "Guess not. Can you at least promise the death is painless?"

"Sure, and I'll put some nice flowers on the shallow grave."

>She gave a much harder chuckle this time.
>I could see her smile slowly getting larger and larger.

>"What’s your name?"

"Anon, and yours?"

>"Alpha Lexa, but you can call me Lexa for short."

>We stand up together.
>She wobbles.
>I take her by the arm.
>Walk outside of the bar.
>Street lights bright and not a car in sight.
>Make way towards car talking to Lexa
>Pull keys from pocket
>Vision goes blurry

"Shit, I’m drunk too."

>"You just realized that?"

"Yeah, sneaky drink tonight I guess."

>"Fuck, thanks anyways. Guess I will just call a late-night cab."

>Alcohol confidence kicking in.

"You live far? I could just walk you."

>She shrugs.

>"Not really, just a few blocks from here."

"Cool, let’s go."

>She looks a little nervous.

>"You don't have to do this. Getting me to laugh was what I needed and I feel a little better"

>She tries to pull back and stumbles almost to a fall.

"Better huh?"

>She sighs.

>"Alright, just be careful ok?"

>She tells me where she lives.
>Not the best part of town, actual creeps and drug dealers all around that area.
>We start walking together towards her home.
>Debate whether or not to just take her back to my place, but that might seem like...

>"Anon, you ok? You got a little quiet on me."

>Snap back into reality
>Look down to see a slightly concerned pair of blue and green eyes looking at me.

"I'm ok, just the booze I guess."

>She sinks her head into my chest a little bit.
>The softness of her fur is… Nice.

>"Thanks Anon, you might not be that creep after all."

"Good, that’s what I want you to think."

>We laugh.
>Having a good time and getting more and more comfortable with each other.
>Arrive in a bad neighborhood.
>Too drunk to see if anybody was standing around in the area.
>Get jumped by a guy with a knife in a dark spot where the light doesn’t work.
>Says it's a mugging.
>Lexa and I freak.
>We hand over all valuables.
>Asshole mugger laughs.
>Sees we are intoxicated.
>He screams for me to fuck off and to leave the girl with him.
>Moves in close.
>Grabs Lexa.
>I twitch react and deck the fucker.
>He grabs his nose and screams he is going to fucking kill me.
>Charges me.
>Lexa blindsides him with claws and goes for the eyes.
>Take the opportunity and we both kick his ass.
>He passes out.
>Stand there in shock and filled with adrenalin.
>Feel sober now.
>Heart pumping so hard can feel it in my ears.
>Look to see Lexa going through the same thing.

"You o..."

>She falls to her knees.
>Rush over.

>"I'm alright Anon, you doing ok?

"Yeah."

>Look over guy.
>Go through his pockets and find our shit.
>Part of valuables is a cellphone.
>Call police.

"They said they are sending someone over now."

>She nods.

"We need to get you out of here."

>She looks up.

>"What do you mean, my house is right around the corner?"

"Can't let you stay here for a while, pretty sure he wasn't alone. As soon as the rest find you separated..."

>"It..."

"NO! You are coming home with me and that’s final, no one is going to hurt you anymore."

>Her head and ears immediately jumped.
>She looked over to see a very serious Anon.
>I stretch out my hand.

"Let’s go."

>She grabbed my hand
>Blushing strong enough to see through her pink fur.

>"How are we going to get home?”

>I think for a second.
>My house is much further away.
>Gets an idea.
>Pilfers mugger’s wallet and takes cash.

"Pretty sure he won't mind paying for our cab home. Will he?"

>"OH! Good idea. He deserved it anyways that jerk."

>I think heard a purr in that one.
>Puts wallet back.
>Move to an area with better lighting to meet police.
>Guy is taken away.
>Laugh at faggot.
>Talk with Lexa until a cab comes to pick us up.
>Give an address.
>Taxi drives off.
>Adrenaline starts to wear off.
>Get sleepy.
>Both of us crash in the back seat.
>I feel my chest vibrating.
>Wake up to see Lexa sleeping on my chest.
>Her purring is nice.
>Take pleasure in the feeling.
>Throw arm around her back to pull her in close.
>She sinks into it.
>Arrive home.
>Try to wake Lexa.
>Nothing
>Try again except this time with some petting.
>With a couple more purrs, her eyes slowly open.
>She realizes and jumps.

>"Oh my god! I did not mean to..."

>I give her a polite shush as I pull her out of the car.
>Give Taxi guy all the money from the mugger.
> It was a lot more than the bill, so nice tip.
>We groggily walk towards my front door.
>Fiddle with keys and open.
>Turn on light.
>Standard 1 bed 1 bath home.
>Pull her towards the couch and lay her down.
>She lets out a sigh of relief.

"Let me get you some blankets, hold on."

>Walk into room.
>Not much since I live alone.
>Decide to just give her mine instead.
>Walk back and she is already asleep.
>Throw blanket over her
>Tell her Goodnight.
>Return to room.
>A couple of hours pass
>Get waken up by the feeling of a blanket falling on me.
>Look up to see Lexa crawled on top of my bed.
>She is giving me this powerful stare.

"Y-you ok, Lexa?"

>She climbs closer.

>"I'm ok, Anon. Just couldn't stop thinking about you."

>She gets even closer.

>"They way you came to comfort me, the walk home, and the beating of that guy. To just take me home to safety. Got to repay you somehow."

>HOLYSHITHOLYSHITHOLYSHITHOLYSHIT
>Eyes.
>Her eyes were all I could focus on.
>She starts to slowly pull off her sweater.

>"Now lay still Anon, while I show how much I lo... Appreciate you for everything.”

>She crawls close enough to be face to face.
>Can still smell the booze from the night.
>Breathing intensifies.

"Alpha. This is nice and all, but you don't have to..."

>She shushes me with a single extended claw on my lips.
>We kiss
>Fur is so fucking soft.
>Hold for a few seconds then she pulls back.

>"You like?"

>She puts on a seductive face.
>Dick getting harder.

"Yeah Lexa, that’s REAL nice"

>She chuckles.

>"Don't call me Lexa anymore. Call me Alpha for the rest of the night."

>Holy fuck
>Jesus Christ
>Dick getting even harder

"So Alpha, what are you going to do to me?"

>She gets a wry smile and quickly pushes into another kiss.
>We pull blankets off the bed
>Straddling me.
>Feels my cock poking her ass.
>She lets out a small pleasurable "Meow" as she wiggles on my dick
>So fucking good.
>Starts moving down my body
>Can't stop keeping eye contact.
>Stops when her head is in between my legs.
>Clear bulge poking through jeans.

>"Let’s see if you got the size to match your courage big boy?"
>Unbuttons pants.
>Pulls down boxers.
>Cocks pops out.
>She gives out a small gasp
>Rubs dick with her soft paw.
>STILL keeps eye contact with those sharp eyes.

>"Let me hear it Anon. How good does it feel?"

"You’re so soft Alpha. Don't stop."

>She starts to jerk me off slowly.
>Can't help but twitch and make moans.
>Licks the tip of my dick with her tongue
>Circles the tip
>Kind of rough, but she is soft with it.
>She starts to purr.
>Feels good.
>Breathing heavier and heavier.
>In the corner of my eyes I can see her lightly shaking her ass and tail.
>Tell her I am getting closer.
>She stops and let’s go of my cock.

>"Not yet Anon. You finish when I tell you too, is that clear?"

"Yes, ma'am."

>"None of that formal business, I said call me Alpha."

"Yes, Alpha."

>"Good boy."

>She lays on her back
>Pulls of her panties
>Lifts her skirt
>Perfect view of her wet pussy with her tail wagging.

>"What are you waiting for? I need to be pleasured too."

>Quickly get up
>grab her legs
>Spread them wide.
>She moans a little.

>Start to rub her clit.
>She grabs my chin and points my face to hers.
>Her glare is much more powerful than before.
>Kind of overpowering
>Some adrenaline kicks.
>I pick up the pace of my rubbing
>Her moans get faster and louder.
>Back is arching a bit.

>"Anon! Don't stop!"

>Grab one of her tits and start playing with her nipple.
>Stick fingers inside of her pussy.
>She starts to move her hips.
>Pace picking up
>Lets out a large scream of pleasure.
>Cums on my fingers
>Clenches tightly on them.
>Stays in that tight clench for a few seconds then let's go.
>Relaxes her body and breaths for a bit.

>"Wow Anon, I knew you humans were good with your fingers. But..."

>She shutters.
>Looks down to see my still throbbing cock.
>Quickly spins around and gets on her paws and knees.
>Points her tail straight up.
>looks back at me.
>Wiggles her ass.
>FUCK YES.
>Move over and line up my cock.
>Put the tip in.
>The feeling is amazing.
>She rolls her eyes and pushes back so the rest of the shaft slides in.
>FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK
>She lets out another loud moan.

>"Fuck me Anon! Let me feel you!"

>Grab her hips.
>Start pounding.
>Slopping wet fur sounds echoing the room with every thrust.
>Carry on like this while watching her constantly switch between being face down on the bed and her elbows
>Getting close.

"Alpha, I'm going to..."

>"Than do it. Fill me up with your juices Anon."

>Grab her tail.
>Use it along with her hip to pull her as close as possible.
>Drop every ounce into her pussy.
>We both let out our loud moans and collapse to the bed.
>After a couple minutes of recuperating myself, I get up and grab the blankets.

"Guess you are sleeping with me tonight."

>She doesn't say a word.
>Look to those eyes again.
>Throw the blanket on the bed.
>Climb in.
>Cuddle up and lay down next to Lexa.
>She slowly closes her eyes with a smile and falls asleep.
>Hold her close.
>She purrs again.

>My time with Lexa has been going pretty well.
>She has crashed at my place on multiple occasions now.
>Sex is more than I could ask for
>Eventually after enough time has passed, I decided to ask if a real relationship was something she was comfortable with.
>Happily agrees to it.
>Seemed like everything was going perfect.
>Calls me here and there.
>Even while I'm at work.
>Tell her I could get in trouble if she keeps doing this.
>Apologizes every time.
>Still does it though.

>Sitting at my house, day off.
>Get a call on my cell.
>Caller ID says, Lexa.
>Answer

>"Hey Anon!"

"What’s up?"

>"Nothing really, just wanted to talk is all."

"Sure."

>Have a short chat on the phone.
>She goes on and on about how happy she was to have met me that night.
>Saying I saved her when she needed somebody most.
>Tell her it was no problem.
>Just happy that she is happy.
>She giggles.

>"You’re so great Anon. Mind if I come over?"

"Knock yourself out, be happy to have you here."

>"Ok Anon, see you in a bit."

>Hangs up.
>Look around to see a small mess around the living room.
>Don't look that clean myself.
>Decide to start picking up.
>But before I could start, I get a knock at my door.

"Who could that be?"

>Dust the food crumbs off my shirt and open door.
>See Lexa standing there.

>"Good to see you Anon!"

>Kind of confused.

"Good to see you too... How did you get here so quick?"

>She giggles.

>"I was already in the area, so I decided to call"

>I live in a residential area.
>Nothing close by that warrants her driving this far.
>Did a new place get built or something?
>Don't want to seem like an ass, so I will ask later.
>Invite her in.
>As she walks by, she brushes my face with her tail.
>That’s always a good sign.
>Apologize about the state of my living room.
>Brushes it off, saying that she doesn't care.

>"I am just really happy to be by your side. Here is hoping I can do this for a LONG time."

"Of course Lexa, I wouldn't have it any other way."

>"Good."

>We talk.
>We laugh.
>Watch whatever we can find online.
>Make out.
>Have wonderful sex.
>Spend the rest of the day in bed together.

>Wake up the next morning.
>Sun is barely out.
>She is not in bed next to me.
>Usually I wake up and she is awake watching me.
>Find it kind of endearing
>Get up to look for her.

"Lexa?"

>Hear a voice from down the hall.

>"Is that you sweetie?"

>Sweetie.

"You ok?"

>"Just making breakfast."

>Continue to walk down the hall.
>Start to get a good smell of bacon, eggs, and pancakes.
>Fucking sweet.
>Quickly make my way towards the kitchen.
>Look to see Lexa cooking in nothing but an apron.
>Hips poking out on the sides and her tail just calmly moving with her.
>Great view of her ass.
>Really nice!
>But I don't have an apron, where did she...?
>She turns her head to face me.

>"Good morning!"

"Morning."

>"Breakfast is almost ready, just have a seat."

>nod and take a seat.
>Lexa is humming a sweet tune.
>Seems really to be enjoying herself.
>Look to see some sticky notes on my fridge.

"Hey are those sticky notes?"

>"Just thought I would help out and write some things down to make remembering easier."

>Look over to read a few.
>It is mostly my usual schedule written down in paper form.
>The hours and days I work.
>My breaks and lunch breaks.
>The times I usually go to sleep.

"You know this much about me?"

>"Sure, it is only natural to want to know more about the man you are dating. Right?"

"I guess."

>Breakfast was done shortly afterward.
>We ate.
>Delicious.

"So, you got to go to work too right?"

>She jumps up.

>"You're right! Got to get dressed, talk to you later Anon!

"Ok, I am going to finish this nice breakfast and head out myself."

>She gives me a small kiss on the forehead and runs back towards the room.
>These are some delicious pancakes.

>Go to work.
>Mostly thinking about my naked chef this morning.
>At first break.
>Water cooler talk.
>Female coworker asks about the current project.
>Tell her everything is fine.
>Finish up the rest of the break and return to work.
>After an hour or two, get a call on the desk phone.

>"4 company! This is Anon speaking."

>"Anon."

"Lexa? Is that you?"

>"Yes. How are you?"

"I'm fine. Remember what I said about calling me at work so much?"

>There was a pause.
>A LONG pause.

>"Yes, I remember."

"Is everything ok?"

>Another long pause.

>"Nothing is wrong, just wanted to say hi."

"Ok darling, talk to you another time. I got work to do."

>I hear a giggle.

>"Darling?"

"You called me sweetie earlier today. Thought I would give you a cute pet name too."

>Hear another giggle.

>"You have a good day Anon. Sorry I bothered you..."

"No problem here. You have a good one too!"

>Hang up.
>Wonder why she sounded so deadpan at first.
>Maybe a rough day at work.
>I should take her out tonight.

>Finish off the rest of my day.
>Come home.

"What?"

>See Lexa's car parked outside my house.
>Visible confusion.
>Park behind her vehicle.
>Look to see if she is in the car.
>Nope
>Make my way towards the front door.
>It's open.

"What the hell is going on?"

>Walk in.
>See Lexa sitting there on the couch.
>Her eyes look sharp again.

"Lexa?"

>"Yes Anon?"

>Her tone suggests a little bit of anger.

"How did you get in?"

>"Spare key under the mat."

>Should have moved that.
>This constant sharp look in her eyes is unsettling.
>Fucking with me hard.

>"Anon, be honest. Do you love me?"

>I pause.
>This is such a strong question to just come out like this.

>"Well?"

>I gulp.

"Y...yes. Of course, I love you, Lexa. Why do you ask so suddenly?"

>She turns her head away from me.

>"It's because I got to make sure, you know how things have been for me recently. Guess it made me a little bit on edge is all."

"Sure, I understand that. Got to ask though, why did you come into my house when I am not home?"

>She turns her head back to face me.
>Those eyes are back.

>"Do you not trust me Anon?"

"It's not that. Just kind of strange is all."

>"...Strange? Really?"

"Kind of yeah. I know we are dating and all, but we never agreed on something like this. That’s like me walking into your home without you knowing, doesn't that feel weird? Like I am that creep that walks off with girls remember?"

>She frowns a bit.

>"Yeah I get that. I just really needed to know. Cannot afford being hurt like that again."

"I get you."

>I make my way towards the couch.
>Sit next to her.
>Hold her tight and start petting her.

"How about this, you move in with me.

>She pushes back.

>"Really?"

"I mean it. Plus it will get you out of that neighborhood. Do not need another mugging."

>She tears up and smiles.

>"True true."

"Plus I get a WONDERFUL cook and a smoking hot kitty. Win-win to me."

>"Oh Anon."

>Pull her back in close.
>Give her more pets.
>She rolls her head into it, to make sure I get all the right spots.
>Purrs.

"Come on. Let’s get your stuff darling."

>"Ok sweetie."

>Some time passes
>Happily living with Lexa
>The move was really easy to adjust too.
>Lexa also seems happy.
>As time goes on though, she gets VERY clingy.
>Watching my every move.
>When I speak to another woman she gets a defensive.
>Tell her it’s nothing.
>She apologizes every time.
>Tell myself over and over it is because of her past.
>Conversations get crazy too.
>Ranging from telling about her day to her telling me what she would do to other people who would hurt me.
>In graphic detail.
>Real bloody murder talk.
>Gets that look in her eyes when she talks about it.

>Tonight is special though.
>Going to the bar where we first met.
>celebrating our 1st anniversary.
>Walk in to see the table we talked at open.
>Sit down.

"Been a long time."

>"You're telling me, feels like forever ago."

"All that’s missing is the bottles."

>She punches me in the arm.
>We laugh.
>Date goes well.
>Both of us have not been this drunk in a long time.
>No need to drink so much anymore I guess.
>Talk and order drinks until nightfall.

"Now this seems familiar."

>Bottles cover the table.
>Lexa is face down on the table.
>With a smile this time.

"Time to go home?"

>All she can do is nod.
>I help her stand up
>Tell bartender we are taking a cab and the car will be here.
>Take a cab.
>Same guy rolls up.
>He says he will give a deal on the ride, because of our previous tip.
>Cool with me.
>Ride home
>Some giggles and nibbles in the backseat.
>Arrive home
>Give the driver a good tip.
>We laugh our way into our home.
>Kiss as we make our way towards the room.
>Land on bed.

"Lexa, I love you."

>"I love you too."

>Make out.
>Proceed to take off clothes.
>Loving the feeling of her soft body on top of me.

>"Anon, I want you."

"You can have as much of me as you want."

>"I was hoping you would say that."

>Suddenly she digs her claws into my shoulders.
>Fucking hurts.
>Starts to pull down a bit to scratch.
>Grit my teeth.
>Look up to see that crazy look in her eyes again.

"Lexa what are you do..."

>She tightens her grip on my shoulders.

>"Call me Alpha, you know the rules."

>Can't think straight.
>Can't move.

>"Anon you will be mine forever."

"Le... Alpha, what’s going on?"

>"Nothing Anon. Just let me have my fun."

>She spins around
>Putting her pussy on my face.
>Almost can't breathe.
>Takes one long lick across my dick.
>Shit feels good.
>Her scent is intoxicating.
>Feel myself getting hard.
>She purrs as she grabs my dick with her mouth.
>Giving me a blow job.
>Shoulder pain is slowly being replaced with ecstasy.
>Start licking her folds.
>Her moans get louder with every pass over her clit.
>Claws slowly scrape across legs.
>Pain is starting to feel good.
>We both pick up our paces.
>I can feel myself getting close.
>She stops.
>Climbs and spins back around.
>Without a word she slams her pussy down on my cock.
>Was really sudden.
>Makes me lean up a bit in shock.
>Get slammed back down on the bad.
>One of her paws on my shoulder, the other being used balance.
>She starts to bounce.
>Jesus she is moving so fast.

>"Anon, marry me."

"H-huh?"

>I feel her claws on my shoulder tighten.
>Pulls across my chest.

>"I said marry me Anon. I want to be with you FOREVER."

>Her bouncing gets harder and faster.

>"You make me feel special. No one has ever made me feel this special."

>Getting faster.

>"Say it."

>Her other claw comes around to strike me again.
>I am about to finish.
>Grab her shoulders and pull her close.

"Yes, Alpha. I will marry you!"

>She arches her back as we both finish at the same time.
>Slamming down on my cock to make sure none of my juices escape.
>Look over to see my body covered in more scratches and blood than I realized.

>"Anon, let’s go again."

"Again?"

>"What’s a wife without a child?"

>Starts moving again.
>This going to be a long night.

>Standing next to the water cooler at work.
>Fucking tired.
>No sleep.
>Co-worker comes up.
>Gets my attention by tapping me on the shoulder.
>Flinch in pain.
>Ask if I was ok.
>Tell him I was sore from exercising.
>Break ends.
>Sit at desk.
>Sure enough, phone rings.

>"Hey new fiancé, how are you?"

"Wonderful, and you?"

>"Getting everything ready for our wedding. I am so excited to be marrying you Anon."

"I am excited to be marrying you, Lexa."

>"Got to go, boss is telling me to get back to work. Love you!"

"Love you too."

>Hang up phone.
>Feel body ache with every move.
>Getting married soon.
>And a kid as well when that comes around.

>"What’s the worst that could happen?"

>Wedding day
>Real nervous.
>Look over at family.
>Everyone seems excited.
>Lots of thumbs up from everyone.
>Look to in-laws.
>Very mixed emotions.
>Some happy.
>Some angry.
>All cats.
> It seems like Lexa is the first to be with a human for a long time.
>Hear music start.
>Take a deep breath and look over towards the entrance to the church.
>Slowly opens to reveal Lexa in a wonderful white dress.
>Heart skips a beat as she looks towards me.
>Even through the veil, I can see her eyes.
>No matter how many times our eyes meet, hers will always stand out.
>Finally gets to my side.
>Ceremony goes off without a hitch.
>Pastor drops the famous words
>Pull up veil
>See a calm pair of blue and green.
>Biggest smile.
>And a blush so pink it makes her fur jealous.
>Kiss her.
>Crowd claps and goes wild.
>Well, almost everyone.
>Her side is a bit quieter compared to mine.
>Doesn't matter
>I now have a wife
>A wife that I will love and cherish.
>No matter what complications may lie ahead.

>During the honeymoon we made sure to consummate the marriage
>On the floor
>On the bed
>In the hot tub.
>We never wanted to stop.
>But sleep will get you after a while.
>Cuddled together until we passed out.
>loving each other
>Fast forward a couple months
>Living in a new house that we struggled to get.
>The dream was becoming a reality.
>Work is still the same but with both of us working together we can keep up with the bills.

>Sitting at work desk
>Look at the clock.
>First break.
>Stretch arms.
>Phone rings
>Right on cue.
>Answer

"That you Lexa?"

>"Of course. Who else would it be?"

>My boss caught wind a long time ago.
>Talked it over and he seemed fine with it.
>As long as it was not on company time.

"Anything new today?"

>"Same old same old. And you?"

"Nothing."

>"Seems like we are both having a boring day."

>Chatted a bit.
>Someone taps on my shoulder
>Female coworker.
>Ask if she can borrow my stapler.
>Tell her sure.
>Thanks me and walks off.

"Sorry about that Lexa."

>Gets quiet

"Lexa?"

>"Yes?"

"You ok?"

>"...I'm fine. Got to go."

"Oh um, ok. Love you."

>"Love you too."

>Hang up.
>Sounded kind of down.
>She has not been like this in a while.
>Work stress maybe?
>We have been working a lot lately.
>Time for a little pick me up.
>That gift I was looking at would work perfectly.

>Get off work.
>Late.
>Quickly make my way into town.
>Got to get there before they close.
>Swerve through traffic.
>Barely make it there in time.
>Run in.
>See gift.
>Quickly make the purchase.
>Hop in the car and head home.

>Finally make it back.
>See that Lexa is home.
>Park and head towards the front door.
>Open door.
>living room is dark.
>Light on in the kitchen.

"Darling, I'm home."

>No response
>Make my way towards the kitchen.
>As I get closer I hear some chopping sounds.
>Walk in to see Lexa chopping carrots.

"Hey, so what’s for dinner?"

>"I don't know."

"Then what are the carrots for?"

>"Salads."

"So, we are having salad tonight?"

>She stops.

>"Suppose so."

>She moves the carrots into a bowl.
>A lot of carrots are chopped into it.
>The whole pack it looks like.

"Did something happen at work?"

>"You could say that."

"Want to talk about it?"

>"No."

>Her responses are cold.

"Well, I heard over the phone that you were having a rough day. So I got you a gift."

>Pull out a tiny box.
>Little bow
>Lexa's ears perk a bit.

"I know it is not much, but you know. I thought about you when I saw it."

>She turns her head.
>Her eyes are red and puffy.

"Have you been crying?"

>A sniff escapes her nose.

"What's wrong? You have to tell me."

>"Just tell me Anon, what is her name?"

"Who?"

>Her paws slam down on the counter

>"The other woman!"

"What are you talking about?"

>Lexa starts popping off.
>Tells me about the conversation at work

"The girl I gave the stapler too?"

>"Yes!"

>Goes on and on about her fear that I may be cheating
>Tell her that was just a coworker and nothing more
>Won't believe me.

>"I had to be sure, so that’s why after our call I left work early. Decided to see what I am being replaced with."

"Did you..."

>"Follow her around? Yeah, I did."

>Absolutely shocked.

>"Followed you too. For all I know there could have been more than one."

"Lexa this is ridiculous. Why would I do such a thing to you?"

>"I don't know! That's why I did what I did. Guess she was cute, you have decent taste."

"Lexa... I..."

>Speechless
>Thinks I am cheating because of one conversation?
>Insane!

"Look, we can talk this through. No need for us to fight."

>Take a single step
>She grabs the knife and turns it towards me.

>"Do not come any closer, you hurt me enough today."

>Jesus Christ.
>Is this my sweet Lexa?

"I am going to leave. This has gone way out of hand and I think you need time to cool off."
>I open the box.
>Take out this little black collar.
>Little gold tag attached
>inscription: I <3 you.
>Lay it on the table.
>Leave and get into the car.
>Start vehicle
>Look at the house.
>Drive off.

>Have nowhere to go
>Decide to just stop in some parking lot.
>Think about what just happened
>Can't bring myself to go back home.
>Sleep in the parking lot.

>Some time I get a knock on my car door.
>Open eyes to see flashing blue.
>Another knock
>Roll down window.

"Anything wrong officer?"

>Asked who I was
>Told him
>He tells me that Lexa has just been arrested.
>What!?!?
>Explains to me that the neighbors called after hearing some loud noises coming from my house.
>They arrived to a distraught Lexa destroying the kitchen and living room
>After a small fight with the police, she was detained.
>The cop then tells me that I need to come down to the station to ask more questions.
>Agree and follow.
>Mind racing.
>Feel like it's my fault for just leaving her.
>Easily one of the longest drives of my life.

>Arrive at station.
>Cop directs me inside.
>He asks the front desk clerk where Lexa is.
>Points towards the cells in section B.
>Thanks her and gestures me to follow him again.
>Walk in section B to quickly find Lexa.
>Sitting on a bench looking down.
>Clothes torn a bit.
>Bruising.
>Looks miserable.
>Get a better look.
>Wearing the collar.

"Hey."

>Looks towards me.
>Surprised look.

>"What are you doing here?"

"I was told what happened, got worried and came here immediately."

>Puts her head back down.

>"I'm sorry. I just..."

>Cop taps on my shoulder
>Says that we still need talk.

"I will be back, ok?"

>All she did was sob.

>Follow guy to new room.
>Obvious interrogation area.
>Ask about relationship
>Tell him it's perfectly fine.
>Then he asked about any fighting.
>Slink down a bit.
>Tell him about the fight before I left.
>Asked if I hit her.
>Almost hit him for asking.
>Say no.
>Brings up the knife.
>Tell him I do not want to press charges.
>This goes on for a good bit.
>Eventually gets up to leave me alone in the room.
>Slam head down on the table
>Keep running the situation through my head.
>It's my fault.
>It's my fault.
>It's my fault.
>Door opens.
>Cop tells me I am free to go.
>Ask about Lexa.
>Says the front desk clerk and the psyche doc wants to talk.
>Why the psyche doc?
>Follow.
>Lexa is standing there in the front area in cuffs.
>Make my way past the cop.

"So what’s this about a doctor?"

>Introduces herself
>Says Lexa is free to go under one circumstance.
>I am to leave her alone for at least two weeks.

"Leave alone? Two weeks?"

>Lexa spoke

>"She says that we need time apart, that the outburst was because of the stress from the relationship."

>Pissed
>Tell everybody that the relationship is fine.
>Cops start to surround the area.
>Doctor tells me that we agree or she stays here until further notice.
>Long pause.
>She then ask if there is anywhere she could go.
>Nothing I can do

"If anyone is leaving, let it be me. I can just stay with my parents in town. Let her have the house."

>"Anon..."
>Doctor agrees to terms
>Lexa is let go.
>We run to an embrace.
>Crying
>Both of us apologizing to each other.

>We are told that all contact between the two of us is to be avoided.
>Will be watched to make sure that happens.
>The knife part put them on edge.
>Agree
>Leave station
>Drive home silently
>Try to tune out the silence with the radio.
>Bothered by it too much.
>Turn it back off.

>Arrive home.
>Lexa slowly gets out.
>I climb and meet her
>Grab her paw.
>Give her a hug
>Pull away and catch the collar tag reflect some light off a street lamp.
>Smile

"Everything is going to be ok."

>"I hope so."

>Let go of her
>Hop into car
>Wave goodbye
>Leave
>I watch her stand in the driveway in my mirror until I turn away.

>Explain the situation to my parents.
>They seemed anxious about the whole thing.
>Agrees to let me stay.
>Help mom around the house
>Dad wants me to talk about it more.
>Tell him not right now.
>Eventually we all grow tired.
>Try to crash on the couch.
>Can't sleep.
>Just lie there wondering how Lexa is doing.

>Fucking sick.
>No sleep.
>Work is hell.
>Finally come around to first break.
>Lock PC and stretch out arms.
>Look over at the phone.
>Silent.
>Never rings.
>Slink down into chair.
>Sit there in silence until the break ends.
>Get back to work.

>Come back to my parent’s house.
>Just sit on the couch.
>Pull out a phone from my pocket.
>No missed calls.
>No new text.
>Lock phone.
>Mom comes in and sits down
>Wants to know all the details.
>Tell her it is just far too sensitive right now.
>Asked if Lexa was supposed to be around here.
>Look at my mom puzzled.
>She swears she saw Lexa in the area recently.
>Have to tell her about the forced distance.
>Doesn't ask further about it.
>Just tells me what she might have seen.
>Thank her for the info.
>Ponder on it.
>Can't be true.
>Lexa wouldn’t jeopardize her freedom.
>Get up and tell mom that I am helping with dinner.
>Gets happy.

>Lying on the couch again.
>Still can't sleep
>Roll over on my side.
>Looking at the window
>See silhouette run into the shadows.
>Jump up.
>Look outside.
>See nothing.
>Close blinds.
>Stress is getting to me more and more it seems.

> The same schedule carries on for a few days.
>Work is hell.
>Sleep is nonexistent.
>And the stress is making me see and her shit at night.
>After another uneventful day, just on the couch.
>Hear something outside.
>Close eyes.
>Ignore it.
>Hear it again.
>Not getting up to check nothing again.
>Something jingles.
>Sounds like a collar a pet would wear or something.
>Collar...
>Open eyes.
>Quickly turn head.
>Look over at the window.
>See Lexa pressed against the glass.
>Jump up.
>We look at each other.
>She has those sharp eyes again.
>Except this time it looks, different.
>Not sure what it is.
>Make my way outside.

"What are you doing here? If the cops or something see you here, you are going back to jail!"

>"Anon, tell me you love me."

"Lexa please not now. Not like this."

>"I love you Anon."

"Lexa."

>"Come here and let me give you my love."

>Takes a step towards me.
>Jump back

"Lexa you leave right now! I don't want to see you get arrested again."

>"Anon..."

>Repeats my name over and over.
>Progressively getting louder and louder.
>Screaming at this point.
>Parents come bursting from down the hall.
>Father steps up.
>Tells her to get off of his property before he calls the police.
>Say to him that is not necessary.
>Lexa stops screaming.
>Turns to walk away.
>Stops by my dad’s car.
>Uses a claw to pop one of his tires.
>Dad goes berserk.
>Goes inside.
>Picks up phone and calls the cops.
>Beg him to stop.
>Reports incident.

>"Look over here sweetie!"
>look towards Lexa.
>She is slowly taking off her clothes.

>"Come here Anon, I have a need. Come here and satisfy me."

>Run over there to her.
>Try to stop her from taking off anything.
>Fighting me the whole time.
>Soon cops show.
>Breaks up the struggle.
>Lexa and I get arrested

>Sitting in cell
>Staring at the wall.
>Mind is completely blank
>Far too tired
>Ears ringing from the silence.
>Just need sleep.
>Try to close eyes
>Hear cell door open
>Look to psyche doctor from earlier with a couple of cops.
>Bluntly asked what happened.
>Tell her everything.
>Asked if I had any involvement or was it just Lexa.
>Pause
>Tell her Lexa showed up late in the night.
>Writes something down.
>Thanks me for my time.
>Says I am free to go.
>Cops ask me to follow them.
>Leave cell.
>Get into the lobby.
>Sits me down and says I got some paperwork to sign.
>Walks off.
>Fluorescent lights hurt to look at.
>Headache coming on quick.
>Try to go to sleep again.
>Another loud sound.
>Eyes bloodshot at this point.
>Look to see an older pair of cats.
>One blue with a white face.
>The other pink.

"For fuck sakes."

>Blue one going nuts at the front desk clerk.
>Demanding to see Lexa.
>Pink one just standing quietly.
>She looks over her shoulder to see me sitting in the chair.
>Taps on the blue.
>He looks over.
>Rage.
>Runs towards me.
>Screams this is my fault.
>Jumps on me.
>Try to defend self
>Claws still hurt like a bitch.
>Push him off.
>Pink cat stops him.
>Says he needs to calm down.
>Stand up.

"Hey, guess she called you huh?"

>Lexa's parents.
>Her mom was always nice.
>Dad on the other hand...
>Never liked the idea of us getting married.
>Said humans are not to be trusted.
>They are nothing but trouble for all cats.
>Ever since then Lexa kept her distance from her father.

"Nice to see you Mr. and Mrs. Alpha."

>Mr. Alpha scoffs.
>Mrs. Alpha turns away.

>After a minute of glares, Lexa comes around the corner.
>Parents embrace her in a hug.
>They start crying.
>Try to walk over
>Get stopped by the glare of her Father.

>"I don't know what came over me. I just..."

>Her father sashes her.
>Says it is because she was tainted by the humans and needed to come home.

"In case you forget she is my wife, you cannot keep her away from me."

>Flips me the bird.
>Father assures me that no way will I ever see her again.
>Never see her again.

"You have no authority over her, she is an adult!"

>Yelling match starts.
>Lexa and her mom trying to get us to calm down.
>More police show up.
>Demanding we sit down immediately.
>After some more yelling we agree to sit.
>I finally get handed my papers.
>Says something about a court date.
>Look to see Lexa getting the same letter.
>Court is scheduled a month from now.
>We are to appear in court together.
>Says zero contact is to be made.
>Like that worked the last time we were told.
>Charges include domestic violence.

>"I am so sorry Anon, please forgive me."
>Father shouts at her to stop speaking.
>Tell him to shut the fuck up.

"We can make it through this. Get the help we need."

>She cries.

>Absolutely worst month of my life goes by.
>Everything finally built up and I snapped at work.
>Boss forces me to leave.
>Cannot come back until I get myself sorted.
>Still with parents.
>Just looking at my own house is a nightmare.
>Alone most of the time.
>Never leave.
>Barely eat.
>Buy alcohol with what little money I have.
>Get shitfaced almost every night.
>My parents try everything they can to keep me positive.
>I am thankful, but nothing they do can make me feel right again.
>Too much going on.
>All this sulking has to end though.
>Time to clean myself up and get ready.
>My court date is tomorrow.

>Groan as the sun reaches eyes.
>Pounding headache.
>Still sick from a solid month of binge drinking.
>Shower.
>Borrow my dad’s nicer clothes.
>Family wishes me good luck.

>The drive there was quiet.
>No radio.
>No thoughts.
>Auto pilot.
>Don't want to waste my time on anything but the trial.
>Finally arrive.
>Place looks packed.
>Could be a long day.
>Great
>Walk in and go through the customs of being checked for weapons.
>Show clerk paperwork and ask for details.
>Gives me directions.
>Thank her.
>Make my way towards the courtroom.
>Stand at the door and take a breather.
>Open to see the place is full.
>A lot of cases in just this one room today.
>Look around.
>No Lexa.
>Find a place to sit.
>The waiting begins.
>Hours
>Almost our turn
>Where is Lexa?
>Getting worried now.
>The case before ours is about to end.
>Door opens.
>Lexa walks in with her parents.
>She looks dead.
>No expression at all.
>Her father has his hand on her shoulder.
>They scan the room.
>See me
>Turn away and sit at the other end.
>After a few minutes, the judge asks for a mister and misses Anon.
>I stand.
>Watch as her Father pulls her up to her feet like she is a child.
>What the hell was that for?
>Move to the main area.
>Judge looks over paper.
>Looks at us.
>Ask Lexa about domestic violence.
>Ask if I abused her in any way.
>She won’t speak.
>Judge getting impatient.
>Her father squeezes her shoulder.
>She jumps.

>"Sorry your honor."

>Ask again
>She flatly says no.
>Her dad looks at her more intently.
>Judge turns to me.
>Same question.
>Say no.
>Looks over the file again.
>He gets this annoyed look.
>Turns to Lexa
>Tells her to explain to the court what happened during BOTH fights.
>Slowly goes over everything.
>Some information is off.
>Like about how the arguments started.
>Blaming it on stress built by the relationship
>She is lying?
>Her dad nods.
>Loosens his grip a little.
>Finally get it.
>That bastard.
>Judge repeats the question to me.
>Tells the whole truth.
>Watch him slam down the paperwork in anger.
>Calls out the discrepancies.
>Father tries to chime in.
>He is told it is her testimony, not his.
>Pushes further
>Is ordered to please move away and sit in the gallery.
>Refuses.
>Threatened with contempt.
>Angrily pulls away.
>Watch as Lexa relaxes a bit.
>Judge demanding answers.
>Both of us told to approach the bench.
>Rubs his eyes.
>Straight up ask if the relationship is something worth saving.

>We just look at each other.
>She still looks dead.
>I smile and hold out my hand.

>"Even after what happened? I thought you hated me."

"Hate you? No, never. Who told you I hate you?"

>Kind of shrinks
>See her clutch her shoulder.

"I am still willing to try if you are."

>See a small change of expression.
>She reaches out and grabs my hand.
>We look towards the judge.

>"Yes, I believe we can still do this."

>Her father stands up.
>Judge closes his eyes and thinks.
>Orders us to marriage counseling.
>Along with writing out each progress we make.
>Father screams outrage.
>Is given final warning.
>Look to see her mom smiling a little bit.
>Says we can see each other again if we wish.
>Bangs gavel.
>Court is adjourned.

>For the first time in a long time, I got some real sleep.
>Lying in my bed with Lexa was the only thing I needed.
>The counseling started in a week, so we spent that time reconnecting.
>Smiling.
>Laughing.
>Just like it was at the beginning.
>One night, in particular, we were making dinner.
>Just something real quick.
>I noticed that she was not wearing the gift I got her anymore.
>In fact, she has not worn it the whole time we have been back together.
>Ask where it is.

>"Oh yeah the collar, it is still at my parents.

"We can get it tomorrow if you like."

>She hesitates

>"No it's fine, we can get another time."

"Neither of us have work tomorrow. That seems perfect to me."

>"I would rather not."

"Why?"

>Lexa grabs her shoulder.

>"I just want to spend all this time with you. No need to go out and handle things yet."

"If you say so."

>Finish up preparing meal
>Have another wonderful night.

>The time came for our appointment.
>We got nicely dressed, made a quick breakfast, and made our way there.
>Talked the whole way so time flew by.
>Arrive at the office of some doctor.
>Get out and open the door for Lexa.
>She blushes.

>"You don’t have to do things like that, I can do it on my own."

"I do it because I want to."

>Pull her to her feet.
>Nuzzle noses.
>Take her paw as we make our way to the entrance.


>The place was deserted.
>Ask clerk and she says we are the only appointment at the moment.
>Sit down and wait.
>Pretty soon we get called back.
>Enter the councilor's office.
>Pretty nice place.
>Take a seat next to Lexa on the couch.
>Female cat councilor quickly introduces themselves.
>Happily introduce ourselves.
>Ask why we are here.
>Look at each other and divulge everything.
>Councilor writing notes fast.
>immediately ask Lexa about the first fight.
>Kind of shrinks in her chair.

>"I thought he was cheating on me."

>Councilor wants more info.

>"Well, I called him during his first break like I always did. Everything was fine until this girl came up and asked for a stapler or something. I can't put my paw on it, but something snapped. I just became flooded with the idea. So..."

>Councilor nods to show she is listening.

>"Maybe a decision was made to go and follow Anon around, which turned into me following any girl he was talking to around. Obsessively watching to catch him in the act."

>Councilor looks down at her notes.
>Ask why.
>Lexa doesn't answer.
>Stares blankly at the floor.

"Lexa?"

>She refocuses.

"I don't know..."

>More notes are taken.
>I get asked about any history of cheating.
>Straight, quick, no.

>The rest of the first session goes smoothly.
>Given talking exorcises to do at home.
>Councilor says to us that we come back in two weeks.
>And continue this pattern for four months.
>Thank her for her time.
>Leave.
>Driving home.

"I think that went pretty well."

>"Yeah..."

>Lexa looks upset.

"Everything ok?"

>Sighs

>"Guess just first time jitters, should get better over time."

>Time flies.
>These visits are helping.
>Lots of talking
>Over time Lexa opens up more the councilor.
>Going from nervously answering questions one at a time to gossiping.
>Feels good.
>Near the end, there was nothing left to talk about.
>All the gates were open.
>Except one.
>Her parents.
>No matter how many times we would ask she would avoid it.
>Finally it all came down to the last couple of sessions.


>Councilor once again ask about relationship with parents.
>Says it is vital to the healing process.

"We have been at this for months. Come on, you need to tell us."

>"...But there is nothing wrong between me and my parents. Happy childhood and happy parents, end of story."

"Please."

>Councilor agrees.

>"I SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE! NOW DROP IT!"

>Lexa covers her mouth.
>Apologizes for the outburst.
>Councilor looks at her notepad.
>Claims to have found the root of her anger.
>Her family.
>Lexa denies it.
>But gets shot down by the councilor.
>Talks about how she needs to open as soon as possible or the fights will happen again.
>Lexa just bows her head to shut down.
>Grab her chin and pull her face towards me.

"It is now or never. You promised we would do this together right?"

>She grabs her shoulder
>Sits motionless for a minute and nods.
>Turns toward the councilor.

>"My mom is always a joy to be around, smiling and making sure that I smile too. My dad is strict. Very strong-minded and conservative."

>Councilor asks more about her dad.

>"He can be hard sometimes, but only wants what’s best for me like all parents do."

>This carries on for a while.
>Lexa answered every question
>Turns out her dad is an abusive prick
>When she got out of line, harsh physical abuse.
>When in public, he would put his paw on her shoulder and squeezed tight when she did something he did not approve of.
>This would normally cause bruising.
>Her career as an online entertainer was something he did not like.
>Always talked about her having a real job.
>So he used his influences to end her career.
>Her councilor stood up.
>Asked if I knew anything about this.

"Hell no! I would have personally put a stop to that."

>Suddenly remember that she went back to live her parents.
>Lexa is shaking.

"Is that why you don't want to go back and get the gift?"

>Tries to speak but fumbles with her word.

"Did hurt you when you went back home?"

>Long pause

>"Yes."

>Lost my temper real quick.
>Councilor is trying to calm me.
>Lexa has completely broken down.
>After a few minutes, I finally sit back down.

"That racist bastard..."

>Get asked about that one pretty quick.
>Pop off about what he said about humans.

"I want him arrested, no way is he getting away with this."

>"Don't do that! He can just get right back out with his connections, it will only make it worse."

"Then what do we do then?"

>Argue with Lexa.
>Normally I hate to yell at her, but this was serious.
>She was being controlled her entire life.
>No wonder her emotions and self-control are off.
>She was never allowed to be herself.

"I'm sorry Lexa, but I am going to your parents’ house."

>"PLEASE NO!"

"About time I get that collar back."

>Storm my way out of the building.
>Lexa chasing me, begging me to stop.
>Climb into the car and start the engine.

>"Anon, please! You don't have to do this!"

"You are going to just let him go?"

>"Yes! Let's go home!"

"I'm sorry Lexa, but I cannot let this slide. He hurt you."

>"I refuse to get in this car until you back off."

"Lexa..."

>"You do not know what he is capable of. He will hurt you. I don't want to see you get hurt..."

>She started to get teary-eyed.

"I understand that, but how do you think I feel? That feeling of someone hurting the one you love is unbearable. What would you do if your father was doing that me?"

>She gets silent.

"Now please, let’s put an end to this. So you can finally be happy."

>I can see she was running through her thoughts quickly.
>Probably trying to think of another way out of this.
>A sigh was all she could muster.

>"OK, but you have to promise. Please do not do anything drastic."

"I promise."

>Lexa climbs in.
>Without hesitation, I put the car in drive.
>Start making my way towards her parents’ house.
>The ride's silence is comparable to the ride back from the jailhouse.
>Within no time at all, we arrive.
>Jump out and run towards the front door.
>Violently knock.

"Hey, open this door! I have some questions!"

>Hear cursing on the other side.
>Door opens up and I meet face to face with her dad.
>Takes everything not to just punch him right now.
>He rolls his eyes.
>Says he does not want to deal with a human right now.
>Let alone me.

"I am SO sorry to inconvenience you at this time sir, but it would appear something of mine is here."

>He doesn't say anything, just raises an eyebrow.

"The collar."

>I get laughed at.
>Tells me that he took it for a reason. Something about it being the symbol of the oppression of their people.
>Bullshit and he knows it.

"I gave that to Lexa as a gift, please return it immediately."

>A hard flat no.
>Goes on and on again.
>Keeps talking all this racist shit.

>"Look Anon, we can just go."

>Her father puts up his paw.
>Lexa shrinks back a bit.
>He tells her that the adults are talking and she needs to shut her mouth.
>Punch him right then and there.
>He recoiled back and held his nose.

"Say something like that again and we will have some serious problems. Got it?"

>Lexa freaks.
>Begging me to stop.

>"You promised Anon! Nothing serious remember!"

"Sorry Lexa, but there is no way I am letting someone insult you like that."

>See Lexa’s mom come around a corner.
>Whatever she was holding was dropped on the ground to help her husband.
>He pushes her back and uncovers his face.
>See a bit of blood.

>Without a second thought he jumps me.
>Claws flying and scratching to hell and back.
>Find an opening and push him back.
>Try to throw in a punch, but he moves fast.
>Just cannot seem to land a clean hit.
>Lexa and her mom are begging us to stop.
>They try to separate us, but her father throws out a quick slash towards his wife.
>Scratching her deep and throwing her back.
>Lexa screams.
>I take the opportunity and get another solid lick in the stomach.
>Cats may be fast, but they are fragile.
> It seems like a good enough hit to make him drop to his knees.
>Go to give him another.
>My arm gets grabbed.

>"Anon stop right now! You got him, just stop please!"

>Look down to see him barely able to move.
>Lexa's mom is crying on the floor, bleeding.

>"Anon..."

>She is right.
>No need to kick a man while he is down, I am not like him.
>No matter how much he deserves it.
>Look over at Lexa and nod.
>She pulls me into a hug.

>As soon as I start to feel relaxed, I feel a bite on my shoulder.
>Claws dig into my sides and I get pulled towards the ground.
>Start to roll around to fight off the bastard.
>After a bit of a struggle, I slip-free.
>Bleeding pretty bad at this point.
>Lexa's father found some balance and made his way into the kitchen.
>Took the time to stand up myself.
>See her father come back holding a large knife.
>See him start to smile.
>Goes on and on about finally getting rid of me.
>Charges me with full force.
>Try to dodge but he can keep up with me.
>Clentch and brace for the impact.
>Hear a yell.
>Lexa had moved forward and clawed her dad in the face.
>He dropped the knife.
>She picked it up.

>"You come nowhere near my husband again! I have the right mind to cut you clean!"

>Uh oh.
>Her father starts shouting at her.
>Telling her to stop this and give him back the knife.

>"No way in hell! You hurt me my entire life! Now I can get payback."

>Charges forward.
>Fear comes over her dad's face.
>Quickly grab her.

"Lexa please stop!"

>We struggled for a bit.
>Lexa slipped out of my grasp.
>Without a second thought that knife flew.
>Luckily her dad moved just in time.

>"Squirly bastard."

>She attempts another blow.
>Decide to get in between them.

"Put down the knife."

>"Isn't this what you wanted? You were just talking about making him pay!

"Not like this."

>Her eyes
> The only thing visible is the anger in them.
>With every intention of seriously hurting her father.
>We go back and forth.
> Every time I talk I get a little closer.
>Doesn't seem to notice.
>Blind rage will do that to you.

"What benefit would you get from killing him?"

>Lexa pauses.

>"Benefit? How about never having to deal with him again! He hurt me, you, and Mom. Look around and tell me he doesn't deserve it."

>Take a minute to look around the room.
>Lexa's mom was on the ground holding her face crying.
>Her dad still standing in anticipation of another attack
>Everything either toppled or broken.
>I'm still covered in scratches and blood.

"He has done horrible things in his life, but you would throwing yours away."

>Her dad goes to chime in.
>Saying that she should listen to me.
>We both gave him a quick "shut up!"

>"Just move."

"No."

>"Don't make me have to go through you."

"You can try."

>I can feel my heart pounding in my ears.

>"Last chance."

>Say nothing.

>Lexa's dad speaks.
>Ask why the hell I don't just let her do it, and why I am protecting him.

"I am not protecting you. By all accounts, you DO deserve it."

>He puts his head down.

>"Fine. You made your choice."

>She gets ready.
>Hear a knock on the door.
>Voice says its the local police.
>Lexa gets distracted.
>Quickly move and knock the knife from her paws.
>Hear Lexa's mom yell out to come in.
>Police bust open the door to find everyone and everything fucked up.
>They demand answers.
>One notices Lexa's father.
>Gives him a salute.

>Of course.

>Go over everything that happened.
>Notes are being frantically taken.
>A medical team has also arrived to help with all wounds.
>They ask Lexa's dad about me and why I was here.
>Just stares at me.
>Turns and gets my attention.
>Bluntly ask why I stopped Lexa.
>Before I had a chance to say anything, Lexa's mom practically yells from across the room.
>Talks about the one thing that would have been seriously injured if she did, other then him.
>A long pause.
>Says he gets it.
>Reaches into his pocket and tosses me something.
>The collar.
>Tells the officers that everything is fine. All charges are to be dropped.
>And sys that if anyone asks just drop them his name.
>Police agree and leave after making sure everyone was patched up.

>I helped Lexa's dad flip the furniture back over so we could sit and talk.
>Everyone looks around at each other for a long time.
> It was not long before Lexa's dad broke the ice.
>Proceeds to call me foolish.
>Goes on and on with insults.
>But after a long pause, he apologizes.
>Everyone in the room simultaneously checked their ears.
>Continues by saying that no one has ever had the guts to do what I did today.
>And if he trusted anyone with his daughter, he his happy knowing it is someone willing to go the extra mile to protect her.

>"We don't need your blessing."

>Laughs.
>Says she is right.
>Turns over towards his wife and deeply apologizes, for everything.
>Lexa's mom doesn't say anything.
>He nods
>Tells us that we should go.
>Apparently he wants to talk to his wife in private.
>Agree and leave.
>Wrapped in bandages I go climbing into the driver's seat.
>Get stopped by Lexa.

>"Let me drive. Your hurt."

>Smile.

"Probably a good idea."

>With a quick switch we left, not once looking back.

>Arrive home.
>Make my way into the bedroom and collapse unto the sheets.

"Hello bed, I missed you."

>Here a giggle in the back.

"Is that sound of my wife I hear?"


>"Maybe."

"Why don't you came to bed, pretty sure you are DOG tired."

>"I will reopen the wounds behind those bandages, mister!"

>We both laugh.
>She walks in, already disrobed down to her undergarments.
>Slowly climbs into bed and just drops into the heaven of sheets and pillows.

"Come her Lexa, I got something for you."

>See an ear perk up as she scoots closer.

>"What do you got me?"

"Close your eyes."

>She rolls them instead.

>"This some kind of trick?"

"Nope."

>She closes them.

>"Sure it isn't. The last time we did this you pulled out your di..."

>I quickly slip the collar on.
>Her eyes open and she grabs a hold of it.
>See tears forming.

>"Anon, you got it back."

>She jumps up and embraces my chest.
>Scream out in pain.
>She realizes my wounds and jumps off.

>"I'm so sorry!"

>Laugh.

"It's ok Lexa. It will all be ok."