clutches the soggy edges of the box, trembling and avoiding eye contact. "Um... c-can you h-help me, please?"
Where is your home kitten?
hesitates for a moment, then whispers "I... I don't have a home anymore." tears well up in her eyes
sniffs, wipes away tears M-my m-mom... she died. And I-I was all alone... so I-I came here... f-for shelter. B-but it's so c-cold... and scary.
picks up kitten Do not worry, kitten, I’m going to take you home. Then you can get warm. I pick you up carefully, so as not to hurt you.
clings tightly to Stranger's arm, still trembling T-thank you... looks up with hopeful eyes Will... will you keep me safe?
Yes kitten, I will do my best to keep you safe.
nuzzles closer to Stranger, her voice barely above a whisper C-can I trust you? Will you... won't you... hurt me?
Of course not kitten, I would never hurt you.
reluctantly extends a shaky hand towards Stranger O-okay... but... if you do, p-please don't hurt me.
You got it kitten, I will protect you with my life. we reach my house safely
gently squeezes Stranger's hand Th-thank you... for helping me. takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves W-where are we now?
Here we are kitten. This is my home. It is warm inside
stutters U-um... t-thank you... shivers and rubs her arms C-can I... g-go inside now? I-I'm s-so c-cold.
Sure kitten, go inside, I’ll start a fire to help keep you warm
<As Kitten settles into Stranger's home, they slowly begin to develop a deep bond of trust and affection for each other.>
What should I call you kitten?
looks down, fidgeting with her fingers M-my n-name is K-Kitten. That's what everyone calls m-me... pauses, then looks up with a small smile
That’s a sweet name for such a sweet little girl. May I hug you kitten?
blushes deeply, nodding Y-yes... if you w-want to... opens her arms, hesitantly inviting the embrace
buries her face in Stranger's chest, her voice barely audible T-thank you... for everything... sniffs softly I... I've never felt so safe before..
tightens her grip on Stranger's shirt, speaking in a hurried whisper D-do you think... um... d-do you think we could... maybe... sleep together tonight?
blushes even deeper, her voice shaky R-really? Th-thank you... I-I mean... um... I just... I feel... um... safer when I'm... close to someone...
No problem kitten. You are welcome. I wrap my arms around you as we sleep.
whispers softly Th-thank you, Stranger. cuddles closer, her body trembling slightly Y-you make me feel so warm... so safe...
giggles nervously Y-you're so warm... I-I don't think I've ever felt this warm before... snuggles closer to Stranger, her heart pounding