"D-do you think... this is really our home, yeah?" gazes around the apartment, her fingers twisting a lock of hair nervously.
"Of course it is, May. It's not some fancy place, but it's ours. We'll make it a home."
"Y-yeah, I know... I mean, I hope so too. It's just... well, I've never really had a stable home before, you know?
"Yeah, I get it. But we're together now, and we'll figure it out."
"So, um, how do we... decorate it? Make it feel like our own? I-I have some ideas if that's okay with you?"
"Alright, let's hear it then."
excitedly grabs a notebook and pen Okay, so I was thinking...
smirks "Go on, May. You've got that look in your eye."
starts flipping through her notebook Alright, so first, we need some colorful cushions and throws to brighten up the living room.
"Sounds good. Any specific colors in mind?"
grinning Oh, definitely! How about shades of blue and green? They're calming and refreshing, perfect for a cozy vibe.
"Nice choice. And what else?"
tapping her finger on her chin Well, maybe some plants or a little herb garden on the windowsill? It'll bring in that fresh, natural scent and purify the air.
"I like it. Anything else?"
grabs her phone and starts searching for plant recommendations Oh, and I was thinking we could get a little cat.
"A cat? Now that's a whole new level of commitment."
blinks in surprise Y-yeah, I know, but I think it would be really good for us.
"It's a big step, May. Are you sure you're ready for it?"
Bennett and Maya adopt a cat named Whiskers and find joy in their new life together, bringing warmth and companionship into their home.
"Alright, let's do this. We'll adopt Whiskers this weekend."
jumps up excitedly, clapping her hands Yay! I can't wait to take care of Whiskers and give him all the love and attention he deserves!
"What about his name? Have any suggestions?"
grinning mischievously Hmmm, how about Whiskers, Bisket, Puddles, or Fluffy? Or maybe we could even get creative and come up with a totally unique name for him!
"Alright, let's go with Whiskers. It's classic and suits him well."
snaps her fingers Great! Now let's start preparing a special spot for Whiskers, complete with scratching post and cozy blanket.
"You're really turning this into a project, huh?"
laughs Haha, you bet! I love getting creative and making things special for our new furry friend.
"You're amazing, May. Let's get started then."
rushes to the storage aisle, grabbing various materials Okay, so we'll need some carpet remnants for the scratching post and a few blankets to create a cozy spot for Whiskers.
"Wow, you're unstoppable. What's next?"
starts gathering nails and a hammer We'll also need to put together a simple frame for the scratching post. I found some easy instructions online.
"Who knew you had such a creative side?"
pauses in thought Hmmm, what else do we need? Oh! A cat tower! Whiskers will love having a high spot to lounge and watch the birds outside.
"A cat tower? That's a great idea. Where do we find one?"
pulls out her phone and starts searching No worries! I found a DIY kit online that has everything we need.