IG: [quaxo's cove]

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((Characters: Munkustrap, Quaxo

Thread Summary: Munkustrap finds Quaxo during Three days since the Ball, and they have a conversation in which Quaxo reveals yet another secret, and kissage begins.))


Quaxo jumped out of the car and stretched a little before making his way to his tunnel. The young tom crawled through it and curled up in the back of his den, sighing heavily.

Munkustrap hadn't reacted to the fact that he was jealous. Surely he couldn't think he was jealous of him, that Bombalurina was flirting with Munkustrap and not Quaxo. He frowned a little and laughed quietly at even the thought of that. Quaxo was probably one of the only tomcats in the entire city that didn't find the queen in any way attractive.

No, it was quite the opposite. He was actually jealous of Bombalurina. Quaxo wished that Munkustrap would flirt with him and not her. In fact, he wished Munkustrap would be his mate.

Flicking his tail a little, he closed his eyes and yawned. Maybe sleeping in here would be easier. Being away from Munkustrap. Though, in his mind, Quaxo knew he wouldn't get any sleep.

[Munkustrap Etc.]

After dealing with the whole Rumple/Mungo/Pouncival mess (ie passing it off to Bomba), Munkustrap looked for Quaxo again. Finding him gone from the car, Munkustrap went off in search for the little tom.

Munkustrap's search led him to Quaxo's tunnel, which wasn't too surprising. He lingered outside for a while, debating whether it would be better to enter and talk to Quaxo, or give him his privacy. Eventually, he decided on a compromise, and called Quaxo's name softly, to see if he was awake.

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Quaxo's eyes popped open as soon as he heard Munkustrap's voice. "I'm awake." he said just loud enough for Munkustrap to hear. He bit his lip softly and uncurled himself, pulling his knees to his chest and sighing quietly.

What a coincidence, huh? Quaxo closed his eyes and buried his face in his knees for a moment. His thoughts had nearly brought him to tears, and he didn't want his older friend to see that. Quaxo didn't want to look weak.

"You can come in."

[Munkustrap Etc.]

Munkustrap slid into the small tunnel, making his way to the back where Quaxo lived. As he entered the cove, he turned his attention to the black tom. "Quaxo, what's wrong? Please tell me this time." He reached out for his little friend, placing a paw on the other's shoulder.

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"Um..."

Quaxo looked away, curling up tighter. He bit his lip for a second then turned to look at Munkustrap. "I'm... I'm sure you've noticed how... erm, affectionate I've been lately, right?" he asked quietly, biting his lip hard. "... um..."

[Munkustrap Etc.]

Munkustrap nodded. He considered saying something, asking about Bombalurina, but he decided it would be wiser to keep his mouth shut for now and let Quaxo finish explaining first. He kept his paw on Quaxo's shoulder, though.

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Quaxo took a deep breath and closed his eyes for a moment, glancing over to Munkustrap. He scooted closer to him and reached over, taking his hand off of his shoulder and lacing their fingers together.

"Umm... well... I-I really don't know how to tell you this, Munkustrap." he whispered, thoughts running through his mind. After a moment, he leaned up and planted a soft kiss on his lips.

"... d-do you understand?"

[Munkustrap Etc.]

Munkustrap stopped, looking down at Quaxo. He turned his gaze from the magical cat's dark eyes to their paws laced together. There was only so long you could be oblivious, or ignore what was going on around you. "You're not jealous because Bomba was flirting with me," he said quietly, "but because I was flirting with Bomba."

Quaxo liked him.

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A slow nod, and Quaxo quickly turned away, ripping his paw from Munkustrap's and curling up again. "I'll understand if you don't want to talk to me again. I-I know you like Bomba, so... I'll just... leave you alone."

He closed his eyes and buried his face in his arms, sighing quietly. He should have never been so forward. He should have taken the hint when Munkustrap didn't respond to his advances.

You're an idiot, Quaxo.

[Munkustrap Etc.]

Munkustrap reached out, placing his paw on the middle of Quaxo's back. "Of course I like Bomba. She's a great friend. But there isn't really anything more between us than dual-sided flirtation... and we've been doing that since we were kittens." He ran his paw slowly down Quaxo's back. "You're a great friend too, Quaxo. I wouldn't want to end our relationship over this." He was going to have to tread carefully with this one. Like the Tugger, Munkustrap had no problems with casual flings. Unlike the Tugger, though, Munkustrap tried to be careful with the hearts of others... and it certainly didn't seem like Quaxo just wanted a fling with him. "Quaxo..." It wouldn't have been so hard if all Quaxo wanted was a fling. The young tom was quite attractive, after all, and Munkustrap was quite fond of him.

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Quaxo gave a visible shiver when Munkustrap ran his paw down his back. He turned his head and moved closer to his friend, nuzzling his cheek softly. "But... I want our relationship to be stronger, Munkustrap. Something more, you know." he whispered, leaning his head on the older cat's shoulder and closing his eyes. Quaxo slid one arm around Munkustrap's back, making sure not to touch any of the gashes on his back.

"Do you like me?" he asked bluntly, frowning a little. "... is there even a chance of it?"

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"I know," Munkustrap said quietly, more to himself. He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Quaxo. "I do like you, Quaxo," he began a little louder. "And, if you wanted anything less, there'd be a chance, a good chance. But... I'm getting the impression you want something a little more than just a fling."

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Quaxo nodded slowly and nestled himself against Munkustrap's side. "I do want something more than a fling. I'm not like these cats who'll take anyone just because they're willing." he murmured, frowning deeply. "... isn't there a chance for something more, Munkustrap?"

Quaxo turned and rested his paws on the older cat's chest. "I know you're not one for love... but..." He blushed a little, the tint easily showing through his white fur.

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But maybe you're different? Munkustrap wondered if that was how Quaxo would have finished his thought. "I'm not like Tugger," he said, tilting Quaxo's face up and smiling at the blush. "I may not be one for love, but I don't want to hurt you."

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"That's... that's not what I want." Quaxo murmured, pulling his paws away from Munkustrap's chest and crossing his arms. He turned away from his friend and sighed.

"Munkustrap, I don't want you to try to have a relationship with me just so you don't hurt me." he said quietly, closing his eyes and feeling tears well in his eyes. "That alone would hurt me. I only want a relationship if you love me." He shook his head and sighed again.