A/N: This is for one of my best friends, Adam, don’t forget to have cat-girl dreams! -wink- Actually that goes for everyone.

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Once again Kari was sat alone on a bench in the middle of a large park which was placed on the centre of the capital city. It provided her with a slice of much needed tranquillity in the bustle of the city and her life. She was a student, studying to become a teacher; a role she would suit, as many commented on her calming presence. Unfortunately for her that wasn’t the sort of thing that all the males that she had met were seeking. Once again the cat-girl had been dumped.

It was a part of her daily routine to visit the park and to enjoy the gentle breeze that whispered through the trees, tangling her auburn hair, but it didn’t bother her. The worse thing was the rain, and it was raining now. The icy water undid all the carefully loose curls that she worked hard to create every morning, plastering them to her head in what she was certain was by no means flattering. The smart white blouse that she had donned in the morning, when the sky was clear and the sun shining, clung to her figure, displaying the curve of her breasts and her slim waist. But she didn’t care about that, she cared about the horrible feeling of the lack of freedom from the clinging top.

Somebody else, however, did appreciate the sight. She watched intently with her bright blue eyes, wrapped up in a waterproof coat and hiding beneath a wide umbrella. Lexi had known that it was going to rain and so she had come prepared, unlike her current target. A plan formed in her mind.

She stood, watching, waiting. The object of her interest remained sat, staring intently into the distance, and the observer wasn’t sure what thoughts flittered across her mind but Lexi was sure that it wasn’t just the rain drops that made the other’s cheeks so wet. It made her heart ache because she didn’t want the beautiful person before her to be so down, and she resolved that she would do all she could to help her whilst getting what she herself wanted. Everybody won.

For the longest time Kari just sat, and Lexi watched, but finally the toll of the day and the attack of the elements had there effect and the auburn haired cat-girl began to doze, before a sneeze brought her back to reality. Ever so conveniently Lexi was close at hand, to offer a handkerchief, which was gratefully accepted.

“You know,” Lexi began, moving so that her umbrella covered the other cat-girl as well, “you probably shouldn’t be sat here in the rain.” She smiled, a soft expression that seemed sincere to the other, who nodded her agreement. Now that the rain wasn’t getting into her hazel eyes Kari could study the other person. She was taller than she herself was, but the heeled boots that the kind stranger wore certainly helped matters. The cat-girls eyes were a bright blue; her hair an obviously dyed shade of platinum blonde, which had been cut short and spiked. Her ears and tail were white.

“I live close to here,” Lexi said, “I think that it would be good if you came with me to dry off. It won’t be good if you get ill.” She said this in such a kindly voice that Kari found it impossible to resist, and so she smiled and nodded. “Thank you.”

They walked close together, huddled under the umbrella, and Lexi had managed to snake an arm around the other’s waist, under the guise of offering support which was a part of the truth. Her thumb ran circles on her waist and Kari was studiously ignoring it, which, of course, only encouraged the blonde. They walked like this for short time, until they had left the park and arrived at a block of flats. It was to the fifth floor that they rode he elevator, but Kari barely noticed just happy to be inside. The rain had done the damage to her hair, and she had calmed down slightly. All she wanted now was a long, relaxing bubble bath, or at the very least a hot shower.

She stood in the door way and Lexi looked inquiringly at her. “I didn’t want to drip water all over your apartment,” she explained.

Lexi laughed, a clear sound which startled Kari, who had thought it a sensible thing, not something to laugh about. This must have showed on her face for Lexi stopped and smiled, that wonderful smile of hers which always seemed to make things better. She shook her head. “It doesn’t matter.” She indicated for the other to enter the spacious living room properly, and so she complied, although she was still careful.

“I was thinking that you could get a shower, whilst I make you something to eat, and I’ll find you some dry clothes.” Kari didn’t know what to say so instead she just nodded, amazed at how hospitable this other person was. She didn’t even know her name…!

“Um,” she said shyly, cutely, “I’m Kari, by the way.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Lexi,” she said as she looked through the cupboards of the kitchen area, which over looked the lounge. “The bathroom is just through there,” she pointed to a door, “and it’s on your right. There are towels and that in there.”

Kari nodded gratefully, then went off to do her own thing. Lexi smiled to herself. So far so good, as everything seemed to be going to plan. Now she had to cook something. Something that the other cat-girl would remember. She got to work to the sound of the shower faintly in the background. Her hearing had always been especially good. As was her imagination, and that was going into overdrive as she pretended that all she was doing was innocently preparing a meal, instead of picturing the stray cat(-girl) as she was currently. In the shower. Naked. Streams of hot water washing down her body, warming her, making her skin glisten slightly in the soft yet artificial lighting. Even though she was used to such a sight she still found herself blushing ever so slightly.

As she showered, welcoming the almost scalding water, Kari thought about Lexi. She wondered why she had helped her, not that she was complaining, but she had been prepared to sit there for quite a while to come. She wondered why somebody so cool and collected would take any kind of interest in her, after all she often struggled to be noticed by the males where she studied.

She just shrugged, not knowing and leaving it at that. Instead she just allowed herself to feel free, as the water washed away the days dirt. She washed her hair using some rose shampoo and the lather rushed down her body.

Afterwards she felt wondrously clean, and the delicious aromas emerging from the kitchen prompted her to wrap the dressing gown around her, that was all she could find, and go in search of the tasty treat.

Neither of the cat-girls were disappointed when Kari returned to the living area. She was just in time for Lexi was serving the food onto two large plates. The food looked even better than it smelled and her stomach growled in anticipation. Lexi laughed, and pretended that she wasn’t appraising the slim female before her, who’s dressing gown was slightly too large, and so the tops of her breasts were showing. Of course she didn’t notice, let alone orchestrate, that fact.

The meal passed pleasantly, with the random getting to know you talk. Nearer the end of it, after a glass of wine, Kari began to yawn, although she attempted to hide it. She was torn. She wanted to leave so that she could sleep, but she also wanted to stay, where it was warm and dry (the rain was still heavy) and where she had such good company. Even though she wasn’t a mind reader Lexi offered the solution to the predicament. “You seem tired.” She cast a glance to the window. “But the weather outside is still terrible. I’d feel so bad for casting you out in it. Please, feel free to stay here for the night.” It solved Kari’s problem perfectly so it didn’t take her long to smile brightly, nod and thank the hostess.

After less than half an hour Kari had begged her leave and was asleep in the large king-size bed, snuggled amongst the pale blue duvet. Sat on the chair placed near the bed was Lexi, her feet curled up beneath her, and her tail lazily flicking. She was sketching the sleeping cat-girl. It was only black and white, but it was easy for her to envision the colours. Auburn hair, hazel eyes and brown ears and a tail. Adorable. And right there.

Lexi would be the first to admit that she could resist everything except temptation, and so she carefully set down the sketch pad and walked to where her bed was, and perched on the edge. She tenderly ran a finger along the edge of Kari’s ear, who let out a soft purr at the touch. This encouraged Lexi who repeated the action several times, to increasingly louder purring. She giggled slightly, and shifted position so that she was closer to Kari, almost leaning over her. She wasn’t clutching the blanket and so, succumbing to temptation, she pulled it back to revel the sleeping form of her guest.

Who happened to be wearing very little.

Just her matching underwear, bra and knickers, pale pink and white. Lexi wasn’t especially surprised at the colours. She stroked the right ear, only instead of stopping she carried the line on. It was only a ghost of a touch. Along her cheek, lingering at her lips slightly, following the line of her neck and ghosting over the tops of her breasts before moving down to her toned stomach. Then she traced the same path with her slightly rough tongue. Ear. Cheek. Lips. An almost kiss. Neck. The gap between the breasts. Her stomach.

She looked up at what she expected to be the angelic sleeping face of Kari, to instead have hazel eyes meet her own. “Oh,” she said, startled. “Oh, indeed,” Kari replied, smiling. Lexi blushed and secretly the auburn haired cat-girl was so pleased at having turned the tables. It wasn’t that she didn’t enjoy the attention that was being lavished on her, but she would have liked to have known it was happening.

“Um, sorry?” Lexi offered, although was more sorry about the fact that she had gotten caught. Kari laughed. “No problem.” There was no warning, no hysterics and so Lexi took a chance. She leaned forward and kissed the other, claiming her lips in a gentle but deep kiss. Her tongue found another use as it charted the others mouth, and she felt Kari attempting to deepen the kiss even more, and she obliged. After what seemed like hours they parted, breathless. They shared a smile, then another kiss.

Carefully, during another kiss, Lexi pushed Kari back down onto the bed, then pulled away to shower kisses along the other’s collar bone. Then her kisses travelled downwards, and Kari arched into the touch, so Lexi took advantage of the situation to reach around to undo the bra clasps. She was accustomed to it and so encountered little problems, and she soon disposed of the item.

Her tongue darted between the breasts, then downwards. She left a trail of kisses, much more fun than breadcrumbs. Of course the best food for the bedroom were strawberries and whipped cream. Then past her bellybutton and she was at the waistband of the pale panties. With her teeth she pulled the offending item down slightly, then finished the task with her hands. Beneath her Kari gasped, and Lexi giggled slightly, the dancing of the breath making Kari shiver in anticipation.

Lexi’s hand lingered around that area, touching, stroking, moving in and out of Kari slightly, who began to crave the touch of the other cat-girl. She wanted more. She craved more. She moaned, which let the blonde know that her touch was appreciated. So she moved her finger deeper, bending it slightly, making Kari a writhing mass of pleasure. She added another finger, and Kari began to whimper. The sound was silenced by a kisses, fast and furious, slow and sensual; matching the rhythm set by Lexi’s hand movements.

All too soon it was over. Both of them were exhausted, and awash with happiness. They lay in each others arms; Kari remaining naked, and Lexi in her black underwear.

Who would have thought my plan would have been so perfect? was the thought that crossed both cat-girls minds as they fell sleep curled up together, purring contently. They were very much the cats that had got the cream.