The Kitty Dilemma (Joshua)
Never take a cookie from a stranger. This was something you learnt the hard way. It's a shame your love for sweets was stronger than your self awareness. If you considered it for just a moment, maybe you wouldn't be in this mess now.
You look at your paw in front of your face, yes, your paw. You were no longer a human woman but a fluffy, little black cat.
'It tasted so good, though…' You inwardly sigh, still thinking about that delicious cookie. How it was even possible to turn you into a cat you would never know, but what you did know was Joshua is going to have a heart attack.
'How can I even face him? There's no way he will know it's me...' You had no idea what to do or if this spell will even wear off. 'Well, no point in worrying. I'll just go look for Joshua and figure it out then.'
You scurried through the manor on your four paws in search of your beloved husband. You can just imagine how he'd react to see his queen was now but a lowly cat. It was mean, but you also found it hilarious to think about it. You could really tease him now if you wanted.
Lucky for you, Joshua was in his study, working. The door was slightly open so you snuck inside. Everything looked so much bigger through the eyes of a cat, it was somewhat unnerving.
You quietly sneak behind Joshua and observe him momentarily. It wasn't everyday you could see him so focused on his work. Whenever you were around he would focus on you more than his work.
'He's so sexy.' He had this real mature air about him that made him look so manly. It made you swoon. Though you wondered what Joshua would think if he knew a cat was thinking he's hot, even if that cat was you.
Now you decided it was time for some fun. You hid behind the curtain and meow softly.
"What was that?!" Joshua jumped in his chair with a fright, dropping his pen. He quickly looked around but nothing was there. "Was I imagining it?" Joshua shook his head and mumbled something about being overworked and losing his mind.
You knew you should probably feel bad for scaring him like that but his reactions are just too funny to not want to laugh. ...Or to not want to see even more.
Joshua returned to his work and this time you snuck under his desk and let out a meow.
Before you even had time to blink, Joshua had jumped right up from his chair with a scream. You were left startled for a moment as the sound of his scream replayed in your head over and over.
'He screams like a girl.' If you were human right now you would be on the floor with laughter.
"J-J-Jan! There's a cat in here!"
Joshua was looking straight at you with fear. You backed up a little and then laid on the ground with your front paws in front of you.
"Jan…! ...Huh?" There was no sign of Jan coming and now Joshua was watching you with curiosity. "Are you begging for forgiveness?"
'Yes! Yes!' You quickly moved your head up and down making Joshua gasp.
"Th-This cat is possessed! It understands me?!" Joshua fell backwards onto his butt and was shaking. "Am I really losing my mind? Has my fear of cats reached the point where they now haunt me?"
You want to roll your eyes at his comments. His fear of cats is quite bad, indeed. But haunting him? Yeah, he needs to calm down.
You start to softly purr and walk closer to Joshua.
"N-No. St-Stay back. J-J-Jan? Where are you?!"
However, Joshua didn't move, his eyes remained focused on you as you drew closer. You stopped right in front of him and reached for his hand giving it a few licks.
"Ack! What are you doing?" Joshua was mortified but yet he still didn't move. "Huh… Wait? Why haven't I run away?" Joshua looked confused himself. Normally he would have bolted from the room but here he is accepting your affection. "You must have put a curse on me. That must be it." Joshua said and at that exact moment you looked up at him with a scary expression. "Ahhh! Don't eat me…"
"What's this?" Joshua noticed the collar around your neck, or rather a necklace. "Wait a moment. That's ___ necklace. I gave her that on our first anniversary. She never takes it off."
Your ears perked up, 'You finally get it?'
"Did you eat her and steal her necklace?!" Joshua exclaimed and your body flinched in disbelief.
You again cuddled against Joshua, this time you hopped onto his lap and rubbed yourself against his chest.
"Strange, You...You also smell like ___… Wait," Joshua's eyes went wide and you waited in anticipation. "No way… How did you turn into a cat?!"
Joshua finally picked you up and looked right at you. "I must be dreaming. My beautiful wife has become a cat of all things." He started to get mad, "Turn back to normal right now! How can I love a cat?"
At that moment your body froze and then you squirmed free from his hands.
You ignored Joshua as you walked off with your head hanging low. You jumped onto the sofa and curled up and started to sob, which to Joshua sounded like a whining cat.
Concerned, Joshua rushed to you but you refused to face him.
"I'm sorry. Please don't cry." Joshua had no idea you were actually crying but he could just tell you were. "It's not your fault. I was just surprised and scared…"
You finally looked up upon hearing the worry in his voice. Joshua looked besides himself with worry and fear.
"I thought, what if you never turn back to normal? What if I never get to hear your voice again? Or have kids with you…" Joshua trailed off, blushing slightly.
You sat up and put a paw on him to comfort him. Joshua laughed in self depreciation. "Look at me, I'm the one being comforted when I'm not even the one with the problem." He hung his head.
Joshua sat down next to the sofa and you reached to lick his face. "Haha. That tickles." Joshua laughed for a moment and then looked at you tenderly, "It's strange, I hate cats, but looking at you right now all I can think is I will still love you no matter what," He took you in his arms, "No matter how you look or what you are, I will always love you."
Joshua softly placed a kiss on the soft fur on your head. And the next moment *poof* you had finally turned back to normal.
"Wha-?" Joshua was surprised to suddenly have you sprawled out on top of him.
"Thank you, Joshua." You smiled at him. "I knew you would be able to save me. Thank you for always loving me."
Joshua lovingly whispered your name and the two of you lent in for a kiss, you still on top of him.
"___? Where are your clothes?" But Joshua's sudden exclamation cut the kiss short.
You jumped back and noticed your completely bare figure. "Kyaaah! My clothes are gone!"
It was then that you heard footsteps racing down the hallway. It was Jan coming.
"Don't come in!!!" Joshua yelled with all his might, his voice booming so loud the windows nearly shook.
There was no way Joshua was going to let another man see your body.
"Here. Put my clothes on. Quick." Joshua stripped out of his princely attire and threw it at you. Now he was only in his underwear.
"Don't talk back. Just put them on."
You sighed and did as he said. The clothes were much too big for you and barely stayed on. If not for you holding the pants they would slip right off.
Joshua took your hand and held you close. Together you left the room. Jan was still waiting outside and upon seeing the two of you he was left without words.
"We will be on our way." Joshua clearly stated to Jan, while you gave a meek hello, your cheeks completely flushed.
"Okay." Was all Jan could get out and bowed his head. Once you and Joshua were out of sight, Jan proceeded to walk the other way, his face changing between a variety of expressions as many scenarios played in his mind.
