"It's small, but we won't crowd each other," Prince said beside him.
"I don't find it small," Finn replied with a smile.In fact, from what little he had seen so far, it felt perfect.
"Come on, I'll give you the penny tour."Prince walked into the kitchen and opened a cabinet filled to the brim with groceries."I had the staff get some items for your stay.If there's anything you want and don't see, simply ask the concierge and charge it to the cabin."
Finn nodded, then walked over to the wide French doors that led to the snow-covered patio, where he could see a jacuzzi hot tub.He smiled and reached to open the doors, but was startled when he felt something curl around his ankle.Looking down in surprise, he saw the cutest blue-gray kitten rubbing against his leg, purring loudly as if it had already decided he belonged to it.
"Where did you come from?"Finn squealed, forgetting himself as he bent down and scooped the tiny creature into his arms.
The little one purred even louder when Finn scratched gently behind its ear.
"You are so cute," Finn murmured, smiling down at the kitten."What's your name?"
Finn lifted the kitten closer to his face, rubbing his cheek gently against its soft fur.He buried his nose in the kitten's neck and closed his eyes, breathing in its warm, sweet scent.The kitten seemed to approve of the attention, purring louder as it tucked itself comfortably against his chest, its tiny body pressed close in quiet contentment.
"You smell so good," he gushed, then opened his eyes and froze when he noticed Prince watching him.
"Uh…" Finn stuttered, suddenly very aware of how ridiculous he must look, but Prince cut him off before he could say anything else.
"He doesn't have a name," Prince said, stretching out a hand to scratch the kitten behind its ear.The small animal leaned into the touch, purring louder.Prince then looked at Finn, his expression thoughtful.Maybe Finn was reading too much into it, but the look lingered."Maybe you can give him a name."
"Are you serious?"Finn asked, excitement lighting up his face, momentarily forgetting the strange feeling he had just experienced.
"Yes."
"Oh wow, that is a great responsibility."
Prince smiled and gave him a small wink."You can handle it."
"Where did you get him?What breed is he?"Finn asked, the questions tumbling out one after another.
"He's a British shorthair, and he's a stray," Prince explained."I guess he was abandoned.I was on a hike and found him almost buried in the snow."
"Oh, that's so sad," Finn whispered.He leaned down and kissed the kitten gently on the forehead.
"He really seems to like you," Prince added."Since I got him, he refuses to let others touch him besides me."
"I've always wanted a pet, but we couldn't even afford one.And they aren't allowed on campus," Finn said softly.
"Well, while you're here, he can be yours," Prince said with a smile.
"Really?You don't mind?"Finn asked, cuddling the kitten even closer.
"No," Prince replied with a smirk."I don't mind.As I said, he likes you."
"Is that true, little Gray?"Finn asked, looking down at the kitten in his arms.
"Gray?"
Finn glanced up at Prince, suddenly worried."You don't like it?"
"I do.It fits him."Prince smiled, immediately setting Finn's mind at ease."Come on, let me finish showing you around."
"Okay."Finn continued cuddling Gray as Prince showed him the second-floor bedrooms and the shared bathroom between them.
"We'll come up with a system to alert the other when the bathroom is occupied," Prince said.
"Okay, Mr.Sullivan."
