"I'm glad you love her." Charlie wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, not to kiss her, just to have her there in his arms. She looked exceptionally enticing today, her hair having extra shine and her skin seeming to have a clean glow. It was nice. Healthy.
"I've gotten attached, and I'd hate to have to bring her back to the shop." He had been keeping the kitten at his flat since Sunday night. She mostly stared at him while he ate and tried to chew on the bottoms of his pants when he walked around the flat, but it was endearing. "Happy Birthday."