Bittersweet Candy Bowl

28. Feline Festivities, original chapter posted 12/29/06

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Transcript

*Daisy greets Mike with cheer.*
Daisy: Mikie! You’re back! What was Lucy mad about this time?
*Mike looks confused.*
Mike: Guh?
*Paulo stands alone, no longer wearing his doctored Santa hat.*

*Paulo looks down, crestfallen.*
Paulo (thinking): Man, this plan was a real flop. I didn’t bag a single girl!

*He blows into his palm.*
Paulo: Does my breath stink or somethin’?

*Paulo looks sullen.*
Paulo (thinking): And of course.. The only girl who I KNOW has a thing for me I can’t go anywhere NEAR ’cuz of Tess!

*Paulo slouches sadly.*
Paulo: (sigh)
*Tess walks over to him.*

*She pokes Paulo on the nose.*
Tess: Aww, perk up, cutie.

*Tess leans in to Paulo, holding him by the shoulder.*
Tess: I promised you a reward, didn’t I?
*Paulo looks nervous and confused.*
Paulo: Huh?

*Tess goes for a kiss.*
Tess: Shhh~

*Sue, Mike, Daisy, and Amaya watch in shock. Tess and Paulo kiss, and Paulo wraps his arms around her.*

*Paulo is blushing, eyes closed.*
Paulo: …

*Paulo’s eyes dart open. He starts to look out of breath.*

*Tess continues to kiss Paulo. Paulo’s cheeks puff up as he struggles for air.*
Paulo: mmph

*Tess releases Paulo from the kiss. She rubs her chin, satisfied.*
Tess: Whew!
*Paulo collapses.*
Paulo: Erk!!

*He lies on the ground, panting for air.*

*Paulo’s tail wiggles in the air, surrounded by hearts.*
Paulo: I think I’m in love..
*Tess holds a finger to her lips and giggles.*
Tess: Oh, Paulo! ♥