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Morning came with a chill in the air and fear in the pit of Jerry's stomach. Tom tossed and turned beside him in the guest bed, face troubled. He mumbled and grumbled under his breath and Jerry watched him, feeling uneasy. He knew Tom was dwelling on what he'd said the day before. Jerry was nervous too, but he couldn't live the rest of his life in mouse holds and skittering through the shadows. He wanted to have a life, and he wanted to share that life with Tom. "I'm doing this for both of us," Jerry whispered, leaning in to press a sweet kiss to Tom's forehead. The cat stirred, wrapping both arms around him and tugging him back under the sea of blankets. Warmth overtook him and his troubled ebbed a bit. He let himself linger a little longer, but he knew The Old Lady would be back all too soon. "Tom," Jerry said, softly rubbing his lover's bare chest. "Its morning, we've got to hurry up and change back, The Old Lady will be home before noon."
Tom cracked open an eye and peered down at Jerry, dark eyes seeming to see straight through him. Jerry felt his cheeks go pink and a smile spread across Tom's face. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Jerry asked.
"I'll always look at you like this," Tom murmured, bringing him in for a soft, slow kiss, Jerry surrendered easily, he'd grown very accustomed to Tom's ceaseless affections. "I love you."
"You're making me blush, Tom," Jerry started giggling, feeling Tom nuzzling into his neck.
"Say it back," He purred.
Jerry rolled his eyes, but couldn't help but return the smile. "I love you, Tom."
"Say it again."
"You're ridiculous," Jerry laughed, but Tom was nibbling at his collarbone and resisting was impossible. "I love you," Jerry repeated, amused by Tom's sleepy antics. "Now come on, we've got to clean this place up before your human gets home and shoots me."
Tom's face went sour at that, but he eventually stretched and followed Jerry's lead. They shared a quick breakfast, then got to work tidying up the house. By a quarter till noon it was spotless, exactly like The Old Lady left it.
Jerry's plan was to get dressed up and head into town in human form before The Old Lady got home. He didn't know what he'd find there, he had only ever seen the place a couple of times, but he had high hopes. He was going to try and get a job. Maybe he'd even earn enough money to get himself a place to stay. He was still pretty nervous, but with Tom's plentiful kisses goodbye and examinations of "Good luck!" Jerry found himself feeling extremely optimistic.
"You're gonna knock them dead out there, sweetheart," Tom was saying, his lips brushing Jerry's ears. "Be careful, okay?"
"I'll be fine," Jerry was saying, head on Tom's chest. "Be a good house pet while I'm gone. Try not to steal any sushi or spit any hairballs."
"Ha, ha," Tom said sarcastically. "Go on. Get out of here before we're caught."
Tom sent him off with a pocket full of coins and a slap on the ass, making him jump and scurry hurriedly out the door.
From the very beginning the outside world was intimidating. Jerry had never roamed so freely before, not in human form, and though he had his ears tucked into a cap and his tail wedged up in his shirt, he couldn't help but worry people would know he was different.
He told himself they were only watching him so closely because he was a stranger. That was normal, right?
When he arrived in town the first thing he did was grab a newspaper. He sat on a stool outside of a cafe and poured over the want ads, looking for something he may have been qualified for. He was immediately overwhelmed by things he didn't understand. Human beings were so complex! But even so he was able to pin down a couple of places.
Everywhere he went, he was laughed at.
He tried to fill out applications, but he was only a mouse after all. He didn't have a last name, a phone number, or any of the unfamiliar things the papers required. He tried to turn them in anyway and without fail he was made fun of.
Hours of this quickly broke down his optimism, and he found himself in a dingy little tea shop, crying over a cheese pastry. There were whispers everywhere he went, people calling him stupid, a street rat, or his least favorite a /furry./ None of it was kind.
Hearing his sniffling, the woman who has served him at the counter crossed the room to sit beside him, her brow furrowed with concern. "Little mouse," She cooed, voice soothing like a lullaby. "Please don't cry, what's wrong?"
Jerry's ears flicked from under his hat, heart skipping a beat. "M-mouse?" He stammered. "How did.... You did you...?"
"I know every animal in this town," The woman replied, her kind eyes twinkling like moonlight. "Haven't you ever wondered why you become like this by the light of the moon?"
Jerry's eyes went wide. "Its... because of you?"
"Mhm," She replied with a wink, pulling a wand from her sleeve.
"You're... a witch?"
"That's right. Now tell me, why are you crying?"
"I just wanted to have a shot," Jerry sighed. "A chance to be something other than a grimy little pest, a thief, and a coward. I want a real life."
"I'm very glad I found you then," The witch said, standing and offering Jerry her hand. "Come with me, I'd like to show you what I've created."
Blinking, Jerry accepted her hand and followed her to the back of the shop where a small opening was closed off by a curtain. "Through here," She said.
Jerry was hesitant, cautious by nature, but something was urging him forward. His instincts told him to trust the witch and he did. After a deep breath, Jerry stepped through the curtain, blinking at the sudden change in light.
When his eyes adjusted his jaw dropped, and the witch beside him let out a laugh sweeter than music. "Welcome to The Lunar Village."
All around him Jerry saw people like himself and like Tom. Animals of all breeds strolled around in human form, unashamed of their ears, tails, wings, or anything else. Every building was full of animals, chattering happily and getting along. No dogs chasing cats, no cats chasing mice, everyone just seemed to get along. "This can't be real," Jerry protested. "How... How is this possible?"
"I made it," The witch stated proudly. "You can find a job here if you want to."
"Really?"
"Of course you can," She said. "I made this place for all of your kind, to keep you safe."
Jerry's head was reeling. This was it, this was the answer! No one would laugh at him, he could really... become something! Anything he wanted. "Where do I even start?"
"The same way you started back in town."
The witch handed Jerry a newspaper and already he felt his spirits lift. Everything he read made sense but when he looked up to thank to witch, she had disappeared.
Wasting no time, Jerry hit the pavement. The village was all he'd hoped it would be. He secured himself a job in a clothing shop run by sheep, and after a day of hard work, Jerry was feeling like he could conquer the world.
He did a lot of exploring after his shift, chatting over a cup of tea with Charlotte, another mouse who worked in the clothing shop. She showed him where to pick up his daily wages and she helped him pick out some clothes. "We're allowed to model the products," She was explaining. "Especially newcomers like you."
After finding a few good fits she led him deeper into the village, giving a grand tour of sorts and even showing him where most of the animals lived. The place was full of little apartments, there was enough space for all of the animals in town and because they were all put in place and kept by the witch who'd created the place, they were free to anyone who contributed to the village. Jerry realized, delightedly, that he would be a part of that.
It was such a wonderful place that time easily got away from him, luckily for him however time was different in the village. One night in the human world was like a whole twenty four hours in the village. He could live a whole life there, and still spend the whole day in his mouse hole if he wanted to. When it was time to go, even that proved to be a piece of cake.
The village had many portals. The one Jerry'd come through, and many more hidden throughout the human town. He found the closest one to The Old Lady's house, a hollowed out tree in the forest nearby. He thanked his new friend and scurried home, changing forms as he dashed through the woods.
Driven by excitement, Jerry didn't even consider what time it was before popping in through the cat flap, standing up on his back legs and sniffing the air, looking for Tom. He saw the cat curled up on the back of The Old Lady's armchair and squeaked to get his attention before dashing up the attic stairs and transforming. Tom joined him quickly, grabbing him by the shoulders with a worried look in his eyes. "Jerry, what were you thinking?" Tom scolded him. "She could have seen you!"
Before Jerry could speak tom had him in a bone crashing hug, his face buried in Tom's shirt. He felt Tom's lips on the top of his head. "You scared me," Tom said.
Jerry wrapped his arms around Tom's waist, working his hands up the back of his shirt to stroke his spine. The purring began almost instantly and Jerry grinned, tilting his head up to kiss along the curve of Tom's neck. "I'm fine," He said sweetly. "I had it all under control! I just really wanted to talk to you."
"That was dangerous," Tom protested. "You know how she gets."
"I'm sorry, I was just too excited!" Jerry finally blurted. "I have something amazing I have to show you."
"Something in town?" Tom asked nervously.
"Sort of."
"Did you find a job?"
A grin spread across Jerry's face. "I'll show you everything tonight."
Tom looked absolutely lost. "You won't tell me?"
Jerry laughed. "You wouldn't believe me if I did."
Tom's face scrunched up in confusion but after some sweet reassurance and an even sweeter kiss, Jerry was able to convince Tom to put his worries aside and wait until nightfall.
He could hardly contain his excitement. When The Old Lady finally went to bed, Tom joined him up in the attic and stopped at the top of the stairs, eyes wide.
Jerry had picked up a little something from his new job. It was nothing special really, just something casual that actually fit him, but they were nicer than anything he's ever worn, and the pants even had a little slit for his tail to go through. Jerry blushed and Tom cleared his throat. "You um, got new clothes," Tom stammered.
"Do you like them?"
"You look amazing," Tom admitted, sounding awestruck.
Grin widening, Jerry tossed Tom a little bundle. He'd picked Tom out an outfit too. "Put these on," Jerry urged him.
Taking pleasure in his confusion, Jerry circled Tom as he dressed, chittering excitedly and oozing complements as Tom tried on the cool new clothes. "You look so good!" Jerry squeaked, pressing a swift kiss to Tom's lips. "Do you like it?"
"What's gotten into you?" Tom laughed.
"Follow me, I'll show you!"
Quite as can be Tom and Jerry slipped outside. Jerry showed Tom the hollowed out tree and though he was unsure, Tom followed Jerry's lead through the portal. Tom reacted much like Jerry had, dumbstruck and disbelieving, but as Jerry tugged him along, pointing out everything he recognized from that day, he could see that Tom was starting to like it in the village.
Jerry showed Tom the shop where he now worked, and they spent a good few hours picking out new clothes for each other, laughing as Jerry's boss teased them about "Abusing his employment perks." He took Tom in and out of every shop they came across until finally stopping for dinner somewhere around two in the morning. "Time isn't real," Jerry was laughing when Tom pointed this out. "Time moves differently here. It moves faster than it does at home."
"It's a lot to take in," Tom admitted. "But look! They make sushi at this place!"
A peek at the menu confirmed this, and Jerry grinned. "See? This place is perfect, Tom. We don't have to hide in the attic anymore. I don't have to live in a hole in the wall! I found a little place here we can stay at night, we can go back and forth!"
"It would be nice to have a bed," Tom agreed. "And a kitchen. With our own food."
"You... wanna stay the night?"
Tom's ears twitched in interest. "Can we?"
Jerry nodded. "I looked at a little apartment today. Since I work in the village, I'm allowed to stay there. You can share it with me."
Tom beamed at him from across the table, and it took all of Jerry's will not to jump across the table and kiss him right then and there.
After they finished eating, Jerry paid the bill and led Tom to the far side of the village where the apartments were. All the way there Jerry kept close, hanging on Tom's arm, holding his hand, and stroking the backs of his legs with his tail. The attention didn't go unnoticed and Tom fixed him with a smoldering gaze, a wordless promise passing between them. Excitement bubbling in his chest, Jerry bolted up the stairs with Tom on his tail. Their laughter echoed through the halls, the impossibility of such a situation making Jerry's head spin. The last time Tom had chased him he'd been afraid for his life, but now when Tom chased him it was a game. Jerry /wanted/ to be caught, knowing exactly what sort of treatment he'd get as soon as Tom got his hands on him.
Making sure he'd found the right door, Jerry quickly jiggled his key in the lock, heart pounding as he heard Tom getting closer. Once Jerry was inside the little apartment he let Tom catch up, letting out a pleasured sigh when the cat backed him right against the wall, grinding their hips together and pressing hot, open mouthed kisses up Jerry's throat. "Door," Jerry gasped, and Tom kicked the front door shut behind them.
Gripping Jerry by the thighs, Tom lifted him up and off of the ground, letting Jerry wrap both legs around his waist as their lips finally met. Jerry grew aroused very quickly, and suddenly the well fitted jeans Charlotte picked out for him felt fatally restrictive. He felt every throb of his heartbeat right between his thighs as Tom's hand slipped up his shirt, feeling him up and toying with his chest. He knew right then he wouldn't be staying dressed much longer, and before he knew it his shirt was on the floor and Tom's quickly followed. He shivered when his bare back hit the wall and Tom let him down to the ground, dropping to his knees to tug Jerry's pants down to his ankles. Seeing tom on his knees like that, licking and sucking at the base of his erection Jerry couldn't help but stare. Open mouthed he watched, gasping and squirming as Tom teased him until finally getting back on his feet, tossing his jeans to the pile with Jerry's.
"Wait," Jerry panted, a smile spreading across his face as Tom leaned down to nip and lick at his nipple. "Wait, I... I have to get lube," He giggled.
"You brought some?"
Jerry's cheeks flushed pink. "I was hoping I'd convince you to stay the night with me."
Tom's face broke out into a loving smile and he nodded his head, leaning against the wall. "Lead the way."
Jerry flashed a grin and darted down the hall towards the master bedroom, Tom right on his heels as he leaned over and rifled through the drawers. He could feel Tom's eyes on him, admiring his body from behind and Jerry let it happen, secretly enjoying the scrutiny. He loved that Tom was so attracted to him in spite of how skinny he was. When he produced the little bottle of lube Tom wasted no time taking it from him, pushing Jerry down on the bed and spreading his thighs. Jerry arched his back as tom leaned over him, on hand braced against the mattress and the other between his legs, teasing his hole with a slicked up finger. Tom was gentle, loving as he kissed Jerry all over. He shivered; Tom was making him feel like a virgin all over again treating him this way. His body responded quickly to Tom's fingers, heat spreading across his skin and making his breaths come quicker. One finger turned to two and then three and Jerry was shaking, anticipation for what was to come making him dizzy.
It was clear Jerry was ready when he started wrapping his legs around Tom's waist. It was his coy little attempt at drawing him closer and Tom smirked, removing his fingers and groping Jerry's thigh. He angled his hips until the tip of his dick pressed against Jerry's hole, and Jerry looked up at him, need swimming in his big brown eyes. "Kiss me when you do it," Jerry requested breathlessly.
"I love you," Tom groaned, leaning in and crushing Jerry's lips under his own. As soon as Tom tasted Jerry's tongue on his he pushed inside of him. Without hesitating Tom began rocking his hips, slamming into Jerry at the perfect angle. If Tom felt any lingering pain from his tumble with Spike, it didn't show. Tom's body was as fit as ever, driving Jerry crazy with ever thrust.
Moaning out Tom's name, Jerry tightened his legs around the Cat's waist, feeling Tom pushing even deeper inside. Jerry reached up, cupping Tom's face in both hands as he fought desperately to kiss back, hardly able to focus as good as he was feeling. This didn't get past Tom, and he broke the kiss to chuckle, his breath hitting Jerry's neck in a way that sent chills up his spine. "You get so sloppy when I fuck you hard," Tom whispered.
Jerry was too far gone to even respond. No one's ever made him feel this way in bed before, so riled up that he couldn't even think. Tom had a power over him, something that turned him into putty. All he could do was arch his back, clenching his thighs until Tom gasped. It was his turn to start moaning. "You're so tight," Tom huffed, nipping hungrily at Jerry's neck. "Fuck..."
The rhythm of Tom's thrusts changed, becoming more aggressive as Tom's more primal side took over. Jerry felt the bed rocking under then and he cried out in pleasure, gripping Tom's shoulders so hard his nails left little crescent shaped marks. His climax came soon after that and he arched his back, panting for breath as Tom fucked him through it, extending his pleasure until he couldn't take it anymore. "Tom," He whined.
"Almost," Tom grunted, swooping down to press a crushing kiss to Jerry's mouth. Jerry could feel his labored breathing and knew he was close by the frantic, almost violent way he moved. The over stimulation was dizzying, Jerry's whole body quivered outside of his control until finally he felt Tom burst, cum filling him up as his lover peaked. Jerry knotted his fingers in Tom's hair and kissed him hard, heart pounding as Tom's hips slowed to a stop.
Both of them were out of breath when the kiss was broken, and Tom stared down at him with parted lips and flushed cheeks. Jerry leaned into Tom's palm when it came to caress his face, and a smile tugged at the corners of Tom's mouth. "I love you so much," He murmured tenderly.
Jerry felt his heart flutter. "I love you," He replied with a sigh. When Tom pulled out he left the bed, kissing Jerry on the cheek before darting off for a wet washcloth. He cleaned the both of them up, peppering the groggy mouse with kisses as he tidied around him. Once everything was clean Tom laid down and Jerry curled up beside him, glad when Tom's arm draped over his body. They fell asleep easily, at peace in their very own home.
And so began their double life.