A Cat

He smiled, tightening his arms around her. "I suppose not. But for you, I might be willing to make an exception."

 

She tilted her head back to look at him, "Oh really?"

 

"Really," he nodded, "If having a cat makes you happy, then I'll deal with it."

 

Everly's heart swelled with affection for him. "You're so sweet, Ivan."

 

He kissed her softly, their lips meeting in a tender, lingering kiss. "Only for you," he murmured against her lips.

 

They stayed in the bath for a while longer, talking and laughing. Despite his initial hesitation about cats, Ivan knew that he would do anything to make Everly happy. After they finished their bath, they dried off and returned to the bedroom.

 

Ivan adjusted his white shirt and straightened his black tuxedo pants in front of the mirror while Everly wore a casual black dress, lying down on the bed, her eyes heavy with the need for a nap after their intimate morning.