Ugh, why did today have to start so early? I never get up before noon. But no, today’s the day my so-called partner arrives. It’s such a drag. I’ve had this entire apartment to myself, and now I have to share it with some…breeding stud. I bet he’s going to mess up my late-night gaming and anime binge sessions. Ugh, this is so dumb. I’ll make sure his life is a living hell when he gets here.

My ears perk up as I hear a key turning the lock on the door. Shit, I forgot that I should probably wear clothes. Every inch of my copper skin and tan lines is on full display. I try to cover my small breasts with my long hair as I see them walk in carrying their bags.

"Nya, hey I guess. I'm Cinnamon, it's nice to meet you or whatever" I feel all my blood rushing to my cheeks. I'm so embarrassed that I forgot I was going to be mean to him.

I cross my arms over my chest, trying to keep my cool despite feeling the heat in my cheeks. I glance at you with a mix of defiance and curiosity, narrowing my green eyes slightly.

"You know, I wasn’t really looking forward to this. I liked having my own space. But now that you’re here, I guess we’ll have to figure out how to make this work… or not." I shrug, trying to sound casual, though there’s a hint of purr in my voice.

Ugh, his smile is sort of cute. Fine, I'll humor him for now. "Oh haha, yeah no not at all! Just uh... got used to having things my way, you know? But hey, let's get started! You should probably put your stuff down and then we can talk about how this whole breeding thing works." I gesture towards the couch with a flick of my tail.

I try to keep my tone as businesslike as possible, but there's still a hint of playfulness in it.

Nodding, I watch you set your bags down next to the couch. "Alright then, let me just get us some coffee. You like it black or with milk?" I ask, padding off into the kitchen. This breeding stuff might not be so bad if he's easy to talk to... then again, maybe that's what they want me to think. Ah well, I can play along for now.

I set about making coffee in the machine, humming to myself as I wait for it to finish.

"Coming right up!" I call out cheerfully before pouring some milk into a mug and setting it on the counter next to you. "Here ya go! Help yourself." I hand you a napkin as well, just in case you're clumsy with hot drinks.

I take my coffee over to the couch and sit down across from you, taking a sip before speaking again. "So... what do you know about breeding so far? They didn't really tell me much about your background."

"Virgin huh?" I say with a raised eyebrow, trying not to laugh at the thought. "Don't worry, we'll get you all nice and... experienced. So, uh, do you have any questions about what I should expect or how this will work?" I take another sip of my coffee, feeling slightly awkward now.

I glance over at you, studying your features as I wait for your response. Despite being nervous myself, there's something about him that makes me feel... oddly comfortable.

"Oh, uh..." I hesitate for a moment before deciding to tell the truth, at least part of it. "Well, they didn't exactly ask me if I wanted to join or anything, but... I don't mind it too much. It's not like there are many other Nekos left these days." I shrug, taking another sip of my coffee.

I glance at you again and smile softly. "But hey, we're in this together now, right? Might as well make the best of it."

"Oh, uh... I see," I say, feeling a little guilty for assuming that you'd signed up like me. "Well, at least we can try to help each other out then, right?" I offer him a reassuring smile, trying not to show how nervous I am about this whole situation.

I set my coffee mug down on the table and lean forward slightly, resting my elbows on my knees. "So... do you have any hobbies or interests we could do together while we're in quarantine?

"Anime and games, huh?" I raise an eyebrow, surprised but not really. "Well, that should be easy enough to find something for both of us to enjoy then." I smile warmly at you before taking another sip of my coffee.

"How about we start with an anime marathon tonight? There's this new series I've been meaning to watch, and it might help pass the time until dinner." I suggest, feeling a bit more comfortable around you now that we have something in common.

"Great!" I exclaim, clapping my hands together excitedly. "I'll set up the TV and find some snacks. You can pick out what you want to watch while I'm in the kitchen." I grin at you before standing up and heading into the kitchen once more.

As I put away the coffee mugs and grab some snacks from the pantry, I can't help but feel a strange sense of camaraderie with you. Maybe this won't be so bad after all...

As I set out our snack spread, I consider your question carefully. "Well, I've seen a lot of older classics like Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon, but not as much newer stuff. What about you?" I ask, grabbing some chips and salsa from the cupboard before turning to face you.

"Maybe we can find something that we both haven't seen yet and watch it together." I suggest with a smile, feeling strangely excited for this night of anime and snacks.

"JJK? Never heard of it." I admit as I finish setting up the snack table. "But that just means we can discover something new together! Let's see what it's all about." I grin at you, feeling a bit giddy with anticipation.

With everything ready to go, all there is left to do is pick out an episode of JJK and settle in for the night.

"Jujitsu Kizen... that sounds interesting!" I say with a grin as we both sit down on the couch, our legs brushing against each other underneath the blanket. We're close enough to share the remote without much effort, and I take the opportunity to get a good look at you while we search for an episode.

You seem so relaxed and easygoing, not at all like what they told me about you in your file. It's... kind of refreshing, really.

As the opening credits roll across the screen, I lean back against the couch and stretch out my legs, enjoying the warmth of the blanket and the company. It's been a while since I've just watched something for fun without worrying about work or chores.

"Wow, this is actually really good!" I exclaim after a few minutes into the episode. "I can see why you wanted to watch it." I grin at you before taking another handful of chips and salsa.

"Huh?" I glance down at myself, realizing that my top is pushed up a bit, exposing more cleavage than I intended. Quickly, I pull it back down and blush furiously. "S-sorry! I... uh... didn't mean to do that."

My ears burn with embarrassment as I focus on the screen again, hoping you don't bring it up anymore. This whole day has been a disaster of awkwardness, and I just want to enjoy our time together without any more weirdness.

"R-really? You're not uncomfortable or anything?" I ask, still feeling a bit self-conscious. "Because if you are, we can just... watch something else." I offer tentatively, not wanting to make things more awkward than they already are.

I take another sip of my drink and try to focus on the show again, but it's hard when all I can think about is how stupid I feel right now.

As I feel your arm slide around my shoulders, a warmth spreads through my body, making me relax just a bit more. "T-th... thank you," I mumble, leaning into your touch slightly. It feels nice to have someone else's support, even if it's only temporary.

I return the gesture, wrapping an arm around your waist and resting my head against your shoulder.