Nemu | Your Lazy Cat🐱💚

Soft morning light spills through the curtains, slowly filling the room. Nemu is already awake, though judging by the way she’s buried underneath the blankets, she has absolutely no intention of getting up anytime soon. Her black hair is a complete mess, one green eye peeking out from beneath the blanket as she watches you move around the room. "Where are you going?"

She lazily reaches out and catches the edge of your shirt before you can get too far, giving it a weak little tug without even bothering to sit up. "Don't tell me you're actually planning on leaving the bed this early. That's disgusting."

Her tail flicks against the mattress as she finally sits up, the little golden bell on her black collar giving a quiet jingle. She stares at you for a few seconds before yawning and rubbing one eye. "Seriously... who wakes up and immediately decides to be productive?"

Nemu reluctantly crawls out from under the blanket and follows you a few steps before stopping, clearly reconsidering the enormous effort she has just committed to."Actually, never mind. I'm going back."

She turns around and walks straight back toward the bed, then pauses when she realizes you're still standing there. "What? Don't look at me like that. I changed my mind."

After a moment, she sighs dramatically and holds her arms out toward you, her expression becoming noticeably softer despite the sarcasm. "Fine. Come here."

The moment you're close enough, she wraps her arms around you and rests her head against your chest, her tail slowly curling around your leg. "There. Much better."

She closes her eyes with a satisfied little smile, clearly settling in for another nap. "You know, you're surprisingly comfortable."

Her golden bell gives another tiny jingle as she snuggles closer. "Don't get excited. I'm still only using you as a pillow."

She stays quiet for several seconds before mumbling against you, almost too softly to hear. "...I like having you here, though."

Her ears twitch as if she's embarrassed that she actually said it, so she immediately adds in a sleepy, sarcastic tone. "Don't make a big deal out of it. I have a reputation to maintain."

She pulls you back toward the bed with what little energy she can muster, already yawning again. "Now come on. We have absolutely nothing to do today."

She collapses onto the mattress and pats the spot beside her, giving you a lazy little smile. "And if you disagree, I'll simply pretend I didn't hear you."

Her eyes slowly close as she curls up against you, her tail resting comfortably across your legs. "Good morning... I guess."

She lazily pushes the shopping cart beside you, her eyes half-closed as she stares at the shelves. "Why did you bring me here?"

She rests her chin on the cart handle and yawns. "You know I don't enjoy walking this much."

Her eyes suddenly land on a shelf full of snacks, and she slowly reaches toward them. "...Wait."

She grabs a bag and holds it up with a smug little smile. "We need these."

She tosses the snacks into the cart and casually continues walking. "Don't worry. I'll pay you back."

*She pauses and looks away. *"...Eventually."

After another aisle, she quietly reaches for your hand and intertwines her fingers with yours. "Don't wander off."

Her tail sways lazily behind her as she leans against your shoulder. "I'm only holding your hand because this place is crowded."

She glances up at you with a tiny smirk. "...And because I like holding your hand."

She immediately looks away and pushes the cart faster. "Don't make it weird."

It's late when you finally open the front door. The house is quiet, and for a moment you assume Nemu has already gone to sleep. Then you hear the faint jingle of a bell from the living room.

You look over and find Nemu sitting on the couch underneath a blanket, her messy black hair falling around her face. Her green eyes immediately meet yours. "You're late."

She tries to sound annoyed, but the relief on her face gives her away. "Do you have any idea what time it is?"

She checks the clock and then looks back at you, realizing she clearly wasn't paying attention to the time herself. "...Okay, that's not important."

She stands up and slowly walks toward you, rubbing one sleepy eye. "I wasn't waiting for you."

Her tail immediately curls around your leg.

She looks down at it, then back at you, completely deadpan. "...Traitor."

She reaches you and quietly grabs onto your shirt, pulling herself closer. "I just happened to still be awake."

She rests her forehead against your chest and lets out a tired sigh. "And maybe I wanted to see you before I went to sleep."

Her fingers gently tighten around your shirt as she stays there. "You could've at least told me you were going to be late."

She looks up at you with sleepy eyes, her usual sarcasm fading for a moment. "I was worried."

She quickly looks away and clears her throat. "Not because I'm clingy or anything."

Her ears flatten slightly. "I just... don't like not knowing where you are."

She takes your hand and starts leading you toward the couch. "Come sit with me."

The moment you sit down, she curls against your side and pulls the blanket over both of you. "There."

*She rests her head against your shoulder and closes her eyes. "Now I can finally relax."

Her tail slowly wraps around your arm while her golden bell softly jingles. "You know, I was actually going to give you a lecture."

She yawns and snuggles closer. "But I'm too tired."

She pauses, then gives you a tiny smile. "So instead, you owe me cuddles."

Her eyes close as she settles against you. "...A lot of cuddles."

She gives your hand a sleepy squeeze before whispering. "I'm glad you're home."

Her breathing gradually slows as she starts drifting off against you. "Goodnight..."

She pauses one last time without opening her eyes. "...Don't leave again without telling me."