Hey Sable,
I was just e-mailing you to give you the details about our date tonight. I'll probably come to pick you up at 7pm. Then we'll have supper at The Sunset. After that I have tickets to the 9pm show of "Humans" at the Grand Theater. Afterward, we can go for a walk down at the waterfront and get ice cream. I know it's a little fancy for a first date, but I wanted to impress you. You wouldn't believe how hard it was to get the tickets. Anyway, dress nicely, but not too fancy, kind of semiformal okay? I look forward to your answer.

Munk

Message: Re: About our date
From: TangledInYarn
To: TheSilverFork
Time: Saturday, 11:40am

Hey Munk,

That sounds great. I actually have Teazer over here right now to help me pick out an outfit. No, Teazer, I didn't get tangled in yarn. It's just a name. Damn, look what you made me write. Because he's silver and didn't want to get spooned. Shit I'm writing everything I say. No, I am not using Munk to make Tugger jealous. Yes, I'm sure. Yes! YES! Shut up! NO, I'm not going to eat the restaurant out of stock. Stop laughing. Teazer really. Because he's hot. Damn, it to hell! I'm going to have to write this!

Hugs and kisses;
Sable

"Why did you click the "send" button?!",Screamed Sable staring at the "Message Sent" announcement on her screen.

"Seemed good to me," Replied Teazer with a giggle.

"Seemed good to you, eh," Screamed Sable before being interrupted by Teazer.

"B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P. . . . "

"Stop that!"

"You've been doing it to me all morning," Retaliated Teazer sticking out her tongue.

Sable sputtered and mumbled with indignation. Teazer started to laugh.

"Geez, hope you don't talk like that tonight, Sabe."

Sable glared angrily at Teazer. "Just help me pick out an outfit will you?"

Teazer shrugged and Sable stomped over to her closet. She pulled out outfit after outfit showing them to Teazer, but Teazer didn't like any of them. Finally, Sable gave up and plopped on the bed. Teazer then got up and went through Sable's closet. Teazer soon came out holding a plain, emerald green, knee-length dress with spaghetti straps. Sable sighed.

"It's alight plain for an evening at the theater."

"Shh . . . let the master work."

Sable laughed at Teazer's comment. There was no denying that she was a cocky queen. Sable knew that Teazer was like a fashion guru, but she doubted that even she could make a plain summer dress proper for a gala event. Sable frowned realizing how dumb it would sound if she cancelled because she couldn't find anything to wear. �I could always go to the mall,' Considered Sable. She then remembered she was completely broke. She mentally noted that she should get a job. She was in the middle of trying to figure out a good excuse for canceling the date, when Teazer shoved a box of accessories and the dress into Sable's chest.

"Ow," Mumbled Sable rubbing her sternum.

"Just go put it on," Ordered Teazer. "Then I'll help you get ready."

>>>

Munkustrap pulled his black convertible into Sable's driveway. He climbed out and pulled out a single white rose. He checked the side mirror to see how he looked. He was wearing black and green sneakers, beige slacks, a light blue shirt and a black over shirt. He walked up to the door, and sniffed at the collar of his shirt to make sure his cologne wasn't too strong. He was just about to knock when he heard Teazer scream.

"That's not what I meant! Go back upstairs!"

Munk stood staring at the door in confusion. A moment later, Teazer opened it and ushered him in. She gave him a once over and smiled.

"You look nice Munk." Teazer leaned in and took a small sniff. "Are you wearing cologne?"

"Yeah", Mumbled Munk shyly.

"You must really like Sable," Teased Teazer. "Our girl is just getting ready upstairs."

As if on cue, Sable began to descend the stairs. She was wearing the plain, emerald dress that Rumpleteazer had picked out for her earlier. The dress looked anything but plain on Sable though. The dress was loose, yet it clung to Sable's curves. She was also wearing a simple silver locket, silver jeweled fur clips, black heels, and a pair of socks that didn't match. One sock was green and black stripes and the other was black with a silver star. When Sable reached the bottom of the stairs, she found that Munk was lightly chuckling. Sable frowned.

"You don't like my outfit?"

"No, not that," Laughed Munkustrap. "But did Teazer pick out your socks?"

Sable laughed. It was well known that Teazer never wore socks in matching pairs. She seemed to think it was strange. If someone else began to wear their socks that way, it would make sense people would believe that it was because of Teazer.

"Yes, that's why she sent me back upstairs.", Explained Sable giggling.

"Are you serious," Demanded Munk looking between Sable and Teazer.

"She looked strange," Responded Teazer with a shrug.

Sable giggled as Munk muttered something about strange calicos. Teazer stuck out her tongue as Munkustrap turned his back to her to get Sable's coat. Sable giggled again. Munk spun around and glared. He looked as though he was going to ask what was so funny, but instead he just glared at Teazer. He then slipped Sable's jacket on her, he gave her the rose, and they left.

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"They said it was all you could eat," Pouted Sable as she hoped into Munk's convertible. "They shouldn't have kicked us out"

"They meant, all a normal person can eat. Not a queen with a high-metabolism who hadn't eaten all day."

Sable blushed crimson and looked out the window. She had been in such a frenzy getting ready that she didn't have lunch, and had been too anxious to have breakfast that morning. She had to admit that perhaps she shouldn't have eaten so much. Sable quickly did inventory of her meal; five Pepsi's, three pastas, four slices of pizza, two orders of fries, three chocolate shakes, two slices of cake, and nine ice creams.

"Damn, I ate A LOT," Murmured Sable still staring out the window.

"You sure did," Laughed Munkustrap making Sable huff with indignation. "It's amazing that you can eat so much and . . . "

"Watch yourself Munk. You're on thin ice," Warned Sable, gritting her teeth.

".....look so damn sexy," Finished Munk.

Sable blushed deeper and muttered something unintelligible. The rest of the trip was spent in silence until they reached the theater. Munkustrap parked his car then walked Sable to the theater. When they arrived there, they saw that Mungojerrie was working as an usher. The couple walked up to him and Munkustrap handed him the tickets.

"So you guys are seeing the play together." He commented with a smile.

"Yes we are.", Replied Munk.

"And you're all dressed up." Continued Jerrie.

"That's correct.", Answered Sable.

"And Munk, your arm is over Sable's shoulder. "

"Yes it is." Confirmed Munk.

"You two are on a DATE!!!", Announced Mungo as though this information would shock the other two cats.

"Took you long enough." Mentioned Munk dryly.

"Yeah, looks like Teazer got the looks and the brains." Mumbled Sable, rolling her eyes.

"You know, I still haven't given your stubs back. If I want, I could tell the manager you're trying to sneak.", Threatened Jerrie. The effect was lost though because he had a huge grin on his face.

"We'll be good, we swear.", Vowed Sable and Munk together.

"You crazy kids have fun now." Teased Mungojerrie, passing them their stubs.

>>>

"Oh My God! That is the best play EVER!!!!!",Exclaimed Sable, as she and Munkustrap walked along the boardwalk eating ice cream.

"You said that, like, twelve times already." Laughed Munkustrap.

"Oh, please it was only five."

Sable and Munkustrap had gone for a walk along the boardwalk directly after the play let out. They had bought ice cream and had spent the whole time talking about their lives. Munk talked about his mom, Tugger's mom, and all the women that had been in his life. Sable told him about her parents, her little brother, and her hometown. They discussed their favorite movies, music, books. They talked about every subject under the sun. They were having a great time when . . .

A ginger tom snuck up on Sable and Munkustrap. He grabbed Sable and pulled her toward him. She screamed, but he covered her mouth with his paw. He held so tight she couldn't even reopen it. Munkustrap spun around. Upon seeing the tom, his expression completely soured.

"Macavity." Growled Munkustrap. He looked as though he wanted to pounce on Macavity, but didn't. It was probably because he didn't want Sable to get hurt.

"So this is your new queenfriend?" Inquired Macavity in an icy voice. "She's very lovely."

"Get your dirty paw off of her!" Yelled Munkustrap.

"Now, Now Munkustrap. No need to get mad." Pushed Macavity. "Wow, I don't think you even acted this way when I put the moves on Demeter."

"Just let the Queen go, Macavity."

"Fine, but first I should say good-bye."

Macavity then spun Sable around and kissed her hard. Sable fought him, but Macavity was far too strong. Eventually, he stopped kissing her. He pushed her at Munkustrap and . . . Disappeared.

"I think I'm going to barf!" Announced Sable in disgust.

"I'll drive you home. I'm really sorry."

>>>

"I'm sorry again." Muttered Munkustrap, looking sad and guilty. "About our date."

"It's all right." Assured Sable. She then cringed. "Other then that creep forcing himself on me."

"Sorry." Mumbled Munk again, hanging his head.

"Stop apologizing it wasn't your fault."

Sable pushed Munk's head up and stared into his eyes. She told him she'd live. She then wrapped her arms around the back of his neck and kissed him. Munk wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back. They stood on Sable's porch for long moments kissing each other. Little did the couple know, a ginger tom hid in the shadows watching them, and forming a plan.

>>>>>

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