Must Be Deja Vu (Lumity College AU)

Chapter Five.

I was grateful for the nights Boscha and Willow weren't.. you know. Mandarin often slept near my head whether it was on my pillow, on me with his head tucked under my chin, or on the shelf above my head.
He always woke me up by spreading his paws open on my face, filling his dish with the kibbles he happily eats at the food.

Leaving my bedroom door open I begin making myself something quick to eat, sitting down at the couch since we lack a table I watch Mandarin look around.
Laughing gently as I wash off my plate when I finish eating, I use a hand signal to get him to sit, he follows obediently.
Kneeling down I feed him a treat then put his vest on, his lips pull into a happy catlike smile.

He seems so eager to be put on a leash when I walk to the front door, clipping on the red leash to the back loop of his vest his tags jingle.
I was about to walk out when Boscha's voice says tiredly "cute cat.. where'd you find them?" He sits down irritably when I turn around "just at the mall in the city- his name is Mandarin." She chuckles softly and kneels down, walking over he sniffs the shirt Boscha is wearing.
Walking back to me he rubs up against my leg, indicating to me almost immediately that the shirt is Amity's. " I find it ironic that you're a giant yet you can wear your short ass girlfriend's shirts perfectly." She blushes and goes to retaliate, but I'm already heading downstairs with a smirk on my face.

First to class like always Mandarin sniffs at Raine, then sits in front of my feet. Suddenly he lifts up his head and looks straight at the door. Multiple loud student come in, making me jump. Setting his front paws on my legs I lift him up and sit on the chair behind my drum set, nuzzling under my chin he purrs loudly to calm me.
The three students notice him and approach swiftly, Mandarin hisses protectively as I lean back. "That is a legal, registered service animal girls- they are working right now." Raine says starnly, a short brunette whines with an "aww... couldn't I at least pet them? They're so cute.."

I stand up as she goes to reach for him and say with a firm, irritated look "it is basic rule number one to not distract a service animal from his or her work.. petting him will distract him from fixing my current anxiety attack."
Putting up my hand I raise a finger, "so no approaching him without making yourself known." I raise a second finger, "no signals, noises, hoots, hollers or whistles to get his attention." Raising a third finger I sigh heavily "when that vest is on.. only I can command him to do something."

She pouts, walking away with her arms crossed. Skara walks in and smiles at me, "cute cat Luz!" I nod and pet him, he smiles in his unique manner.

  
Sitting cross legged on the couch I rest fully on the back, Mandarin stretches out and lays on the arm. Boscha approaches me with a five dollar bill, standing up I groan. "We're not.. you know.. having sex, Luz. Just you know how-.. close. We get."
I feel my eyebrows upturn in slight pain, she nibbles on her lip with a blush "I mean.. since I'm- yeah.. I won't break a bone if you kiss her.."

I shake my head "you and Amity.. even if you have a side girl, are a couple. I made a mistake last time and I don't want to repeat it.. if she initiates. Sure I guess.. but I don't think I'll be initiating."
Whistling swiftly Mandarin hops down, he rubs on Boscha's sweatpants then sits so I can clip the leash to his collar. Walking downstairs I take a detour to the vending machine and purchase some snacks, walking down to the end of the single dorm hall I knock on the door. The gold eyed woman smiles as she opens the door, hair up in a long ponytail. Waving me in Mandarin meows loudly to gather her attention, she kneels down to let him jump into her arms.

I smile as she makes her way back to her small kitchen area, her dorm was exactly like my own but with two doors instead of my three.
She had a comfortable expensive looking velour couch and a not too big, not too small flatscreen. An old Nintendo 64 and a Game Cube layed on the tv table, she is a major fan of old consoles and adored the Paper Mario games she got for the GC.
Kissing Mandarin's nose she smiles before giggling, he mews contentedly.
Sitting a respectful distance away from her on the couch I smile, jumping up seeing she distracted herself she hands me Mandarin before shutting off the burner. When she returns she sits down a bit closer than before.