DISCLAIMER; I don't own Cats!

Hello! :) The name of this seems a bit obvious? but it was supposed to be a little pun referring to our mysterious tom! I thought I was being really clever but i've realised it seems stupid now 'cos the saying comes from tortoises lol .. anyway, it's a reference to his fur, i'm not insulting anyone's intelligence, it's just my failed attempt at being witty lol! Right, on with my ridiculously named fic, hopefully the actual story's not as bad as the suggested title! love x

Bombalurina stared blankly at Tugger, unable to come to terms with what he had just said to her. She shook her head suddenly as he lifted his paw to stroke her face & he kissed her softly on the forehead. 'I'm sorry Bomba.' He walked briskly away from her, avoiding an explanation & left her standing on the spot, frozen in disbelief. She blinked a few times, What just happened? We were fine yesterday. She felt her eyes fill with tears as it dawned on her that it was over between her & Tugger. She walked slowly across the junkyard kicking a rusty tin-can & leapt ontop of the TSE1 car to sit with Demeter. Bombalurina stared at the ground & sighed. Demeter's smile faded & she put her arm around Bombalurina comfortingly. She knew what was wrong. She'd had these conversations with Bombalurina a million times over about her relationship with Tugger, but each time she went running back to him.

'It's over Deme.' Bombalurina whispered, a tear rolling down her face.

Even though Demeter had repeatedly warned Bombalurina from Tugger & had listened to her moan about him constantly, she couldn't bare to see her sister upset & cuddled her, stroking her head.

'It's ok, Bomba, shhh.'

'It's not ok, Deme! I'm such a fool, always running back to him. Why can't I find a nice, genuine tom to be with? Not one that wants me one minute & then throws me away when he feels like it!'

Demeter stared at her sister, a look of concern on her face. She knew exactly how Tugger treated Bombalurina & how much it upset her.

'You could find someone like that Bombs, but you won't if you keep running back to that jerk! You need to get over him! He's not worth your tears! A beautiful, smart, funny queen like you deserves better.'

Bombalurina sniffed & smiled wearily at her sister.

'You always know how to cheer me up Deme, what would I do without you?' She managed a soft giggle & cuddled her sister.

'That's what sisters are for!' Demeter smiled heartily back at her sister, returning her cuddle. 'Listen, why don't we have a little girly night in? That'll cheer you up!'

Bombalurina smiled at her sister, admiring her concern. 'I was actually just gonna go to my owner's tonight Deme, I think I just need some time to myself. I'll be back tomorrow & we can have it in my den, ok?' Bombalurina grinned at her sister, feeling excited for their evening.

'Of course Bomba, no problem! I'll bring the mouse cakes!'

'Ohh you spoil me, so you do!' Bombalurina squeezed her sister tight & slid off the TSE1.

'It's getting late, I better get going, but i'll see you tomorrow sis!'

'Bye Bomba, be careful on the way home!'

'I wiiiiiill.' Bombalurina rolled her eyes, but smiled to herself, Demeter was more like her mother than her sister! Bombalurina strolled across the junkyard, waving to Jenny & Jelly on her way out & blowing cheeky kisses to Pouncival & Tumblebrutus. She smiled to herself, but her heart sank as she heard Tugger laugh followed by a harmony of squeals from kittens. She ran as fast as she could out of the junkyard & into the darkness. Her heart was pounding & she was gasping for breath as she slammed herself against a wall in a dark alleyway & fell to the ground, crying desperately as rain started to pour from the dark sky.

Poor Bomba! Who will help her come out of this depressed state ?! Chapter 2 coming really soon :D