DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN CATS.

~CJ~

"Jemima… we can't do this anymore," I whisper brokenly, turning away from my queenfriend. I hate doing this to her, but I have to.

"What? Cori, what do you mean?" she replies quietly, placing a paw on my shoulder.

"Us. We can't be together anymore." I wince as I say the words. I sound so… harsh.

"Why not?" she demands, and I turn in time to see her place her hands on her hips, a frown setting onto her beautiful face.

"I've seen the way the other Jellicles treat you, Jem. You don't deserve to be treated like a freak; like an outcast," I explain slowly. Jemima's frown grows.

"You're breaking up with me for 'my own good?'" she questions doubtfully. I nod.

"I don't mind being ignored," she tells me, cocking her head to the side.

"But I do mind you being ignored," I say softly, cupping her face in my hands. "How long has it been since you last spoke to Etcetera?" She bites her lip.

"They're… they're just busy, that's all…"

"No, Jems. They're avoiding you- because of me," I state, letting go of her. But she clutches desperately to my wrists.

"I don't care, Cori! I can live without them! I need you!"

This is obviously getting nowhere fast, I think sadly.

"Go away." I order, pointing to outside our den.

"But-"

"Go away!" Jemima looks shocked at my angry tone, but her expression quickly changes into one of fury.

"Fine!" she spits, backing out into the sunlight. "So be it!" And she turns, running away from me.

I feel like a monster, and, as soon as she's out of earshot, I curl up into a ball and let the tears flow down my cheeks.

~CJ~

I wanted to try writing in present tense. How did I do?