Bewitched (Part 4)Posted on Decembe

Bewitched (Part 4)
Posted on December 2, 2013 by thedonkatsu

Tiffany woke up with a start when she felt hands under her body.

“Whoops. Sorry I woke you but I need to pee,” Taeyeon said as she moved the dog onto the couch.

Tiffany yawned and stretched. It was a good nap, much better than when she was sleeping alone. Taeyeon’s body was warm and her rhythmic breathing was strangely soothing for the dog.

After carefully trying to measure the distance, Tiffany took a chance and leaped off the couch to land on the carpet safely.

Phew. That was quite high, she thought as she rushed to the toilet, waiting for her turn to use it.

The door opened a few seconds later and Taeyeon had to chuckle when she saw the dog seated neatly in front of the bathroom. She pushed the door open wider and let Tiffany through. “You’re a very well mannered dog, Ginger. I should ask your owner for training tips,” she said as she left the black pup to do her business.

Taeyeon went to her bedroom, took out the t-shirts she had bought for the dog and laid them out on the bed. “Ginger! Come here, girl!” she called out.

Tiffany wished that Taeyeon would chill and just let her be but the woman kept calling her name and even whistled.

“Come on. Come here,” Taeyeon told the dog who was staring at her from the living room. She clapped her hands and squatted down, gesturing for Tiffany to come closer. “C’mere, girl. Let’s go.”

When the dog didn’t move, Taeyeon stood up with a grunt then went to fetch her. “Why won’t you come to me when I call you? Are you that lazy or are you just rebellious?”

Both.

Taeyeon placed the dog on the bed and Tiffany raised her eyebrows when she saw the clothes.

Oh man. Not this again? Are you really going to make me wear these then take my pictures?

“Choose one you like,” said Taeyeon. “It’s a bit breezy out there so I think it’s better if you wear an extra layer.”

Tiffany tilted her head. Out there? Are you taking me out on a walk?

“I’m taking you out on a walk. You must be bored after being cooped up in here all day.” Taeyeon smiled then rubbed the dog’s fur. “So take a pick. Which one do you want to wear?”

Tiffany looked at the clothes then went for the simplest t-shirt there was. She couldn’t tell color so all she could do was hope that the heart pattern on that t-shirt look at least fashionable.

Taeyeon grinned when she saw the dog placing her paw on the shirt. “This one?” she asked, lifting the outfit for Tiffany to see.

“Yeah.”

Bark.

“Okay! Wow. I knew you were smart.” Taeyeon complimented the dog and gave her extra ear rubs. “I’ll give you some treats later.”

Is this fan service, Taeyeon? If I do as you wish, you’ll reward me? I like it, thought Tiffany as her eyes closed by reflex, enjoying the pampering.

“Now then. Let’s put this on you.” Taeyeon approached the dog then carefully put the t-shirt on her.

I wish you would wash this first but I guess the fur will protect my skin.

“Pretty Ginger!” exclaimed Taeyeon happily. She immediately took out her phone and aimed the device at Tiffany, taking her picture.

Tiffany didn’t even bother looking into the camera. She felt embarrassed enough as it was.

“Now let’s put your collar and leash on and you’re ready to go.” Taeyeon placed the dog on the floor and went to get her collar and leash. “Here, look at yourself. Aren’t you the pretty one?” she said.

Tiffany looked up and realized that Taeyeon had placed her in front of a full-length mirror. She gasped when she saw herself. She knew that she had black, short but curly fur but she didn’t know what kind of a dog she was.

I’m a… I’m a small poodle? I’m… I’m really a dog, aren’t I? I’m no longer human. I have fur now. I don’t have my long hair or the physical features I both love and hate. I’m… I’m a dog…

Taeyeon heard whimpering and quickly turned her head to see the dog staring at her reflection in the mirror with one paw held up against it. “Hey, what’s wrong?” she asked as she approached the dog that sounded like she was crying. “Ginger-yah, what’s wrong?” she gently asked, kneeling down to check on the dog. “You are crying! Omo.”

Taeyeon scooped the dog up and held it. “I’ve never seen a dog cry before. I mean, I know you can get teary but a vet once told me that it’s not because you’re sad. It’s just a sign that something’s blocking your nose and throat so… are you sick?” She looked at the dog and cleaned the wet eyes with her thumb. “You were fine a minute ago. What’s wrong, Ginger?”

Tiffany closed her eyes and laid her head on Taeyeon’s arm.

Taeyeon took a seat on the bed and never let go of the dog until her arm felt tired. Only then did she try to gently move Tiffany, shifting her so she could switch arms.

Tiffany had calmed down by then. She lifted her head, looked at Taeyeon who had a worried look on her face and snuggled closer in search of comfort.

“Don’t be sad, okay? We’ll find your owner soon enough. I promise.”

Tiffany let Taeyeon hold her for a while longer then decided that she had had enough. She squirmed, trying to get out of Taeyeon’s hold but the latter didn’t release her so she looked up at her again.

“You’re okay now?” asked Taeyeon who swore that she saw the dog nod. “Hm… okay then.” She loosened her hold and tried to put the dog down when it suddenly licked her chin, catching her by surprise. “Hey. You just stole a kiss there, Ginger,” said Taeyeon through her smile. She then laughed out loud when the dog continued licking her face. “Okay okay. Enough!” She pulled Tiffany away and placed her on the carpet.

Tiffany didn’t mean to kiss Taeyeon but since the licking was the only way to show her appreciation and affection, she had no choice but to do that.

“So you wanna go for a walk or not?” Taeyeon asked the dog who went to the side of the bed where Taeyeon had left the leash and pulled it with her teeth. She brought it to Taeyeon, dropping it at her feet.

“Let’s go out. I’m bored.”

Bark. Bark.

Taeyeon clapped her hands in delight and laughed. “You’re a genius, Ginger!”

“Thanks.”

Bark.

Taeyeon took the collar and squatted down in front of the dog. “I think this will be easier to put on if you’re sitting down.”

So Tiffany sat.

“I knew it! You can sit! You ignored me on purpose last night, didn’t you?”

Because you were treating me like a dog. Although I know I am one, I don’t need you to order me around or push my butt down just to get me to sit. A dog also has dignity, you know.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say you’re silently judging me again,” said Taeyeon after she finished putting the collar around the quiet Tiffany’s neck. She then hooked the leash to it. “And we’re ready to go!”

“Good! Let’s go!”

Bark. Bark.

Tiffany ran to the door and almost choked when the collar pressed onto her neck, restraining her from moving further.

“Ouch! What the hell…”

Bark.

“Easy, girl. You’ll hurt yourself if you keep running off from me like that.” Taeyeon quickly walked to where Tiffany was, loosening the collar and the strung leash.

This dog life sucks and why can’t you put on your shoes faster, Taeyeon? Hurry up!

Tiffany kept barking, tugging at the leash every few seconds.

“Alright alright! Chill, Ginger!” Taeyeon finally opened the door. “You’re really something, you know. I don’t know whether I’ll ever be able to understand you,” she told the dog as they made their way to the elevator. “You’re moody and stubborn yet smart. I think you’d make an interestingly annoying human,” she said with a chuckle. “But a cute and adorable one at the same time.”

Tiffany chose not to respond even though she disagreed with the annoying part. She was too excited at the thought of actually leaving the apartment even for just a little while. But she had learned her lesson and would try to match her pace with Taeyeon to prevent that choking pain from reoccurring.

—-

A few days passed and Tiffany had fallen into a routine she now knew by heart.

She would wake Taeyeon up in the morning, use the toilet while Taeyeon brushed her teeth, eat breakfast and keep Taeyeon company while the woman worked.

Tiffany soon learned what Taeyeon did for a living. The woman was some kind of illustrator who would draw pictures for children’s books, among other things.

Sometimes Tiffany would go nap during the day to make up for the lack of sleep since she hadn’t gotten over her restlessness at night. Other times, she would just entertain herself by watching TV since Taeyeon always kept it turned on while working, thankfully. There were also times when Taeyeon would take her along on short trips to the minimart or on her errands and Tiffany liked those the most.

Taeyeon decided that they should eat lunch together, one day, and moved Tiffany’s bowl to the living room, placing it right next to the coffee table where Taeyeon had her meal.

Tiffany would get bits and pieces from Taeyeon’s food without having to ask for them and she liked that very much too. Taeyeon was always attentive and considerate so in return, she let Taeyeon cuddle and kiss her to her heart’s content. She didn’t have much of a choice anyway.

But living with Taeyeon wasn’t all fun and pleasant.

She got scolded one Friday morning when she got bored and decided to try to open the kitchen cabinets with her paws. Taeyeon told her to stop the scratching and clawing noises but Tiffany ignored her. In the end, Taeyeon marched from her seat and scolded her so loud that she backed away into a corner, afraid to see this side of Taeyeon she never expected to exist.

“Ginger! I am trying to finish fixing this drawing! Just this one! I haven’t slept all night and I only have an hour left before the deadline! Why can’t you just listen like a normal dog and behave, for goodness sake?!”

Taeyeon then stomped her way back to her desk to finish her work, leaving Tiffa