"Sorry, Mom," Julianna said, her voice barely above a whisper. She lowered her head in embarrassment, feeling her stomach churn with anxiety.

"Don't you dare roll your eyes at me, young lady," Hanna said, her voice getting louder. "How many times do I have to repeat myself? Do I speak a foreign language or something?"

Hanna's words hit Julianna like a ton of bricks. She felt like she was being choked by her own guilt. Suddenly, everything became too much, and she felt like she couldn't breathe. She rushed upstairs to her room, slamming the door behind her and throwing her bag on the floor.As she lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, she wondered why her mother was so angry.

As the next day approached, Julianna felt nervous. The sky looked gloomy, and she realized she had forgotten her umbrella on the bus. She ran through the rain, trying not to be late as she had been all semester.

As she hid under the tree, wondering what to do next.Suddenly,a low, husky voice echoed in the air. "You should've brought an umbrella,dummy, " the voice muttered. She looked up and saw Aiden, grinning and chuckling.

"Yeah, I know. Shut up," she said, furious. "Let's hurry or we'll be late!"

As they ran through the rain, with Aiden holding the umbrella above them, Julianna felt a sense of relief. She didn't have to hide her feelings from Aiden like she did from her mother. They could be themselves around each other."My mom could learn a few or more things from Aiden... ", she thought to herself.Sarcastically, of course.

As they got to school gates, they heard a cat meowing. They went to see where the sad meows were coming from. It was coming from behind the school's pile of trash cans.

"Should we look?" Julianna asked, concerned.Doing the puppy eyes thing as a joke.

" Fine, but I'm allergic to cats. " he grumbled, walking towards the pile.

" No you're not, moron. You're allergic to dogs. " Julianna said, scowling, but she felt a chuckle escaping her lips.

Aiden chuckled. He put his hands in the pockets of his pants and looked at the pile. There, he saw the black cat, scared and soaked from the rain, sitting on top of the trash bag.

" We gotta help her. " Aiden said, picking the cat up.

Julianna smiled at the cat, caressing it like a 5 year old. She couldn't believe how cute the little cat was, and how lucky they were to have found it.

" Hey, I think it's a female. Let's name her. "

" Yeah, what should we name her? "

" How about Luna? It means moon in spanish, and her colours are like the moon.",

" I like it. It suits her. "

" Hey, Luna, will you be my friend? " Julianna asked the cat, smiling.

Luna meowed, rubbing herself against Julianna's hand, purring.

Aiden put the umbrella on the ground, and they took off their socks, wiping Luna's fur, cleaning her from the mud. After finishing taking care of the cat, they went to class.

" The things you make me do... ", aiden thought to himself.

" She's so adorable," Julianna said, stroking Luna's fur. " I can't believe we found her. She deserves to have a good life. I'll take care of her, I promise. "

Aiden nodded, his eyes shining. " I'll help you, Don't worry,even if it has thousand of unknown diseases", he chuckled.

" hey! don't talk about my luna, wuna, muna like that... " she'd hold the cat close to her face, cuddling Luna and keeping her close in an embrace.

" You're being real cringy, dude. Also, I think we should hide her somewhere before the teacher comes through the door ", Aiden sighs.

" Can u stop being so rude for a second? " Julianna glared at Aiden while holding Luna very close.

"Humph, how come that cat gets more attention than me? " He'd scoff, turning his gaze to somewhere else.

" Because you're a brat, that's why. Boo! As if you didn't know. " She rolled her eyes and sighed.

" Hey! Why are you being so mean? " Aiden pouted.

" Shut up, moron. I'm trying to cuddle with Luna. "

" It's as if you're lovesick with that cat! Give me it! "

" no! in my dreams, idiot. "

" Hey, you two. What's going on here?" The teacher's voice boomed from across the room, and Julianna and Aiden quickly snapped out of their little quarrel.

" Nothing, nothing," Aiden replied quickly, trying to sound casual.

" It's nothing, ma'am. Just a... uh, a little disagreement."

Julianna quickly hid Luna under the desk, covering her mouth.

" Hmm. Well, I suggest you focus on your studies, not quarreling. The bell will ring in a few minutes, but until then, I want you to finish the worksheet that's on your desk. "

Aiden nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him, even as he tried to act unconcerned about the situation. Julianna sat back down at her desk, holding Luna close to her chest.

" Don't you dare give me that look, Aiden," she said, looking at him glaringly. "We should be grateful that she didn't find out about Luna. If we had gotten in trouble, who knows where Luna would be right now?"

Aiden sighed, knowing that she was right. " I guess you're right. We're lucky she didn't find out."

" Yes, we are. So, let's just keep this between us, okay? I promise I'll take good care of her. Luna deserves a good life."

Aiden nodded, feeling a sense of responsibility wash over him. He had never thought that spending time with Julianna would be this... complicated. But deep down, he felt a sense of closeness with her. He couldn't quite explain it, but he knew that he cared about her in a way that he had never cared about anyone before.

" Okay, I'll keep it a secret. But if you need any help taking care of Luna, just let me know. I'm good with animals, you know."

" Thanks, Aiden. I appreciate it. "

" No problem. Let's just finish this worksheet and try to stay out of trouble, okay?"

" Okay. " she sighed.

After a long time, the class has ended, Julianna and Aiden walk out of the school, still carrying the cat. They make their way to the nearest park, eager to have some time to themselves and talk about what happened.

" I can't believe I let you talk me into doing something so reckless," Aiden says as they walk, a hint of a smile on his face. "But I guess it all worked out in the end."

" Hey, I might have taken the lead, but you were no saint either," Julianna retorts. "You were the one who suggested we hide her in the trash can."

" Fair enough. But let's just be glad that the teacher didn't open it up."

" Yeah, that would have been a disaster."

As they walk along, the discussion turns to the topic of who will take care of Luna, the cat.

Aiden speaks up first, " Look, I know you want to take care of her, but... I think you should just give her to me."

" What? Are you serious?"

" Yes. I mean, you were already struggling to take care of yourself. Do you really think you can take care of an animal too?"

" I can handle it, thank you very much," Julianna says, crossing her arms over her chest and giving Aiden a stern look.

" Fine, whatever. But if you can't handle it, just give her to me, okay?"

" Alright, alright. But I'm taking her for now. We'll see how it goes."

As they continue their bickering, it becomes clear that they both care about Luna, even if their methods of caring are somewhat different.

Both of the morons rushed back in school after leaving Luna with an trustworthy adult close to the school that Aiden knows.His aunt, Marie Luravil.

Julianna and Aiden sat in the back of the classroom.

Julianna leaned over to Aiden, a playful glint in her eyes.

" Hey, is it true that you're the teacher's pet?" she asked, her voice tinged with a sarcastic smile.

Aiden furrowed his brows and rolled his eyes. "What? No. What kind of idiot even asks that?"

"Oh, come on. Everyone knows you're the teacher's pet," Julianna teased, nudging Aiden's shoulder. "I mean, you're always volunteering to help her with stuff, even when you don't have to."

Aiden's cheeks went a shade of red, and he glared at Julianna defensively. "I'm not a teacher's pet. I just like to help out and make sure everything is going smoothly."

"Sure, sure. Whatever you say, Aiden," Julianna snickered, leaning back in her chair with her arms crossed. "Just don't forget who your real friends are, okay?"

"Don't be stupid. Of course I won't," Aiden retorted, a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his lips. "I just like to help out where I can, that's all."

"Uh-huh," Julianna smirked, her expression still mischievous. "Well, you're a bigger nerd than I thought then."

"I'll take that as a compliment," Aiden scoffed, shooting Julianna a mock wink. "After all, at least I'm not a trouble-maker like you. Now, get out of here before the teacher comes back and catches us chatting."

"Fine, fine. But I'm not done teasing you yet, nerd," Julianna said with a smirk.

The sudden and loud shout that echoed through the empty classroom sent chills down Julianna's spine. She had recognized the voice immediately as the kid who had held a grudge against her for beating him up on the soccer field the other day. Seeing her class was already empty, Julianna quickly grabbed her things and made a mad dash for the exit.She ran as fast as her legs could carry her, ignoring the heavy breathing and the pounding of her heart. As she burst through the door of her classroom, Julianna panted heavily, relieved to have escaped the kid who held a grudge against her.

But her relief was short-lived as she heard the kid's voice echo throughout the hallway, calling out for her. Glancing around frantically, Julianna could see that the kid had followed her and was running down the hallway towards her.

Cursing her luck, Julianna took off again, this time running as fast as she could towards the next exit. She could hear the kid gaining on her and felt a rush of adrenaline course through her veins as she ran with all her might.

Finally, Julianna burst through the door of the exit, slamming it shut behind her and running down the flight of stairs outside. She looked back to see if the kid was following her, but he had disappeared. Taking a deep breath, Julianna leaned against the wall, relieved to have escaped the situation.

" There you are, July."

Startled, Julianna whirled around, her face flushing with embarrassment as she realized it was only Diane, her childhood friend. "Oh my god, Diane, you gave me such a scare," she laughed, trying to brush the incident off.

Diane had a mischievous glint in her eye, sensing an opportunity to poke fun at Julianna. "Oh, come on, don't be such a wimp," she teased. "I thought you were supposed to be tough."

Julianna rolled her eyes, but a smile was creeping at the corners of her lips. "Oh, shut up, Diane," she said, giving her friend a light shove. "I'm not afraid of you."

"You should be afraid of me," Diane said, her voice taking on a mock-serious tone. "I'm the big bad Diane!"

Julianna giggled along with her friend, but the sound was cut short when an announcement came over the loudspeaker. "Attention, students. All students are to proceed to the gymnasium immediately for a special assembly," the voice said.

Diane's eyes widened. "Oh my god, what's going on?"

Without waiting for an answer, she took off down the hallway, Julianna close behind. The gymnasium was buzzing with activity as students and teachers alike scrambled to find their seats. There was an air of excitement and apprehension in the room, with many students wondering what was going on.

As they made their way to their seats, Diane turned to Julianna and whispered," I hope it's not some commercial or something."

Julianna had been feeling extremely annoyed with Diane all through the morning and was done with her jokes and banter. "Shut the up, Diane," Julianna muttered through gritted teeth, rolling her eyes.

Diane didn't seem to be offended by Julianna's outburst though, she found it hilarious. A big smile spread across her face and she let out a fit of giggles that almost made her fall to the floor. "Shut the up?" Diane repeated, her voice cracking with laughter. "That's hilarious."

Julianna let out a sarcastic sound in response. "Get a joke, girl." She muttered, her tone still irritated.

But Diane didn't take the hint, she continued to cackle and laugh, barely able to contain herself. Julianna rolled her eyes again, irritated at her friend's constant need to joke around, and turned away to look for Aiden, hoping to avoid any more of Diane's comedic attempts.

Julianna and Diane sat in the gymnasium hall, waiting for the assembly to begin. Julianna was deep in thought, her mind wandering to the math problem that she couldn't solve the other day. Suddenly, she felt a hand on her shoulder, making her jump.

"Aah! Aiden, you scared me!" Julianna exclaimed as she turned to face her friend, scolding him for sneaking up on her like that. But Aiden just laughed, not looking the least bit remorseful for his actions.

The principal then took to the podium and addressed the assembled students. "I apologize for the sudden announcement," the principal said with a warm smile. "But I want to thank you all for being patient and waiting here for the assembly to begin. Today, we have a very special guest who will be joining us to talk about the importance of creativity."

The students groaned and booed.Obviously furious about needing to get dragged all the way there just for some talk about the importance of creativity.

"I can't believe he tricked me into buying the cat food! I can't even keep a fish alive for more than a week!" said Julianna, still fuming over the math homework she had been struggling with.

Diane laughed, "But come on, Julianna, it's a cat! They are pretty easy to take care of - just give it food, clean the litter box, and maybe cuddle with it for an hour or two a day. You'll be fine."

"But what if I forget to do something? What if I accidentally lock it in the closet or something? I'm so bad at taking care of things," Julianna complained, still feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility.

"Come on, Julianna, stop being so dramatic. You're a tough girl, you can handle it," Diane said, putting a reassuring hand on Julianna's shoulder.

And with that, Julianna let out a sigh and turned to face her friend with a sheepish grin. "Okay, fine. I'll take the cat food, but you have to help me take care of it," Julianna said, trying to sound more confident than she felt.

Diane grinned and nodded, "Deal! And if you do a good job, maybe we can get a real pet! How does a kitten sound?"

Julianna's eyes lit up at the suggestion. "A kitten? Oh my god, yes!"

Julianna and Diane kept talking on the phone while Luna wandered around the house.

Luna, Julianna's new cat, had a mind of her own. She loved exploring, and Julianna spent most of her time trying to keep her out of trouble.

"Stay out of my wardrobe," Julianna said, as Luna made a beeline toward the dresser.

"And no more climbing on the furniture," Julianna groaned, as Luna began to scale the sofa.

Despite Julianna's best efforts, Luna continued to wreak havoc, knocking things over and meowing loudly.

"I can't believe I thought taking care of a pet would be easy," Julianna said, exasperated, as she tried to clean up the mess.

"You'll get the hang of it," Diane said, trying to be encouraging. "Just give it some time."

"I hope so," Julianna said, sighing. "I don't want to disappoint Luna."

But as the day wore on, Julianna realized that she was enjoying spending time with her new furry friend. She found joy in the little moments, like when Luna purred in her lap or played with a toy.

"I guess I can handle being a pet owner," Julianna said, with a smile. "And I have Luna to thank for that."

As she finished cleaning up the mess and still holding the phone and talking with Diane over it.

Julianna stood in the bathroom, surrounded by the sound of the washing machine as it spun the clothes in its drum. She reached for the lid, sliding it open to reveal wet laundry, which she carefully removed, placing it in a basket before heading back to her bedroom.

Once there, she sat down on her bed and let out a sigh, the weight of the world seemingly lifted from her shoulders as she contemplated the day ahead. She reached for her phone, opening it up to double-check her plans before shutting it off and casting it aside. As she did so, a cat-shaped silhouette darted across the screen. It was Luna, Julianna's new pet that had entered her life only a few weeks ago.

 She smiled as she stroked Luna's back, grateful for the newfound company that had helped her through some tough times lately.Looking around her room, Julianna noted the clutter that had accumulated over the past few days. She decided that tonight would be dedicated to catching up on her chores - she wanted to start the week off in a more organized state. With her mind made up, Julianna hopped off her bed and started to straighten out her room, picking up discarded clothes from the floor and placing them in her laundry basket.As she worked, she couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment, her mind focused entirely on the task at hand. The sound of the washer and dryer lulled her into a kind of meditative state, and soon enough, the room was transformed from a sprawling mess to a well-organized space that felt welcoming and inviting. Satisfied with her efforts, Julianna gathered up her laundry and began to fold it, placing each article of clothing into its own neat pile before putting them away. While she worked, she decided to take a minute to make a gratitude list, writing down everything she was thankful for in her life.Julianna sat at her desk, her diary open in front of her as she jotted down her thoughts. As she wrote, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. She glanced up, scanning her surroundings for any signs of movement but saw nothing out of the ordinary.

Then, she heard it. A soft purring behind her, followed by a hot breath on the nape of her neck. She spun around, her heart racing as she saw a figure standing there. He looked like Luna's twin, with the same black hair that faded into white, the same cat-like ears and tail, and the same collar with her cat's name on it. But this was not Luna - this was a man.

He stood there, a mischievous twinkle in his eye, as he remarked, "You're so cliché, writing in your diary like that." His deep, husky voice sent a shiver down Julianna's spine.

As he stepped forward, Julianna felt a strange tingle in her stomach. She knew she should be afraid, but there was something about him that drew her in. His piercing green eyes seemed to see right through her, while his charming smile made her feel as if she was the only person in the room.

The man walked closer, his steps silent like a cat, before standing right in front of Julianna. Her heart was pounding as she struggled to breathe.

"Writing in a diary? How old-fashioned," he said, his voice low and sultry. "I would have thought someone so talented and brilliant as yourself would have a better way to keep track of your thoughts."

Julianna's mind was spinning as she tried to comprehend what was happening. Who was this man, and how had he gotten in her room? Was he even real or just a product of her imagination?

She felt her hand trembling as she held the diary, her eyes wide with fear and confusion. The man seemed to sense her unease as he stepped back, his playful smile still gracing his countenance.

"Don't be afraid," he said, his voice soothing. "I'm not here to harm you. I'm here to help you, to show you things you've never dreamed of. You see, I'm not just a man, I'm something more. I'm your imagination, made of flesh."

" Just kidding, why so serious? "

" actually, I'm your cat, Luna... "

The man's words caught Julianna off guard. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Was he really the cat? Was she losing her mind?

“Wait, what do you mean you're Luna?” she asked, her voice shaking.

“Well, duh,” the man replied, rolling his eyes. “I'm the one and only Luna, your feline companion and best friend.”

“B-but, you're a man,” Julianna stammered, still trying to wrap her head around the situation.

The man let out a hearty laugh. “Ha! You humans and your assumptions. Just because I'm your so-called ‘kitty cat' doesn't mean I have to be a woman,” he said, his tone playful. "Besides, I prefer the name Lunar. It's more fitting for someone as magnificent as me.”

Julianna couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation. Here she was, talking to her cat, who turned into an human so quickly, and not to mention that it's an 'he'!

“So, Lunar, what brings you here?” she asked, still trying to figure out if she was imagining things.

" I don't know, you brought me here.Didn't you? ", he smirked, his tone snarky.

Julianna sat in her bedroom, still struggling to process the absurdity of the situation before her. To her dismay, she was actually talking to her cat - or rather, to a strange man who used to be her cat. She could scarcely believe it, but the evidence was clear. Before she knew it, she was debating the proper name for him, and the cat - now a man - was smirkfully asking her why she brought him here.

"I can cut your tail off with my scissors, you know?" Julianna threatened, throwing herself dramatically to the floor. "Sniff...where's my little luny wuny buny boo? I miss her so, so much... I'm going to cry."

 Her sarcastic remark about her "little luny wuny muny boo" only made Lunar even more annoyed. "Are you kidding me right now? Listen, Julianna," he began, "First of all, please use he/him pronouns. Second of all, I don't know myself what happened, but it just happened out of nowhere that I've turned into a human. This has been actually going on at least a day after you took me in."

As Julianna wondered why this was happening and how she was supposed to handle it, Lunar tried to console her. "Hey, this must be tough to accept. I know where you come from, and you at all didn't expect this. Nor did I expect this. Just, do what you do."

Suddenly, Julianna's mom was knocking on her door. "Hey, July. The food is ready." Julianna, in a state of panic, replied nervously, "Yeah, I'm coming really quick." As her mom continued to wait outside her door, Julianna turned to Lunar and whispered, "Shape-shift this moment, now." With a wave of his hand, the blue clouds around him parted, and he turned into his cat form just before Julianna opened her door, revealing him in his feline state.

Julianna stood in her dining room, still trying to make sense of the situation she found herself in. Her cat, Luna, had somehow magically transformed into a man, and she was struggling to adjust to the change. She couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of the situation, even as she struggled to maintain her composure and come up with a plan.

"Do not do anything you will regret," Julianna whispered to Luna, now in his cat form, as she ran off to join her mother in the dining room. "Mom, Luna is actually a male!" she said as she sat down at the table, taking a sip of water.

"Really?" her mother asked, tilting her head. "What will you name him now that the name 'Luna' is too feminine?"

Without missing a beat, Julianna responded, "I named him Lunar." She couldn't help but giggle, feeling a mixture of relief and anxiety.

Despite the confusion that had consumed her, Julianna knew that she needed to focus on her exam the next day. She tried to push the strange situation with Lunar out of her mind and focus on her studies. But as she flipped through her notes, the strange events of the day kept playing in her mind, making it difficult for her to concentrate.

" Everything okay, bud? ", Lunar transformed into a human once again, sitting on Julianna's bed.

" Can you stop? Thanks. ", she groaned, rolling her eyes.

" Hm, rude. " He'd scoff, with a hint of sarcasm in his snarky tone. Leaning on Julianna's bed, he'd sigh as he stared at the ceiling.

" Shut up. ", Julliana aggressively answered, clenching her fists.