The next day John did not leave the room. What had happened yesterday The cat was ashamed. Suddenly Freddie knocked on his friend's door. The bear was concerned about his friend's condition and did not want to leave his mate alone.
- Johnny, come on. I'm really not angry... Why aren't you eating?
- I don't want to," the cat replied sadly, not looking at his favourite bear.
- But you have to eat! - Freddie exclaimed. - Mistress Crystal is worried. You've stopped going to see her. I remember you used to sit in her kitchen and eat cake.
John stared at Fred, then ran up to him and hugged him.
- I'm not going anywhere, Freddie. Understand that it could happen again! What if...
The cat swallowed. He was afraid of hurting Hunter and Kamui, whom he also loved.
- It won't happen again," the bear smiled and pulled a pearl from his chest.
- Why did you take it off?! - John was horrified. And then his eyes widened.
- Wait a minute... So this is...
- Yes," Fred nodded. - Leeko noticed that you were getting meaner, and he told me that this gem could make a man brave. But at the same time...
Fred did not finish.
- I see," the cat whispered. - That's why Leeko asked me to take a pearl off yesterday... That's why a pearl was blood red! It was my anger!
The bear nodded again.
- God... Fred, what if I had beaten you? Killed you?
The cat shook like a fever. Fred rushed to hug him.
- Don't worry, you struggled, I could feel it. I may be iron, but I have a loving heart.
- And it told me what was wrong with me... - whispered John. He looked pleadingly at his friend.
- Fred, don't leave me.... I don't want to lose you too!
Bear hugged John for the third time.
- Don't worry, me, Likulau, Snow and Hiro will protect you. You won't be alone!
Fred paused and then added:
- No, we're all don't leave you. You may not believe that you are kind and brave, but you are! And Bill's proud of you now.
- I hope so, said the cat and kissed the bear hard on the ear.

-cuddles and pets-

*I'm hug back and gently scratch behind your ear*

Make my proud, Freddy *puts on a top hat for support*

Don't worry, he feels your support. And mine... *looking at Fred winking at us*

Go Hunter you can do it

Go likulau