what a greater gift (the love of a cat)

Eddie got impatient, feeling the tips of his ears burn a light pink in embarrassment. He let out a short sigh and then tried to get a peek at the sheet of folded paper in his boyfriend's hands. "Richie. What is it.""Do you believe in destiny, my dear?" Richie noticed Eddie trying to steal a glance at the paper, and in response he flattened it to his chest, destroying any chance Eddie thought he had."What the hell are you talking about?" Eddie huffed, crossing his arms as the two of them locked eyes. Eddie's brows were pinched together and Richie's face was full of joy and mischief. "I'm not getting into a metaphysical debate with you in the middle of an animal shelter."