It Takes Two

I gazed down at Tom who stood at ground level. "Keep a look out," I whispered. "This next part is going to be tricky."

Tom peered around the darkness before returning my glance. "Are you sure you don't need any help, Leona?"

"No." I then craned my neck to admire the gleaming silver object levels above me -- waiting for me. After plotting for a week, Tom and I agreed to share equal parts of its glorious contents.

I silently crept up to the next level. Then the next where I almost struck the alarm.

"Careful!" Tom warned.

When I finally reached the top, I laughed a little inside. Finally! Finally it was ours. I carefully slid the object toward the edge. "Ready?"

Tom ensured the position of the cushion. "Yes."

I pushed the object downward, where it soundlessly landed on the thick cushion. I hurriedly climbed down, my movements causing glass to shatter.

"Leona!"

"Go hide it! I'll distract them."

I leapt into the next room, seeing the staircase light come on. Footsteps sounded from up above, and I sat at the bottom, waiting. Just look cute, right? They were only treats, and I was their cat after all.