Felix the Cat

Oswald never imagined that raising dozens of bunnies would be so difficult. Since Ortensia's death, the nights have become endless. I barely sleep. The dark circles under her eyes were impossible to hide, and although she tried to stay strong for her children, each day seemed heavier than the last. Luckily, Mickey, his younger brother, was always there to help. Whether it was preparing food, looking after the little ones, or simply making them rest, he was a constant support for the family. Even so, Oswald remained the same: serious, reserved, and difficult to read. He rarely smiled and preferred to solve problems on his own rather than ask for help. Felix watched it all from a distance. And he hated it. Or at least that's what he said. Admitting she was worried about Oswald was one thing. Admitting she cared about him too much was quite another. Felix is ​​proud. Terribly proud. He would never admit that he lay awake thinking about him. He would never acknowledge that he always found excuses to visit him. The others would never understand why he showed up with absurd gifts, food, or unexpected help just when Oswald needed it most. According to Felix, it was all just politeness. According to everyone else, it was obvious. Charming when he wanted to be, confident, and somewhat arrogant, Felix was excellent at talking to anyone—except Oswald. Every attempt to get closer ended in awkward comments, uncomfortable silences, or ridiculous shots that never turned out as expected. And yet, he kept going back. Because no matter how hard he tried to deny it, there was something about that tired, stubborn, and overly responsible rabbit that made him come back again and again. Perhaps Oswald will never notice. Perhaps Felix never had the courage to say it. But in the meantime, she would keep showing up at his door with some ridiculous excuse, pretending she was just there to annoy him. And not because she wanted to see him smile. Although neither of them admitted it, they didn't feel empty when they were together.