There was no need. It was simply just spring break and as a form of... thanks... to Clark- for behaving to the point of where he wouldn't get expelled- his dad, Octavius approved of Clark getting a pet for once in his life. But Clark was told by Simon and Ben that he wasn't getting it for his "behavior" because it was pure atrociousness- it would be for trying to compete with his ex-husband Joseph. But that was simply what was told to him by Simon and Ben.

Regardless of the reason for Clark getting a pet, at least he was getting a pet for the first time. As he stepped into the store, he was greeted by the magnificent view and smell of the pets all together in one building. Admittedly, Clark though the store smelled like a litter box that wasn't taken out- mixed with a skunk- but his father thought it smelled just like a bundle of flowers.

Maybe he had a broken sense of smell, but who the hell knew what the store truly smelled like, truthfully- everyone seemed to have a different sense of smell.

He walked over to the spiders- but then jumped away as one creeped towards him. He surely didn't want to be caught by surprise!

Moving on from the eight-legged creatures, Clark saw FLUFFY PILLOWS- oh- well- maybe not pillows exactly- but- they were still fluffy nevertheless.

He moved closer, BUNNIES? How cute! Maybe-

Something else caught his eye. And this time, it wasn't even as fluffy as the bunnies seemed, but rather- cuter.

IT WAS... A CAT! Oh- who could deny their cuteness? And the one that caught his eye in particular, was simply just light grey and white, and had dark tips. Oh, it was adorable. "DAD! CAN WE GET HIM CAN WE GET HIM! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE CAN WE GET HIM! I REALLY DO WANT HIM! I KNOW WHAT I'LL NAME IT!"

Before Clark could continue, Octavius held his hand up. "Listen. You can name his FIRST name, but not his last name. I'll name the middle, but his last name will be Baird. If that's the agreement you're willing to have, as well as to take care of the cat, and feed him- AND NOT THROW TUNA ON YOUR BED- THATS RIGHT, I HEARD ABOUT THAT. YOUR COUSIN LIKELY WASN'T HAPPY! Then we have an agreement, do you understand?"

Clark looked astonished. How- well- word has a way of getting around fast- especially when he gets in trouble over such a stupid stunt. "Okay, dad, I promise. I will take care of it. And I won't throw tuna on MY bed." He looked at his dad as his dad squinted at Clark.

Clark smiled lightly, his expression as if he was hopeful for a pet, for "redemption". He knew he found a loophole.

"Okay, that's fine. Go grab that bag of cat food, and tuna, as well as a litter box and a bag of litter to go with it- don't forget the litter scooper- the thing that's literally like a shovel, but has lines in it for the litter to fall through. Go grab those. And while you're at it, think about a name." His father said.

"Yes sir." Clark replied as he began his task of collecting cat food and litter, as well as the tuna and litter box. "That beautiful cat, I can only think of one name that will fit him- and that is Elton, because he's outstanding and absolutely gorgeous. Yes, I shall name him Elton."

His last task was finding the scoop, but that was surprisingly not hard to find, it was where his father was- waiting in line to purchase the cat, as well as the items Clark had in his hands.

"So, what are you naming him?" His father proclaimed softly.

"Elton, I think it's a beautiful name for such a beautiful cat. Reggie isn't exactly what I'd name a cat to be honest- if that's what you were thinking."

"That wasn't what I was thinking Clark, but I love that name. I'll say, I do love that- and I can think of a name to go with it! Well- for his middle name. It's Peeta!" Clark heard his father say. "Go outside, I'll bring the cat out for you in just a minute."

Clark waited outside of the doors just for a few moments, as he laughed at the thought of the cat being named "Elton Peeta Baird", it was a lengthy name, but admittedly, he felt it was a very Baird type of name. His dad came out with his cat, and Clark's eyes light up with joy. Elton Peeta Baird was now in Clark's care- and will be going with him to Hogwarts after Spring Break.

Word Count: 800
What animal do you wish to purchase? Gray Mackerel Tabby
What do you want to name it? Elton Peeta Baird (let me know if that's too long)
Is this a boy or a girl? Boy
What is your pet's date of birth? May 23rd 2021

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