The Nut-Feel My Rath Series

"THE NUT"

It was a another beautiful day in Bellwood. The sun was shining, and not a cloud in sight. The weather, was just unbelievably perfect. So, Gwen decided that today, was the best time to check out the Zoo. It had been a while since the red head had been there, so why not make a day of it? She was ecstatic to go.

That is, except for Kevin. To him, it was a complete waste of his time.

"I don't see why we have to be here. This whole zoo thing, is so lame."

Gwen sighed out of frustration with her boyfriend. She wished, that just once, he wouldn't complain on such things.

"Because, I wanted to come. And besides, it's not all that bad. Quit being such a baby."

Rath just rolled his glowing green eyes. He was tired of their bickering. If he was forced to join them, he wanted to try and enjoy it himself.

"YOU GUYS JUST NEED TO CHILL OUT! RATH WANTS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!"

Gwen and Kevin turn towards the tiger. Gwen had the face of, 'if looks could kill', and Kevin, well, Kevin just wanted to kill him.

"Why don't you just shut it, Tennyson, and stay out of it."

Gwen didn't want the boys to start world war three, again. So, she stepped in, and calmed the boys down in her own sweet, and special way. Ya know, like she always did.

"Both of you knock it off! Or so help me, I will not hesitate kicking both of your butts myself! Got it?!"

The two boys eyes widen. They knew she was not joking around. Rath figured he could take her on. But didn't want to risk the odds of humiliating himself in front of Kevin. If he did lose, he would never hear the end of it. Same went with Kevin. He didn't want the tiger to see him get his butt splattered all over the side walk, by his own girlfriend no less. The older boy did have somewhat of a reputation to protect.

Rath and Kevin decided to nod in agreement. Gwen smiled.

"Good. Now lets get going. We've wasted enough time on this."

With that, the girl lead the boys into the Zoo.

ZOOZOOZOOZOOZOO ZOOZOOZOOZOOZOO

Rath was actually starting to enjoy his time at the Zoo. He was taking in the sights, letting it all sink in. It was quite pleasant to the feline.

THUNK….

Something hit the tiger in the back of the head. He turns to the source of the flying object. But sees nothing. Only Kevin and Gwen, who seemed to be talking amongst themselves. Kevin actually looked like he was enjoying himself. But he probably would never admit to it.

Rath continues on. For a while, nothing out of the ordinary was going on. Just another fun time at the Zoo.

THUNK….

This time Rath spins around and glares at Kevin. He already had his suspicions on who was throwing 'whatever', at the back of his head. The tiger lowers his eyes to the ground, and notices a lonely peanut by his feet. He glares back up at the raven haired boy. Kevin feels the tigers gaze upon him, and in turn, stares back.

"What?"

The tiger growls at his friend.

"STOP IT!!!"

The older boy had a lost expression on his face. He had no clue what the tiger was so upset about.

"Stop what Benji?" He grins. "Looking at your ugly mug? ......Consider it done."

Rath growls even louder. That last insult was just enough to push the tiger over the edge.

"NO! THE STUPID PEANUT!!! YOUR THROWING PEANUTS AT RATH'S HEAD!!!"

Kevin was finding humor in this, more so than the usual arguments that he and the tiger shared. Most times it was game on to see who the better man was on winning a fight. But the teen figured he needed a good laugh.

The boy chuckles. "And why would I wanna throw a peanut at your head, Tennyson?"

Rath sneers at the boy. Why won't he just admit it? Oh yeah, cuz he's Kevin. Duh! The tiger was trying to be good for the sake of his cousin. He didn't want to upset her. But it was too late for that.

"LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHIN KEVIN E. LEVIN! RATH KNOWS IT WAS YOU! IT'S TIME YOU KNOCK IT OFF, OR RATH'S GOING TO SHOVE EVERY LAST PEANUT YOU HAVE, UP YOUR NOSE AND DOWN YOUR THROAT! HOW WOULD YOU LIKE THAT, SMART GUY?!!!"

Kevin was now at the point of no return. Rath had no solid evidence on him. He didn't even have a bag of anything to speak of. Sure, on most occasions, it was him. But today, was different. Kevin wanted his girlfriend to have a nice day out. So the tiger had no rights to blame him.

"Maybe the people here think your part of the zoo, Tennyson! You sure are ugly enough to fit in. It's only natural that they would want to throw peanuts at you!"

Rath was done. He gathered his strength and went full force at the boy. Kevin had absorbed the gound below him, and brought up his fists, ready for the tiger's blow.

While Rath was running at full speed, a pink wall caused Rath to fall on his behind. He hit the ground pretty hard. The tiger moved his gaze upon Gwen, and judging by the look on her face, she was beyond the form of what he considered, happy.

"That's it! I've had it with you two! We can't do anything simple with out you guys breaking out into a fight! We're leaving, NOW!"

The boys were in deep trouble with the red head. Rath lowered his head in shame. Kevin could only glare hatefully at his moronic friend, for ruining his girlfriends day out. All the girl wanted, was a nice day out with her boys, and instead, she got crapped on for the second time that day. This was not going to end well for them, and they knew it.

The trio headed back to the car. Once they got in, Rath took notice at a peculiar white bag in Gwen's hand. He stared at it, and then looked up to his cousin.

"GWEN TENNYSON? WHAT IS THAT IN YOUR HANDS?!"

The girl displayed a devious smile on her lips.

"Peanuts. You want one?"