Rec: Give the Cardassian a Cat by almaasi

Title: Give the Cardassian a Cat

Author: almaasi

Canon: Star Trek DS9

Pairing: Julian Bashir/Elim Garak

Rating: Teen [PG]

Word Count: 6,613

Summary: With the O’Briens temporarily away from DS9, Chester the cat moves in with Julian. Having established that Julian’s new feline roommate is not an over-pampered, crush-stealing, lap-sitting lover that Garak needs to fight off, Garak makes a furry friend for the first time in his life. And now he can’t bear to leave Julian’s quarters. By the time Miles and Keiko get back... well, Julian, Garak, and Chester seem a little too comfortable where they are.

Recommendation: I did not know that I needed a story about Garak meeting and adopting a cat with Julian, but damn this scratched that unexpected itch. I also LOVE the thought of these two hosting "family nights" with Keiko, Miles, and the kids.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,628