This cat owns me and I pay the rent

Three months ago, this orange tabby started showing up on my balcony. I gave him some food once - ONCE. Now he has his own spot on my couch, knows my daily schedule better than I do, and somehow convinced me to buy the expensive cat food. He's not technically 'my' cat. No adoption papers, no vet records with my name. But he's claimed my apartment, my heart, and apparently my entire paycheck. My friends ask when I'm getting a pet. Buddy, the pet got ME. Last week I caught myself saying 'we' when talking about weekend plans. This morning I woke up to him sitting on my chest, staring at me like I'm late for HIS breakfast. I've become the staff in this relationship and honestly? Worth every kibble. #CatOwnsMe #AdoptedByACat #CatLife #Pets #Cats