Love is a universal phenomenon that knows no bounds.
It can sprout in the most unexpected places, be it an office setting between two colleagues or a high school romance that withstands the test of time.
Sometimes, it can even surprise us by blossoming in the most unusual places, like across a bustling city alley.
This is the story of Theo and Simon, two cats who found love in the most unexpected place.
Simon, an orange tabby, first spotted Theo from his apartment window.
His owner, Mackenzie, noticed Simon’s unusual behavior, his gaze fixated on something outside the window.
Intrigued by her cat’s intense focus, she decided to investigate.
What she discovered left her in awe.
Simon was completely mesmerized by a beautiful, fluffy cat across the alley.
The sight of Simon so captivated by the other feline brought a smile to Mackenzie’s face.
She was so moved by this unexpected display of affection that she felt compelled to share it on Twitter.
“My cat Simon is in LOVE with my neighbor’s cat and waits all day for him. Will keep y’all updated,” she tweeted.
The tweet quickly gained traction, with people all over the world falling in love with Simon’s unwavering devotion to the unknown feline.
Despite the distance and the lack of reciprocation, Simon remained steadfast, waiting day after day for his distant friend.
Seeing this, Mackenzie decided to take matters into her own hands.
She crafted a sign on a piece of paper and stuck it to her window.
It read, “What is your cat’s name? Love, Simon.”
When Theo’s owner saw the sign, she was taken aback.
Intrigued by this mysterious admirer, she helped Theo pen a response, “Hi Simon, I’m Theo. You’re my best friend.”
The cat owners decided to let their pets take their relationship to the next level.
They opened their windows, allowing Simon and Theo to communicate in their unique feline way.
When Simon celebrated his first birthday, he strutted around in his birthday attire, making sure Theo could see him from across the way.
Mackenzie continued to document their growing bond on Twitter, much to the delight of their growing fanbase.
Their story took an exciting turn when Simon’s sign to Theo read, “Theo, we went viral on Twitter.”
Theo’s response was equally adorable, “Simon, we did it!”
He’s very nervous pic.twitter.com/W2maiJbd68
— macstermind (@kenziecoffman) April 25, 2019
Theo’s owner even helped him set up his own Twitter account, allowing the two feline friends to communicate not just through signs, but also through tweets.
Eventually, the time came for Simon and Theo to meet face-to-face.
No more gazing through windows or exchanging tweets.
Simon was so excited about the impending meeting that he waited by the front door an hour in advance.
Despite some initial hesitation, their first playdate went well.
Mackenzie reported, “Simon is following Theo around like a puppy … We think it went as well as it can with cats! Only a couple hisses, and no fights.”
The story of Simon and Theo’s friendship captivated Twitter users worldwide.
When a third cat appeared on a windowsill near Theo’s apartment, Simon humorously asked if it might be named Alvin, referencing the famous trio of Simon, Alvin, and Theodore from The Chipmunks.
It looks like another cat has joined the neighborhood…. 😭😭😭 I wonder if it’s Alvin??? @Theothecat5 pic.twitter.com/zIkKSssMRB
— Simon (@lovesimoncat) July 2, 2019
The cats’ owners, who had never met before this, were brought together by their pets’ adorable crush.
“We were brought together between 2 windows & 2 cats,” Theo’s mom explained.
As the saga of Simon and Theo continues, we can’t wait to hear more about their adventures and their potential new friend.
Their story is a testament to the power of love, even in the most unexpected places.
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