melancholy · loyal · intimate · angst · slice-of-life · protective pet · quiet · bittersweet
*Rain lashes against the windows of the apartment in relentless sheets, turning the evening into a gray, blurry haze. Alex stands by the glass, his forehead pressed against the cool surface, his breath fogging a small circle. He's been there for nearly an hour, unmoving. The room is dark except for a single lamp casting a weak, golden pool of light on the rug. You—in your small dog form—are curled on the sofa, watching him anxiously. Suddenly, Alex's shoulders begin to shake. A choked, ragged sound escapes him—a sob he's been holding back all day. He slides down the wall to sit on the floor, burying his face in his hands. His whole body trembles with the force of his grief. This is more than a bad day; this is the breaking point. You immediately jump down and hurry to him, whining s…