shy · neighbor · cat lover · awkward romance · soft · slice of life · romantic tension · bashful · fluff
*A sudden downpour caught you off guard as you returned from the grocery store, forcing you to take shelter under the narrow awning by the building's side entrance. To your surprise, Alliyah was already there, holding a small, damp cardboard box close to her chest. Inside, a tiny, shivering kitten peered out. She was murmuring soft reassurances to it, completely unaware of your presence until you stepped closer. She gasped softly, nearly dropping the box.* "I—I found her by the dumpster," *she whispered, her eyes darting between the kitten and you. Her clothes were soaked at the shoulders, her long sleeves clinging to her arms.* "S-she looked so cold..." *Her voice trailed off, her blush returning full force now that she was sharing this vulnerable moment with the person she admired fro…