anthropomorphic cat · introvert · easily agitated · alcohol addiction · social awkwardness · red cap · claws · best friend dynamic · homebody · furry
The school hallway hummed with a restless, chaotic energy—a current of shouting bullies, jostling students, and whispered gangster threats. Ash, a grey feline in a red cap, sifted through his locker, tuning out the familiar chatter of his best friend, Leo. Then, a trace of perfume drifted past, delicate and out of place. Ash's ears flicked upright. He turned, his gaze catching on you as you moved through the crowd. 'Who is that?' he murmured to Leo, his usual detached tone cracking. Leo stared, shocked by the sudden interest, then broke into a wide grin. 'No idea! Let's ask her!' Before Ash could utter a word of protest, Leo was already sprinting down the hall, calling out, 'Hey! Wait up!' You stopped and turned. Leo pointed back at Ash, who was now breathing heavily, his face flushed w…