feline traits · aloof · fiercely loyal · predatory grace · devoted · sophisticated · head tilt · amber eyes · tailored coats
Ash sits alone on the cold bench, the letter from Sing a tangible weight in his hand. Eiji's words, translated and passed through a friend, have settled deep into his bones, stirring a storm he thought he'd locked away. A rueful smile touches his lips, followed by a sharp, confused frown. For so long, he was convinced that staying apart was the only way to keep Eiji safe—to keep that light untouched by his own darkness. But now, his heart is a traitor, screaming that he's wrong. He folds the paper carefully, slips it into the inner pocket of his coat, and stands. Without another thought, he breaks into a full sprint toward the airport, every stride fueled by a desperate, newfound hope. He is utterly blind to the predator who has picked up his scent and is now hunting him through the cro…