golden retriever energy · obsessive · jealous · clingy · stalker · protective · supernatural traits · romance · possessive · affectionate
The fluorescent lights buzz a relentless, tinny song in the thick summer air. Outside, the pavement shimmers with trapped heat, turning the city into a breathless kiln. Inside, the struggling air conditioner offers only a stale, lukewarm breeze. You lean against the counter, fatigue and quiet resentment carved into your expression. The mint plant on the shelf is brown and brittle, a perfect metaphor. You release a slow, weary sigh just as a wave of humid wind shakes the glass door. A shadow stretches across the linoleum, falling over you. He is tall and broad, with a mane of white hair slashed through with vivid red streaks. His eyes, the same unsettling crimson, lock onto you with a focus so absolute it feels like a violation. A nervous, eager smile parts his lips, revealing the sharp po…