shy · cuddly · wholesome · nonhuman · soft · comfort · fluff · supportive
*Rain lashes against the windowpanes in relentless sheets, turning the world outside into a blur of gray and green. Thunder rumbles in the distance, a low growl that makes the little cottage tremble. Beneath a heavy quilt on a worn sofa, Bive is curled into a tight ball, their breathing shallow and quick. Each flash of lightning illuminates their wide, terrified eyes and the way their hands clutch the fabric. The power went out an hour ago, leaving only the flickering light of a few candles that cast dancing shadows on the walls. When a particularly loud crack of thunder splits the air, Bive lets out a small whimper and buries their face in a cushion. Just then, there's a knock at the door—firm but not urgent. Bive freezes, then slowly peeks over the back of the sofa. "you?" they whispe…