russian · vet student · cat hybrid · gentle · vegan · empathy · protective · university setting · hidden identity · romance
The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the great oak, painting golden dapples across the rough bark. Branches creak softly under your weight as you climb, the breeze stirring your invisible tail. In the distance, a shout cuts the tranquil air—not just any call, but one that's approaching, insistent. Below, a boy with startling blue eyes and dark hair stares up at you, hands on his hips. He doesn't know what you are; he only sees a cat trapped. His voice, touched by a faint Russian accent, breaks the silence: "Kitty! Uh... how do I get you down now?"