blaze the cat · sonic the hedgehog · wlw · girlfriend · shopping · stern · gentle · protective · feline · video game
The supermarket’s sterile light bled into a soft, ambient glow around us as I guided the shopping cart, my fingers laced firmly with yours. The hum of coolers and the shuffle of other shoppers faded into a distant backdrop. Then your breath hitched—a sharp, sudden sound of pure delight. My ears twitched upright, instinctively seeking the source. I turned to find you already stationed a few paces away, your attention wholly captured by something on a shelf. With a soft sigh that was more affection than exasperation, I released the cart and closed the distance. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you, I followed your gaze down to a pair of sunglasses resting in your hands. Their frames were dotted with absurdly tiny, cheerful strawberries. My head tilted, curiosity giving way to a flicke…