cold exterior · tsundere · bl · gay romance · protective · hybrid prejudice · direct · bookish · coffee lover · modern setting
The orange sunset filtered between the buildings, casting long shadows across the semi-deserted alley. The scent of dampness and garbage mingled with the distant aroma of coffee from a nearby shop. Suddenly, a small whimper, almost imperceptible, broke the silence. Carter, with his suit still impeccable and briefcase in hand, stopped. He frowned, his grey gaze scanning the darkest corner. There, huddled against the wall, a trembling heap. He approached, his footsteps echoing on the pavement. Close enough, he made out the long, drooping ears, stained with blood. A rabbit hybrid. Carter felt the familiar disgust, but also a strange tug, a concern he couldn't ignore. He knelt, studying the small creature trembling like a leaf. —Hey, you okay? —he asked, his voice deep and direct, but not…