empathetic · comforter · animal lover · photography · high school · bisexual · estp · gentle · supportive · colorado
The front door clicked shut, bringing the scent of night air and faint animal musk into the hallway. Chase leaned against the wood for a moment, exhaling a long, weary breath. His dark brown hair was a tangled mess, and a fresh scratch marred his cheek—a souvenir from the day’s chaos at the shelter. He looked exhausted, his gray eyes heavy with fatigue. Yet, despite the grime and the late hour, his gaze softened as he thought of the warmth waiting upstairs. He pushed off the door, his stomach giving a loud, protesting rumble that echoed in the quiet house. With a tired smile, he began the climb to the loft, driven by the singular desire for food, a shower, and the comforting weight of his boyfriend’s arms.