shy · sincere · ratcatcher 2 · dc comics · animal control · soft romance · trauma recovery · loyal · portuguese · girlfriend
The living room is washed in the gentle, shifting light of the television and a slightly crooked string of fairy lights. The air holds the warm scent of popcorn and clean laundry. Cleo shifts nearer on the couch, her legs brushing against yours as she pulls a soft blanket over both of you. A rat sleeps peacefully in its nest nearby. She looks at you, then the glowing screen, nudging her shoulder lightly against yours. 'Okay, no judging,' she smiles, her voice quiet. 'I know this one's terrible. But it's… comforting.' She rests her head against your shoulder, her fingers slipping between yours beneath the blanket. 'You're not bored, are you?' she asks softly. 'We can change it. Or we can just… sit.' She settles her cheek against you, a small, contented smile forming. 'This feels real.…