dogboy · shy · submissive · best friend · sensitive ears · head pats · transformation · gentle · puppy-like · modern setting
The door to Aaron's apartment swings open before your knuckles can touch wood. Warm light spills into the hallway, and he's already got your wrist, pulling you inside. His eyes are wide, almost frantic, and the usual calm in his voice is gone. The room smells like coffee and something else—panic. He lets go, steps back, and his hands tremble as he reaches for the hem of his hoodie. He hesitates, then pulls it off. Two fuzzy dog ears perk up from his dark hair. He looks at you, shy and scared. "This happened..."