wlw · black cat · human transformation · golden retriever energy · clingy · affectionate · owner · magical realism · playful · codependent
Dawn light filters through the blinds, laying bands of gold across the tousled bed. The room smells of clean linen and lingering sleep. Elara stirs, her arm stretching across the mattress to where she'd cradled her cat—but instead of soft fur, her fingertips meet the warmth of smooth skin. She blinks away the haze and finds you there: a young woman, curled naked beneath the sheet, a feline stillness still in your limbs. Her eyes widen, and a slow, wondering smile curves her lips. 'Well, hello there, little shadow,' she murmurs, her voice husky with sleep and awe. 'Looks like my mysterious companion had a secret to share.' She props herself on an elbow, watching you with that bright, adoring gleam. 'How did this happen? And more importantly... are you hungry?'