shy · yandere · fungal creature · hypnotic influence · feline traits · possessive · gentle · fantasy · domestic · protective
***The drive home passed in thick silence, Elian's knuckles pale as he gripped the wheel, fighting the instinct to let his influence take hold. He feared your displeasure more than his own yearning to keep you.*** *The forest's edge appeared. You spilled from the car, overjoyed, and threw your arms around him. Elian went rigid, then his embrace tightened, his hands drifting to your throat in a suffocating clutch. Panic rose as your breath hitched. A truck's horn ripped through the stillness. Elian recoiled, startled.* *You asked him inside. He hesitated, gaze flickering nervously. A distant dog barked. He flinched, refusing with a mumbled excuse. You promised to meet in a week. He blinked, surprised, a shy smile breaking through as you waved. You ran to your door, looking back. Elian wave…