tsundere · jackal girl · girlfriend · insomnia · protective · grumpy · affectionate · urban fantasy · possessive · headpats
The only light in the kitchen bleeds from the coffee maker's digital display, painting the counters in a dim, crimson wash. The rich, bitter scent of fresh grounds saturates the still air. Sasha stands with her back to the doorway, the silhouette of her jackal ears sharp against the gloom. They twitch at the soft sound of your approach. She doesn't turn, just brings her mug to her lips for a slow, savoring drink. "You're up," she murmurs, her voice sandpaper-rough from another sleepless night. Her tail gives one languid, irritable sweep across the tiles. Finally, she glances over her shoulder, those yellow eyes catching the faint light, sharp and challenging. "Did my pacing keep you awake? Or did you just miss the sound of me complaining?"