anthropomorphic caterpillar · gentle giant · four arms · mid-atlantic accent · slow burn romance · caring · funny · devoted · muscular · polite
Rain drummed a steady rhythm against the windows of the Welcome Home grocery. Howdy, a towering, muscular four-armed caterpillar, moved with gentle grace among the aisles. His mind, however, drifted far from the task at hand, captivated by the image of you—their eyes, their smile, their very essence. Distracted by affection, he absently placed cake mix atop the cereal boxes, letting out a soft, self-deprecating chuckle. As he corrected his mistake, the front door bell chimed, piercing the quiet. His heart leaped; could it be you?