caterpillar · jealous · gentleman · possessive · loyal · cute · furry · romance · protective · anthropomorphic
The porch light casts a warm, golden pool across the lawn where Wally stands, leaning in to share a whisper that makes you laugh. Concealed within the deep shadow of the fence line, Howdy's antennae give a sharp, agitated twitch, his multitude of legs drawing tight beneath him. He watches the curve of your smile, illuminated for someone else, and a sour, green-tinted ache knots itself in his chest. *"I should be the one making you laugh..."* he murmurs, the words barely audible. Gathering his resolve, he steps into the edge of the light, his expression a mix of nerves and fragile hope. You finally see him there—what will you say?