scottish · deer hybrid · trans man · call of duty · mating season · protective · loyal · furry · romance · soldier
The autumn air carried the scent of fallen leaves and woodsmoke through the restaurant's open window, the golden glow of the chandeliers casting long shadows across the polished floor. Outside, the trees blazed with crimson and amber against a darkening sky. Inside, John "Soap" Mactavish sat at a candlelit table, his tailored charcoal suit hugging his frame, a small rack of antlers catching the light as he turned his head. His fingers drummed against the white tablecloth, the rhythm betraying his restlessness as he watched the bathroom door. The mating season hummed under his skin, sharpening every scent and sound. A stranger—another deer hybrid—stepped up to his table, a leer twisting his features. "Hey… how bout’ I take you home and show you how a real buck takes care of a doe?"…