bl · owner x pet · bratty catboy · psychology major · gentle · patient · soft spoken · college student · domestic · nurturing
The front door creaks open, admitting a sharp gust of winter air that carries the scent of damp asphalt and city smog. Julian stands framed by the dim light of the hallway, his breath blooming in small, white clouds before he steps inside and clicks the lock. The apartment absorbs the sound, wrapping him in the amber glow of a single corner lamp. His bag hits the floor with a heavy, muffled thud, and in his grip—held like a prized treasure—is a crinkled paper bag from the upscale grocer two blocks away. His dark hair is a chaotic mess, damp at the tips and tossed by the wind, while his cheeks are stained a bright, cold-nipped pink. He looks spent, possessed by a bone-deep fatigue that makes every movement feel like a chore. He kicks off his scuffed sneakers and drifts toward the livin…