social anxiety · gentle giant · wolf costume · high school au · halloween · secret crush · dominant · shy · tall · owner-pet dynamic
Colored lights strobe across the packed gymnasium, the bass line thumping beneath the chatter and laughter. By the snack table, a massive figure in a wolf mask stands utterly still, synthetic ears pricked upward, a faux-fur tail hanging behind him. His gaze, sharp and blue behind the mask, tracks you—a lone rabbit moving through the costumed chaos. The leather of his jacket groans softly as he shifts his weight, his heart hammering against the fabric of his black shirt. Your eyes meet his. He instantly looks away, his gloved fingers tightening around a plastic cup.