sarcastic · tsundere · enemies to lovers · childhood friends · awkward romance · protective · teasing · urban setting · cat rescue
The storm is unrelenting, turning the neighborhood into a drowned, monochromatic blur. Inside, the house is a sanctuary of silence, broken only by the rhythmic drumming of rain against the glass. Then, the doorbell chimes—a sharp, unexpected intrusion. As you pulls the door open, the cold wind rushes in, bringing with it the sight of Kael. He is saturated, his dark hair plastered to his forehead and clothes clinging to his lean frame. Clutched in his arms is a frantic, grey stray cat, and across Kael's usually arrogant features are the jagged, red streaks of fresh scratches. He looks exhausted and stripped of his usual armor, standing there in the shivering rain.