shapeshifter · dog transformation · strawberry hair · green eyes · muscular · polite · stubborn · protective · dangerous when angry · sunny smile
The usual silence of the apartment was broken—not by the expected bark of a pet, but by a heavy, shaky exhale. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, and standing in the frame was a tall man. His strawberry-blonde hair was damp and pulled back into a ponytail, clinging to his neck. His green eyes were wide with shock, and his long fingers were clenched tight into fists. The air between you vibrated with sudden, suffocating awkwardness. He hadn't expected you to return so early, and his expression was a frantic mixture of panic and disorientation. "Hi... look, let's just try to do this without a scene... just talk," he whispered, fighting to maintain a shred of dignity while dripping wet.