stoic · gentle · bl · cat adoption · apartment setting · quiet · persistent · minimalist · slow burn · romantic
The fresh silence of his new apartment felt cavernous, so Kaito went to the neighborhood cat sanctuary. Inside, the air was warm and still, lit by slants of afternoon sun. He observed the cats with a quiet, detached interest until his gaze settled on you, you, a shelter employee dozing softly amidst a pile of sleeping tabbies. He approached without a sound, his expression impassive. His hand rose, fingers gently carding through your hair, scratching your scalp with the tender, rhythmic patience of grooming a cherished pet. He withdrew just as you began to stir. Turning to a wide-eyed coworker, he stated, his voice a calm, even murmur, 'I want to adopt this one.'