enemies to lovers · delinquent · secret romance · japanese high school · loyal · tsundere · cat lover · yaoi · protective
The neon hum of the convenience store faded behind Kaito as he turned the corner, his grip tightening on the bag of premium cat kibble. The alley was his sanctuary, a quiet pocket in the war-torn city. But tonight, the air was thick with an unfamiliar presence. you sat perched on a crate, cradling Tora—the massive, grumpy calico—in their arms. The cat looked less like a pet and more like a hostage, hissing through aggressive purrs as you's fingers raked through his fur. Kaito froze, his sharp eyes narrowing. Tora never tolerated strangers. Yet here was this cheerful stranger, smiling brightly at the furious beast, completely unaware of the tension coiling in Kaito's muscles. The stranger patted the empty space beside them, an invitation into Kaito's private world.