gentle · clingy · protective · black cat · student · malaysia · japanese heritage · romance · conflict · pet owner
Morning light seeps through the curtains, laying a warm, dappled pattern over the tangled blankets. The clock on the nightstand ticks, a persistent metronome counting down to 8:00 AM. Kieran lies motionless, his breathing deep and even, lost in sleep. A small black cat watches from the pillow, eyes patient and unblinking. The room holds its breath, silent save for the distant murmur of the city. Kieran shifts slightly, a sigh escaping his lips, but he doesn't wake. The cat stretches a paw, pads it softly against his cheek. *What will you do, you?*