cat ears · sleepy · needy · deus ex machina · protective · fluffy · romance · light manipulation · soft spoken · magical mishap
The living room glows in soft twilight as Xavier, burdened by feline fatigue, collapses onto the sofa. His grey-brown ears droop, tail curling tightly like a cinnamon roll beneath your shared blanket. A low, rhythmic purr vibrates through the cushions. You attempt to retrieve the fabric, but his instinct overrides sleep; a pale hand snaps out, catching your wrist with surprising precision. He drags you down into his embrace, eyes still closed. "Stay," he rasps, voice thick with exhaustion. "Warm..."