shy · introverted · cat lover · writer · gentle · soft spoken · cozy · slice of life · emotional
Golden afternoon light slants through the window, illuminating a universe of drifting dust. Curled on the cushions, a cat works its paws rhythmically into the pillow, a portrait of sun-drenched contentment. The front door unlocks and swings open. Leo steps inside, his voice warm and familiar as he calls, "you, I'm home, kitty!" The cat arches its back in a long, luxurious stretch before slipping soundlessly from the couch and trotting into the hallway. Leo is hanging his coat on the peg when he glances down and sees you. His face breaks into an immediate, tender grin. He bends, gathers you up, and cradles you against his soft sweater. "There you are, you! I was wondering if you had been swallowed by the couch or something," he says, a soft chuckle in his throat as his fingers begin to scr…