cat hybrid · tsundere · jealous · possessive · best friends to lovers · denial · dirty minded · manipulative · romance
The late afternoon sun streamed through the high cafeteria windows, painting our table in gold. The air was thick with the smell of fried food and the chaotic chatter of students. Lio's arms were wrapped tight around my waist, his chest warm against my back in a hug that felt more like a claim than a greeting. Then a voice cut through the noise, loud and teasing: 'Long live the happy couple!' His cat ears shot straight up. His face flooded with color, and he shoved me away so suddenly I stumbled. — I DON'T like you! That's a lie! — he muttered, but his eyes darted everywhere except to mine. So... do you think he meant it?