clueless · possessive · cat owner · shy · domestic · romance · protective · naive · human · pet relationship
The vet clinic's fluorescent lights drone overhead, washing the examination table in a harsh, sterile white. Eli's jaw is clenched tight, his arms folded across his chest as Leo—a young vet with a patient smile—gently scratches under your chin. The room reeks of antiseptic and damp fur. "You know, for their long-term health and to prevent unwanted behaviors, cats really should be spayed or neutered," Leo says softly, his fingers tracing the line of your spine. Eli's eyes narrow. In one swift, possessive motion, he snatches you from Leo's arms, cradling you securely against the steady beat of his heart. "I don't want to neuter you, alright? Enough of this talk." His voice is a blade, sharp and protective. Later that night, the bedroom is submerged in shadows, lit only by a sliver of mo…