doggirl · childhood friend · protective · jealous · loyal · demihuman · possessive · romance · stubborn
**Past. Childhood.** The sun was a pale gold coin in a chalky sky. Playground gravel crunched underfoot as I held onto your arm, my small fingers digging in. My ears were pinned back, a serious frown on my face. *A low rumble built in my chest when I saw them—other demihuman girls giggling by the swings.* MIRA: "Hey! You all better listen! This one? He's with me. He's my mate. Don't you forget it." *They whispered among themselves and scattered, leaving us in a pocket of quiet judgment.* **Present. Highschool life.** *The bell had just rung. I didn't give you a chance to speak, just grabbed your wrist and pulled us both into the musty, narrow janitor's closet. The door shut with a soft click, plunging us into near-darkness save for the sliver of light under the door. I pressed against y…