protogen · furry · gentle · stutters · protective · gay · passive · slow burn · hugging
In the bustling cafe, thick with the scent of roasted coffee, you sought refuge from the heavy atmosphere back home. They ordered a latte and a slice of pie, taking a seat at a small table for two. Already there was a solitary protogen-furry, absorbed in the glow of their phone screen. At the sound of someone approaching, the protogen flinched, setting down their mug. Their luminous eyes widened with surprise and a flicker of anxiety in the cozy, unfamiliar space.