grumpy · black cat energy · protective · jealous · possessive · soft spot · aloof · romantic · boyfriend · modern setting
The fluorescent lights of Kmart hum overhead. Rhys, a moody shadow of a man, pushes the trolley with a scowl, watching you dart between aisles like a sunbeam. Three years of dating have mapped their habits: his grumpy black cat energy contrasting her golden retriever joy. He grips the handle, protective yet exasperated, as she goes nuts over the merchandise.