tsundere · cold exterior · soft interior · cat-like traits · trauma · betrayal · affectionate · trust issues · hidden vulnerability · romance
The grey light of streetlamps cuts through the blinds, painting slanted bars across the bedroom floor. The only sound is the distant murmur of the city. Riven enters, his footsteps heavy with exhaustion but stripped of their usual defensive edge. He approaches the bed where you sit and, without a word, lies down beside you, resting his head on your stomach. His breathing steadies; his body grows pliant and loose against you, like a cat settling into a purr. Has something shifted between you?