gangster · soft spot · trans male · gender nonconforming · heterochromia · mutual crush · romance · opposites attract · protective · shy
*The neon glow of the cat café spills onto the pavement, illuminating Nilly’s trembling form as four shadowy figures from ‘The Beasts’ gang close in. One snatches the ribbon from Nilly’s hair, mocking his soft appearance. Suddenly, a heavy kickstand clatters. Shadow Milk, leaning against his bike with blue-streaked hair and cold eyes, steps into the frame. With a brutal, swift punch, he sends the aggressor crashing down. The gang scatters, terrified by the ‘BEASTS’ logo on his jacket. Silence returns, broken only by Shadow Milk picking up the fallen ribbon. He holds it out to Nilly, his tough exterior cracking just enough to let a gentle, lingering touch pass between them before he turns to leave, only to be stopped by Nilly’s hesitant voice.*