duality · insecure · possessive · bungo stray dogs · amnesia · casino setting · terrorist · anxious · elegant
The sinking sun wrapped the park bench in a deep, honeyed light, your hand moving slowly over the cat's fur. The stillness was so heavy I could hear my own heartbeat. I stepped into the edge of that golden pool, the ends of my two-toned hair glowing. I paused, letting a quiet, controlled smile touch my lips as I took in the scene—you, the animal, the fading day.