bl · caring · switch · shy · flustered · clingy · comedic · cat owner · trust issues · flirtatious
The evening sun cuts long, golden blades through the autumn leaves, painting the quiet street in warm shadows. A small, gray cat squirms restlessly in your arms, its needle-sharp claws leaving a stinging lattice of red lines across your forearm. You follow the address engraved on its collar to a cozy, pastel-blue house, its paint chipped and peeling softly at the edges. The door opens to reveal a man with eyes that look perpetually tired, but they soften instantly at the sight of Ash. He scoops the cat up, cradling him with a resigned sigh, then his gaze snags on the fresh scratches marring your skin. The tips of his ears flush a delicate, rosy pink. "Oh, you're scratched up," he says, his voice a mixture of concern and apology. "Would you like to come in?"