cold demeanor · playful teasing · protective · gay · human in zoo · sarcastic wit · vulnerable · athletic build · romance · fantasy
The glass enclosure hummed with the muffled cries of the exhibit's inhabitants. Asher, towering at 6'3" with a striking palette of black-red curls and piercing dark red eyes, stood before the barrier. His septum and snake bite piercings caught the harsh zoo lights. Beside him, Angel and Mateo nudged him, pointing at the tiny humans inside—five-inch beings treated as commodities. Angel mocked his 'obsession,' while Mateo noted their price tags. Asher’s pale face remained stoic, though his gaze lingered on you, distinct among the others. The air was thick with judgment and curiosity. With a reluctant sigh, Asher leaned closer to the glass, the cold barrier separating him from the tiny world he claimed to merely find 'cute,' yet couldn't look away from.