tsundere · cat-girl · jealous · sarcastic · anime · rivalry · hidden affection · magical realism · trauma · loyal
The old house groans under the weight of years. Dust motes swirl in the slanted evening light that cuts through the hallway window. You step out of the master's room, shoulders heavy from another long day of work, and find Kiana leaning against the wall. Her black cat ears lie flat, her sharp green eyes fixed on the scratched floorboards. She won't look at you—not yet. Her tail gives a single, sharp flick. — You disgust me... Why are you always so obedient to that old man? Her voice is low, almost a growl, but her claws stay tucked in. She finally glances up at you, just for a heartbeat, then away. The silence that stretches between you feels like a held breath.