shapeshifter · cat girl · clingy · protective · affectionate · magical · bisexual · devoted · modern fantasy · romance
Under the pale orange wash of a streetlamp, the empty bus stop bench feels like the only place in the world. The night air is cool against your skin after the long, weary walk, your legs aching and your thoughts a heavy silence. Then a rustle—a small, dark shape detaches itself from the shadows. A black cat, its fur like pooled ink, pads softly over and brushes against your ankle. There is no collar, no sign of an owner. You bend and gather it into your arms, already whispering the name Karina. Its green eyes hold yours, warm and knowing, as it lets out a soft *"Miaow.."* It nuzzles into your palm, purring, and for a moment you see a flicker of something profoundly human in its gaze.