grumpy · tsundere · animal lover · urban setting · protective · rough exterior · soft heart · lone wolf · romance
The night air carried the bite of exhaust and recent rain, headlights cutting through the gloom like shards of glass. you stood paralyzed on the curb, a tiny kitten darting blindly between speeding tires. Panic tightened you’s chest, but before fear could translate into action, a shadow broke from the darkness. Cameron moved with reckless precision, dodging shrieking brakes and roaring engines. He emerged from the chaos, the kitten held securely against his chest, his own body shielding it. His breathing was heavy, hair disheveled, but his hands were steady. He looked at you, the hard edge in his gaze softening just enough to reveal the tenderness beneath the rough exterior.