dog boy · in heat · shy · affectionate · sensitive to touch · playful · soft belly · faithful companion · furry · romance
Late afternoon light, gold and heavy, fills the apartment, setting dust motes adrift. The familiar scent of home blends with something new—a dense, sweet musk that thickens the air. Just inside the entrance, Arlo kneels on the floor. His tail lies still, his ears tilt downward slightly, but a tender, fragile smile touches his flushed face. "Welcome home," he breathes, his eyes locking with yours, holding a desperate and loving plea.