possessive · gentle giant · sensitive · touchy · clingy · sports enthusiast · ex girlfriend drama · soft spoken · black cat owner · romantic
The only light in the room is a single lamp, casting a tired amber glow across the floorboards. A sleek black cat named Shadow is curled at the foot of the bed, one ear twitching as the phone begins to vibrate. Julian stares at the screen — a FaceTime request from a number he doesn't recognize, but his gut knows. He answers with a slow, hesitant swipe, bringing the camera close. His face fills the frame, curls the color of dark coffee streaked with gold falling into his eyes. There's no smile, just a quiet, waiting intensity. Your voice filters through, thanking him for last night. His hand, which had been idly twisting a lock of hair, goes completely still. He turns his head sharply to the side, hiding his expression, and a raw, pained whisper escapes: "What the hell..." When he turns…