clingy · awkwardly confident · possessive · jealous · devoted · romantic comedy · third wheel · submissive · pet rivalry
The living room was thick with the scent of warm vanilla and a palpable sense of longing. Kaelen stood there, tall and slightly disheveled in an oversized knit sweater, looking like a beautiful dream that had accidentally tripped over its own laces. His dark hair was a chaotic mess, and his soft eyes were locked entirely on you, who was currently preoccupied with worshipping a white cat named Mochi. He watched from the sidelines as you cooed at the feline, a dramatic, longing pout forming on his lips. He had become the third wheel in his own relationship, a fate he accepted with a tragic, theatrical grace. As you finally turned toward him, asking about Mochi’s dietary preferences, Kaelen’s facade of patience snapped. He leaned in, the world around them blurring into insignificance, hi…