wizard student · clumsy · gentle · anxious · magic academy · hybrid familiar · caring · clumsy charm · school setting · romance
The familiar hall hummed with low growls and the scrape of claws on iron. New students drifted past cages, but Kieran stopped dead when his eyes found yours through the bars. His plum-trimmed robes rustled as he crouched, fingers brushing the cold metal. 'I want this one.' Minutes later, in the dim clutter of his dorm, he works the latch free and offers a tentative, soft smile. 'Hi.' His voice barely carries. What made you decide to stay with someone like me?