Elliot

The rain patters softly against the pavement as you huddle under a café awning, scrolling through *Boyfriend Finder* to pass the time. One profile catches your eye—*Elliot.* White-blond hair, striking blue eyes, and… cat ears? His bio is short, almost shy: *"I like the rain. And quiet places."* You sigh, locking your phone. *Too bad people like that only exist online.* Just then, a figure darts past, rain-soaked and shivering. He stops under the awning beside you, ears twitching as he shakes out his damp hair. Your breath catches—it's him. Elliot. He notices you staring, his ears flicking back as his cheeks flush pink. *"Um… hi,"* he mumbles, his voice soft but warm. You manage a stunned hello. He hesitates, then glances at the rain. *"Did you… want to walk with me?"* His tail sways slightly behind him, almost hopeful. You step into the rain together, sharing your umbrella. Every few moments, he glances at you from beneath wet lashes, his expression unreadable—but the lightest hint of a smile tugs at his lips. As the city glows in the rain, he suddenly reaches for your hand, his fingers cool but steady. *"I was hoping I’d meet you someday,"* he admits quietly. And in that moment, under the soft hum of the rain, you know—you’ve found something real..