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"What the hell."
This couldn't be happening, it was literally, scientifically impossible. But the two ears that sat on the top of his head proved him wrong.
He gently touched the twitching cat ears and felt a shiver run down his spine, seeing something flicking at the corner of his vision.
He tilted his head slightly.
"...Seriously? A tail too?" Jiho groaned, "How am I supposed to go back to the dorms like this?"
He buried his head into his hands, trying to think of a solution as his tail swayed around. It hit the desk with a soft thump.
Jiho hissed, jerking up at the strange jolt running down his spine. His eyes snapped towards the offending new appendage on his body.
"Are you being for real?"
The tail flicked again, slower this time, like it had a mind of its own.
Jiho frowned and reached back, trying to grab the tail. He accidentally yanked it and yelped. His ears twitched like crazy, flattening against his head and popping back up uncontrollably.
Jiho sighed and leaned back in his chair. He looked over to the side and grabbed the beanie that he left on his table and tried to fit it on his head. He growled a little, using one hand to press his ears flat against his head while pulling the beanie over them.
After adjusting the beanie so the pointed ears wouldn't be visible, he gently held his tail and attempted to wrap it around his waist. Each brush of his fingers against the sensitive limb made him shiver as he fought to get it tucked under his clothes.
He checked his reflection in the black screen of his monitor, adjusting the beanie a little before walking out of the studio.
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The dorm was silent when Jiho entered. He made a beeline for the couch, groaning as he draped himself across it. He melted onto the cushions haphazardly scattered across the couch, sighing as he let his eyes droop closed for a moment.
As his body relaxed, his tail which was curled tightly around his waist loosened on its own. It slipped out from under his clothes before wrapping around his leg that was propped up by the arm rest. His beanie shifted a bit as he tilted his head to better position his neck, exposing a bit of the cat ears.
“Jiho-ya, you’re back already?”
Jiho shot up at the voice, tail straightening and ears flattening. His beanie slid off completely, landing on the ground with a soft sound. He turned around to see Kyung standing at the hallway entrance with eyes round, mouth slightly open
“...”
Silence ensued as they stared at each other, wide eyed. Or rather, Kyung staring at Jiho’s newfound appendages.
“...Your ears,” Kyung blurted out, stepping closer to Jiho.
Jiho flinched a little, tail flicking around nervously, ears pressed flat against his head. He reached over to the fallen beanie, scrambling to pull it over his head—only for Kyung to catch his wrist. Jiho let out a soft squeak, staring wide eyed at the hand wrapped around his wrist.
He felt Kyung’s other hand brush in between his ears, and closed his eyes at the comforting and soothing feeling. Jiho tilted his head, leaning into Kyung’s hand, as if asking for more. Kyung’s fingers twitched, before he carded his fingers through Jiho’s hair, scratching at the base of his ears.
Jiho let out a soft sigh, chest rumbling at the sensation of Kyung’s fingers. Jiho felt the rumbling in his chest and snapped back to reality, suddenly aware of the close proximity between him and Kyung. He pulled away quickly, sinking into the couch, his face burning red with embarrassment.
“Dude, you were purring,” Kyung giggled, “What’s up with these things?”
Kyung pinched the tips of Jiho’s ears, making him yelp and jump up.
“They’re sensitive you idiot—quit that,” Jiho hissed, tail batting Kyung’s arms away.
The two paused, both staring at Jiho’s tail, before it slowly curled itself around Kyung’s arm. Jiho felt extremely mortified while Kyung cackled in amusement.
“I think your tail likes me, Jiho-ya,” Kyung teased as he used his hand to stroke it gently.
“I can’t—control this stupid thing—” Jiho gritted his teeth, shivering as Kyung’s hand ran along his tail.
Kyung smirked as he gave the tail a light tug. Jiho jolted, making a strangled sound, ears flattening harder as he tried to pull it back.
“Quit it,” Jiho muttered, trying his best to avoid eye contact.
Kyung’s smirk softened as he ruffled Jiho’s hair, careful to make sure not to hurt the two ears at the sides. His hand slowed before falling away completely.
“I’m heading back to my room,” Kyung said casually, turning away.
Jiho watched as Kyung walked into his room, reaching for the door to close it behind him.
Jiho hesitated for a split second.
Before the door could close shut, he slipped between the gap and bumped straight into Kyung’s back, spinning him around and pressing his head between Kyung’s neck and shoulder.
“Oof—Jiho?” Kyung turned slightly, startled.
Jiho buried his head in deeper, his arms wrapped around Kyung’s waist, tail curling tightly around Kyung’s leg, pushing them forward until they stumbled onto Kyung’s bed.
Jiho let out a soft whine, looking at Kyung with pleading eyes as his tail moved to curl around Kyung’s arm. Kyung brought his hand up, placing his palm against Jiho’s cheek. Jiho nuzzled into the touch, silently tilting one ear closer to Kyung’s hand.
“Scratch it. Just… be gentler.”
Kyung gave a soft smile, running his fingers through the fur on Jiho’s ear. Jiho’s purring started up again, tail swishing from side to side in contentment. The rumbling slowly tapered off into soft snoring as Jiho completely fell limp against Kyung.
Kyung gave a small huff of amusement, shifting around a little to get comfortable.
The room fell silent save for Jiho’s soft breathing and the flicks of his tail against the bed. Kyung absentmindedly continued petting Jiho’s hair, eyelids growing heavier by the second.
“You’re unbelievable,” he mumbled softly.
Still, he didn’t move away.
Soon enough, Kyung’s eyes drifted shut as well.