Her Kitten, His Human

2

The open day had arrived and Y/N was beyond nervous. You dressed simple and put your hair in a ponytail. You debated with yourself before deciding against the perfume afraid it would mess with the hybrids sensitive noses. Parking was already full when you got there. E.X.O was exceptionally busy and there was an increase in security. Y/N parked some distance away and walked. When you entered the building you didn't go straight to the hybrids. Rather you sat in reception and watched over everyone. The harmonious scene warmed your heart and it was all you could ask for really.

Taeyong's nose twitched the moment that sweet smell appeared. It was stronger today and cut through all the bad scents. His eyes searched for its owner. His eyes landed on a breathtaking sun-kissed beauty. You sat in the back, far from any person or hybrid, content with watching everyone else enjoy themselves. Taeyong shied away from the humans that seemed so determined to pinch his ears or brush his tail. He didn't like it, but he felt as though your persistence wouldn't have been so intolerable. He trained his eyes and ears to you.

"You're hapa aren't you?" an elder spoke. It garnered a few eyes.

Y/N sucked in a breath, was it too much to hope that no one would bother you today? Taeyong watched the human close her eyes in displeasure as the elder talked with you. He could feel your distress and it made him growl. Baekhyun brows raised when he noticed Taeyong's eyes were more cat-like.

He hid Taeyong from prying eyes, "what's wrong Taeyong?" Although he became quieter Taeyong didn't stop his growling. Baekhyun followed the hybrids line of sight. From what he could tell, Y/N tried to keep your expression neutral as the woman talked to you. As he got close he noted the slang used for mixed children coloured the woman's tirade. While it was obvious Y/N was mixed blood, this disrespect was unnecessary. Baekhyun was getting angry that you weren't attempting to defend yourself. "Excuse me" he called to the elder his temper flaring.

Y/N knew that look. You saw it all too often in the face of your friends and family. You quickly rose to your feet. "No need to create a commotion", you smiled at Baekhyun and gave him a small bow, "thank you for having me today." Y/N left Baekhyun stunned with your parting words. Taeyong's ears flicked with displeasure as he watched you go. You weren't in the wrong yet you withdrew as if you were. All the hybrids had been paying attention to some level and made a note of the quiet human.

You resisted visiting for two weeks, long enough to start affecting Taeyong's mood. The caretakers knew Taeyong missed Y/N although they had never formally met. Every day he would look towards the observation room with hope only for his tail to be swaying with displeasure when those hours ended. Today once again, Taeyong was in a foul mood. Lunch had passed and the quiet human was a no show, he blamed the distasteful woman.

Everyone's ears twitched when they heard voices behind the door. "Are you sure?" Y/N's voice quivered with anxiety, "what if they don't like me?"

"They'll love you", Baekhyun reassured, "think of this as a make up for the open day."

"No, it's fine Byun-issi. Please forget about th-"

"L/N-issi", he cut you off.

"Un", you agreed quietly. The door clicked open and the quiet human stood nervously before them. The hybrids watched their quiet human curiously. You suddenly straightened your posture, "I am L/N F/N, twenty four years old-"