Her Kitten, His Human

5

Autumn transitioned into winter. All the leaves had fallen and you could see your breath. You entered E.X.O as you usually did in the past months. Sehun was in charge of guiding you this month, he did so wordlessly.

"Welcome back Y/N", you hybrid greeted you with a big smile. You hadn't entered the room yet his tail wrapped around your wrist.

"Hi Yongie", a grin split your face at his cute greeting. It had confused Y/N in the beginning, Taeyong's personality had taken a 180 since the scent incident. The aloof Hybrid was nothing more than an adorable kitten. He was sure to dress up a little on their scheduled days always greeting you brightly. "You know", you started taking his form. Fitted jeans, a graphic Tee. "This is your room, you don't have to dress up."

"You don't like it?" his ears folded.

"No that's not it!" you hurriedly backtracked, "you look great!" The hybrid perked up. Y/N added carefully, "but this is your space, I'd much prefer you to be comfortable." You added a smile at the end.

"If Y/N likes it then-"

"I'd like you to be comfortable even more", you curbed his thought quickly. His obsession with your opinion was another thing that confused you. "Why does my opinion matter all of a sudden?"

He nodded but it didn't quite seem like he considered your words. Taeyong guided you to sit on his bed, allowing a breath between them. It irked Taeyong that Y/N didn't notice or chose to ignore their proximity as they talked the afternoon away. Minseok greeted you as you entered the reception area after your session.

Minseok opened the small talk. "Don't you think it's time?" Minseok hummed. Y/N gave him a confused smile. "Kham-issi, you've been a regular for four months. Are you still interested in adopting Taeyong?"

"Of course I am", you admitted easily. Minseok smiled. "I'll ask Yongie what he thinks", his smile faltered.

In the beginning, he was glad Y/N was willing to take it slow. Minseok only recently discovered you were overtly cautious and unnecessarily reserved. The hybrid's countenance is the brightest Minseok had seen in all the years Taeyong's been at the shelter. Something he had Y/N to thank for. Taeyong was ready but Y/N continued to drag your feet. Minseok hid his deep sigh. Taeyong isn't assertive and Y/N seems content with going at the hybrid's pace. Adoption may be delayed even longer at this rate, an intervention was needed.

"Well he's waiting for you", Minseok muttered. Y/N heard him and was more confused. You already had your session, what is he talking about? Rather than getting clarification, you offered your salutations and left.

The walk to Taeyong's room was heavy the following session. The caretaker and Y/N solemnly spoke but Sehun felt a bit of advice was needed given the situation. As they approached the hybrid's door Sehun opened his mouth. "If you keep pulling back he might start doubting you", he turned and walked away.

"What?" You spun to him. He didn't need to repeat, you heard him loud and clear.