Modern Monsters

Khaen the Orc

Female reader x Male Monster

You work in a small pet store downtown. It's an old family business that's been around since the fifties and somehow only stays open because of the family nostalgia that perforates it. The shop sells anything from cat toys to chicken feed, and it sells small animals like fish, hamsters, rabbits, and sometimes birds.

You see your fair share of regulars, in fact, most customers come in like clockwork. You feel like you could actually set your watch to how regular your customers are. Then again, when it comes to pets, people are usually prompt.

One day, as you're feeding the fish someone, walks in. You don't recognize him, he's a big guy, like, really big, especially for the tiny shop. He has dark, rust-colored skin and long black hair tied into a thick braid. His tusks are thick and jut out from his bottom lip. His nose is pierced through the septum by a black crescent.

He walks over to the hamster cage, squatting down in front of it and staring inside intently. You watch him, accidentally spilling the fish food all over the floor.

"Oh shoot!" You gasp. You get down off the step ladder and look at the mess. "If you need any help I just have to clean this up!" You shout over to him.

He glances at you with bright, yellow eyes. "Take your time."

You swallow as your heart starts to hammer. Orcs have always given you the giddy, girlish feelings, this one looks exceptionally handsome. You quickly sweep up the fish food and toss it away. You walk over to him as he continues to watch the hamsters inside the cage.

"We just got those in," you tell him. "Would you like to hold one?"

His eyes go wide, and he looks shocked for a moment. He's still and quiet then he nods. "Yes, please," he grunts.

You smile and open up the cage, reaching inside and grabbing a rather docile white one. The orc stands up, holding out his cupped hands. You place the chubby fluff ball into his palms, and you watch his expression. It's always fun to watch the children when they get to hold or pet the animals. But this orc's expression melted your heart and made your knees weak. He looks so enchanted and happy. He watches the little hamster as they scrub at their face and scratch behind their ears. It curls up in his big palms look very much like a cotton ball.

"I like this one," he says, breathless,

"Are you wanting to buy?" You ask.

He nods excitedly. "I've been wanting to get a hamster forever, but I've always been afraid," he admits. "Can you help me get everything I need?"

You grin up at him. "Of course!" You take the hamster from him and set them back down in the cage. You help him pick out everything he needs. The food, the toys, the cage lining, and all the other essentials. You then explain to him the importance of the cage.

"Most people think the regular cages with all the tubes are good for them. Not true. Hamsters need room as much as you do," you tell him. "I know it's more expensive, but one of the terrariums we sell for the fish would be excellent."

"I'll take it," he gasps.

You get him all set up with all the equipment and goodies a hamster could need. You then place his new pet into one of the travel cages.

"If I have any questions can I call you?" He asks.

You nod. "Of course, that's what we're here for."

He turns to leave with his haul then turns back. "Uhm, I know this is going to sound weird but uh," he bites his bottom lip, and it's enough to make you swoon. "Could I...have your number?"