9 Willow Street

Heartbroken after the death of his beloved Nana, Hannes, the family outsider, finally allows himself to grieve. The legal battle over Nana’s quirky old house -- the only place he’s ever felt accepted and loved -- is over, and he moves in and finds a sense of peace. ... And a rabbit. An adorable bunny with a huge personality moves in, too, and refuses to leave. Hannes instantly falls in love with the sweet animal who helps heal his heart. But one morning, Hannes’ view of the world changes when the rabbit transforms into a man. A man named Mattis. After the initial shock, Hannes and Mattis discover a connection between them that runs deeper than it seems. Will their newfound feelings survive unraveling secrets and meddling families, and grow into something real? Something deep and everlasting?

Nell Iris · LGBT+

Not enough ratings

32 Chs

Chapter 8

His nostrils flare and his gaze darts away from me, as though he’s trying to see into the house. But then he snaps his eyes back to my face. “I see.”

I don’t know if Martin suspects I’m lying or not, but I’d be willing to bet he doesn’t believe me. But instead of calling me out on it, he gives me a cool but polite smile. “I won’t disturb you any further. Good day.”

This time, I stay on the porch and watch as he makes his way to the car, where his father and brother are waiting. I don’t go back inside until they drive away.

I find Mio in the kitchen, halfway hidden in the hay in the litterbox, only two incriminating black ears visible. I leave him alone and finish my rapidly cooling lunch, my head spinning with what had just happened.

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