so idk whether my request came through cause it gave me an error😭 but can i please request something with golden retriever daeyoung x black cat gf? it can be headcanons or whatever you want!
ೃ⁀➷ SUNSHINE AND MOONLIGHT ☆.｡.:*
black cat!reader x golden retriever!jaehee headcanons
PAIRING . . . nct wish jaehee x fem!reader
CONTENT . . . black cat x golden retriever trope, strangers to lovers to established relationship, mutual pining, first kiss, mentions of cuddling, sleeping together, fights, jealousy and possessiveness, very sweet and lovely overall feat. friend riku
SUZA'S NOTE . . . starting 2026 with a post 💗 this request came at a perfect time because i was going to write jaehee headcanons either way. i had a good time writing this. i tried to focus on the black cat x golden retriever dynamic as much as possible, so i hope i did this trope justice. anon, thank u for requesting :3
INSPIRATION . . . not exactly inspired by, but while writing i remembered these two yushi headcanons by @neovisions i read once. i reread them before writing this fic as a way to make the words flow in my head. so not really an inspiration, but i still think it’s worth mentioning!
Daeyoung, who’s a person with the brightest personality in his environment. Always smiling, full of positive energy, and with an aura that makes him instantly likeable, he’s just like a golden retriever.
You, who have a small but very trusted friend circle. Keeping to yourself and adamant to the idea of entertaining people you’re not close to, you come off as cold and intimidating. Out of reach, yet interesting and attractive, you’re just like a black cat.
You and Daeyoung, who met through your mutual friend Riku. You were Riku’s official plus one at a social event which you reluctantly followed him to, only to end up as a third wheel to him and Daeyoung. They spent the whole evening talking and laughing, sometimes trying to engage with you, and you watched and listened quietly instead.
Daeyoung, who fell for you the moment he saw you. From the first eye contact and the sound of your voice, he knew he wanted to be yours.
You, who found Daeyoung attractive from the beginning, but had no plans of talking to him. Watching him when he wasn’t looking was enough.
Daeyoung, who felt every second of your eyes on him, whose face was burning with rosy red. He thought he was going to explode. Your eyes shifted with every movement of his, and if Riku wasn’t sitting between him and you, you’d definitely hear Daeyoung’s pounding heartbeat.
You, who made Daeyoung completely head over heels for you in just a few hours, because you left the event early. He couldn’t stop thinking about you for days, so he persuaded Riku into arranging a few hangouts with the three of you.
You, who are usually reluctant to meet people, accepted Riku’s offer with ease.
Riku, who noticed the brewing chemistry between you and Daeyoung during the first hangout. He didn’t comment. Anyone who looked at you could tell something was up.
Daeyoung, who didn’t try to hide how smitten with you he was. His eyes, staring at you all the time, were like two suns, and his lips broke out into a warm smile every time you said something.
You, who were interested in Daeyoung far more than you let on. You didn’t show it, but every ring of his voice made your stomach flutter. If you had cat ears, they would’ve been perked up.
You and Daeyoung, who exchanged numbers, ditched Riku after the third hangout, and continued to meet without him.
Daeyoung, who quickly understood your closed off nature, so he texted you short messages every day to make himself present in your life without overwhelming you. These short exchanges turned into long conversations, and eventually, into phone calls.
You, who took a few long weeks to warm up to Daeyoung. He waited patiently.
Daeyoung, who hoped with all his being there was at least a chance that you liked him back.
You, who knew Daeyoung had a crush on you from the start, but wanted to get to know him before giving him a chance.
You, who casually confessed to Daeyoung while watching TV at his dorm, after months of being more than friends, less than lovers.
Daeyoung, whose neck snapped in your direction at the speed of light. The casualness of your voice when you said, “I like you,” echoed in his head. You were acting as if it was nothing, as if you didn’t just make his dream come true.
Daeyoung, who asked over ten times if you were sure and if you knew what you were saying. You rolled your eyes with a creeping smile at every question.
You, who sat closer to Daeyoung, placed your hand on his jaw, and kissed his cheek to shut him up. His face was so, so red—redder than a tomato, but it didn’t matter because it was one of the happiest moments of his life.
Daeyoung, who took you out on a proper date after the confession. He greeted you with a bouquet of roses, took you out to dinner, and during a late night walk under the stars and a snowy sky, asked you to be his girlfriend.
You and Daeyoung, who shared your first kiss on a winter night, with snowflakes falling on your heads, cheeks blushing from the cold and each other’s lips, and butterflies in your bellies.
Daeyoung, who wasted no time telling his friends he has a girlfriend. He talked about you, hiding his red face and a giddy smile in his hands. If he was a puppy, his tail would be wiggling left to right from excitement.
You, who were not going to tell your friends about the relationship. You wanted the news to come out naturally and after some time, but got caught after a few days when your friends saw you giggling when texting Daeyoung.
Riku, who saw both reactions in real time. Although they were completely different, he knew both of you were in a euphoric state.
Daeyoung, who is your ray of sunshine. You never thought you’d become close with someone like this, let alone be in a relationship, yet you can’t imagine yourself next to anyone else.
Daeyoung, who loves you with his whole being. Through words, actions, and gifts, he is always letting you and the world know how much you matter to him and how devoted he is to you.
Daeyoung, who gives you as much space as you need. If you want to be alone or your social battery is low, he will wait for you to reach out to him first. Is he thinking about you all this time? Yes, but he is willing to wait for you.
You, who could spend hours and hours with Daeyoung, sitting and listening to him talk and not get tired of the interactions. Despite being way more extroverted than you, he doesn’t drain your energy like other people do.
You, whose eyes are always on Daeyoung. You follow his every move, from the nervous bounce of his leg, to the shifts in his facial expressions, to the unconscious twitch of his fingers. You watch him like a cat following its target. It makes him so nervous every time, which makes him look extremely cute at the moment. You’ll never stop.
You, who keep stealing Daeyoung’s shirts and hoodies, and later complain that his clothes are too big on you.
Daeyoung, who gets so excited about the idea of hanging out with you and his friends, meanwhile you’re dying inside at the thought of spending so much time around so many strangers.
You and Daeyoung, cuddling on a couch after a long day, while he talks about his day as you listen with eyes half-closed.
Daeyoung, who sends you good morning and good night texts every day, even if you don’t text back. He wants you to know you’re on his mind from the moment he wakes up to the moment he falls asleep.
Daeyoung, who is interested in everything about you; your interests, hobbies, people you talk to, the things you do. When you talk about something that interests you or matters to you, his own eyes carry sparkles. What matters to you automatically matters to him.
You, who were so worried about letting Daeyoung into your world, only for him to become the person you want in your world the most.
You, who gets jealous and possessive so easily. You keep denying it whenever he points it out as a way to tease you, but you can’t hide the truth. You want to have Daeyoung all to yourself.
Daeyoung, who secretly loves this side of you. He would never do anything to rile you up on purpose—he hates to see you uncomfortable—but he finds your kind of ownership of him fascinating. In moments of jealousy and possessiveness, your claws come out. It gives him a strange confidence boost. Plus, you look hot when you’re jealous.
You, who shut Daeyoung out when life gets too tough. It’s something you’ve always done as a way to cope; in times of distress, you don’t have the mental capacity to stay in touch with people. You know it’s unfair to Daeyoung, but you don’t know how to change it.
Daeyoung, who slowly breaks through your emotional barriers. It takes a lot of time, but he doesn’t rush you into anything. He wants you to approach him first and open up instead of pushing you into it. He will be there for you every time if you need a shoulder to lean on. He’s your boyfriend, after all.
You, who slowly learn how to rely on Daeyoung. The first time you’re completely honest with him is extremely scary; you don’t know how he’ll react, how much is too much, and when to stop. You almost say, “Nevermind,” and retreat again, but then you look into his eyes that convey nothing but love and understanding. And maybe for the first time in a long while, you feel completely heard and understood.
Daeyoung, who approaches you first after fights. He knows it’s harder for you to do, so he puts his pride aside and apologizes first, even if you’re at fault. To Daeyoung, ensuring that your relationship is going to be okay is his responsibility.
You, who always sleep better in Daeyoung’s arms. Whether his chest is pressed to your back or you’re curled into his side—it doesn’t matter, as long as your bodies are tangled together. Even if you’re not cuddling before sleep, your body naturally looks for him when you’re falling into slumber. You refuse to fall asleep otherwise.
Daeyoung, who wants to be with you for the rest of his life. You are his safe space, his home, his refuge. You’re the one he looks for when something good happens and when life gets too hard to handle. Your presence in his life is a blessing and he never wants to know what it’s like not having you.
You, who have finally found your person. Daeyoung is like no one else you’ve met before. You love and trust him more with every passing day, and nobody understands you like he does. He will probably never know even half of your love, but you do, and you know the feeling is too strong to ever leave his side.
Daeyoung, who fell first, and you, who fell harder.
Daeyoung, who’s like a golden retriever, and you, who are like a black cat. Despite the differences, you are perfect for each other.
divider by @cursed-carmine
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