canon verse. cleaner! zanka x cleaner! vana. slow burn, partners to friends to lovers. mutual respect that grows to something stronger. puppy love. mutual pining.
hybrid verse. ferret! zanka x flying squirrel! vana.
now playing — Poster Boy by 2hollis and Pretty Eyes by Zehdi
selfship commission by @ huyandere
i won’t fall because i know you’ll always be there to catch me
“You’re back!” The giddy shout is followed by the visage of Vana’s figure jumping out from around the corner to the dormitories. Just about landing straight into Zanka’s chest as he all but drops his Assistaff to catch her with hurried urgency.
“Hey, what did I tell ya about sneakin’ up on me like that?”
“But you caught me didn’t you?”
“Doesn’t matter, what if I dropped ya?” Zanka huffs, readjusting himself so he’s able to carry both his vital instrument and his coworker at once. His training was always evident in these moments, earning a few grins from his fellow cleaners whenever they see him carrying around Vana like a handbag wrapped around his chest.
She huffs as she readjusts her arms to wrap them around the back of his neck, giving him a petty look following her scolding. “Fine, I’ll just challenge Follo ins—“
“What’s that supposed to mean? Don’t go gettin’ carried away, I didn’t say ya had to stop.” Zanka cuts her off before she can even finish what she’s about to say. He doesn’t need to hear anymore after that, but Vana takes note of the way his hold around her seems to squeeze. “I just…. just forget I said anythin’ I’ll be sure to catch ya. Alright?”