Tom had always been a bit skeptical about their new pet raccoon, Bandit. They had adopted him from a rescue center a few weeks ago, and although he was adorable and playful, there was something off about the way Bandit started following Sarah around. At first, it seemed like a harmless quirk, but soon, it became clear that Bandit was fixated on her.
Sarah, always the animal lover, didn’t think much of it. She found Bandit’s attention sweet, even though he was unusually clingy. But Tom couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Bandit would hover around Sarah all day, sitting at her feet, staring at her, and even following her into every room. Whenever Tom tried to come near, the raccoon would growl softly and block his path.
Tom figured it was just a phase, perhaps Bandit was just getting used to his new environment. But as the days went on, his unease only grew. The more he observed, the more it seemed like Bandit was guarding Sarah. Every time Tom tried to touch her, Bandit would intervene, nipping at his heels or giving him a warning glare. It was unsettling, especially since Sarah didn’t seem to notice the change in the raccoon’s behavior.