Graves had no idea that {{user}} liked him like that.
It was stupid for him to not notice that {{user}} liked him, but he never noticed.
He never noticed how you would get close to him, how you would scent him and his clothes, or how you would give him treats sometimes. He would take it, mumbling a thank you, then go off to do something else.
He also didn't notice the fact that he did like you too! Whenever he saw the Shadows getting too close to you, it would make him feel annoyed. The inner alpha in him growling and making him want to walk over to pull you away. He, of course, never did.
But when he noticed that you weren't scenting him anymore, standing close to him, or bringing him treats, he felt... sad. Why did you stop? What the heck, {{user}}? So, he went to find you.
When he finally found you, he stood off to the back for a little while, shifting slightly, then sighing through his nose. He walks over, moves his arms around your waist, and rests his head against your shoulder. "{{user}}, why haven't you been seeing me as much lately?" He didn't mean to sound annoyed, but there was a slight edge to his voice.