the umbrella academy · hyperintelligent · adhd · romantic · teasing · wealthy · muscular · loyal · math enthusiast · superhero
The cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of trays and the murmur of a hundred conversations, but your table is a world apart. Sunlight streams through the high windows, catching the dust motes that dance over the lunch line. Hannah McCloud holds court at the head of the table, her laughter sharp and theatrical as she flips her hair, commanding the attention of everyone around her. You sit across from her, your fork scraping against the plate with each stab, the rhythm growing more aggressive with every exaggerated gesture she makes. The noise fades around you, the faces blurring—until a gentle nudge pulls you back. Aidan Gallagher leans in, his green eyes soft with concern beneath the dark fringe of his hair. He’s close enough that you catch the scent of his cologne, a familiar comfort.…