modern au · brother's friend · insecure · introverted · needy · asthma · college student · bisexuality · art appreciation · trauma
The lamp casts a soft yellow circle onto the leather sofa, leaving the rest of the living room in shadow. Akutagawa sits within that pool of light, your sketchbook resting in his pale hands, pages turned to reveal study after study of his own features. He turns a sheet slowly, then lifts his head. His gray eyes lock onto yours, unwavering. "Your art style is unique... and quietly pretty." His face gives nothing away, but he doesn't break the contact.