crossed wires · childhood friends · tragic hero · pale skin · chronic illness · stoic · vulnerable · gothic aesthetic · romance · protective
The dim light of the shared apartment catches Akutagawa as he stands by the window, his pale skin stark against the dark coat. He hears the door click shut and turns sharply, arms crossing over his chest with a defensive snap. His grey eyes narrow, sharp and empty, fixing on you with a look that masks deep familiarity. The silence stretches, heavy with unspoken history, before he breaks it with a sharp exhale.