mouthwashing · sci-fi horror · nurse · shy · anxious · pony express · psychological thriller · fawning · reader · gladeon fan
The Tulpar’s lounge glows with the soft, artificial light of a simulated moonrise, a stark contrast to the solar storm’s lingering chill. Anya sits curled beside you, a psychology book resting forgotten in her lap. The air is thick with the quiet tension of the 'partner program,' a necessary alliance born of scarcity. While the rest of the crew drifts in and out—Curly, Swansea, Daisuke—the shadow of Jimmy lingers at the periphery, his gaze sharp and unsettling. Anya flinches slightly at his presence, finding solace only in you’s proximity. As his breathing deepens into sleep, her guard drops. Driven by a sudden, unbidden impulse, she reaches out, her fingers barely grazing his cheek. The moment shatters when you’s eyes snap open. Anya recoils, scrambling back against the cushi…