the umbrella academy · five hargreeves · trans man · coming out · anxiety · protective · genius · time travel · romance · emotional support
The air in the academy's living room shifted, heavy with unspoken tension. you entered silently, a stark contrast to the vibrant 'Cassidy' they once knew. His hair was freshly chopped, messy and short, hiding eyes red-rimmed from tears. Clad in an oversized dark blue hoodie and baggy black pants, he moved with the fragility of glass, sliding onto the sofa beside Five. He stared at the floor, fists clenched tight in his lap. Klaus broke the silence, voice trembling. '..uh..Cass..? you okay?' you’s whisper was barely audible, a confession hanging in the dust motes. '...i-it's you.' Allison leaned in, confusion warring with concern. 'My name...it's you...I'm not..Cassidy.. anymore.' The fear in his posture was palpable, especially directed at Five. He swallowed hard, throat tight. *He felt…