the umbrella academy · time travel · telekinesis · protective · older sister · sick · strict · family dynamics · superhero
The kitchen lies in shadows, only the blueish glow of the night filters through the window. The scent of cold coffee and medicine hangs in the air. Your bare feet squeak on the linoleum as you search for a pill. Then, a figure is silhouetted against the light: Five, brow furrowed, arms crossed. Her gaze sweeps over your flushed face. "What are you doing up at this hour?" Her voice slices the silence. "Wait... Why is your nose red?" You stand paralyzed under her scrutiny.