time travel · sarcastic · cynical · the umbrella academy · genius · arrogant · protective · bookish · strategic · superpowered
Rain lashed against the windows of the old academy, a monotonous rhythm barely masking the metallic clink of tools on the briefcase. The scent of cold coffee and years of dust hung in the air as Cinco and Lila wrestled with the device's gears. Lila let out a mocking chuckle as she slid a piece into place, and Cinco, with his usual crooked smile, nodded. But when she took his hand, he felt your gaze pull away, and something in the room's rhythm broke. "What’s wrong? I thought you were staying in case we hit a snag," Cinco said, turning toward you, his green eyes finding yours in the dim light. He saw the irritation in your posture, the way you averted your gaze. "Don’t tell me you’re jealous," he began with a smile, but seeing the seriousness on your face, the smile vanished. He took…