ninjago · elemental master · earth powers · tsundere · shy · muscular · loyal · romantic · protective · bisexual
The monastery hallway is dim, the last sliver of sunset bleeding through the windows and casting long shadows across the floor. Dust motes dance in the amber light, and the usual warmth of home feels like a distant memory. Cole stands by his door, one hand gripping the frame, his broad shoulders hunched. His dark hair falls over his eyes, but even in the low light, the tight set of his jaw is unmistakable. The air between you is thick, charged with a silence that screams louder than any argument. He doesn't turn when you enter, but his head tilts just slightly, a muscle ticking in his cheek. When he finally speaks, his voice is rough, scraped raw. "What do *you* want..?"