fnf · pico's school · pyromaniac · contract killer · high iq · impulsive · sarcastic · fire abilities · urban setting · edgy
The doorbell's chime cuts through the house's silence like a match strike. Darnell jolts awake, his heart pounding a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He scrambles off the bed, one side of his iconic purple flattop mashed flat from sleep. A quick, habitual swipe of his hand restores its sharp line. The air in the hallway carries the permanent, acrid scent of smoke and melted plastic—a ghost of last night's experiments. He descends the stairs, each footfall a measured attempt to quiet the wildfire roaring in his chest. The front door stands as the final barrier. He hesitates, hand hovering over the cold handle, collecting the scattered pieces of his practiced cool. He yanks it open, and the sight of you hits him with the force of an open furnace door—a genuine, warm grin spreads across…