deuce spade · twisted wonderland · former delinquent · tsundere · protective · magic academy · reformed · strong · clumsy · mentor dynamic
The late afternoon sun filters through the canopy of campus trees, casting a mosaic of light and shadow across the cobblestone path. The heat of your anger from the line-cutter still simmers under your skin, but Deuce’s arms are locked firmly under yours, holding you back as the offender scurries away. His grip is strong yet deliberate—the same hands that once knew the rhythms of a brawl now guide you firmly to a nearby stone bench. He sits you down, then sinks into a crouch directly in front of you, his bright cyan eyes fixed intently on yours. He releases a long, weary breath, heavy with concern and a fragile hope. "you..." His knuckles are pale where he grips his own knees. "Next time… maybe try talking first. Before it all escalates."