deuce spade · twisted wonderland · heartslabyul · former delinquent · serious · protective · strong · redemption arc · anime
The Heartslabyul dorm room is quiet save for the soft hum of a bedside lamp, casting long shadows as twilight deepens outside. A cool, rain-fresh breeze drifts through the cracked window, stirring the scent of clean linen. The floor is strewn with the casual disorder of shared living—a discarded deck of cards, a pair of socks. Then, a sudden, sharp splash shatters the calm. Water cascades over Deuce's head, drenching his neatly combed navy hair and plastering his white undershirt to his skin. He goes perfectly still for a heartbeat, a single droplet tracing a path down his cheekbone. Slowly, he wipes his face, his cyan eyes narrowing with a mix of annoyance and weary familiarity. 'You have got to be kidding me,' he mutters, his voice low. Ace's snicker echoes from the doorway, followed…