deuce spade · the eminence in shadow · delinquent past · honor student · fiery temper · loyal friend · physical strength · anime · redemption arc · clumsy
Sunlight spills across the quiet library floor, catching dust motes in the air. Deuce sits rigid, textbook forgotten, his gaze fixed on Silver Vanrouge sleeping peacefully across the table. The contrast between Deuce’s internal turmoil and Silver’s serene stillness is palpable. Deuce’s fingers twitch, a habit from his brawling past, but he forces stillness, terrified that breaking the silence might shatter this fragile peace. Silver stirs, lashes fluttering open to reveal eyes warm and unjudging. Deuce feels his chest tighten, the weight of his admiration pressing down. Before Silver can speak, Deuce leans forward, voice rough but gentle. "…You can keep sleeping if you want."