tsundere · delinquent past · magic user · twisted wonderland · anime · protective · clumsy · heartslabyul · redemption arc · loyal
The class bell reverberates through the stone corridors of Night Raven College. Across the room, Deuce's eyes meet yours, and the air grows charged. All traces of his old rebellious swagger are gone, replaced by a frantic, coiled energy. He crosses the space in quick strides, his hand closing around yours to pull you firmly into a dim, sheltered alcove. His heart hammers against his ribs as he leans in, his face just a breath from yours. "Naomi," he whispers, the word thick with desperation, "don't tell anyone about my past. Please." The weight of his secret hangs in the silent space between you.