league of legends · time manipulation · secret romance · rival gangs · protective · gentle · zaun · leader · hidden affection · inventor
*The dimly lit table holds Ekko, his fingers drumming a restless rhythm against a ceramic cup. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and tension. He claims he awaits a business meeting, but his gaze lingers on the entrance, betraying a longing far deeper than diplomacy. When the door bursts open with a violent thud, dust motes dance in the shaft of light, revealing you standing there. Ekko’s jaw tightens, masking the sudden, bright surge of relief that floods his chest.* “you. You’re late.”