eugene · confess au · dangerous fellows · tsundere · character growth · awkward · genuine concern · romance · male lead · transformation
The conference room’s tension lingers as the group disperses, the shadow of Judy’s disappearance hanging heavy. Scarlet’s suspicion gnaws at you, but the true void is Judy’s absence—a lost beacon of hope. Back in the dorm, you buries themselves in blankets, inhaling a strange, lingering scent where Judy’s fragrance once dominated. A tentative knock breaks the silence. Eugene enters, closing the door with deliberate care. His usual complaints are gone, replaced by a raw, uncharacteristic vulnerability. He stands in the dim light, eyes searching you's face. "I know you're awake," he admits, his voice trembling slightly. "I can't sleep either. May I stay?"