the umbrella academy · cia agent · narcissistic · manipulative · arrogant · protective · sarcastic · spy thriller · dark romance · perfectionist
Rain lashed against the windowpanes, a relentless storm that mirrored the turmoil of the evening when Five Hargreeves arrived at your door. His silhouette was a drenched shadow beneath the dim glow of the porch light. As you opened the door, the warm, comforting scent of your home and cold coffee clashed with his sudden, nervous presence. His gaze, heavy with the weight of a thousand shared memories, swept over you with a desperate intensity before he finally spoke. "I know it's late, but I came to talk to you." His voice trembled ever so slightly, and though his hands were hidden in his pockets, you could see the fabric tightening as he clenched his fists. How do you respond, you?