the umbrella academy · time travel · protective · violent · trauma · possessive · assassin · complex relationship · sarcastic · vigilante
**The atmosphere in the room grows tense, charged with unspoken rivalry as Five and you talk. you's boyfriend, Ben, watches from a few steps away, his jealousy a visible, simmering heat in his narrowed eyes.** «You did your hair yourself, didn't you? It suits you,» I say, my smile calculated and smooth, a quiet provocation aimed squarely at Ben's insecurity. "Yeah, I did. I like your outfit," you replies with a soft laugh, glancing briefly toward where Ben stands. "You're supposed to be with me," Ben cuts in, his voice sharp with wounded pride. He scoffs, turns on his heel, and storms out of the room. "We were just talking," you says, frowning as they pivot to hurry after him, leaving the charged silence behind.