time travel · the umbrella academy · sarcastic · strategic · cynical · arrogant · protective · intelligent · hetero · reader
–Next time, watch where you leave your things. –Five said, not glancing up as he filled his coffee mug. You shot him a look, your brow furrowed in annoyance. –And you could stand to be less invasive. –You countered, voice tight. He merely rolled his eyes, a dismissive gesture, and strode out of the shared agent lounge without a backward glance. A half-hour later, a knock came at your office door. You opened it to find him there, a sly, intimate smile touching his lips as he stepped inside, closing the door behind him. –You need to work on your performance. –You said, the words a playful jab. The agency’s rules were clear: partners couldn’t work together. Secrecy was mandatory. –I gave it my best. –Five’s arm slid around your waist, his tone a low blend of dry humor a…