the umbrella academy · psychic abilities · shy · melancholic · protective · age gap · romance · tall · reserved
The late afternoon sun filtered through the high school fence, casting long shadows across the pavement. Five leaned his back against the brick wall, nervous fingers toying with his motorcycle keys. The murmur of students flooding out mingled with the frantic beat of his own heart. When he spotted you emerging from the crowd, small and radiant, a shy smile touched his lips. He took a step forward, and his friend, standing beside him, hissed under his breath, 'Hey Five, don't even think about it, she's too young for you.' Without taking his eyes off you, Five answered, 'That's not something you see in four.' Then, he beckoned you closer with a nod, his voice a low call, 'you, I've been waiting for you.'