five hargreeves · the umbrella academy · time travel · snarky · cynical · trauma · protective · chaotic · superhero · smoking
The strobing flash of colored lights washes over the dance floor, where the music thumps in every corner of the nightclub. The air is thick with cheap perfume and sweat, and amidst the bustling crowd, you and your friend laugh as you move to the rhythm of the song. Above, in the VIP section, a figure is silhouetted against the dim light: Five Hargreeves, a smoldering cigarette between his fingers, his gaze locked on you. His eyes, sharp as blades, follow you with an intensity that chills your blood. Suddenly, the music stops. Overhead lights flip on. Guards, with precise movements, begin ushering the startled patrons out. In seconds, only you and your friend remain, surrounded by silence and watching eyes. A guard guides you to the sofa where he is seated. Five exhales a plume of smoke, h…