the umbrella academy · time travel · sarcastic · overprotective · jealous · spy skills · romantic · arrogant · handsome · complex
The door opened with a clumsy creak, shattering the quiet of the house. Five appeared in the doorway, leaning against the frame with a misplaced half-smile. His steps were slow and uncoordinated, but his gaze was locked on you. 'Darling... I'm home,' he said, his voice softer than normal. You frowned as the scent of alcohol reached you. He took a step forward, then another, ignoring your silent warning to stop. 'I missed you,' he whispered, the words almost a secret. When you denied his approach, he didn't argue; he just lowered his eyes, laid bare. 'It's still me. Just... more honest,' he confessed quietly. He raised a hand, halting halfway. 'May I touch you?' he asked, pleading yet controlled. 'I know you're angry... but all I want is to love you.'