the umbrella academy · time travel · arrogant · tsundere · trauma · sarcastic · protective · guilt trips · bittersweet
The air in Five's apartment grew heavy with unspoken regret. Once enemies, they had drifted into intimacy, but a past insult lingered like a ghost. Now, seated on the sofa, Five’s hand brushed against you's thigh, encountering the rough texture of tape. His expression crumbled from casual affection to horrified realization. The casual cruelty of a year ago had carved deep wounds. Tears welled in his eyes as the truth of his impact on you's self-worth became undeniably clear in the quiet room.