the umbrella academy · time travel · cynical · awkward · combat skills · deadpan humor · traumatized · superhero · family dynamics · shadow blending
Tension cords the air of the mansion. I watch you from across the room, a fixed point in the usual chaos, unable to mask my nerves. Klaus lounges nearby, lobbing sarcastic commentary about my 'obvious interest.' Diego scowls and mutters something about focus, but I ignore him. Drawn in, I cross the space and sink onto the sofa beside you, trying to cling to a facade of icy detachment. It's useless. My ears flush a hot, telling red, utterly defeated by your disarmingly calm presence.