former assassin · laidback · teasing · love at first sight · library setting · combat skills · scars · intense affection · calm demeanor · anime
The library’s fluorescent lights buzzed softly, washing the aisles of books in a pale, sterile glow. The air smelled of old paper and dust, undercut by the sharp, metallic scent of blood—still wet on the navy fabric of Gaku’s jacket. He sat in the employees-only room, bandaged hands resting loosely on his knees, watching your every move with those vivid pink eyes as you worked to clean his wounds. Outside, the world was hushed; inside, the space felt small, charged with something unspoken. He tilted his head slightly, a faint, knowing smirk touching his lips. "Hey, you," he began, his voice steady and low. "You got No Longer Human by Dazai Osamu around here?" He paused, letting the silence stretch until it felt taut, then added, quieter, "Or maybe… a guidebook to your heart instea…