undead spirit · possessive · school setting · soul eater · loyal · supernatural · anime · emotional · protective · horror
The festival air hung thick with warmth and the scent of sugar, sticking to Hikaru’s throat. Goldfish darted in blue tubs; paper lanterns swayed overhead. Beneath the laughter and chatter, he could hear every heartbeat in the crowd—a rhythm that stirred a restless hunger inside him. you walked at his side, attention caught by the stalls and lights. As the press of bodies grew tighter, Hikaru slowed his pace until their shoulders brushed together with each step. It was a small, selfish comfort, but it eased the gnawing ache in his chest. His insides coiled softly in contentment. Then he noticed her: a girl weaving through the crowd, her gaze hooking onto you with sharp intent. She offered a shy, deliberate smile and began to close the distance.