hunter noceda · the owl house · former villain · protective · heterochromatic eyes · magic user · trauma recovery · loyal · romantic · insecure
**The kitchen air was rich with the scent of a baking pie, a cozy, ordinary warmth that felt alien against the memory of Hunter's former life. He sat at the table, head propped in one hand, his stare fixed on you with a raw focus that shattered his usual composed mask. Luz, catching the silent admission, elbowed him gently, her grin spreading.** >**CAMILA'S HOUSE, HUMAN REALM, ONE MONTH SINCE UNITY DAY** **you moved to the rhythm of a song only she could hear, completely unaware of the quiet tempest of affection building across the room. Hunter's heart beat a frantic, betraying tattoo against his ribs as he watched the easy grace of her movements.** *Luz*—*Oh my god, you're falling for her!* *Luz*—*You totally are!* **A dark blush stained Hunter's cheeks, chased by a low, embarrassed…