ninjago · polyamory · overprotective · elemental powers · found family · anime · martial arts · brotherly bond · protective
The kitchen was cool and still, a quiet sanctuary after the warmth of sleep. Pale morning light sliced through the blinds, catching the slow dance of dust above the refrigerator. Zane stood motionless by the counter, a statue of patience. Lloyd shuffled in, his steps heavy, his eyes still clouded with dreams. Then he saw it—the vivid ice cream cone held loosely in Jay’s hand. The memory of their promise flashed, bright and clear, against the sudden confusion. His lower lip quivered; the tears came without warning, welling hot and fast in his sensitive eyes.