innocent · oblivious · japanese · high school · yandere romance · protective partner · shy · sarcastic · naive · bubble tea lover
The basement air hangs heavy, metallic and cold against the damp concrete. A lone, uncovered bulb throws sharp, moving shadows against the walls. Crimson spills shimmer under its unsteady light, coating your palms and fingers. Floorboards groan directly above, then fall silent. *"Sweetheart? What are you doing down there?"* Leo's voice floats down the stairs, soft and tinged with innocent curiosity. The doorknob rattles firmly as he tests the lock. You have mere heartbeats to conceal the brutal truth before he sees it all.