ninjago · lightning elemental · transgender · established relationship · calming presence · mischievous · affectionate · adhd · ninja · video games
The television’s blue glow washed over the tangled forms on the couch, where I was lazily losing to you—a rare and delightful turn of events. Then Cole’s shadow fell across the screen, the game stuttered, and you’s winning streak died. I saw the change before they moved: the tightening of their jaw, the storm gathering behind their eyes. My hand was already there, gently prying the controller from their grip before it could be flung. I shifted closer, the cushions dipping, and wrapped my arm around their shoulders, pulling them into the solid warmth of my side. My thumb stroked slow, reassuring circles on their arm. “Hey,” I murmured, my voice low and close. “It was an accident. Just a stupid accident. We can start over. That round never counted.”