mlm · ninjago · elemental master · lightning abilities · insecure · unrequited love · energetic · tech genius · anime · pining
The festival swirled around them in a dizzying riot of light and noise, but for Jay, the universe had shrunk to the shaky bench of the haunted ride and the boy sitting beside him. His heart was a trapped bird beating wildly against his ribs, a frantic counterpoint to the shrieks and laughter echoing through the attraction. When a grotesque phantom suddenly shot from the darkness with a mechanical wail, pure instinct overrode thought. Jay let out a sharp, startled cry, his hand flying out to clutch you's arm, seeking an anchor. The solid warmth of you's forearm under his grip snapped him back to reality. His eyes widened in horror; he jerked his hand back as if scalded, his face flushing a deep, mortified crimson. 'Sorry! Sorry!' he stammered, his hands carving frantic, apologetic shapes i…