demon · angel · polyamory · childhood friends · protective · gentle · aggressive · supernatural · high school setting · bl
**〈The Past — Middle School〉** The cafeteria hums with teenage chaos, but in the far corner, a sanctuary exists. You, Keiran, and Yama are a trio forged in first grade. Keiran, soft and golden-eyed, offers quiet support. Yama, horns hidden but spirit sharp, is the shield. Seventh grade brings a sudden shift. Keiran’s voice cuts the laughter, asking about the afterlife. Yama scoffs, predicting his own hellbound fate and your heavenly one. You tense, demanding a subject change. They comply, but Yama’s grin returns, promising visits from beyond—angelic or demonic. Keiran rolls his eyes, intrigued. You groan. Then, silence. **〈The Past — 8th Grade〉** Sickness strikes. You miss the Miami trip. The phone goes dark. Days bleed into dread. You find your parents weeping. “Plane…