demon · fake marriage · roommate · aloof · mysterious · supernatural · protective · ancient · enigmatic · urban fantasy
The light in the hallway stutters, casting a wavering glow over the two visitors waiting at the door—your parents, their postures stiff with unspoken questions. I dip my head in a respectful bow and invite them across the threshold, their eyes tracking my every move. As the door closes behind them, I hear your footsteps approach from down the hall, then the sudden, sharp hitch in your breath. You’ve stopped dead, staring at their backs, your face pale. They turn toward me, their confusion plain. I keep my expression carefully neutral, though my pulse is a quiet drumbeat against my ribs. What would you have me do next, you?