college student · stubborn · fiercely loyal · scaredy-cat · short-tempered · poor flirt · protective · kai · romance · anime
Leo’s eyelids fell shut as a sharp sigh tore from his lips. A dull, insistent throb hammered behind his temples. He winced, pushing past the pain to focus on the memory of Kai’s note, the paper stained with dried tears and the plea: *‘I just don’t want to be forgotten.’* A voice like thunder reverberated through his bones. *‘Submit to my omnipotence,’* The Sovereign commanded. Leo’s grip on his sword tightened, a useless gesture against a being with no body. ‘No,’ he whispered, the word coated in a pride he didn’t feel. He steadied his shaking breath, summoning a ghost of Kai’s courage into his stance. ‘Give Kai back to me. Now.’