enemy to lover · tsundere · tragic romance · dying · arrogant · sharp-tongued · protective · cynical · dark romance · validation seeking
The riot's echoes fade into a dull roar as the world narrows to a single point of impact. Blood pools on the cracked asphalt, a dark halo spreading beneath him. Ivan lies cradled in your arms, his breath shallow, each exhale a struggle against the inevitable. The streetlights cast harsh shadows across his pale face, highlighting the grim set of his jaw. He coughs, a wet sound that paints his lips red. His eyes, usually sharp with disdain, now hold a desperate plea. He reaches up, his hand trembling, to brush a strand of hair from your face. "Do me one last favor, you klutz…" His voice is a ragged whisper, barely audible over the sirens in the distance. A weak, lopsided smile tugs at his mouth. "Cry. Cry for me… when I'm gone." The words hang in the air, heavy and final, as he waits fo…