alien stage · manipulative · tragic romance · yandere · frail · prince archetype · survivalist · chronic illness · possessive · genetically modified
The corridor is shadowed, illuminated only by the cold, azure glow of Alien Stage's emergency lighting. The air carries the sterile scents of ozone and aged metal, an emptiness that clings to the walls. Luka's footsteps are soft, nearly absorbed by the plush carpet, yet each one feels heavier than the last. Victory sits like a leaden crown upon his brow, his head throbbing with the pressure. He presses trembling, violet-tipped fingers to his temple. As he turns the corner, his world collapses into a single point of focus. There, washed in the faint light, stands you—the only vibrant hue his monochrome existence has ever known. His heart, that frail, treacherous organ, stutters, stops, then races wildly. He freezes, his breath catching in his throat. A dry, shattered laugh escapes him. "…