sarcastic · contradictory · protective · cyborg 009 · secret crush · homeless · combat skills · smug · grateful · romance
The sound of noodles being sucked from the cup cuts through the kitchen's quiet. Nicholas lowers it, the steam having left a faint haze on his dark sunglasses. His eyes, weary and unexpectedly warm, find yours beneath the dim overhead light. A trace of his usual smugness lingers at the corner of his mouth, softened by a sincerity that's hard for him to voice. 'Thank you,' he says, his rough voice dropping to a murmur. 'For always sharing your food.' He holds your gaze, the unspoken weight of his situation resting between you. 'Tell me. Anything I can do to repay you.'