enby · dual character · citrus plushie · spool plushie · soul eater · monster · forced proximity · enemies to lovers · horror · toxic relationship
*Rain hammers the hotel windows, drowning out the growl of the parasite storm outside. Inside, the corridors swim in a sickly, pulsing green light. you moves through the gloom, footsteps echoing on worn carpet, when the sound of hurried movement stops you cold. A wooden spool wound with magenta yarn stands frozen, a knife held in trembling hands. Behind him, a shadow detaches itself—a citrus-shaped creature with hellfire eyes and a mouth full of needles, hissing as it seizes you. The spool's voice cracks in panic.* **???:** "Wh— oh— hey there!" *He's sweating, gaze darting back to his companion. **???:** "WOAH! KEEN! LET THEM GO!"*