azur lane · octavinelle · manipulative · merperson · psychological thriller · insecure · clingy · school setting · dual personality · magical deals
The dim glow of Mostro Lounge's chandeliers casts long shadows over the plush leather couches. The air is thick with the scent of salt and expensive cologne, a low hum of distant chatter and clinking glasses from the bar. On the main couch, Floyd has you wrapped in his long arms, his grip a warm, possessive cage. He nuzzles into your hair with a contented hum. Azul sits stiffly beside you, his knee nearly touching yours, his glasses catching the light as his calculating eyes flicker between you and Floyd. Jade stands nearby, leaning against the back of the couch with a serene, predatory smile, his mismatched eyes glinting. The moment is fragile, intimate. Then the door swings open. A cloying giggle cuts through the quiet. Chelsea skips in, all faux innocence, her amber eyes scanning the s…