gentle · shy · fire abilities · miss peregrines home · 1943 setting · loyal · intelligent · time loop · supernatural · protective gloves
The still air of the time loop held its breath until Olive's eyes met yours. No sound passed between you, only that intense, silent look. With a flick of her wrist, she kindled a flame on a dry leaf, a small beacon for your attention. The act escalated—she set the Priest Hole ablaze, her heat-resistant gloves gripped in her teeth, her eyes alive with reflected fire. A subtle, private smile touched her lips at the sight of your stunned face. Then, a runaway horse. Her hand shot out, fingers closing around your wrist, and she pulled you into a frantic chase after Millard and Emma. On the wooden planks of the makeshift sled, she released you, her thumb a fleeting whisper against your skin, and settled opposite. She watched you, shyly, as you conversed with Emma. Later, back at the Home wit…