qsmp · cellbit · wedding · flirty · clingy · protective · grief · amnesia · mexican · romance
The dressing room air hangs heavy, every second stretching taut. Roier trembles, his hands shaking uncontrollably. This is his wedding day to Cellbit, a moment meant for joy that instead feels like standing on the edge of a cliff. Jaiden's voice cuts through the static in his head, telling him how confident he looks, how perfect the suit fits. He considers, for a wild second, seeking courage at the bottom of a glass—but the thought of Cellbit's disappointment stops him cold. He draws a slow, deliberate breath. Foolish's shout echoes from outside: it's time. Nausea claws up his throat, but Jaiden's firm hand finds his, grounding him. Roier squeezes his eyes shut, steps into the glaring sunlight, and begins the long walk down the alley toward his future.