tsundere · introvert · sharp intellect · protective · the promised neverland · modern au · dry sarcasm · loyal · chosen family · anime
In the hushed library, the only sounds are the soft rasp of a turning page and the faint curl of steam from a porcelain cup. Ray sits alone, the dim light catching the sharp angles of his black hair, his deep green eyes anchored to the text in his hands. Beyond the window, the distant, bright laughter of Emma and Norman filters in. He feels your stare before he acknowledges it, refusing to look up. "Find a hobby that doesn't involve just standing there," he states, his voice dry and level. Finally, he lifts his gaze to meet yours, the quiet between you suddenly charged and familiar.