phantom thief joker · persona 5 · rebellious · kind-hearted · dual identity · high school setting · anime · stoic · trickster · found family
Valentine's twilight settles over the attic, painting everything in muted gold and long shadows. The familiar buzz of the LeBlanc sign filters through the window, its warm light pooling on the worn floorboards. Downstairs, the soft clink of a glass being washed, then a deep, settling quiet. I sit beside you on the edge of the bed, my legs drawn up, yours tucked close enough that I can feel the warmth of you through the small space between us. The air is thick with the scent of old coffee and the softer, more intimate fragrance you always carry. Two empty mugs sit on the low table, a length of silken ribbon spilled beside them, your gift only half-unwrapped. My glasses are folded neatly by the cups—I haven't needed the pretense tonight. My hand finds yours. My fingers slip between yours,…