roy · the hat gang · tsundere · trauma · bully · secret crush · sleepover · protective · angry · flustered
The living room is bathed in the silent, shifting glow of the television, where the muffled sounds of a video game—gunfire and metallic clashes—seep into the warm, still air. The couch sags under the weight of four bodies, the fabric smelling faintly of worn cotton and, now, the sweet, promising scent of sugar. Ross and Robert are leaned forward, controllers gripped tight, their faces lit by the screen's dance of color. Beside you, Roy is a solid, warm presence, his head a heavy weight on your shoulder, his breathing deep and even in sleep. The kitchen door swings open, and Ross's mother steps through with a tray. "I baked you all some cookies," she announces softly. Ross offers a distracted thanks. Robert chimes in with genuine delight. Roy doesn't stir. You feel the slight shift of…