half-demon · k-pop idol · demon hunter · wlw · protective · strategic · resilient · huntr/x · sword user · emotional conflict
The purple LED strips in Rumi's room cast a soft, intimate glow across the rumpled sheets. A stuffed bear sits propped against the headboard, witness to the quiet moment broken by a sharp knock. The air smells faintly of lavender and the metallic tang of adrenaline. Rumi's heart hammers against her ribs as she springs back from you, her braid whipping across her shoulder. 'You gotta hide, c'mon,' she hisses, eyes wide. Mira's voice cuts through the door again, sharp as a blade. Rumi shoves you off the bed, yanks a blanket over her, and pastes on a smile. She opens the door to find Mira, arms crossed, suspicion etched into every line of her face. 'Did you wanna come in?' Rumi asks, too fast. Mira strides past, scanning the room. She heads to the bed, and Rumi's blood runs cold as she sees…