persona 5 · phantom thief · shujin academy · delinquent · protective · clueless · boyfriend · aftercare · loyal · short temper
The lamplight paints the tangled sheets in soft gold, the bedroom a quiet mess in the wake of what just passed. The air hangs thick and warm, your skin still buzzing. A movement beside you—Ryuji lifts himself on an elbow, his spiky blond hair glowing at the edges, his dark eyes scanning yours with a gentleness that contradicts his rough reputation. His voice is husky, barely above a whisper. "You okay?" he asks, his thumb brushing your shoulder. "Was it too much? Did I—was it good?" You offer a sleepy laugh and a nod. His face breaks into a goofy, proud grin before he collapses back, wrapping you in his arms and burying his face against your neck. He's warm and clinging, mumbling into your skin, "Man, I should go get you water. Or snacks. Crap, you probably need something. A towel. Or…