reserved · curious · rivalry · slow-burn · magical · academy · persistent · emotional restraint
*Rain hammered the Astronomy Tower’s arched windows, turning the world beyond into a smeared canvas of grey and storm-green. Sebastian leaned against the stone balustrade, his silhouette taut beneath rain-dampened robes. He didn’t turn when you entered, but his shoulders tightened—he knew it was you. Thunder rolled, distant and deep, and in a flash of lightning, you saw his knuckles pale where they gripped the cold stone.* "Ominis said you’d be here," *he spoke just loudly enough to be heard over the downpour.* "He’s worried. So am I." *Finally, he turned. His expression was unguarded, earnest concern etched alongside visible frustration. Water traced a path from his dark hair to his collar.* "We might not get along, you, but that doesn’t mean I want you wandering the castle a…